2006 Acura MDX Owner's Manual

Use these buttons to select the
entertainment source (radio, XM
radio, CD changer, or DVD player/
Auxiliary device). The selected
source will be shown in the display.
Make sure the rear control operation
has not been disabled with the REAR
CTRL knob on the f ront panel.When the display is open,
use the manual controls to select
icons f rom the menu.
Use the and buttons to
select from the stations on the radio
preset buttons. Using the Rear Control Panel
To Play the Radio f rom the Rear
Control Panel
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NOTE:
SOURCE SELECTION BUTTONS
SEEK/SKIP
BUTTON
CH/DISK
BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP
BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/PROG BUTTON ENTER BUTTON CH/DISK BUTTON REAR CONTROLS
OFF INDICATOR

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Pressthe buttontoskiptothe
beginning of the next track. Press
the button to return to the
beginning of the current track. If the
changer is selected, use the and buttons to change discs. The video screen is f or use by rear
seat passengers only. The driver and
f ront seat passenger should not try
to view the screen while driving.
Press
this button when you want to pause
the DVD. Press this button again to
go back to PLAY.
Press the
button to skip to the beginning
of the next chapter. Press the buttontoskipbacktothe
beginning of the current chapter. To select the menu
on the DVD, press the MENU
button. Use the , , ,
and buttons to move to the
desired menu selection, then press
the ENT button to enter your
selection.
If aCDisloadedinthemainCD
changer, select it by pressing the
CD/CHG button. If the CD is loaded
in the DVD player, press the DVD/
AUX button. To Play a CD f rom the Rear
Control Panel
To Play a DVD from the Rear
Control Panel
PLAY/PAUSE/PROG
SEEK /SK IPMENU/ENT
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You can use the remote control to
select the entertainment source
(radio,CDchanger,orDVDplayer/
Auxiliary device). The selected
source will be shown in the display.
Make sure the rear control operation
has not been disabled with the RR
CTRL knob on the f ront panel.
When using the remote control,
point it at the rear control panel in
the ceiling.
ThePLAY/PROG,PAUSE,SKIP,
and FWD/REW buttons work the
same f unction as the f ront and rear
control panel buttons.
ThePLAY/PROG,PAUSE,SKIP,
and FWD/REW buttons work the
same f unction as the f ront and rear
control panel buttons. Using the Remote Control
To Play a CD or Radio
To Play a DVD
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SOURCE SELECTION
BUTTONSSEEK/SKIP BUTTONS
DISP BUTTON
POWER (T/C) BUTTON
REW/FWD BUTTONS
STOP BUTTON
PAUSE BUTTON
TITLE/CAPTER BUTTON
SET-UP BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
RETURN BUTTON PLAY/PROG BUTTON
XM MODE BUTTON

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Pressthisbutton
to stop playing a DVD.
Some DVDs have menus that allow
you to select a dubbed language,
subtitles, a chapter list, previews, etc.
Themenucontentswillvaryfrom
DVD to DVD.
Usethe,,,and buttons to select the desired
menu option. Then press ENT to
enter your selection. Use the and buttons to change
pages. You can also use the
numbered buttons to enter the two-
digit number of a menu option. You
do not have to press ENT. Press the
button again to close the window. To change the
color, contrast, aspect ratio, and
brightness of the video screen, press
the DISP button. The current setting
of one will be displayed on the
screen each time you press the
button. Use the and buttons to change the setting
as desired. The display will disappear
f rom the screen several seconds
af ter you stop adjusting the setting. In the MENU
selection mode, pressing the
RETURN button for less than 2
seconds changes the MENU display
to the previous page. Pressing the
RETURN button for more than 2
seconds while a DVD is playing
brings the system into the TITLE
enter mode. When you enter your
selection, the DVD player will start
playing f rom the selected title.
STOP Button
MENU and TITLE Buttons
DISP Button
RETURN Button
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The remote control uses two
AA batteries. To replace the
batteries, put a coin in the notch on
the back. Turn it one-quarter, then
slide the cover of f . Remove the old
batteries.Makesurethepolarityof
the new batteries is correct when
you install them. Slide the cover on
until it locks.When you are not using the remote
control, store it in holder in the f ront
seat-back pocket.
As required by the FCC: This device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) This device may notcause harmf ul interf erence, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interf erencereceived, including interf erence thatmay cause undesired operation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210. Operation issubject to the f ollowing two conditions:(1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.Replacing the Remote Control
Batteries Storing the Remote Control
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HOLDER

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.
Those packages or jackets should
also bear the designation of ‘‘1’’ or
‘‘ALL’’. DVD-ROMs cannot be played
in this system.If you see an error message in the display while operating the DVD player,
f ind the cause in the chart below. If you cannot clear the message, take your
vehicle to your dealer.
Error Message
Cause Solution
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error, or a
DVD has been loaded in
the CD player
High Temperature
Low Vehicle Battery
VoltagePress the EJECT button and pull out the DVD.
Check if it is inserted correctly in the DVD
Player.MakesuretheDVDisnotscratchedor
damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the DVD.
Check it for damage or deformation.
If the DVD cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the DVD is
ejected, see your dealer.
Do not try to force the DVD out of the player.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Run the engine to recharge the battery.
Playable DVDs
DVD Player Error Messages
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Each headphone uses one AAA
battery. The battery is under the
cover on the lef t earpiece. To
remove the cover, insert a coin in the
slot and twist it slightly to pry the
cover away f rom the earpiece. Pull
the cover outward, and pivot it out of
the way.
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 f or 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 (lef t) and R (right) are marked on the sides of the frame. The antennas
are in the f ront of the earpieces. If
you wear the headphones backwards,
the antennas will be aimed away
from the system, affecting the sound
quality and range.
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 of f . The
headphones operate only in the
second or third row. They do not
work in the f ront seats or outside the
vehicle. When not in use, store the
headphones in the pocket of either
frontseatorinthecargoarea.
Replacing Bat t eriesWireless Headphones
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TAB
VOLUME DIAL

The system will accept auxiliary
inputs f rom standard video games
and video equipment.
Some video game power supplies
may cause poor picture quality.
V=Videojack
L = Lef t audio jack
R = Right audio jack
Auxiliary input jacks and wired
headphone jacks for the rear
entertainment system are under the
third seat armrest on the passenger’s
side. To access these jacks, open the
cover by pulling up on the lever.
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.
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Auxiliary Input Jacks
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ARMREST
LEVER
AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
COVER
BATTERY