2008 Acura MDX Owners Manual

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Remote Audio Controls

MODE BUTTON

CH BUTTON

VOL BUTTON

Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub. These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel.

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) or down (

The VOL button adjusts the volume up ( ). Press the top or bottom of the button, hold it until the desired volume is reached, then release it.

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The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, DISC (if a disc is loaded), DVD video (if equipped), XM1, XM2, or AUX.

If you are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change stations. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to. Press the bottom − station.

) to go back to the previous

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To search up and down from the current frequency and find a station with a strong signal, press the top ＋ 1 second.

) of the button for

) or bottom (

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If you are playing a disc, the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time you press the top ) of the CH button. Press the ＋ bottom ( beginning of the current track. Press it again to return to the previous track. You will see the disc and track numbers in the upper display.

) to return to the

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To go to the next disc, press the top ) of the button. Press the bottom ＋ ) to go back to the previous disc. − When you play an MP3/WMA disc, press the top ( ) of the button for 1
second to go to the next folder. Press the bottom ( back to the previous folder.

) for 1 second to go

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Remote Audio Controls

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If you are listening to XM Satellite Radio, use the CH button to change channels. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system goes to the next preset channel. Press the bottom ( the previous preset channel. To go to the next channel of the category you are listening to, press the top ( second. Press the bottom ( second to go back to the previous channel.

) of the button for 1
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) to go back to

) for 1

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If you are playing a DVD video, use the channel button to change chapters. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system goes to the next chapter. Press the bottom ( beginning of the current chapter. Press it again to return to the previous chapter.

) to return to the

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Your vehicle’s audio system may disable itself if it is disconnected from electrical power for any reason. To make it work again, you must enter a specific five-digit code with the preset buttons. Because there are hundreds of number combinations possible from the five digits, making the system work without knowing the exact code is nearly impossible.

You should have received a card that lists your audio system code number and serial number. It is best to store this card in a safe place at home. In addition, you should write the audio system’s serial number in this owner’s manual.

If you lose the card, you must obtain the code number from your dealer. To do this, you will need the audio system’s serial number.

’’ in the audio

If your vehicle’s battery is discon- nected or goes dead, or the radio fuse is removed, the audio system will disable itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘ display the next time you turn on the system. Use the preset buttons to enter the five-digit code. The code is located on the radio code card included in your owner’s manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing.

If you make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have 10 tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in 10 attempts, you must then leave the system on for 1
hour before trying again.

Radio Theft Protection

The system will retain your AM and FM presets even if power is disconnected.

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Setting the Clock and Calendar

U.S. model is shown

: Press SET

Onmodelswithoutnavigationsystem You can see the clock and calendar information on the upper display.

To set the clock and the calendar: Press and hold the SET button 1. until the clock display begins to blink.

2.

3.

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Press and release the SET button repeatedly. The mode switches from hours, minutes, AM/PM, year, month, then to day as shown above.

Select the desired mode by pressing the SET button, then press either or change the setting.

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button to

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After you set the day information, pressing the SET button again will cancel this setting mode and the system shows the adjusted display.

The system will also automatically return to the normal display about 10
seconds after you stop adjusting a mode.

Onmodelswithnavigationsystem The navigation system receives signals from the global positioning system (GPS), and the displayed time is updated automatically by the GPS. Refer to the navigation system manual for how to adjust the time.

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AvailableonU.S.Entertainment PackageandCanadianElitePackage models Your vehicle is equipped with a rear entertainment system that includes a DVD player for the enjoyment of the rear passengers.

With this system, the rear passengers can enjoy a different entertainment source (radio, disc changer, DVD player, XM Radio, or optional CD changer/tape player) than the front seat occupants. The audio is broadcast through the supplied wireless headphones.

The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position to operate the rear entertainment system.

To Turn On the System Press the REAR PWR button. The indicator on the REAR PWR button will come on, as well as the indicator on the FRONT SOURCE button. The rear seat passengers can then operate the rear system from the control panel in the ceiling. The rear control panel can also be detached and used as a remote control, by pushing the RELEASE button, and pulling the remote toward you. Pressing the REAR CTRL OFF button disables rear control. The indicator in the button comes on and your passengers can no longer operate the system with the rear control panel. When the button is pressed, the ‘‘CTRL OFF’’ message appears in the overhead screen to let your passengers know that the control panel is disabled. The rear system selects the source it was last set to. If that source has been removed (the DVD has been ejected from the player, for example),

Rear Entertainment System

you will see ‘‘DVD EJECT’’ in the display. You should select another source or insert a DVD.

