2012 Acura MDX Owners Manual

ENTER on the interface selector.

5. Turn the interface dial to select

USB or DISC on the Update Gracenote Album info screen, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

6. Turn the dial to select Yes on the

confirmation screen, and the update will start.

7. Turn the interface dial to select OK on the confirmation screen. 8. After updating is complete, press

ENTER on the confirmation screen.

NOTE: Once you perform an update any information you edited before will be overwritten.

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Gracenote is an internet-based music recognition service that allows artist, album, and track information from CDs to display on the HDD. Gracenote users are allowed 4 free updates a year. More information about Gracenote, its features, and downloads are available at www.acura.com(in U.S.) or www.acura.ca(in Canada). CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright© 2000－ 2010 Gracenote.

Gracenote Software, copyright© 2000
－2010 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: ＃ 5,987,525; ＃6,061,680; ＃6,154,773, ＃6,161,132, ＃6,230,192, ＃ 6,230,207, ＃6,240,459, ＃6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U. S. Patent: ＃6,304,523. Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the ‘‘Powered by Gracenote’’ logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

Gracenote Music Recognition Service (CDDB)

Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information, please visit http://www. gracenote.com/. When music is recorded to the HDD from a CD, information such as the recording artist and track name are retrieved from the Gracenote Database and displayed (when available). Gracenote may not contain information for all albums.

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Gracenote® End User License Agreement

Version 20061005

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (‘‘Gracenote’’). The software from Gracenote (the ‘‘Gracenote Software’’) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain music- related information, including name, artist, track, and title information (‘‘Gracenote Data’’) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, ‘‘Gracenote Servers’’) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions or this application or device. You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only.

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You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN. You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers.

Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name. The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service. The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you ‘‘AS IS.’’

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Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time.

GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES. ©Gracenote 2010

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Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system)

Without rear entertainment system

With rear entertainment system

NAVIGATION SCREEN

AUDIO DISPLAY

RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON

VOL/á‚» (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB

MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

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RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON

SKIP BUTTONS

VOL/á‚» (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB

USB/AUX BUTTON MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

AUDIO DISPLAY

SKIP BUTTONS

USB/AUX BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

INTERFACE DIAL

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To Play an iPodᤎ This audio system can select and play the audio files on the iPodᤎ with the same controls used for the in- dash disc player. To play an iPod, connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment by using your dock connector, then press the USB/AUX button. The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. The iPod will also be charged with the ignition switch in these settings.

Playing an iPod® (Models with navigation system)

The audio system reads and plays sound files to be playable on the iPod. The system cannot operate an iPod as a mass storage device. The system will only play songs stored on the iPod with iTunes. iPod and iTunes are registered trademarks owned by Apple Inc. VoiceControlSystem You can select the AUX mode by using the navigation system voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions. The voice command music search feature, Song By Voiceâ„¢, is also available. Refer to the navigation system manual for complete details.

iPod models confirmed to be compatible with your audio system using the USB adapter cable are: Model iPod (5th generation) iPod classic 80GB/160GB iPod classic 120GB iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009) iPod touch iPod nano This system may not work with all software versions of these devices.

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ConnectinganiPod

USB CONNECTOR

DOCK CONNECTOR

USB ADAPTER CABLE

1. Unclip the USB connector by

pulling it up, and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment.

USB ADAPTER CABLE

2. Connect your dock connector to the iPod correctly and securely. 3. Install the dock connector to the

USB adapter cable securely.

Use only compatible iPods with the latest software. iPods that are not compatible will not work in this audio unit. NOTE: ● Do not connect your iPod using a

hub.

● Do not keep the iPod and dock connector cable in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.

● Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and your dock connector.

● We recommend backing up your

data before playing it.

● Some devices cannot be powered or charged via the USB adapter, if this is the case use the accessory adapter to supply power to your device.

