Ford Mustang (2018 year). Manual — part 76

Audio Settings

Automatically adjusts the volume to compensate for
speed and wind noise. You can set the system between
0 and +7.

Speed Compensated
Volume

Select to adjust settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade
or Balance.

Sound

Select to optimize sound quality for the chosen seating
position.

Occupancy Mode

Choose between the stereo modes.

DSP

CD Settings

Select to scan all disc selections.

Scan All

Select to scan all music in the current MP3 folder.

Scan Folder

Select to bring soft and loud passages together for a more
consistent listening level.

CD Compression

Clock Settings

Select to set the time and calendar date.

Set Date and Time

Select to view clock time in a 12-hour mode or 24-hour
mode.

24 Hour

Display Settings

Select to change display brightness.

Brightness

Select to display the language in English, French or
Spanish.

Language

Select to display the outside temperature in Fahrenheit
or Celsius.

Temp. Setting

AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC/
TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that

you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.

Note: The touchscreen system controls
most of the audio features. See your SYNC
information.

E248781

VOL: Turn to adjust the volume.

A

Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse: In radio mode, select a radio station and
press this button. The system stops at the next strongest station. Press and
hold to move quickly to the next strong radio station or memory preset. In CD
mode, press to select the next or previous track. Press and hold to move quickly
forward or backward through the current track.

B

Power: Press to switch the system on and off.

C

TUNE: Turn to search through the radio frequency band.

D

Eject: Press to eject a CD.

E

Sound: Press to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade or Balance.

F

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 a station you save 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.