Rear Speakers When you turn on the system, the rear speakers are automatically turned off if the rear system selects a different entertainment source than the front system. You will see the Rear Speakers Off icon both in the audio display and the overhead screen. The sound for the rear system is sent to the wireless headphones.

If you want to turn the rear speakers on again, press and hold the REAR PWR button until the Rear Speakers Off icon goes off.

The rear speakers are

NOTE: connected to the front system, so they will always play the source that the front system is set to.

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Rear Entertainment System

U.S.EntertainmentPackageand CanadianElitePackagemodels

REAR PWR BUTTON

REAR CTRL OFF BUTTON

Overhead Screen Unit

FRONT SOURCE BUTTON REAR SOURCE BUTTON

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Operating the DVD Player from the Front Control Panel The DVD player in your rear entertainment system can play DVD video discs, audio CDs MP3/WMA discs and DTS CDs.

To Select Rear Entertainment from the Front Control Panel To operate the rear entertainment system from the front panel, press the REAR SOURCE button. You will hear two beeps and the indicator in the button comes on to show that the control panel is enabled.

If you do not operate the rear entertainment system from the front panel within 10 seconds, the indicator goes off and the FRONT SOURCE indicator comes on automatically.

To play the radio, the buttons for the front entertainment system have the same functions.

If discs are loaded in the disc changer of the upper part, select the 6 DISC button. If a disc is loaded in the lower player, select the DVD button.

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REAR CONTROL PANEL

OPEN BUTTON

OVERHEAD SCREEN

Open the overhead screen by pushing the OPEN button. The screen will swing down part-way. Pivot the screen the rest of the way. If you pivot the screen too far forward, past the second detent, the display will turn off. Pivot the screen back to the second or first detent to turn the display back on. To close the screen, pivot it up until it latches.

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Rear Entertainment System

U.S.EntertainmentPackageand CanadianElitePackagemodels

SEEK/SKIP BUTTONS

Insert a DVD into the lower DVD/ CD slot in the audio unit.

Push the DVD in halfway, the drive will pull it in the rest of the way.

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Press the DVD (

PLAY button if the DVD does not start playing automatically.

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Press the DVD (

PAUSE button to pause the DVD. Press the button again or press PLAY to resume. Pause works only with the DVD player.

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

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Press and hold the button to move forward; you will

SEEK/SKIP ＋ see the time elapsed shown in the overhead screen advances rapidly. Press and hold the backward; you will see the time elapsed shown in the overhead screen decreases. Release the button when the system reaches the point you want.

button to move

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＋

button

Each time you press the and release it, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track or chapter. Press and release the button to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press and release it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track or chapter.

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EJECT remove the DVD from the drive.

Press the eject button to

−

To Return to Front Audio Controls To return front panel control to the front audio system. Press the FRONT SOURCE button. You will hear a beep and the indicator in the button comes on. The indicator also comes on automatically, when you do not operate the rear entertainment system for 10 seconds.

Rear Entertainment System

Using the Rear Control Panel To turn on the rear entertainment system from the rear control panel, press the PWR button. Use the AM/ FM button, XM RADIO button, 6
DISC button, DVD button, or AUX button to select the entertainment source. The selected source will be shown in the display. Make sure the rear control operation has not been disabled with the REAR CTRL button on the front panel. When the audio system is off or the front side rear power is off, the rear control panel cannot be turned on.

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Rear Entertainment System

To Play the Radio from the Rear Control Panel Use the

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, or

button to highlight SEEK,

TUNE, AUTO SELECT, SCAN, or one of the preset radio stations on the overhead screen. You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENT button. These functions have the same features as those of the front audio system. You can also use the buttons to seek up/down and up/down.

to tune

or

or

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To Play the XM Radio from the Rear Control Panel You can also use the

or

buttons to change categories

or

up/down and to change channels up/down within a category (in CATEGORY mode) or up/down for all channels (in CH mode).

change category or channel mode), SCAN, or one of the preset channels on the overhead screen. You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENT button. These functions have the same features as those of the front audio system.

