2006 Acura RL audio

Most audio system f unctions can still
be controlled by standard buttons,
dials, and knobs, but some f unctions
can only be accessed using the
interf ace dial. The interf ace dial has
two parts, a knob and a selector.The selector can be pushed lef t,
right, up, down, and in. Use the
selector to scroll through lists, to
select menus, and to highlight menu
items. When you make a selection,
push the center of the selector
(ENTER)togotothatselection. The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to make selections or adjustments to
a list or menu on the screen.
When you unlock the doors with
your remote and turn the audio
system on, the driver’s ID (Driver 1
or Driver 2) is detected, and the
radio preset memory (see page ),
the auto select preset memory (see
page ), and the volume and
sound level settings (see page )
are turned to the respective
memorized mode automatically.
The audio system can also be
operated by voice control. See the
Navi section in your quick start
guide f or an overview of this system,
and the navigation system manual
f or complete details.206
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Interf ace Dial
Personalization Setting
Voice Control System
Audio System
Features
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KNOB
ENTER
SELECTOR

Playing the AM/FM Radio
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PRESET BUTTONSAM/FM
BUTTON
TUNE
BUTTONS TUNE
BUTTONS
AUTO
SELECT
BUTTON
AM BUTTON
FM BUTTON
AUDIO
DISPLAY
BUTTON SEEK
BUTTONS
AUDIO
DISPLAY
BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONS
UPPER DISPLAY
SCAN
BUTTON SEEK
BUTTONS SCAN
BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL INTERFACE DIAL
U.S. models (except Alaskan and Hawaiian)
POWER/
VOLUME
KNOB POWER/
VOLUME
KNOBCanadian, Alaskan, and Hawaiian models

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The band and f requency that the
radio was last tuned to are shown on
the display. To change bands, press
the AM/FM button (AM or FM
button on Canadian, Alaskan and
Hawaiian models). You can also
change bands by pushing the
interf ace selector up. Each time you
push it up, the band will change to
FM1, FM2, or AM. On the FM bands,
STEREO will be shown on the
navigation screen and ST on the
upper display, if the station is
broadcasting in stereo. Stereo
reproduction on AM is not available.
Use the TUNE button to
tune the radio to a desired f requency.
Press the button to tune to a
higher f requency, or the button
to tune to a lower f requency. To tune
with the interf ace dial, push the
selector down, and turn the knob to
TUNE. Then press ENTER on the
selector, and turn the knob to the
desired f requency. To exit the
TUNE mode, press ENTER on the
selector.
You can use any of f ive methods to
f ind radio stations on the selected
band:
the
preset buttons, and .
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Press the AUDIO button to
view the audio control display. Turn
the system on by pressing the
power/volume knob or the AM/FM
button (AM or FM button on
Canadian, Alaskan and Hawaiian
models). Adjust the volume by
turning the power/volume knob.
CONT INUED
TUNE
To Play the AM/FM Radio
To Select a StationTUNE,SEEK,SCAN, AUTO SELECT
Playing the AM/FM Radio
Features
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STEREO ICON
TUNE ICON
BAND

To adjust them, press the AUDIO
button, push the interf ace selector
down, and turn the interf ace knob to
SOUND. Then press ENTER on the
selector.
Selectthemodeyouwanttoadjust
by pushing the interf ace selector up
or down, or by turning the interf ace
knob. BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and
FADER are each adjustable. You can
also adjust the strength of the sound
coming from the center and
subwoof er speakers. In addition, you
can set the AudioPilot
and
Centerpoint
f eatures (when playing
a CD-DA) to on or of f .
Adjusting the Sound
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SOUND ICON