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If the iPod indicator does not appear in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times. If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset. Follow the instructions that came with your iPod, or you can find reset instructions online at www.apple.com/ ipod. The current file number and total of the selected playable files are displayed in the center display. Pressing the AUDIO button displays the artist, album and track (file) names on the navigation screen.

side of the SKIP

ToChangeorSelectFiles Use the SKIP button an iPod is playing to select passages and change files. SKIP － Each time you press and release the button, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release the button to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track. To move rapidly within playing track, press and hold either side (

side of the

or

) of the SKIP button.

You can also select a track from any category on the list: playlists, artists, albums and songs, by using the interface dial. Push the interface selector up to display the Music Search screen. Turn the interface dial to select a desired search method.

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If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on the artists list, the albums list is displayed.

Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen, and pressing the MAP/GUIDE button cancels the audio control display on the screen.

Press ENTER on the interface selector to display the items on that list, then turn the interface dial to make a selection. Press ENTER to set your selection.

If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on the albums list, all the tracks become available for selection. The track order that appears at this time varies depending on the iPod model and software.

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3. Turn the interface dial, select the Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated.

To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. You can also select the function by using the RPT button.

REPEAT － This feature continuously plays a file. 1. Press the AUDIO button to display

the audio control screen, then push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial, select

Repeat, and press ENTER on the interface selector.

SHUFFLE ICON

SHUFFLE － This feature shuffles playback of tracks contained within the iPod. This function can be established at the same time that Repeat Playback is set up. 1. On the iPod screen, push the

interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

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2. Turn the interface dial, select

Shuffle and press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial, select the

Album Shuffle icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Shuffle playback of the album will begin.

To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Shuffle OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. NOTE: Available operating functions vary on models or versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle's audio system.

ALBUM SHUFFLE ICON

ALBUM SHUFFLE － Shuffles playback of all available albums, which are selected by the desired list: playlists, artists, albums or songs. This function can be selected at the same time that Repeat Playback is setup. 1. On the iPod screen, push the

interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial, select

Shuffle and press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial, select the Shuffle icon and press ENTER on the interface selector.

Shuffle playback will begin. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Shuffle OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. You can also select the function by using the RDM button.

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To Stop Playing Your iPodᤎ To play the radio, press the AM/FM, or XM button. Press the DISC button to switch to the disc mode. Press the HDD button to switch to HDD Audio and press the USB/AUX button to switch to BluetoothᤎAudio. DisconnectinganiPodᤎ You can disconnect the iPod at any time when you see the ‘‘OK to disconnect’’ messageᤳ in the iPod display. Always make sure you see the ‘‘OK to disconnect’’ message in the iPod display before you disconnect it. Make sure to follow the iPod’s instructions on how to disconnect the dock connector from the USB adapter cable.

ᤳ: The displayed message may

vary on models or versions. On some models, there is no message to disconnect.

When you disconnect the iPod while it is playing, the audio display and the navigation screen (if selected) show USB NO DATA. If you reconnect the same iPod, the system may begin playing where it left off, depending on what mode the iPod is in when it is reconnected.

WhenyouconnectyouriPodtothe navigationsystem,themostrecent settings(Shuffle,Repeat,etc.)willbe carriedover.

iPodᤎ Error Messages If you see an error message in the audio display, see page 286.

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iPod® Error Messages (Models with navigation system)

If you see an error message in the audio display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Error Message UNSUPPORTED CONNECT RETRY

NO SONG

Solution

Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. Appears when the iPod cannot be authenticated. Appears when there are no files in the iPod.

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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)

NAVIGATION SCREEN

Without rear entertainment system

With rear entertainment system

AUDIO DISPLAY

RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON VOL/á‚» (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB

MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

RANDOM BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON

SKIP BUTTONS

SCAN BUTTON VOL/á‚» (VOLUME/POWER) KNOB

MAP/GUIDE BUTTON

USB/AUX BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

INTERFACE DIAL

AUDIO DISPLAY

SKIP BUTTONS

USB/AUX BUTTON

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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)

To Play a USB Flash Memory Device This audio system can select and play the audio files on a USB flash memory device with the same controls used for the disc player. To play a USB flash memory device, connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment, then press the USB/AUX button until you see ‘‘USB’’ in the display. The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

The audio system reads and plays the audio files on the USB flash memory device in MP3, WMA or ACCᤳ formats. ᤳ : Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this audio unit.