Use the

▲ ▼

, or

button to highlight CATE (to

change categories), CHAN (to change channels), MODE (to

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Rear Entertainment System

While the overhead screen is closed, you can see the XM radio information in the subsidiary display in the ceiling. Pressing the DISP MODE button repeatedly changes the subsidiary display from the channel number, to the category name, to the music title, to the artist name, and to the channel name, and then back to the channel number.

To change mode, press and hold the DISP MODE button for 5 seconds.

To Play a Disc in the 6-Disc Changer from the Rear Control Panel If discs are loaded in the disc changer, select them by pressing the 6 DISC button.

Use the

▲

▼

, or

button to highlight REPEAT,

RANDOM, SCAN,

(skip), (cue) on the overhead

, or

screen. You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENT button. These functions have the same features as those of the front audio system.

To change the disc currently playing, use the

, or button to highlight your

▲ ▼

selected disc icon, and press ENT.

If CDs are loaded in the CD changer and the overhead screen is not open, pressing the button changes the discs.

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Rear Entertainment System

To Play a DVD from the Rear Control Panel The video screen is for use by rear seat passengers only. The driver and front seat passenger should not try to view the screen while driving.

Open the overhead screen by pushing the OPEN button. The screen will swing down part-way. Pivot the screen the rest of the way. If you pivot the screen too far forward, past the second detent, the display will turn off. Pivot the screen back to the second or first detent to turn the display back on. To close the screen, pivot it up until it latches.

Press the want to pause the DVD. Press this button again to go back to PLAY.

button when you

Press the button to skip to the beginning of the next chapter. Press the beginning of the current chapter.

button to return to the

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REAR CONTROL PANEL

OPEN BUTTON

OVERHEAD SCREEN

Press the to go to the previous chapter.

button again quickly

To move rapidly within a chapter, press and hold the

or

button. The system will continue to move through the chapter. Press the move forward, or the button to move backward. Release the button when the system reaches the point you want.

button to

To select the menu on the DVD, press the MENU/SCROLL button. Use the

, and

buttons to move to the desired menu selection, then press the ENT button to enter your selection.

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DISP Button

MENU SCROLL Button

Top Menu

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When you press the DISP button while a DVD is playing, the current status of title, chapter, elapsed time, angle, subtitle, audio, and sound characteristics, with the personal surround logo are displayed. To return to the DVD video screen, press the DISP button again.

If you do not press the DISP button, the screen returns to the DVD video screen after several seconds.

When you press the MENU SCROLL button while a DVD is playing, the DVD Menu appears. The menu options are TOP MENU, MENU, PLAY MODE, SEARCH, and NumInput.

To go to your selected menu, use the button to highlight the

or

icon and press the ENT button. To return to the DVD video screen, select EXIT.

When you select ‘‘TOP MENU’’, the screen changes to the DVD’s title menu. This menu also appears when you press the MENU SCROLL button while a DVD is not playing. To go back to play, press the RETURN button.

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Menu

Play Mode

‘‘Audio’’

When you select ‘‘MENU’’ with the

button, the screen changes to the DVD’s title menu.

or

When you select ‘‘PLAY MODE’’ with the button, you can change the DVD’s Audio, Subtitle or Angle setting.

or

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To change the Audio setting, highlight ‘‘Audio’’ from the play mode menu with the

▼

or

button and press the ENT

▲

button. A submenu of the dubbed language appears. You can select another language by pressing the button. The sound

or

characteristics (Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio, dts) recorded with the selected language is also displayed next to the language.

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The selectable languages vary from DVD to DVD, and this feature may not be available on some DVDs.

‘‘Subtitle’’

Press the RETURN button or cursor back with the button to go back to the top of the Play Mode menu. Press the RETURN button again to exit completely.

▼

▲

or

To change the DVD’s subtitle, highlight ‘‘Subtitle’’ from the play mode menu with the

button and press the ENT button. You can see the available subtitles with the

▼

▲

or

or

button. Press the ENT button

when your desired subtitle is highlighted.

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After selecting your desired subtitle, press the RETURN button or cursor back with the button to go back to the top of the Play Mode menu. Press the RETURN button again to exit completely.

▼

▲

or

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‘‘Angle’’

If there are no multiple angles available on the DVD, you cannot change from ‘‘Angle 1’’.

Search

Press the RETURN button or cursor back with the button to go back to the top of the Play Mode menu.

