Ford Transit Connect (2016 year). Manual - part 66

Sound: Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade and
Balance. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings.
When you make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change
the settings. Press OK to set or press MENU to exit. Sound settings can be set
for each audio source independently.

I

Seek: Press and release these buttons to go to the previous or next preset radio
station or disc track. Press and hold these buttons to fast forward to the previous
or next strong radio station, memory preset or through the current disc track.

J

On, off and volume: Press this button to switch the system off and on. Turn
to adjust the volume.

K

MENU: Press this button to access different audio system features. See Menu
Structure later in this section.

L

PHONE: Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC system.
See SYNC™ (page 274).

M

MEDIA: Press this button to switch between listening to a CD and the
SYNC-Media menu. To change the SYNC-Media device (such as switching from
a device plugged into the USB port to a Bluetooth audio device), press MENU
and scroll to Select Source.

N

SIRIUS: Press this button to listen to SIRIUS satellite radio.

O

RADIO: Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequencies.
Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select different radio
functions.

P

DIGITAL RADIO

Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.

HD Radio technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver that allows
it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts, it already receives. Digital
broadcasts provide a better sound quality
than analog broadcasts with free,
crystal-clear audio and no static or
distortion. For more information, and a
guide to available stations and
programming, please visit
www.hdradio.com.

When HD Radio is on and you tune to a
station broadcasting HD Radio technology,
you may notice the HD Radio logo on your
screen. When this logo is available, you
may also see Title and Artist fields
on-screen.

The multicast indicator appears in FM
mode (only) if the current station is
broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.
The highlighted numbers signify available
digital channels where new or different
content is available. HD1 signifies the main
programming status and is available in
analog and digital broadcasts. Other
multicast stations (HD2 through HD7) are
only available digitally.

When HD Radio broadcasts are active, you
can access the following functions:
•

Scan allows you to hear a brief
sampling of all available stations. This
feature still works when HD Radio
reception is on, although it does not
scan for HD2-HD7 channels. You may
see the HD logo appear if the station
has a digital broadcast.

•

Memory presets allow you to save an
active channel as a memory preset.
Touch and hold a memory preset slot
until the sound returns. There is a brief
mute while the radio saves the station.
Sound returns when finished. When
switching to an HD2 or HD3 memory
preset, the sound mutes before the
digital audio plays, because the system
has to reacquire the digital signal.

Note: As with any saved radio station, you
cannot access the saved station if your
vehicle is outside the station’s reception
area.

HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting

Potential reception issues

If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on
the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute due
to weak signal strength.

Reception area

If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to
the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available
again. However, if you are listening to any of the possible
HD2-HD7 multicast channels, the station mutes and stays
muted unless it is able to connect to the digital signal
again.

When the system first receives a station (aside from HD2-
HD7 multicast stations), it first plays the station in the
analog version. Once the receiver verifies the station is an
HD Radio station, it shifts to the digital version. Depending
on the station quality, you may hear a slight sound change
when the station changes from analog to digital. Blending
is the shift from analog to digital sound or digital back to
analog sound.

Station blending

In order to provide the best possible
experience, use the contact form to report
any station issues found while listening to
a station broadcasting with HD Radio
technology. Independent entities own and
operate each station. These stations are
responsible for ensuring all audio streams
and data fields are accurate.

Potential station issues

Action

Cause

Issues

No action required. This is a
broadcast issue.

This is poor time alignment
by the radio broadcaster.

Echo, stutter, skip or repeat
in audio.
Increase or decrease in
audio volume.

No action required. The
reception issue may clear up
as you continue to drive.

The radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio.

Sound fading or blending in
and out.

No action required. This is
normal behavior. Wait until
the audio is available.

The digital multicast is not
available until the HD Radio
broadcast is decoded. Once
decoded, the audio is avail-
able.

There is an audio mute
delay when selecting HD2 or
HD3, multicast preset or
Direct Tune.

No action required. The
station is not available in
your current location.

The previously stored
multicast preset or direct
tune is not available in your
current reception area.

Cannot access HD2 or HD3
multicast channel when
recalling a preset or from a
direct tune.

Fill out the station issue
form at website listed

below.

*

Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.

Text information does not
match currently playing
audio.

Fill out the station issue
form at website listed

below.

*

Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.

There is no text information
shown for currently selected
frequency.

No action required. This is
normal behavior.

Pressing Scan disables
HD2-HD7 channel search.

HD2-HD7 stations not found
when Scan is pressed.

*

 http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/report_radio_station_experiences

HD Radio Technology manufactured under
license from iBiquity Digital Corp. U.S. and
foreign patents. HD Radio and the HD and
HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks
of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor
Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not
responsible for the content sent using HD
Radio technology. Content may be
changed, added or deleted at any time at
the station owner's discretion.

SATELLITE RADIO

SIRIUS® broadcasts a variety of music,
news, sports, weather, traffic and
entertainment satellite radio channels. For
more information and a complete list of
SIRIUS satellite radio channels, visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States,
www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS
at 1-888-539-7474.

Note: This receiver includes the eCos
real-time operating system. eCos is
published under the eCos License.

Satellite Radio Reception Factors

Potential satellite radio reception issues

For optimal reception performance, keep the antenna
clear of snow and ice build-up and keep luggage and other
material as far away from the antenna as possible.

Antenna obstructions

Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freeway
overpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and
thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

Terrain

When you pass a ground-based broadcast-repeating
tower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and
the audio system may mute.

Station overload

Your display may show ACQUIRING . . . to indicate the
interference and the audio system may mute.

Satellite radio signal interfer-
ence

SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service

Note: SIRIUS reserves the unrestricted right
to change, rearrange, add or delete
programming including canceling, moving
or adding particular channels, and its prices,
at any time, with or without notice to you.
Ford Motor Company shall not be
responsible for any such programming
changes.

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SIRIUS satellite radio is a
subscription-based satellite radio service
that broadcasts a variety of music, sports,
news, weather, traffic and entertainment
programming. Your factory-installed
SIRIUS satellite radio system includes
hardware and a limited subscription term,
which begins on the date of sale or lease
of your vehicle. See an authorized dealer
for availability.

For more information on extended
subscription terms (a service fee is
required), the online media player and a
complete list of SIRIUS satellite radio
channels, and other features, please visit
www.siriusxm.com in the United States,
www.siriusxm.ca in Canada, or call SIRIUS
at 1-888-539-7474.

Satellite Radio Electronic Serial
Number (ESN)

You need your ESN to activate, modify or
track your satellite radio account. When in
satellite radio mode, tune to channel 0.