The recommended USB flash memory devices are 256 MB or higher, and formatted with the FAT file system. Some digital audio players may be compatible as well. Some USB flash memory devices (such as devices with security lockout features, etc.) will not work in this audio unit. NOTE: ● Do not use a device such as a card

reader or hard drive as it or your files may be damaged.

● Do not connect your USB flash

memory device using a hub.

● Do not use an extension cable to the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle.

● Do not keep a USB flash memory

device in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.

● We recommend backing up your

data before playing a USB flash memory device.

● Some devices cannot be powered or charged via the USB adapter, if this is the case use the accessory adapter to supply power to your device.

● Depending on the type and

number of files, it may take some time before they begin to play.

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● Depending on the software the

files were made with, it may not be possible to play some files, or display some text data.

● Depending on the type of

encoding and writing software used, there may be cases where character information does not display properly.

● The order of files in USB playback may be different from the order of files displayed in PC or other devices etc. Files are played in the order stored in USB flash memory device.

VoiceControlSystem You can select the AUX mode by using the voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions.

Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or AAC format, a file with unsupported version cannot be played. If the system finds it, the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED, and then skips to the next file.

Combining a low sampling frequency with a low bitrate may result in extremely degraded sound quality.

ConnectingaUSBFlashMemory Device

USB CONNECTOR

USB ADAPTER CABLE

1. Unclip the USB connector by

pulling it up, and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment.

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) of

or

To move rapidly within a file, press and hold either side ( the SKIP button. Folder Selection － To select a different folder, turn the TUNE knob to move to the beginning of the next folder. Turn the knob to the right until it clicks once to skip to the next folder, and to the left to move to the beginning of the current folder. Turn it again to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

DOCK CONNECTOR

USB ADAPTER CABLE

2. Connect the USB flash memory device to the USB adapter cable correctly and securely.

When the USB device is connected and the USB mode is selected on the audio system, the USB indicator is shown in the audio display. It also shows the folder and file numbers. Pressing the AUDIO button displays the USB indicator, the folder and file names, and the elapsed time in the navigation screen. ToChangeorSelectFiles Use the SKIP button while a USB flash memory device is playing to select passages and change files. SKIP － Each time you press and release the button, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file. Press and release the side of the button, to skip backward to the beginning of the current file. Press it twice to skip to the beginning of the previous file.

side of the SKIP

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ToSelectaFilefromFolderandFile Lists

You can also select a folder or file from the list by using the interface dial. Press the AUDIO button to show the audio display on the navigation screen. Use the interface dial to highlight the file, then press ENTER to set your selection.

Push the selector up to display the folder list screen, then turn the interface dial to select a folder. Press ENTER to set your selection. If you have more than one layer of folders (folders within folders), you can also see each folder on the screen.

To go back to the normal playing display, press the AUDIO button. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP/GUIDE button cancels the audio mode display. ToSelectRepeat,RandomorScan Mode: Push the interface selector down to display the AUDIO MENU. You can select any type of repeat, random or scan mode on the audio menu screen. Move the interface selector up to select BACK to show the USB screen, or press the CANCEL button to return to the previous screen.

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TRACK REPEAT

REPEAT OFF ICON

TRACK REPEAT ICON

This function repeats playback of the track. 1. On the USB main screen, push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial to select Repeat and press ENTER on the interface selector.

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3. Turn the interface dial, select the

Track Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Playback of the track that is currently being played will be repeated.

You can also select the function by using the RPT button. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector. Pressing either side of the SKIP button also cancels this function.

FOLDER REPEAT

FOLDER REPEAT ICON

This function replays all the tracks in a folder in the order that they were stored. 1. On the USB main screen, push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial to select Repeat and press ENTER on the interface selector.

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3. Turn the interface dial, select the

Track Random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. The tracks are played in random order.