▼

▲

or

Press the RETURN button again to exit completely.

or

When you highlight ‘‘Search’’ with the button, the ‘‘Jump to chapter and title number input’’ message appears. To select ‘‘Chapter’’ or ‘‘Title’’ search, press the ENT button.

or

▼

▲

To change the view angle, highlight ‘‘Angle’’ from the play mode menu with the button and press the ENT button. You can see the available angle options with the button. Press the ENT button when your desired subtitle is highlighted.

or

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‘‘Title/ChapterSearch’’

NumInput

Rear Entertainment System

With ‘‘Title’’ highlighted, use the

or

button to jump to your

desired title and press the ENT button. When ‘‘Chapter’’ is highlighted, follow the same procedure for the chapter search.

A numerical command can be issued to a DVD by inputting a two digit number, and a button number can be selected on the screen.

or

When you highlight, ‘‘NumInput’’ with the button, the ‘‘Jump to keypad’’ message appears. Press the ENT button to go to the NumInput selection screen.

Select the first digit number using the

▲▼ button, and enter it by pressing

, or

the ENT button. If you want to change the number, select ‘‘DEL,’’ and press the ENT button, then select and enter the new number.

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Select and enter the second digit number the same way. The cursor will automatically move to the ‘‘ENT’’ icon when you press the ENT button. Press the ENT button to enter the number command. To go back to the DVD screen, press the RETURN button or select EXIT and press the ENT button.

SETUP Button

When you press the SETUP button while a DVD is playing, the setup menu appears. The menu options are DISP ADUSTMENT, ASPECT RATIO, and PERSONAL SURROUND.

DispAdjust To adjust the display, highlight ‘‘Disp Adjust’’ from the setup menu with the button and press the ENT button. You can adjust these display settings:

▼

▲

or

Brightness Contrast Black Level Tint Color

To change a setup, use the

button to highlight your

selection and press the ENT button. To return to the DVD video screen, select EXIT.

or

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The display changes as shown above.

Select ‘‘Yes,’’ and press the ENT button. You will see the message ‘‘Default display settings applied’’ on the display for 5 seconds.

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If you want to set the display to the default setting, select ‘‘Reset’’ by pressing the button, and, then pressing the ENT button.

▼ ▲

or

Select the quality you want to adjust by pressing the button. Adjust the setting by pressing the

▲

▼

or

or

button. When you are

finished with your adjustment, cursor back to the top of the setup menu, or press the RETURN button to exit.

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AspectRatio You can set the screen mode to these settings:

Normal Wide Zoom Full

The selected setting will be highlighted in blue for one second, and the screen returns to the play mode in the selected setting.

Select the ‘‘Aspect Ratio’’ by pressing the the ENT button.

button, then press

or

The selectable setting menu is displayed, and the current setting is highlighted in blue.

Select the desired setting by pressing the then press the ENT button.

or

button,

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PersonalSurround

or

Select ‘‘Cinema,’’ ‘‘Music,’’ or ‘‘Voice’’ by pressing the button, and enter your selection by pressing the ENT button. The ‘‘PERSONAL SURROUND’’ logo is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

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If you select ‘‘Off,’’ the logo disappears, and there will be no special sound effect.

To change the Personal Surround setting, highlight ‘‘PERSONAL SURROUND’’ from the setup menu with the button and press the ENT button. The effect selection appears.

▲

▼

or

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INITIALSETTINGSMenu

INITIALSETTINGS(Language)

Menu Language

When you select ‘‘Language’’ with the button, the menu shown above appears.

or

To return to the stop or prestop screen, select ‘‘Exit’’ using the

or

button, and then press

the ENT, or the SETUP button.

To select the language used in the DISC menus, select ‘‘Menu Language’’ by pressing the button.

▼ ▲

or

When you press the SETUP button on the rear control panel when a DVD is not playing, the ‘‘INITIAL SETTINGS’’ menu is displayed.

There are two selectable menus: ‘‘Language’’ and ‘‘Others.’’

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If you want another language than those listed, you need to enter the code number of the desired language. Select ‘‘other,’’ and press the ENT button. The display changes as shown in the next column.

If you select ‘‘No,’’ and press the ENT button, the display returns to the initial screen of the ‘‘Language’’ menu.

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Select the desired language by pressing the and then pressing the ENT button.

button,

or

The selectable languages are, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Japanese or others.

