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Checking HDD Audio CapacityYou can check the HDD Audio
capacity and remaining space as well
as the Gracenote Music Recognition
Service (CDDB) version included
with the navigation system on the
HDD Setup screen.Updating Gracenote
ꭂAlbum Info
(Gracenote
ꭂMedia Database)
You can update the Gracenote
ꭂ
Album Info (Gracenote
ꭂMedia
Database) that is included with the
navigation system.
NOTE:
Consult your dealer, or visit
www.
acura.com
(in U.S.), or
www.acura.ca
(in Canada), to acquire updated files.
1. Insert the update disc into the disc
slot, or connect the USB flash
memory device that includes the
update.
2. Push the interface selector downto select AUDIO MENU in the
HDD playback screen or CD
playback screen.
3. Turn the interface dial to select HDD Setup, then press ENTER on
the interface selector.
4. Turn the interface dial and select Gracenote Info. Update, then press
ENTER on the interface selector.
REMAINING CAPACITY
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
VERSION
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5. Turn the dial to select USB or Discon the Update Gracenote by
screen, then press ENTER on the
selector.
6. Turn the dial to select Yes on the confirmation screen, and the
update will start.
7. Turn the interface dial to select OK on the confirmation screen.
8. After updating is complete, press ENTER on the confirmation
screen.
NOTE:
Once you perform an update any
information you edited before will be
overwritten.
Clearing the HDDAny music, data, calendar entries,
etc. that have been stored on the
HDD can be deleted.
1. Press the INFO/PHONE button, rotate the interface dial to select
Setup, and press ENTER.
2. Move the interface selector to the right to navigate to the Setup
(Other) screen.
3. On the Setup (Other) tab, rotate
the interface dial to select Clear
Personal Data, and press
ENTER.
4. Select the item(s) you wish to delete.
The trash icon appears next to the
selected item(s).
5. When you are finished selecting the item(s), press the interface
selector down to select OK. 6. A pop-up screen verifying whether
the deletion is to be continued or
not will be displayed. Select Yes to
delete, or No to cancel.
7. A second confirmation will appear. Select Yes to delete, or No to
cancel.
8. When you are finished deleting the data, press the interface
selector down to select OK.
NOTE: If you select Music on HDD,
the system will automatically restart
after deletion.
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VOL/ꂻ(VOLUME/POWER) KNOB
TUNE BAR
SKIP BAR
AUDIO BUTTON NAVIGATION SCREEN
DISPLAY
USB/AUX BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL
CANCEL BUTTON
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To Play an iPod
ꭂ
This audio system can select and
play the audio files on the iPod
ꭂwith
the same controls used for 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
USB/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 information on how
to select the power mode, see page
194.
The system will only play songs
stored on the iPod with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
Voice Control SystemYou can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
the play mode functions.
The voice command operable music
search feature Song By Voice ™is
also available. Refer to the navigation
system manual for complete details. iPods compatible with your audio
system using the USB adapter cable
are:
Model
Software
iPod
5th and 6th
generations Ver. 1.3 or more
iPod classic Ver. 1.1.2 or more
iPod nano
1st generation Ver. 1.3.1 or more
iPod nano
2nd generation Ver. 1.1.2 or more
iPod nano
3rd generation Ver. 1.1.3 or more
iPod nano
4th generation Ver.1.0.3 or more
iPod touch
1st generation Ver. 1.1.1 or more
iPod touch
2nd generation Ver. 2.2.1 or more
iPhone Ver. 2.1.0 or more
iPhone 3G Ver.2.1.0 or more
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Use only compatible iPods with the
latest software. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.
NOTE:●Do not connect your iPod using a
hub.●Do not keep the iPod and dock
connector cable in the vehicle.
Direct sunlight and high heat will
damage it.●Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.●We recommend backing up your
data before playing it.●Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter. If
this is the case, use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.In AAC format, DRM (digital rights
management) files cannot be played.
If the system finds a DRM file, the
audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE,
and then skips to the next file.
Connecting an iPod1. Unclip the USB connector by
pulling it up, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.
2. Connect your dock connector tothe iPod correctly and securely.
3. Install the dock connector to the USB adapter cable securely.
If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a few times.
USB ADAPTER CABLE USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
DOCK
CONNECTOR
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ALBUM SHUFFLE-Shuffles
playback of all available albums,
which are selected by the desired
list: playlists, artists, albums or
songs. This function can be selected
at the same time that Repeat
Playback is setup.
1. On the audio control screen, push the interface selector down to
display AUDIO MENU.
2. Turn the interface dial, select Shuffle and press ENTER on the
interface selector. 3. Turn the interface dial, select the
Album Shuffle icon and press
ENTER on the interface selector.
Shuffle playback of the album will
begin.
To cancel this function, turn the
interface dial and select the Shuffle
OFF icon, and then press ENTER on
the interface selector.
NOTE:
Available operating functions vary on
models or versions. Some functions
may not be available on the vehicle ’s
audio system. To Stop Playing Your iPod
To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or
button. Press the DISC
button to switch to the disc mode.
Press the USB/AUX button to switch
the audio mode between the
Bluetooth
ꭂAudio and iPod.
ALBUM SHUFFLE ICON
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Disconnecting an iPodYou can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see the‘‘OK to
disconnect ’’message
ꭧin the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
the ‘‘OK to disconnect ’’message in
the iPod display before you
disconnect it. Make sure to follow
the iPod's instructions on how to
disconnect the dock connector from
the USB adapter cable.
ꭧ : The displayed message may vary
on models or versions. On some
models, there is no message to
disconnect.
When you disconnect the iPod while
it is playing, the display shows USB
NO DATA, and the audio screen (if
selected) shows NO DATA.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
left off, depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
When you connect your iPod to the
navigation system, the most recent
settings (Shuf f le, Repeat, etc.) will be
carried over. iPod Error Messages
If you see an error message in the
display, see page 348.
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TUNE BAR
SKIP BAR
AUDIO BUTTON NAVIGATION SCREEN
DISPLAY
USB/AUX BUTTONINTERFACE DIAL CATEGORY BAR
SCAN/TITLE BAR
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