You can also select the function by using the RDM button. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Random OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial, select the

Folder Repeat icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Playback of the folder that is currently being played will be repeated.

You can also select the function by using the RPT button. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Repeat OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector.

TRACK RANDOM

TRACK RANDOM OFF ICON

TRACK RANDOM ICON

This function plays all the tracks on the USB flash memory device in random order. 1. On the USB main screen, push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial, select

Random and press ENTER on the interface selector.

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FOLDER RANDOM

FOLDER RANDOM ICON

This function plays all of the tracks in the current folder in random order. 1. On the USB main screen, push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial, select

Random and press ENTER on the interface selector.

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3. Turn the interface dial, select the

Folder Random icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. The files are played in random order.

You can also select the function by using the RDM button. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Random OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector.

TRACK SCAN

TRACK SCAN OFF ICON

TRACK SCAN ICON This function samples all the tracks in the current folder in the order that they were recorded. 1. On the USB main screen, push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial, select the

Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector.

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3. Turn the interface dial, select the

Track Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector. Each track or file is sampled for 10
seconds. When all the tracks in the folder have been scanned, regular playback is resumed.

You can also select the function by using the SCAN button. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Scan OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector to play the last track sampled.

FOLDER SCAN

FOLDER SCAN ICON

This function samples the first file in each folder within the USB flash memory device. 1. On the USB main screen, push the interface selector down to display AUDIO MENU.

2. Turn the interface dial, select the

Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector.

3. Turn the interface dial, select the

Folder Scan icon and press ENTER on the interface selector.

The first file of the first folder is sampled for 10 seconds. If no other operations are carried out, the first files of the remaining folders are played for 10 seconds. After the first file of the last folder is played back, regular playback is resumed. To cancel this function, turn the interface dial and select the Scan OFF icon, and then press ENTER on the interface selector.

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To Stop Playing a USB Flash Memory Device To play the radio, press the AM/FM, or XM button. Press the DISC button to switch to the disc mode. Press the HDD button to switch to HDD Audio. If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device, the system will begin playing where it left off.

DisconnectingaUSBFlashMemory Device You can disconnect the USB flash memory device at any time even if the USB mode is selected on the audio system. Always follow the USB flash memory device's instructions when you remove it. When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing, the audio display and the navigation screen (if selected) show NO DATA.

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USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system)

If you see an error message in the center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Error Message

Solution

BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE

CHECK OWNER'S

MANUAL ERROR

USB flash memory device is drawing too much current. Check owner's manual for compatible USB devices.

Internal USB ROM Error. Try a different USB device.

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Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system)

Without rear entertainment system

AUDIO DISPLAY

NAVIGATION SCREEN

With rear entertainment system

SKIP BUTTONS TITLE BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON

USB/AUX BUTTON

XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

INTERFACE DIAL

INTERFACE DIAL

TITLE BUTTON

AM/FM BUTTON XM BUTTON DISC BUTTON HDD BUTTON

AUDIO BUTTON

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AUDIO DISPLAY

SKIP BUTTONS

USB/AUX BUTTON HDD BUTTON

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Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system)

Your vehicle is equipped with a Bluetooth® audio system, which allows you to listen to streaming audio from your Bluetooth® audio compatible phone. This function is only available on Bluetooth® Audio Compatible phones that are paired and linked to the vehicle's Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system (see page 390). Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming audio capabilities are compatible with the system. You can find an approved phone by visiting www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or by calling the HandsFreeLink® consumer support at 1-888-528-7876. In Canada, visit www.acura.ca, or call 1-888-9-ACURA-9. NOTE: In some states, provinces, and territories it may be illegal to perform some data device functions while driving.

To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

Make sure that your phone is paired and linked to the HFL. To begin to play the audio files, you may need to operate your phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating instructions.

Press the USB/AUX buttonᤳ with the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position. When the phone is recognized, you will see the Bluetooth® Audio message and icon on the audio display and the audio control display on the navigation screen (if selected), and the system begins to play. ᤳ : If an iPod or USB flash memory device or audio unit connected to the auxiliary input jack was selected at the last mode, you will see iPod, USB or AUX in the audio display and the audio control display on the navigation screen (if selected). Push the USB button again to play audio files from your Bluetooth® Audio phone.