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Audio Language

If you select ‘‘Yes,’’ the display changes to the language code input mode. Select the first number digit using the

, or button, and press the ENT

button to enter it. Repeat this until all four digits are filled. When the fourth digit is entered, the cursor automatically moves to ‘‘ENT’’ on the display. Press the ENT button on the control panel to enter the new language code.

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If you made a mistake entering a number digit, select ‘‘DEL’’ on the display with the or button, and press the ENT button on the control panel. Then select and enter the correct number digit as described. The display returns to the initial ‘‘Language’’ menu screen.

You can select the dubbed language before playing DVDs. Select ‘‘Audio Language’’ by pressing the button. You will see the submenu next to ‘‘Audio Language.’’

▼ ▲

or

Follow the same instructions you used to set the menu language.

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Subtitle Language

INITIALSETTINGS(Others)

You can select the subtitle language before playing DVDs. Select ‘‘Subtitle Language’’ by pressing the see the submenu next to the ‘‘Subtitle Language.’’

button. You will

▼ ▲

or

Follow the same instructions you used to set the menu language.

When you select ‘‘Others’’ at the top of the ‘‘INITIAL SETTINGS’’ screen, the above menu appears on the screen.

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Dynamic Range ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ reduces the differences between the loud and quiet sound levels throughout the disc. When this is on, the louder sounds are lowered, and quieter sounds are increased.

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Angle Mark

ANGLE MARK

When you switch to another angle while playing a DVD, the angle mark is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen.

You can set the system to display or not display this angle mark.

When you select the ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ by pressing the ▼ ▲ button, you will see the submenu next to the ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ as shown above.

or

To turn ‘‘Dynamic Range’’ on or off, select ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ by pressing the

button.

or

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or

Select ‘‘Angle Mark’’ by pressing the button. The above submenu ▼ ▲ appears. If you want the angle mark to be displayed, select ‘‘ON’’ with the

or

button.

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Parental Level You can place an auditory restriction by changing the parental control level. The higher the level number, the lower the restriction.

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Highlight ‘‘Parental Level’’ and press ENT button. You will see the submenu. If you select ‘‘No’’ and press the ENT button, the screen goes back to the ‘‘Others’’ menu.

When you select and enter ‘‘Yes,’’ the display changes as shown above. To change the level, you need to enter your four digit password. Select the number for the first digit by pressing the

, or button, and enter it by pressing the ENT button. Repeat this until all four digits are filled. When you enter the fourth number, the cursor automatically moves to ‘‘ENT’’ on the display. Press the ENT button on the control panel. CONTINUED

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Changing the Password

If the system does not recognize the password you entered, you will see the above display. Repeat the parental control level steps until you enter the correct password.

If you enter the password correctly, you can then change the parental control level.

Once you correctly enter the password, press the or

button to change the level, and then press the ENT button to enter your selection.

The password was set to ‘‘1111’’ when the vehicle left the factory.

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To change the password, select ‘‘Password.’’ You will see the above menu displayed. Select ‘‘Yes’’ by pressing the button, then press the ENT button.

or

If you select ‘‘No,’’ and press the ENT button, the display returns to the ‘‘Others’’ menu.

Select the first digit by pressing the button,

, or

and enter it by pressing the ENT button. Repeat this until all four digits are entered. When you enter the fourth number, the cursor automatically moves to ‘‘ENT’’ on the display. Press the ENT button on the control panel.

Rear Entertainment System

If the system does not recognize the password you entered, you will see the above display. Repeat the password setting steps until you enter the correct password.

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Rear Entertainment System

Remote Control

If you forget the password, select ‘‘Password,’’ and press the 10 times.

▲

button

The display changes as shown above. If you want to use the default password (1111), select ‘‘Yes,’’ and press the ENT button.

The message ‘‘Default password setting applied’’ is displayed for 5 seconds.

RELEASE BUTTON

The rear control panel can be detached from the ceiling unit and used as a remote control. To remove it from the ceiling unit, press the release button. The control panel will swing down partway. Pivot it down further past the detent until it detaches from the hinge. To reinstall it, reverse the procedure.

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Replacing the Remote Control Batteries

COVER

An improperly disposed of battery can hurt the environment. Always confirm local regulations for battery disposal.

If it takes several pushes on the button to operate the rear entertainment system, have your dealer replace the batteries as soon as possible.

