2011 Acura MDX display

If you select‘‘No, ’’and press the
ENTER button, the display returns to
the initial screen of the ‘‘Language ’’
menu.
If you select ‘‘Yes, ’’the display
changes to the language code input
mode. Select the first digit using the
interface dial, and press the ENTER
button to enter it. Repeat this until all
four digits are filled. Press thebutton on the control panel to enter
the new language code.
If you made a mistake entering a
number digit, press the
button on
the control panel. Then select and
enter the correct digit as described.
The display returns to the initial
‘‘ Language ’’menu screen.CONTINUED
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Select the‘‘Dynamic Range ’’by
turning the interface dial.
To turn ‘‘Dynamic Range ’’on or off,
select ‘‘ON ’’or ‘‘OFF ’’by turning the
interface dial, and then press the
ENTER button. Angle Mark
When you switch to another angle
while playing a DVD, the angle mark
is displayed in the upper right corner
of the screen.
You can set the system to display or
not display this angle mark.
Select the
‘‘Angle Mark ’’by turning
the interface dial. If you want the
angle mark to be displayed, select
‘‘ ON ’’by turning the interface dial,
and then press the ENTER button.
ANGLE MARK
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Parental Level
You can place an auditory restriction
by changing the parental control
level. The higher the level number,
the lower the restriction.
Highlight‘‘Parental Level ’’and press
the ENTER button. You will see the
submenu. If you select ‘‘No ’’and
press the ENTER button, the screen
goes back to the ‘‘Others ’’menu.
When you select and enter ‘‘Yes, ’’the
display changes as shown above. To
change the level, you need to enter
your four digit password. Select the
number for the first digit by turning
the interface dial, and enter it by
pressing the ENTER button. Repeat
this until all four digits are filled.
Press the
button on the control
panel.
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If the system does not recognize the
password you entered, you will see
the above display. Repeat the
parental control level steps until you
enter the correct password.
If you enter the password correctly,
you can then change the parental
control level.
Once you correctly enter the
password, turn the interface dial to
change the level, and then press the
ENTER button. Press the
button to
enter your selection. Changing the Password
The password was set to
‘‘1111 ’’
when the vehicle left the factory.
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To change the password, select
‘‘Password.’’ You will see the above
menu displayed. Select ‘‘Yes ’’by
turning the interface dial, then press
the ENTER button.
If you select ‘‘No, ’’and press the
ENTER button, the display returns to
the ‘‘Others ’’menu.
Select the first digit by turning the
interface dial, and enter it by
pressing the ENTER button. Repeat
this until all four digits are entered.
Press the
button on the control
panel.
If the system does not recognize the
password you entered, you will see
the above display. Repeat the
password setting steps until you
enter the correct password.
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If you forget the password, select
‘‘Password,’’ and press the
button
10 times.
The display changes as shown above.
If you want to use the default
password (1111), select ‘‘Yes, ’’and
press the ENTER button.
The message ‘‘Default password
setting applied ’’is displayed for 5
seconds. Remote Control
The rear control panel can be
detached from the ceiling unit and
used as a remote control. To remove
it from the ceiling unit, press the
release button. The control panel will
swing down partway. Pivot it down
further past the detent until it
detaches from the hinge. To reinstall
it, reverse the procedure.RELEASE BUTTON
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DVD Player Error Messages
The chart on the right explains the
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.
The audio system will try to play the
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the
disc.
Insert a different disc. If the new disc
plays, there is a problem with the
first disc. If the error message cycle
repeats and you cannot clear it, take
your vehicle to a dealer.Error Message Cause Solution
DISC ERROR
FOCUS Error Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc.
Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again.
If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be
removed, consult your dealer.
MECH ERROR Mechanical Error Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc.
Check for an error indication. Insert the disc again.
If the code does not disappear or the disc cannot be
removed, consult your dealer.
HEAT ERROR High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
REGION ERR Invalid region code The disc is not playable in this unit. Eject the disc,
and insert a disc compatible with this system.
PARENT ERR Invalid parental
control level Reinsert the disc, and increase the parental control
level (see page 328).
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Once the security system is set,
opening any door, the tailgate, or the
hood without using the key or the
remote transmitter, will cause the
alarm to activate. It will also activate
if the audio unit is removed from the
dashboard or the wiring is cut.The security system will not set if the
hood, tailgate, or any door is not fully
closed. If the system will not set,
check that the doors, the tailgate and
the hood are fully closed.
Do not attempt to alter this system or
add other devices to it.
Compass Operation
On models without Navigation SystemCompass operation can be affected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be affected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.
Compass Calibration
If you see
‘‘－－ ’’in the compass
display and ‘‘CAL ’’and ‘‘
’’are
shown in the calendar display, the
compass is self-calibrating.
The compass may need to be
manually calibrated after exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compass seems to be continually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self-calibrating, do the following.
SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATOR
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