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Once a device is linked, the name of the device will appear on the screen. Pressing the TITLE button switches the audio display between the Bluetooth® Audio and the device name. If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, there will be delay before the system begins to play.

In the following conditions, the display shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’ message after pressing the TITLE button. ● The phone is not linked to HFL. ● The phone is not turned on. ● The phone is not in the vehicle. ● Another HFL compatible phone,

which is not compatible for Bluetooth® Audio, is already connected.

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If your Bluetooth® Audio compatible phone does not operate as described, make sure it is an Acura approved phone. To find out if your phone is approved, go to www.acura.com/ handsfreelink(in Canada, www. acura.ca), or call the HandsFreeLink® consumer support at 1-888-528-7876. VoiceControlSystem You can select the AUX mode by using the voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions. Toskipafile Press the side button to skip forward to the next file, and press the side to skip backward to the beginning of the current file. Push the to skip to the previous file.

of the SKIP

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Topauseorresumeafile

Turn the interface dial to switch the setting between the resume/pause mode and the sound setup mode. Select Resume/Pause, then press ENTER to set your selection. Each time you press ENTER, the system switches between the resume mode and pause mode. NOTE: The pause function may not be available on some phone devices.

The resume/pause mode can stop playing a file temporarily.

Tochangesoundsettings

Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control display. Turn the dial to switch the setting between the resume/pause mode and the sound setup mode. Select Sound Setup, then press ENTER to set your selection.

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Bluetooth® Audio System (Models with navigation system)

Turn the dial to select a sound setup mode, then press ENTER to set your selection. See page 222 for more sound setting information. ToswitchtoHFLmode If you receive a call when the Bluetooth® Audio is playing, press the PICK-UP button on the steering wheel. The screen and the center display switch to the HFL mode (see page 384). After ending the call, press the HANG-UP button to go back to the Bluetooth® Audio mode.

ToturnofftheBluetooth®Audio mode Select any other audio mode by pressing a button; AM/FM, DISC, or HDD on the audio control panel, or press the MODE button on the steering wheel to select another audio mode. Switching to another mode pauses the music playing from your phone.

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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Radio Frequencies Your vehicle's radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequencies: AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3). Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

AM/FM Radio Reception How well your vehicle's radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station's transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions. A radio station's signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station's signal.

AM/FM Radio Reception

Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio's reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.

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AM/FM Radio Reception

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser's authoritytooperatetheequipment.

Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station's transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.

Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions. Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.

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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. 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.

) or down (

The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, XM radio, disc (if a disc is loaded), HDD (on models with navigation system), Bluetooth® Audio (if paired), AUX (if an appropriate audio unit is connected). If an iPod or a USB flash memory device is plugged into the system, you can also select 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 (－) to go back to the previous preset station. If you press and hold the CH button (＋) or (－), the system goes into the skip (seek) mode. It stops when it finds a station with a strong signal.

Remote Audio Controls

To activate the seek function, press and hold the top (＋) or bottom (－) of the CH button until you hear a beep. The system searches up or down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. If you are playing a disc, the system skips to the beginning of the next track/file (file in MP3, WMA, or AAC format) each time you press the top (＋) of the CH button. Press the bottom (－) to return to the beginning of the current track/file. Press it twice to return to the previous track/file.

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When playing a USB flash memory device, you can also use the seek function to skip the folder. To activate this, press and hold either side of the CH button until you hear a beep. Onmodelswithoutnavigation system If you are playing a conventional CD (without the text data and not compressed in MP3 or WMA), you can use the skip function to select discs. Press and hold the top (＋) of the CH button until you hear a beep, to skip forward to the next disc. Press and hold the bottom (－) to skip backward to the previous disc.