Battery type: BR3032

Rear Entertainment System

AsrequiredbytheFCC: ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCrules.Operationissubjecttothe followingtwoconditions:(1)Thisdevice maynotcauseharmfulinterference,and (2)thisdevicemustacceptany interferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.

Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

ThisdevicecomplieswithIndustry CanadaStandardRSS-210. Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo conditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcause interference,and(2)thisdevicemust acceptanyinterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice.

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‘‘Protecting Your CDs’’ on page

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Rear Entertainment System

Playable DVDs

There are various types of DVDs available. Some of them are not compatible with your system.

The DVD player in your rear entertainment system can play DVDs and CDs bearing the above marks on their packages or jackets.

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The DVD player can also play discs recorded in MP3/WMA formats and DTS CDs.

Those packages or jackets should also bear the designation of ‘‘1’’ or ‘‘ALL’’. DVD-ROMs cannot be played in this system.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.

Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Rear Entertainment System

Error Massage

Cause

Solution

DISC ERROR

FOCUS Error

MECH ERROR

Mechanical Error

HEAT ERROR

High Temperature

REGION ERR

Invalid region code

PARENT ERR

Invalid parental control level

Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc. Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc. Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. The disc is not playable in this unit. Eject the disc, and insert a disc compatible with this system. Reinsert the disc, and increase the parental control level (see page 259 ).

DVD Player Error Messages The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc.

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again.

The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc.

Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a dealer.

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Rear Entertainment System

Wireless Headphones

VOLUME DIAL

Some state and local government agencies prohibit the use of headphones by the driver of a motor vehicle. Always obey applicable laws and regulations.

The audio for the rear entertainment system is sent to the wireless headphones that come with the system. When using the headphones, make sure you wear them correctly: L (left) and R (right) are marked on the sides of the frame. Wearing the headphones backwards may affect audio reception, limiting the sound quality and range.

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To use the headphones, pivot the earpieces outward. This turns them on. To adjust the volume, turn the dial on the bottom of the right earpiece. When you remove the headphones, the earpieces automatically pivot inward, and the headphones turn off. When not in use, store the headphones in the pocket of either front seat.

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ReplacingBatteries

Auxiliary Input Jacks

COVER

Rear Entertainment System

TAB

BATTERY

Each headphone uses one AAA battery. The battery is under the cover on the left earpiece. To remove the cover, insert a coin in the slot and twist it slightly to pry the cover away from the earpiece. Pull the cover outward, and pivot it out of the way.

Remove the battery. Install the new battery in the earpiece as shown in the diagram next to the battery slot. Slide the cover back into place on the earpiece, then press down on the back edge to lock it in place.

Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment.

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Rear Entertainment System

VOLUME DIALS

HEADPHONE CONNECTORS

There are three headphone connectors for the third seat passengers. Each connector has its own volume control.

AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS

The system will accept auxiliary inputs from standard video games and video equipment. Some video game power supplies may cause poor picture quality.

V = Video jack L = Left audio jack R = Right audio jack

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The security system helps to protect your vehicle and valuables from theft. The horn sounds and a combination of headlights, position lights, side marker lights and taillights flashes if someone attempts to break into your vehicle or remove the audio unit. This alarm continues for 2 minutes, then the system resets. To reset an alarming system before the 2
minutes have elapsed, unlock the driver’s door with the key or the remote transmitter. The security system automatically sets 15 seconds after you lock the doors, hood, and the tailgate. For the system to activate, you must lock the doors and the tailgate from the outside with the key, driver’s lock tab, door lock master switch, or remote transmitter. The security system indicator on the instrument panel starts blinking immediately to show you the system is setting itself.

SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR

Once the security system is set, opening any door, the tailgate, or the hood without using the key or the remote transmitter, will cause it to alarm. It also alarms if the radio is removed from the dashboard or the wiring is cut.

Security System

The security system will not set if the hood, tailgate, or any door is not fully closed. If the system will not set, check that the doors, the tailgate and the hood are fully closed.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to it.

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Cruise Control

Cruise control allows you to maintain a set speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. It should be used for cruising on straight, open highways. It is not recommended for city driving, winding roads, slippery roads, heavy rain, or bad weather.

Improper use of the cruise control can lead to a crash.

Use the cruise control only when traveling on open highways in good weather.

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Using Cruise Control

CRUISE BUTTON

3.

Press and release the SET/ DECEL button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel comes on to show the system is now activated.

RES/ACCEL BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

SET/DECEL BUTTON

1.