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To set this f eature on or of f , select
AudioPilot,andpressENTERonthe
interf ace selector. Turn the interf ace
knob to ON or OFF, and press
ENTER on the interf ace selector.
TheONorOFFindicatorisshown
on the screen. Bose AudioPilot
digital processing monitors sound
within the cabin, and helps
compensate f or unwanted ambient
noise with no perceived change in
audio volume.
Bose Centerpointsignal processing processes stereo
and matrix surround recordings to
f ive independent channels, delivering
a multi-channel surround sound
experience, even f rom conventional
stereo discs.
To set this f eature on or of f , select
Centerpoint, and press ENTER on
the interf ace selector. Turn the
interface knob to ON or OFF, and
press ENTER on the interf ace
selector. The ON or OFF indicator is
shownonthedisplay.
Centerpoint
is only available
when listening to a CD (CD-DA). AudioPilot
and Centerpointare
registered trade marks of the Bose
corporation.
Adjusting the Sound
A udioPilotCenterpoint
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NOTE:

Playing the XMSatellite Radio
Features
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PRESET BUTTON
SCAN
BUTTON
DISPLAY/
MODE
BUTTON
SATELLITE RADIO BUTTON
AUDIO
DISPLAY
BUTTON
UPPER DISPLAY
INTERFACE DIAL
U.S. models (except Alaskan and Hawaiian)
POWER/
VOLUME
KNOBCATEGORY
BUTTONS TUNE
BUTTONS

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Your vehicle is capable of receiving
XM
Satellite Radio anywhere in the
United States, except Hawaii and
Alaska.
XM
is a registered trade mark of
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
XM Satellite Radio receives signals
f rom two satellites to produce clear,
high-quality digital reception. It
of f ers many channels in several
categories. Along with a large
selection of dif f erent types of music,
XM Satellite Radio also allows you to
view channel and category selections
in the audio display.
To listen to XM Satellite Radio, turn
the ignition switch to the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Push the power/volume
knob to turn on the audio system,
and press the button. The
last channel you listened to will show
in the display. Adjust the volume by
turning the power/volume knob. Push the AUDIO button to display
XM inf ormation on the screen. You may experience periods when
XM Satellite Radio does not transmit
the artist’s name and or the song title
inf ormation. If this happens, there is
nothing wrong with your system. In the category mode, such as Jazz,
Rock, Classical, etc., you can
navigate through all of the channels
within that category. In the channel
mode, you can select all of the
available channels.
To change categories, press the
CATEGORY button, or push the
interf ace selector lef t or right.
To switch between the
category mode and channel mode,
press and hold the DISP/MODE
button until the mode changes. The
CATEGORY or CHANNEL mode is
displayed inverted on the screen. To
switch the mode with the interf ace
dial, scroll down, select MODE, and
press ENTER on the selector.
Playing the XMSatellite Radio
MODE
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Depending on where you drive, you
may experience reception problems.
Interf erence can be caused by any of
these conditions:Driving on the north side of a
large commercial truck on an
east/west road.
Driving in tunnels.
Driving on a road beside a vertical
wall, steep clif f , or hill to the south
of you.
Driving on the lower level of a
multi-tiered road.
Driving on a single lane road
alongside dense trees taller than
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.
There may be other geographic
situations that could af f ect satellite
radio reception. If you decide to purchase XM
satellite radio service, contact XM
Radio at
, or at
1-800-852-9696. You will need to give
them your radio I.D. number and
your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE
knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.
Your I.D. will appear in the display.
If your XM Radio service has expired
or you purchased your vehicle f rom
a previous owner, you can listen to a
sampling of the broadcasts available
on XM Satellite Radio. With the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position, push the
power/volume knob to turn on the
audio system, and press the button. A variety of music
types and styles will play. While waiting f or activation, make
sure your vehicle remains in an open
area with good reception. Once your
audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’
or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display,
andyou’llbeabletolistentoXM
Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will
continue to send an activation signal
to your vehicle for at least 12 hours
from the activation request. If the
service has not been activated after
36 hours, contact XM Radio. After you’ve registered with XM
Radio, keep your audio system in the
Satellite Radio mode while you wait
f or activation. This should take about
30 minutes.
Driving on the north side of an
east/west mountain road.As required by the FCC:
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
www.xmradio.com
Playing the XMSatellite Radio
Receiving XM Satellite Radio
Service
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