Remote Audio Controls

You will see the track/file number and the elapsed time. If the disc has text data or is compressed inMP3 or WMA, you can also see any other information (track title, file name, folder name, etc.). In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use the seek function to select folders. Press and hold the top (＋) of the CH button until you hear a beep, to skip forward to the first file of the next folder. Press the bottom (－) to skip backward to the previous folder. If you are playing a USB flash memory device or iPod with the USB adapter cable, press and release the top (＋) of the CH button to skip forward to the beginning of the next file. Press the bottom (－) to skip backward to the beginning to the current file. Press it twice to return to the previous file.

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Auxiliary Input Jack

OnmodelswithRearEntertainment System

Auxiliary Input Jack

The auxiliary input jack is inside the console compartment. The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug. When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack, press the USB/AUX button (DISC/AUX button on models without navigation system) to select it.

Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment. For more information, see page 339.

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Radio Theft Protection

If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead, the audio system disables itself. If this happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER CODE’’ in the frequency display next time you turn on the system. Use the preset buttons (Icons on models with navigation system) to enter the five-digit code. The code is on the Anti-theft Identification Card included in your owner’s manual kit. When it is entered correctly, the radio will start playing. The Anti-theft Identification Card also lists your audio serial number. It is best to store the 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 make a mistake entering the code, do not start over; complete the five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have ten tries to enter the correct code. If you are unsuccessful in ten attempts, you must then leave the system on for one hour before trying again.

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Canadianowners If you lose the Anti-theft Identification Card, you must obtain the code from your dealer. To do this, you will need the audio system’s serial number. If you do not have the serial number with you, ask your dealer how to retrieve it. Modelswithnavigationsystem You need to enter the same code for the navigation system to reactivate. Read the navigation system manual for details.

The system will retain your AM and FM presets even if power is disconnected. NOTE: If you have a My Acura account, it is easy to retrieve the anti-theft code online without having to access the serial number. U.S.owners We recommend that you register the security code at My Acura (myacura. com.) If you lose the Anti-theft Identification Card before registering the code at My Acura, you must obtain the code from your dealer or https:// radionavicode.acura.com/. To do this, you will need the audio system’s serial number. If you do not have the serial number with you, ask your dealer or go to https://radionavicode.acura.com/for information on how to retrieve it.

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

2. Press and release the SET button

repeatedly. The mode switches from hours, minutes, AM/PM, year, month, then to day as shown above.

3. Select the desired mode by

pressing the SET button, then press either â–¼ or â–² button to change the setting.

4. 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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This vehicle's overhead mounted video display, if so equipped, includes mercury-containing components. Upon removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as hazardous waste.

To Turn On the System Press the REAR PWR button. The overhead screen will open to the position it was last set. 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.

Rear Entertainment System

U.S.TechnologyPackagewith Entertainment,AdvancePackagewith Entertainment,CanadianTechnology, andElitePackages 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, HDD, USB, iPod®, DVD player, or XM Radio) 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.

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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.

Rear Entertainment System

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

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), you will see ‘‘No Disc’’ in the display. You should select another source or insert a DVD.

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Rear Entertainment System

REAR PWR BUTTON REAR CTRL OFF BUTTON

OVERHEAD SCREEN UNIT

FRONT SOURCE BUTTON REAR SOURCE BUTTON

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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. Radio controls for the front entertainment system can also be used to operate the rear entertainment system.

Rear Entertainment System

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.

REAR CONTROL PANEL

You can tilt the screen at nine different angles from 90 to 130
degrees using the tilt button in the rear control panel. The default setting is 100 degrees. To continuously adjust the angle of the overhead screen, press and hold the TILT button.

OVERHEAD SCREEN

Press the REAR PWR button in the front panel or press the button in the rear control panel when REAR PWR is on. The overhead screen will open to the position it was last set.

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Rear Entertainment System

SKIP BUTTONS

PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

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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. PLAY － Press the DVD ( button if the DVD does not start playing automatically. PAUSE － Press the DVD ( button to pause the DVD. Press the button again or press PLAY to resume. Pause works only with the DVD player.

