2009 Acura TL CD changer

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
The climate control system in your
vehicle provides a comfortable
driving environment in all weather
conditions.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
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Climate Control System .214
Using Automatic Climate ...................................
Control .216
Dual Temperature and Mode ...................................
Control .220 ..........
Climate Control Sensors .222
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Audio System .223
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Audio System .224
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .225
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Playing the XMRadio .233
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Playing Discs .240
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Disc Changer Error Messages .250
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Protecting Your Discs .251
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PlayinganiPod
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iPod
Error Messages .262
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .263
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .271
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Bluetooth
Audio System .272
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Audio System .277
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Playing the AM/FM Radio .278
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Playing the XM
Radio .292
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Playing a Disc .300
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Disc Player Error Messages .312
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Protecting Your Discs .313
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
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Audio .316
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PlayinganiPod
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iPod
Error Messages .354
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device .355
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages .366
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Bluetooth
Audio System .367
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AM/FM Radio Reception .372
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Remote Audio Controls .374
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Auxiliary Input Jack .375
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Radio Thef t Protection .376
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Setting the Clock .377
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Security System .380
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Compass .382
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Cruise Control .386
HomeLink
Universal ................................
Transceiver .389
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink
(Models without navigation ..................................
system) .392
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink
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system) .420
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AcuraLink (U.S. models only) .467
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Rearview Camera and Monitor .483
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Features
Features
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You operate the disc changer with
the same controls used f or the radio.
To select the disc changer, press the
CD button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the
display. The disc and track numbers,
andtheelapsedtimeareshownin
the display. You can also select the
displayed inf ormation with the
TITLE button (see page ). The
system will continuously play a disc
until you change modes.The specif ications f or compatible
MP3 f iles are:
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1),
16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
Bitrate:
32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
160/192/224/256/320 kbps
(MPEG1), 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/
64/80/96/112/128/160 kbps
(MPEG2)
Compatible with variable bitrate
and multi-session.
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers
To load or play discs, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
This audio system can also play
CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in
MP3 or WMA f ormat. When playing
a disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ in
the display. In WMA f ormat, ‘‘WMA’’
will appear in the display. The disc,
f older and track numbers are
displayed. You can select up to 255
folders or tracks.
A disc compressed in AAC f ormat
cannot be played in this audio
system.
Video CDs and DVDs do not work in
this unit.
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To Play a Disc
Playing Discs (Models without 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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The specif ications f or compatible
WMA f iles are:Compatible with variable bitrate
and multi-session
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers
If a f ile on an MP3 or WMA disc is
protected by digital rights
management (DRM), the audio unit
displays FORMAT, and then skips to
the next f ile. Your vehicle’s in-dash disc changer
holdsuptosixdiscs.
To load more than one disc, press
the LOAD button until you hear a
beep and see ‘‘LOAD’’ in the
display. To load only one disc,
press and release the LOAD
button.
The disc number f or an empty
position begins blinking.
Insert the disc into the disc slot
when the green disc load indicator
comes on. Insert it only about
half way; the drive will pull it in the
rest of the way. You will see
‘‘BUSY’’ in the display while the
disc load indicator turns red and
blinks as the disc is loaded. When the disc load indicator turns
green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the
display again, insert the next disc
in the slot. Do not try to insert a
disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You
could damage the audio unit.
Repeat this until all six positions
are loaded. If you are not loading
all six positions, the system begins
playing the last disc loaded.
You can also load a disc into an
empty position while a disc is playing
by pressing the appropriate preset
button. The system stops playing the
current disc and starts the loading
sequence. It then plays the disc just
loaded.
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz
Bitrate:
48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm) discs in this unit.
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L oading Discs
Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
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NOTE:
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Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the disc. If you eject the disc,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the disc af ter 10 seconds and begin
playing.If you turn the system of f while a
disc is playing, either with the VOL/
knob or by turning of f the
ignition switch, the disc will stay in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the disc will begin playing
where it lef t of f .
