2009 Acura TL CD player

Select the disc player by pressing the
DISC button. The system will begin
playing the last selected track in the
disc. You will see the current track
position highlighted.
Title inf ormation will be displayed by
a list when the inf ormation is f ound
in the Gracenote
Album Inf o
(Gracenote
Media Database) on the
built-inharddiskdrive.Whenyou
play a CD recorded with text data,
you will see the genre, artist name,
album and track name on the screen.
When you play MP3/WMA/AAC
discs, you will see the genre, artist
name, album name and track name
on the screen. If the disc was not
recorded with this inf ormation, it will
not be displayed. Each time you press the TITLE
button, the center display changes
f rom artist name to album name, to
track name and then to normal
display that shows the track number
and the elapsed time. When playing
a disc in MP3/WMA/AAC, the
display mode changes f rom f older
name,tofilename,toartisttag,to
album tag, to track tag, and then to
normal display.
Each time you press and release the
side of the skip bar, the player
skips forward to the beginning of the
next track. Press and release the side of the skip bar to skip
backward to the beginning of the
current track. Press the side
againtoskiptotheprevioustrack.
To move rapidly within a track, press
andholdeithersideof theskipbar.
When you insert a CD f or the f irst
time, the system automatically starts
recording to the hard disc. For
inf ormation on recording f rom music
CDs, see page . 319
To Play a Disc
To Change Tracks
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system)
Features
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The system plays the f irst f ile in the
f irst f older f or about 10 seconds. If
you do nothing, the system will then
play the f irst f iles in the next f olders
for 10 seconds. After playing the first
file of the last folder, the system
plays normally.
To turn this feature off, turn the
interf ace dial to select OFF icon, and
press ENTER on the interf ace
selector. The last track sampled
begins to play.
When playing MP3, WMA or AAC
format disc, each time you press the
SCAN side of the SCAN/A.SEL bar,
the system changes in the f ollowing
sequence: Scan Scan f irst track in
folder OFF Scan.
To remove the disc, press the eject
( ) button.
Use the disc controls previously
described.
If you do not remove the disc f rom
the slot, the system will reload the
disc af ter 10 seconds. The disc starts
playing automatically.
Removing Discs f rom the Disc
Player Playing a DVD-A Disc
Playing a Disc (Models with navigation system)
Features
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
center display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
center display while playing a disc,
press the eject button. Af ter ejecting
the disc, check it f or damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
For additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
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.Cause
Error
Message Solution
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Servo Error
Mechanical Error
FOUCS Error
Disc violates copyright
Disc not supported
Load Error
Track/File format not
supported
High Temperature Press the eject button and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page314). Insert the disc again. If the
code does not disappear, or the disc cannot be
removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to
force the disc out of the player.
Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Disc Player Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
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BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’SMANUAL
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’SMANUAL
PUSH EJECT
MECH ERROR CHECK DISC
CHECK DISC LOAD
UNPLAYABLE FILE
HEAT ERROR
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When using CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R or DVD-RW discs, use
only high quality discs labeled f or
audio use.
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.
When recording a CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R or DVD-RW the recording
must be closed f or it to be used by
the disc player.
When using DVD-R/RW discs,
they should meet DVD verif ication
standards.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.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
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 player.
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.
General Inf ormation
Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs (Models with navigation system)
Features
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discs
Poor quality discs
The in-dash disc player has a
sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
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3.
Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
Protecting Your Discs (Models with navigation system)
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Sealed
Warped Burrs
Chipped/
Cracked
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
With Label/
Sticker Using Printer
Label Kit With Plastic
Ring
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The audio system reads and plays
sound f iles 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.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or 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
HDD/AUX button. The power mode
must be ACCESSORY or ON. The
iPod will also be charged with the
power mode in these settings.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more inf ormation to
select the power mode, see page . You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.iPods that are compatible with your
audio system are listed below.
Use the latest f irmware.
UseonlycompatibleiPodswiththe
latest f irmware. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit. :
178Firmware
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
Model
iPod 5G
iPod classic
iPod nano
iPod nano
2nd generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
iPod touch
iPhone
To Play an iPod
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
Voice Cont rol Syst em
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The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC formats. The USB flash
memory device limit is up to 700
f olders or up to 15000 f iles.
The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 Mbyte or
higher. Some digital audio players
maybecompatibleaswell.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as it or your
f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on a USB f lash
memory device with the same
controls used f or the disc player. To
play a USB f lash memory device,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment, then
press the HDD/AUX button until
you see ‘‘AUX’’ in the display. The
power mode must be ACCESSORY
or ON.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more inf ormation to
select the power mode, see page .
Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possibletoplaysomefiles,or
display some text data.
Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
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NOTE:
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