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button to

SKIP － Press and hold the button to move forward; you will see the time elapsed shown in the overhead screen advancing rapidly. Press and hold the move backward; you will see the time elapsed shown in the overhead screen decreasing. Release the button when the system reaches the point you want. 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.

button

EJECT － Press the eject button to remove the DVD from the drive. 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 within 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 DVD/AUX button, DISC/HDD button, XM RADIO button, or FM/ AM 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 Press the FM/AM button to listen to the radio. Press the MENU button to display the Audio Menu on the overhead screen. You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENTER button. These functions have the same features as those of the front audio system. You can press and hold either side ( ) of the TUNE/SKIP bar to skip (seek) up/down, and press either side to tune up/down.

) of the TUNE/SKIP bar

or

or

REAR CONTROL PANEL

OVERHEAD SCREEN

or

To Play the XM Radio from the Rear Control Panel Press the XM button to listen to the XM radio. You can press either side ) of the TUNE/SKIP bar to scroll up/down and select channels within a category (in CATEGORY mode), or to scroll up/down and select from among all available channels (in CH mode).

Press the MENU button to display the Audio Menu on the overhead screen. You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENTER button. These functions have the same features as those of the front audio system. Pressing and holding the TITLE/ SCROLL button for 5 seconds enables you to switch between search modes.

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Rear Entertainment System

To Play a Disc, HDD, USB, or iPod® from the Rear Control Panel Press the MENU button to display the Audio Menu on the overhead screen. Use the interface dial to highlight REPEAT, RANDOM, or SCAN on the screen. You can enter the highlighted function by pressing the ENTER button. These functions have the same features as those of the front audio system. When TITLE/SCROLL button is pressed, the title scrolls. When it's pushed again, scrolling stops.

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. Press the REAR PWR button in the front panel or press the button in the rear control panel when REAR PWR is on. The overhead screen will open to the position it was last set. You can tilt the screen at nine different angles from 90 to 130
degrees using the tilt button in the rear control panel. The default setting is 100 degrees. Press the button when you want to pause the DVD. Press this button again to go back to PLAY. Press the beginning of the next chapter. Press the beginning of the current chapter.

button to return to the

button to skip to the

or

button.

button again quickly to

Press the go to the previous chapter. To move rapidly within a chapter, press and hold the The system will continue to move through the chapter. Press the button to move forward, or the button to move backward. Release the button when the system reaches the point you want. To select the menu on the DVD, press the MENU button. Use the interface dial to turn to the desired menu selection, then press the ENTER button to enter your selection.

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Rear Entertainment System

TITLE/SCROLL Button

MENU Button

Top Menu

When you press the TITLE/SCROLL 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 TITLE/SCROLL button again. If you do not press the TITLE/SCROLL button, the screen returns to the DVD video screen after several seconds.

When you press the MENU button while a DVD is playing, the DVD Menu appears. The menu options are TOP MENU, MENU, PLAY MODE, SEARCH/NUMINPUT, REPEAT, PAUSE/PLAY, and STOP. To go to your selected menu, use the interface dial to highlight the icon and press the ENTER button. To return to the DVD video screen, select RETURN.

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

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Menu

Play Mode

‘‘Audio’’

Rear Entertainment System

When you select ‘‘MENU’’ with the interface dial, the screen changes to the DVD's title menu.

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

or

To change the Audio setting, highlight ‘‘Audio’’ from the play mode menu with the button. A submenu of the dubbed language appears. You can select another language by turning the interface dial. The sound characteristics (Dolby Digital, LPCM, MPEG Audio, dts) recorded with the selected language is also displayed next to the language.

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Rear Entertainment System

The selectable languages vary from DVD to DVD, and this feature may not be available on some DVDs. To go back to play, press the MENU or CANCEL button.

‘‘Subtitle’’

‘‘Angle’’

To change the DVD's subtitle, highlight ‘‘Subtitle’’ from the play mode menu with the You can see the available subtitles with the interface dial. To go back to play, press the MENU or CANCEL button.

button.

or

or

To change the view angle, highlight