To remove the disc currently in play,
press the eject button. When a disc is
removed f rom a slot, the system
automatically begins the load
sequence so you can load another
disc in that position. If you do not
remove the disc f rom the changer
within 10 seconds, the disc will
reload into the slot. Then the system
returns to the previous mode (AM,
FM, or XM Radio). For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
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To remove a dif f erent disc f rom the
changer,firstselectitwiththe
appropriate preset button. When that
disc begins playing, press the eject
button. Continue pressing the eject
button to remove all the discs from
the changer.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f . The disc that
was last selected is ejected f irst.
To play the radio when a disc is
playing, press the AM/FM or button. Press the AUX button
to switch to an appropriate audio unit
(if it is connected to the auxiliary
input jack or the USB adapter cable).
Press the CD button again to switch
back to the disc changer.
You can also eject the disc when the
ignition switch is of f .
To eject all discs, press and hold the
eject button until the f irst disc begins
to eject.
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To Stop Playing a Disc
Protecting Discs
Removing Discs f rom t he In-dashDisc Changer
Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
Features
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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.
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
Solution
Error Message
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High Temperature
Track/File format not
supported
Mechanical Error
Servo Error
Disc Error Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s).
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page252).Insert the disc again. If the code
does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be
removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to
force the disc out of the player.
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page252).
Disc Changer Error Messages (Models without navigation system)
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HEAT ERROR
UNSUPPORTED BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’S
MANUAL PUSH EJECT
MECH ERROR
CHECKDISCLOAD BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’SMANUAL
CHECK DISC EJECT
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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.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.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc changer.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
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.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
Play only standard, round, 5-inch
(12 cm) discs. Smaller or odd-
shaped discs may jam in the drive
or cause other problems.
General Inf ormation
Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs (Models without 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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The in-dash disc player/changer has
a sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discs
Poor quality discs
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Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
Protecting Your Discs (Models without navigation system)
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Warped
Chipped/
Cracked
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
With Label/
Sticker Sealed With Plastic
Ring
Using Printer
Label Kit
Burrs
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Economy, Fuel .492
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Carrying, Cargo .497
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CAUTION, Explanation of .iii
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Ceiling Light .209
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Certif ication Label .612
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Chains, tires .575
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .548
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When to .535
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Changing a Flat Tire .583
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Charging System Indicator .65,595
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .502
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Childproof Door Locks .147
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Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .54
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Child Seats .45
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Inf ants .42
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Large Children .53
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tethers .51
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Where Should a Child Sit? .38
Cleaning ...................................
Seat Belts .564
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Client Service Inf ormation .630
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Climate Control System .214 ..............................................
Clock .377
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CO in the Exhaust .57,624
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Compact Spare tire .582
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Compass .382
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Console Compartment .205
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Consumer Inf ormation .630
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Controls, Instruments and .61
Coolant
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Adding .550
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Checking .491
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Proper Solution .550
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Temperature Gauge .76
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .623
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Cruise Control Indicator .72
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Cruise Control Operation .386
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Cup Holders .203
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Customer Relations Of f ice .630
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DANGER, Explanation of .iii
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Dashboard .3,62
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Daytime Running Lights .136
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Daytime Running Light Indicator .72
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .632 ..............
Def ogger, Rear Window .139
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Def rosting the Windows .219
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Dimensions .614
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Dimming the Headlights .133
Dipstick
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Automatic Transmission .553
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Engine Oil .490
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Directional Signals .133
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .520
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Disc Changer .240
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Disc Changer Error Messages .250
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Disposal of Used Oil .550
Doors ........
Door Lock Sensor Button .170
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Monitor Indicator .11,88
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Power Door Locks .146
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .617
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Driver and Passenger Safety .5
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Driving .501
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Economy .492
Driving Position Memory ........................................
System .164
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