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To Play an iPod
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This audio system can select and
play the audio files on the iPod
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with
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 ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position. The iPod
will also be charged with the ignition
switch in these settings. The audio system reads and plays
sound files 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.
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 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
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iPod
5th and 6th
generations Ver.1.3 or greater
iPod classic Ver.1.1.2 or greater
iPod nano
1st generation Ver.1.3.1 or greater
iPod nano
2nd generation Ver.1.1.2 or greater
iPod nano
3rd generation Ver.1.1.3 or greater
iPod nano
4th generation Ver.1.0.3 or greater
iPod touch
1st generation Ver.1.1.1 or greater
iPod touch
2nd generation Ver.2.1.1 or greater
iPhone Ver.2.1.0 or greater
iPhone 3G Ver.2.1.0 or greaterꭧ : Use the latest software.
Playing an iPod
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To Stop Playing Your iPod
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To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or XM button. Press the DISC button
to switch to the disc mode. Press the
HDD button to switch to HDD Audio
and press the USB/AUX button to
switch to
Bluetooth
ꭂAudio.
Disconnecting an iPod
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You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see the‘‘OK to
disconnect ’’message
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in 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 audio display and
the navigation screen (if selected)
show USB 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 recentsettings (Shuffle, Repeat, etc.) will becarried over.
iPod
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Error Messages
If you see an error message in the
audio display, see page 283.
Playing an iPod
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
This audio system can select and
play the audio files on a USB flash
memory device with the same
controls used for the disc player. To
play a USB flash memory device,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment, then
press the USB/AUX button until you
see‘‘USB’’ in the display. The
ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The audio system reads and plays
the audio files on the USB flash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
ACC
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formats. The USB flash
memory device limit is up to 700
folders or up to 15000 files.
ꭧ : Only AAC format files recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
The recommended USB flash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and formatted with the FAT
file system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
Some USB flash memory devices
(such as devices with security
lockout features, etc.) will not work
in this audio unit.
NOTE:
●
Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as it or your
files may be damaged.
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Do not connect your USB flash
memory device using a hub.
●
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
●
Do not keep a USB flash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
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We recommend backing up your
data before playing a USB flash
memory device.
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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.
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Depending on the type and
number of files, it may take some
time before they begin to play.
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To Stop Playing a USB Flash
Memory Device
To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or XM button. Press the DISC button
to switch to the disc mode. Press the
HDD button to switch to HDD
Audio.
If you reconnect the same USB flash
memory device, the system will
begin playing where it left off.
Disconnecting a USB Flash MemoryDeviceYou can disconnect the USB flash
memory device at any time even if
the USB mode is selected on the
audio system. Always follow the USB
flash memory device's instructions
when you remove it.
When you disconnect the USB flash
memory device while it is playing,
the audio display and the navigation
screen (if selected) show NO DATA.
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Your vehicle is equipped with aBluetooth
®audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio from your
Bluetooth
®audio
compatible phone. This function is
only available on
Bluetooth
®Audio
Compatible phones that are paired
and linked to the vehicle's
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(HFL)
system (see page 386).
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
find an approved phone by visiting
www.acura.com/handsfreelink
,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
®
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit
www.acura.ca
, or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.
NOTE: In some states, provinces,
and territories it may be illegal to
perform some data device functions
while driving. To Play
Bluetooth
®Audio Files
Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to the HFL.
To begin to play the audio files, you
may need to operate your phone. If
so, follow the phone maker's
operating instructions.
Press the USB/AUX button
ꭧ
with
the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. When the phone is
recognized, you will see the
Bluetooth
®Audio message and icon
on the audio display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected), and the system
begins to play.
ꭧ : If an iPod or USB flash memory
device or audio unit connected to
the auxiliary input jack was
selected at the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in the
audio display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected). Push the
USB button again to play audio
files from your
Bluetooth
®Audio
phone.
Bluetooth
®
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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Once a device is linked, the name of
the device will appear on the screen.
Pressing the TITLE button switches
the audio display between theBluetooth
®Audio and the device
name.
If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be delay
before the system begins to play. In the following conditions, the
display shows
‘‘NO CONNECT ’’
message after pressing the TITLE
button.
●
The phone is not linked to HFL.
●
The phone is not turned on.
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The phone is not in the vehicle.
●
Another HFL compatible phone,
which is not compatible forBluetooth
®Audio, is already
connected. If your
Bluetooth
®Audio compatible
phone does not operate as described,
make sure it is an Acura approved
phone. To find out if your phone is
approved, go to
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink(in Canada,
www.
acura.ca
), or call the
HandsFreeLink
®consumer support
at 1-888-528-7876.
Voice Control SystemYou can select the AUX mode by
using the voice control buttons, but
cannot operate the play mode
functions.To skip a filePress the side
of the SKIP
button to skip forward to the next
file, and press the
side to skip
backward to the beginning of the
current file. Push the
side again
to skip to the previous file.CONTINUED
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®
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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To pause or resume a fileThe resume/pause mode can stop
playing a file temporarily.Turn the interface dial to switch the
setting between the resume/pause
mode and the sound setup mode.
Select Resume/Pause, then press
ENTER to set your selection. Each
time you press ENTER, the system
switches between the resume mode
and pause mode.
NOTE:
The pause function may not
be available on some phone devices.
To change sound settingsPress the AUDIO button to display
the audio control display. Turn the
dial to switch the setting between the
resume/pause mode and the sound
setup mode. Select Sound Setup,
then press ENTER to set your
selection.
Bluetooth
®
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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Turn the dial to select a sound setup
mode, then press ENTER to set your
selection. See page 219 for more
sound setting information.To switch to HFL modeIf you receive a call when theBluetooth
®Audio is playing, press
the PICK-UP button on the steering
wheel. The screen and the center
display switch to the HFL mode (see
page 380).
After ending the call, press the
HANG-UP button to go back to the
Bluetooth
®Audio mode.
To turn off the Bluetooth
®Audio
mode
Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button; AM/FM,DISC, or HDD on the audio control
panel, or press the MODE button on
the steering wheel to select another
audio mode.
Switching to another mode pauses
the music playing from your phone.
As required by the FCC:
This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCC rules. Operation is subjectto the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device mustaccept any interference received,including interference that maycause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operatethe equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: (1) this device maynot cause interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference
that may cause undesired operationof the device.
Bluetooth
®
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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