Push in the CRUISE button on the steering wheel. The CRUISE MAIN indicator on the instrument panel comes on.

The cruise control system can be left on, even when it is not in use.

2.

Accelerate to the desired cruising speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).

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Cruise control may not hold the set speed when you are going up and down hills. If your vehicle speed increases going down a hill, use the brakes to slow down. This will cancel the cruise control. To resume the set speed, press the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will come back on.

When climbing a steep hill, the automatic transmission may downshift to hold the set speed.

Cruise Control

Changing the Set Speed You can increase the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the RES/ACCEL button. When you reach the desired cruising speed, release the button.

Push on the accelerator pedal. Accelerate to the desired cruising speed, then press the SET/ DECEL button.

To increase the speed in very small amounts, tap the RES/ ACCEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will speed up about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

You can decrease the set cruising speed in any of these ways:

Press and hold the SET/DECEL button. Release the button when you reach the desired speed.

To slow down in very small amounts, tap the SET/DECEL button. Each time you do this, your vehicle will slow down about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

Tap the brake pedal lightly with your foot. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator on the instrument panel will go out. When the vehicle slows to the desired speed, press the SET/ DECEL button.

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Cruise Control

Even with cruise control turned on, you can still use the accelerator pedal to speed up for passing. After completing the pass, take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The vehicle will return to the set cruising speed.

Resting your foot on the brake pedal causes cruise control to cancel.

Cancelling Cruise Control

CRUISE BUTTON

CANCEL BUTTON

You can cancel cruise control in any of these ways:

Tap the brake pedal.

Push the CANCEL button on the steering wheel.

Push the CRUISE button on the steering wheel.

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Resuming the Set Speed When you push the CANCEL button or tap the brake pedal, the system remembers the previously set speed. To return to that speed, accelerate to above 25 mph (40 km/h), then press and release the RES/ACCEL button. The CRUISE CONTROL indicator comes on. The vehicle accelerates to the same speed as before.

Pressing the CRUISE button turns the system completely off and erases the previous cruising speed.

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CanadianMDXmodel Compass Operation Compass operation can be affected by driving near power lines or stations, across bridges, through tunnels, over railroad crossings, past large vehicles, or driving near large objects that can cause a magnetic disturbance. It can also be affected by accessories such as antennas and roof racks that are mounted by magnets.

−−

’’ in the compass

Compass Calibration If you see ‘‘ display and ‘‘CAL’’ and ‘‘ ’’ are shown in the calendar display, the compass is self-calibrating. The compass may need to be manually calibrated after exposure to a strong magnetic field. If the compass seems to be continually showing the wrong direction and is not self-calibrating, do the following.

Compass

Press and hold SET Press SET Press

▼

Press the ▼ be displayed.

button. ‘‘CAL ? Y’’ will

Press the SET button. The compass display will change to ‘‘ −− shown.

’’ and ‘‘CAL’’ and ‘‘

’’ are

5.

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COMPASS DISPLAY

1.

Press and hold the SET button for five seconds until the Clock display changes to ‘‘ZON ? N.’’ (Clock adjustment mode will be started after the first two seconds.)

3.

4.

2.

Press the SET button. ‘‘CAL ? N’’ will be displayed. At this point, pressing SET button will exit calibration mode.

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Compass

6.

When the display goes from ‘‘ ’’ to an actual heading, the −− unit is calibrated and the display returns to normal.

Do this procedure in an open

NOTE: area, away from buildings, power lines, and other vehicles.

CompassZoneSelection In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone, do this:

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1.

2.

3.

Press and hold the SET button for five seconds until the Clock display changes to ‘‘ZON ? N.’’ (Clock adjustment mode will be started after the first two seconds.)

Press the ▼ be displayed.

button. ‘‘ZOY ? Y’’ will

Press the SET button. The zone the compass is currently in will be displayed.

4.

Find the zone for your area on the map.

5.

If the zone is incorrect, press the button to cycle the count down, ▼ or the button to cycle the count up. Once the correct zone is displayed, continue to step 6.

▲

6.

Press the SET button to set the zone selection.

7.

Press and hold the SET button for about 5 seconds to exit the zone selection and return display to normal.

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Zone Map

Compass

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HomeLink Universal Transceiver

The HomeLink Universal Transceiver built into your vehicle can be programmed to operate up to three remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or home security systems.