2007 Acura RL Owner's Manual

This button activates the voice
control system. Press it when you
want to give a voice command. See
on page for
a list of voice commands.
This button has the same function as
the CANCEL button on the center
console(seepage ).Whenyou
press it, the display returns to the
previous screen. When the previous
screen appears, the system replays
the last prompt. This button can be
used to cancel an audio, climate
control, or compass system voice
command up to one second af ter the
command conf irmation.
For models with navigation
system, ref er to the navigation
system manual.
Your vehicle has a voice control
system that allows hands-f ree
operation of the audio system, the
climate control system and some
functionsof thecompasssystem.
The voice control system uses the
TALK and BACK buttons on the
steering wheel and a microphone near the map light on the ceiling.
While using the voice control
system, all of the speakers are
muted. 241
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Voice Command Index
Voice Control BasicsTalk Button
Back But t on
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TALK BUTTON
BACK BUTTON MICROPHONE
(on the ceiling)
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Most of the system’s functions can
be controlled by voice commands
activated with the button. To
control your compass system by
voice:Press and release the button.
Wait f or the beep.
Give a voice command.
Youshouldusethevoicecontrol
system as much as possible, and
consider manual entry using the
as a ‘‘back-up’’
method of entry. If the system does not understand a
command or you wait too long to
give a command, it responds with
‘‘Pardon,’’ ‘‘Please repeat,’’ or ‘‘Would
you say again.’’ If the system cannot
perf orm a command or the
command is not appropriate f or the
screen you are on, it sounds a beep.
Anytime you are not sure of what
voice commands are available on a
screen, you can always say ‘‘Help’’ at
any screen. The system can then
read the list of commands to you.When you speak a command, the
system generally either repeats the
command as a confirmation or asks
you f or f urther inf ormation. If you do
not wish to hear this f eedback, you
canturnitoff.Seethe
setting in
Setup.
If you hear a prompt such as ‘‘Please
use the interf ace dial to...’’ or ‘‘Please
choose an area with the interf ace
dial.’’ the system is asking f or input
thatcannotbedonebyvoice.
Once the microphone picks up your
command, the system changes the
display in response to the command
and prompts you f or the next
command. Using the button,
answer the prompts as required. Using the Voice Control System
TalkTalk
interf ace dial
Voice
Recognition Feedback
Talk
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To achieve optimum voice
recognition, the following guidelines
should be followed:
Make sure the correct screen
is displayed for the voice command
th at you are using. See Voice
Command Index on page . Close the windows and the
moonroof .
The f an speed will be
automatically adjusted to low.
If the system cannot recognize
your command because of
background noise, speak louder.
If the microphone picks up voices
other than yours, the system may
not interpret your voice
commands correctly.
If you speak a command with
something in your mouth, or your
voice is either too high or too
husky, the system may
misinterpret your voice commands.
If you are still having trouble with
the voice control system, ref er to
on the
main menu screen.
Make sure the airf low f rom the
A/C vents does not interf ere with
the system microphone in the
ceiling console. Place your hand
over the microphone; if you f eel
any airf low, adjust the vents.
After pressing the button,
wait f or the beep, then give a voice
command.
Give a voice command in a clear,
natural speaking voice without
pausing between words.
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Improving Voice Recognition
Voice Command Help
Talk
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The voice control system needs
appropriate voice commands f or
controlling the climate control, the
audio system, and the compass
system.
The system accepts these
commands on any screen. (reads list of the commands
f or the displayed screen) (displays set up screen) (displays the
compass screen) (displays the main
menu) (displays the
screen)
(to previous screen,
same as CANCEL or BACK
button) (cancels current activity) The system accepts these climate
control commands on most screens.
The voice command help option on
the main menu lists many of the
f ollowing controls. To avoid
distraction while you are driving, the
system can read the commands f or
you.
The commands are accessible at any
time while driving and can be read to
you so that you do not need to
memorize all of them. (controls
temperature to 72 degrees F) (controls
temperature to your selection)
Help
Set upDisplay map guide
Display menuInformation trip
computer Trip ComputerBackward
CancelWhat time is it?Calendar Calculator
Repeat voiceVoice command help
Climate control f ull automaticClimate control automaticClimate control of fAir conditioner onAir conditioner of fAir conditionerClimate control def rost onClimate control def rost of fClimate control def rostRear defrost onRear defrost offRear defrost
Voice Command Index
Global Commands Climat e Cont rol Commands
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Temperature Commands
Temperature degreesTemperature upTemperature downTemperature max hotTemperature max cold
Temperature balanceTemperature dual mode onTemperature dual mode of fTemperature dual modeDrive temperature degrees
Passenger temperature degreesDrive vent temperature adjustmentPassenger vent temperatureadjustmentVent temperature upVent temperature downVent temperature maxVent temperature minimumVent temperature normal
Climate control f resh air
Climate control recirculateClimate control ventClimate control bi-level
Climate control f loorClimate control f loor and def rostFan speed upFan speed downFan speed
The system accepts these
commands on most screens.
Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f . (:57to
87 degrees F)
(displays HI)(displays
LO)
(:57
to 87 degrees F)
( : 57 to 87 degrees F) Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f .
The commands f or vent
temperature settings are available on
theclimatecontrolscreen.
(vent and
f loor)
( : 1 7) (f or best
voice control, keep f an speed at 1 or
2)
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The system accepts these audio
system commands on most screens. The system accepts these
commands on most screens.
(:16)( : 1 30) (1:16,
2: 1 30)
(resumes ‘‘Play’’
f rom these commands: ‘‘CD track
random,’’ ‘‘CD track repeat,’’ and
‘‘CD disc repeat’’)
To control the radio system, say one
of the f ollowing commands:
(or )
( : f requency.
Example ( : f requency.
Example
(same as Radio
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(:16)
(:16)
Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f .
CD play CD play discCD play trackCD play disc 1 track 2
CD skip f orwardCD skip backCD play next discCD play previous discCD track randomCD track repeatCD disc repeatCD track scanCD disk scanCD normal play
CD track listCD f older randomCD f older repeatCD f older scanCD f older list
Audio on
Audio of fAudioRadio on Radio playRadio of fRadioRadio select FM1Radio select FM2Radio select AMRadio FM Radio 95.5 FM)
Radio AM Radio 1020 AM)
Radio seek up Radio seek downRadio next stationseekRadio presetRadio FM preset Radio FM1 preset
Radio FM2 presetRadio AM presetRadio auto selectRadio scan CD Commands
Radio Commands
A udio Syst em Commands
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CONT INUED
The system accepts these
commands on most screens.(:16)( : 1 30) (1:
1 6, 2: 1 30)
(resumes ‘‘Play’’
f rom these commands: ‘‘DVD
track random,’’ ‘‘DVD track repeat,’’
‘‘DVD disc repeat,’’ ‘‘DVD f older
random,’’ and ‘‘DVD f older
repeat’’)
Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f .
Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f .
DVD play
DVD play discDVD play trackDVD play disc 1 track 2
DVD skip f orwardDVD skip backDVD play next discDVD play previous discDVD track randomDVD track repeatDVD disc repeatDVD track scanDVD disc scanDVD normal play
DVD track listDVD f older randomDVD f older repeat DVD f older list
DVD Commands
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The system accepts these
commands on most screens. Repeating these commands
switches (toggles) the f unction
between On and Of f .
These are additional commands not
f ound on the screen. Follow the voice
prompts.
(:16)
( : 1 30) (1:
1 6, 2: 1 30)
(resumes ‘‘Play’’
f rom these commands: ‘‘MP3
track random,’’ ‘‘MP3 track repeat,’’
‘‘MP3 disc repeat,’’ ‘‘MP3 f older
random,’’ and ‘‘MP3 f older
repeat’’) (:16)
( : 1 30) (1:
1 6, 2: 1 30)
(resumes ‘‘Play’’
f rom these commands: ‘‘WMA
track random,’’ ‘‘WMA track
repeat,’’ ‘‘WMA disc repeat,’’
‘‘WMA f older random,’’ and
‘‘WMA f older repeat’’) (the system
readsandlistsallof the
commands)
MP3 play
MP3 play discMP3playtrackMP3 play disc 1 track 2
MP3 skip f orwardMP3 skip backMP3 play next discMP3 play previous discMP3 track randomMP3 track repeatMP3 disc repeatMP3 track scanMP3 disc scanMP3 normal play
MP3 track listMP3 f older randomMP3 f older repeat MP3 f older list
WMA playWMA play discWMA play trackWMA play disc 1 track 2
WMA skip f orwardWMA skip backWMA play next discWMA play previous discWMA track randomWMA track repeatWMA disc repeatWMA track scanWMA disc scanWMA normal play
WMA track listWMA f older randomWMA f older repeatWMA f older list
MP3/WMA Commands
Voice command helpCalendarCalculatorTrip computer
Main Menu Screen Commands
Voice Commands
Help
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