2007 Acura RL Owner's Manual

Each time you press the DISP/
MODE button while playing a CD
(CD-DA), the center display changes
f rom album name, to track name, to
artist name, and then to normal
display. If the disc was not recorded
with CD-TEXT, ‘‘NO INFO’’ will be
shownonthecenterdisplay.If the title is too long, it will not show
all at once. Press and hold the DISP/
MODE button, and the rest of the
title will show on the center display.
WhenplayingaCDcompressedin
MP3/WMA format, the display
changes f rom f older name, to f ile
name, to track tag, to artist tag, to
album tag, and then to normal
display each time you press the
DISP/MODE button. If the disc was
not recorded with this inf ormation,
‘‘NO INFO’’ will be shown on the
center display. You will also see the album and track
name (CD-TEXT), or the f older and
f ile name (MP3/WMA) under these
conditions:
When you insert a disc, and the
system begins to play.
Each time a new track, file, or
folder plays.
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Name Display Funct ion
Audio System
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To play the tracks of the current
f older in random order, use the
interf ace selector to scroll down,
select FOLDER RANDOM with the
interf ace knob, and press ENTER on
the interf ace selector. As a reminder,
you will see FOLDER RANDOM
next to the disc number on the
screen. To turn this f eature of f ,
highlight FOLDER RANDOM (if not
already highlighted), and press
ENTER on the selector again.
To replay the current f older
continuously, use the interf ace
selector to scroll down, select
FOLDER REPEAT with the
interf ace knob, and press ENTER on
the interf ace selector. As a reminder,
you will see FOLDER REPEAT next
to the disc number on the screen. To
turn this feature off, highlight
FOLDER REPEAT (if not already
highlighted), and press ENTER on
the selector again.
To enter the FOLDER LIST, press
ENTER on the selector, select a
f older by turning the interf ace knob,
then press ENTER on the selector. If
youwanttomovetotheparent
f older, push the selector up. If there
are no f older names, ‘‘No Title’’ is
displayed. You will see the current
f older highlighted.
Audio System
Folder Repeat (MP3/WMA
Mode)
Folder Random (MP3/WMA
Mode)
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FOLDER RANDOM ICON
FOLDER RANDOM ICON
CURRENT FOLDER
FOLDER REPEAT ICONFOLDER REPEAT ICON
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To remove a dif f erent disc f rom the
changer,firstselectitbypressing
the corresponding number on the
preset button or turning the
interf ace knob, and pressing ENTER
on the interf ace selector. When that
disc begins playing, press the eject
button.
To eject all discs, press and hold the
eject button. To eject one disc, press and release
the eject button. You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f : When you press the eject button
while listening to the radio, or with
the audio system turned of f , the disc
that was last selected is ejected.
Af ter that disc is ejected, pressing
the eject button again will eject the
next disc in numerical order. By
doing this six times, you can remove
all the discs f rom the changer.
To remove the disc that is currently
playing, press and release the eject
( ) button. You will see
‘‘EJECT’’ on the upper display. When
you remove the disc f rom the slot,
the system begins the load sequence
so you can load another disc in that
position. If you do not load another
disc within 10 seconds, the system
selects the previous mode [AM, FM1,
FM2, or XM Radio (U.S. models
except Hawaiian)].
If you do not remove the disc f rom
the slot, the system will reload the
disc af ter 10 seconds and put the
disc changer in pause mode. To
begin playing the disc, press the
DISC/AUX button. Removing Discs f rom the
Changer
Audio System
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When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality discs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythedisc
changer.When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it f rom
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the
recording surf ace of the disc,
causing skipping or other problems.
Remove these pieces by rubbing the
inner and outer edges with the side
of a pencil or pen.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc changer. Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
f rom f inger prints, liquids, and f elt-
tip pens, can cause the disc to not
play properly, or possibly jam in the
drive.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
Play only standard, round, 5-inch
(12 cm) discs. Smaller or odd-
shaped discs may jam in the drive
or cause other problems.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
General Inf ormation
Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs
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Error MessageCause Solution
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High TemperaturePress the disc eject button, and remove the
disc(s). Check for an error indication. Insert
the disc(s) again. If the code does not disappear
orthedisc(s)cannotberemoved,consultyour
dealer.
Press the disc eject button, and remove the
disc(s). Check for an error indication. Insert
the disc(s) again. If the code does not disappear
orthedisc(s)cannotberemoved,consultyour
dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Thechartontherightexplainsthe
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.
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
Disc Changer Error Messages
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The auxiliary input jack is in the
console compartment (see page
). The system will accept
auxiliary input f rom standard audio
accessories using a standard 1/8-
inch miniplug. Connect a compatible audio unit to
the jack, then select it by pressing
DISC/AUX button.
When a compatible audio unit is
selected, you will see ‘‘AUX’’ on the
display.
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Auxiliary Input Jack
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
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Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it. The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
XM Satellite Radio (U.S. models
except Hawaiian), or a disc (if a disc
is loaded).
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
station.
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 f rom the current f requency 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 (in MP3/WMA mode)
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 again to
return to the previous track/f ile.
To select a dif f erent disc (f older in
MP3/WMA mode), press and hold
the top ( ) or bottom ( ) of the
CH button until you hear a beep.
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MODE
BUTTON
CH
BUTTON
VOL
BUTTON
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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.
Pressthebottom( )togobackto
the previous preset channel.
To select a dif f erent channel of the
category you are listening to, press
and hold the top ( ) or bottom ( )
of the CH button until you hear a
beep.
On U.S. models except Hawaiian
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