2011 ACURA RL USB port

Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possibletoplaysomefiles,or
displaysometextdata.
Depending on the type of
encoding and writing sof tware
used, there may be cases where
character inf ormation does not
display properly.
The order of f iles in USB playback
maybedifferentfromtheorderof
f iles displayed in PC or other
devices etc. Files are played in the
orderstoredinUSBflashmemory
device.
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.You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.
Some versions of MP3, WMA, or
AAC f ormat may not be supported. If
an unsupported f ile is f ound, the
audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED,
then skips to the next f ile.
In WMA or AAC format, DRM
(digital rights management) f iles
cannot be played. If the system f inds
a DRM f ile, the audio unit displays
UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips
to the next file.
Audio System
Voice Cont rol Syst em
258
Combining a low sampling f requency
with a low bitrate may result in
extremely degraded sound quality.
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Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to HFL.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio f rom your
Audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on phones that are
paired and linked to the vehicle’s
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ).
If an iPod, USB flash memory
device or audio unit connected
to the auxiliary input jack was
selected as the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in the
upper display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected). Push the
DISC/AUX button again to play
audio f iles f rom your
Audio phone.
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
f ind an approved phone by visiting
,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, contact customer support
at 1-888-528-7876 or visit . To begin to play the audio f iles, you
may need to operate your phone.
Follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
Press the DISC/AUX button with
the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
When the phone is recognized, you
will see the
Audiomessage on the upper display and
the audio control display on the
navigation screen (if selected), and
the system begins to play.
If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be a
delaybeforethesystembeginsto
play. Onceadeviceislinked,thenameof
the device will appear on the screen.
Pressing the DISP button switches
the upper display between the
Audio and the device
name.
In some states it may be
illegal to perf orm some data device
f unctions while driving. :
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
www.acura.com/handsfree
link
www.
handsf reelink.ca
BluetoothBluetooth
Audio System
To PlayAudio FilesBluet oot h
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NOTE:
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If you see an error message in the
upper display while playing an iPod,
findthesolutioninthecharttothe
right. If you cannot clear the error
message, take your vehicle to your
dealer.Cause Solution
Error Message
USB ROM error
Appears when an
incompatible device is
connected.
No files in iPod
Use of unsupported
iPod
Recognition failure of
iPod There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio
systemoff,andturnitonagain.Donot
reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the iPod is empty. Store some
files in the iPod.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is
connected. See page 248 for the specification
information for iPods. If it appears when a
supported iPod is connected, update the iPod
software to the newer version.
Appears when the system does not
acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
iPodError Messages
272
USB ERROR
BAD DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK MANUAL
NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED iPod RETRY
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If you see an error message in the
upper display while playing a USB
f lash memory device, f ind the
solution in the chart to the right. If
you cannot clear the error message,
take your vehicle to your dealer.Solution
Cause
Error Message
There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio
systemoff,andturnitonagain.Donot
reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the files in the USB flash
memory device are DRM or an unsupported
format. This error message appears for about 3
seconds, then plays the next song.
Appears when the USB flash memory device is
emptyortherearenoMP3,WMA,orAACfiles
in the USB flash memory device. Save some
MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash
memory device.
Appears when an unsupported device is
connected. See page 257 for the specification
information for the USB flash memory device.
If it appears when the supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
USB ROM error
Appears when an
incompatible device is
connected.
Use of unsupported
files
No files in USB flash
memory device
Use of unsupported
USB f lash memory
device
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
Features
273
USB ERROR
BAD DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK MANUAL
UNPLAYABLE
NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
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