Ford Crown Victoria (2011 year). Manual — part 9

7. BAL (Balance): Press BAL; then
press

SEL-TEXT

to shift

sound to the left/right speakers.

FADE: Press FADE; then press

SEL-TEXT

to shift sound

to the rear/front speakers.

8. SEL-TEXT: Use with Bass,
Treble, Balance, Fade and other
menu functions.

TEXT: TEXT is only available when equipped with Satellite radio. Your
system may be equipped with Satellite ready capability. The kit to enable
Satellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed Satellite
instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Check with your
authorized dealer for availability.

9. MENU: Press MENU repeatedly
to access RDS ON/OFF.
Use

SEL-TEXT

to switch

RDS ON/OFF. Press MENU again to access Program type mode or Show
Type mode. (MENU must be pressed within 10 seconds to proceed to
the next RDS mode.)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio
and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radio
broadcasters use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radio
stations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDS
technology to transmit station ID and program type as desired.

FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a
certain category of music format: Classic, Country, Info, Jazz, Oldies,
R&B, Religious, Rock, Soft, Top 40.
With RDS ON, press MENU until the program type menu is displayed.
One of the various program types will appear. Press

SEL-TEXT

to scroll through music types. Press SEEK or SCAN to search for a
station playing the requested music category.

Show TYPE: Selects between displaying the station’s call letters or
music format when RDS is enabled. Press MENU until SHOW XX appears
in the display. Press to select NAME or TYPE.

FADE

BAL

SEL-TEXT

+

FADE

BAL

SEL-TEXT

+

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Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level when in CD mode. Press MENU until

compression status is displayed. Press

SEL-TEXT

to enable the

compression feature when COMPRESS OFF is displayed. Press the SEL
control again to disable the feature when COMPRESS ON is displayed.
When activated, the compression icon will illuminate in the display.

Occupancy mode (if equipped): Press MENU until occupancy mode
appears in the display. Press

SEL-TEXT

to select ALL SEATS,

DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS occupancy mode.

Autoset: Allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without
losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Press
MENU until AUTOSET appears in the display. Press

SEL-TEXT

to turn ON or OFF. When the six strongest stations are filled, the station
stored in preset 1 will begin playing. If there are less than six strong
stations, the system will store the last one in the remaining presets.
When activated, AUTOSET will appear in the display when any of the
preset controls are pressed.

Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically and
slightly with vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0 turns the feature off and level 7 is
the maximum setting.
Press MENU to access and use

SEL-TEXT

to adjust the volume

setting. The level will appear in the display.

Setting the clock: Press MENU until SELECT HOUR or SELECT MINS
is displayed. Press

SEL-TEXT

to increase/decrease the

hours/minutes. Press MENU again to disengage clock mode.

10. Memory presets: To set a
station: Select frequency band, tune
to a station, press and hold a preset
button until sound returns. In CD mode, press to select a specific CD to
play.

11. On/Off/Volume: Press to turn
on/off; turn to adjust the volume
levels.

Note: With the ignition off, you may
press the volume control to
momentarily view the clock.

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12. LOAD: Press to load a CD.
Press LOAD and a specific preset to
load in that particular slot. Available
slots are indicated by small flashing indicators in the display. When the
system is ready to accept a disc, LOAD CD X will appear in the display.
Load the CD. Press and hold to autoload up to 6 discs.

Note: Ensure that the system is ready to accept the CD. Do not force
the disc into the CD slot as damage could result.

13. AM/FM: Press repeatedly to
switch between AM/FM1/FM2 mode.

14. CD: Press to enter CD mode.
Press CD and a preset to select a
specific CD to play.

15. SAT: Your system may be equipped with Satellite Ready capability.
The kit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your
authorized dealer. Detailed satellite instructions are included with the
dealer installed kit.
Check with your authorized dealer for availability.

16. SHUF (Shuffle) /SCAN: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of
radio stations or CD tracks on the current CD. Press again to stop.

SHUF (Shuffle): Press and hold to play the CD tracks in random order
for the CD currently being played. Press again to stop.

GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION

Radio frequencies: AM and FM frequencies are established by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:

AM - 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz

FM- 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz

Radio reception factors: There are three factors that can affect radio
reception:
• Distance/strength: The further you travel from a station, the weaker

the signal and the weaker the reception.

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,

traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.

• Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal

may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.

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Cassette player care:
• Use only cassettes that are 90 minutes long or less.
• Tighten very loose tapes by inserting a finger or pencil into the hole

and turning the hub.

• Remove loose labels before inserting tapes.
• Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or

cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing.

• Clean the cassette player head with a cassette cleaning cartridge after

10–12 hours of play to maintain good sound/operation.

Don’t:
• Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold.
• Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not being

played.

CD/CD player care:

Do:
• Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface.
• Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleaner

and wipe from the center out.

Don’t:
• Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods

of time.

• Clean using a circular motion.
CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in (12 cm)
audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility, certain
recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function
correctly when used in Ford CD players. Dirty, warped or damaged
CDs, irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a scratch protection film
attached, and CDs with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should
not be inserted into the CD player. The label may peel and cause
the CD to become jammed. It is recommended that homemade CDs
be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive
labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Please contact your
authorized dealer for further information.

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