2011 Acura TSX display

150Features
Audio System Basic Operation
Playing an iPod
®
Playing an iPod
®
Connec t the iPod
® using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press
the AUX button.
USB Adapter Cable

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TITLE Button
Press to display the text data.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.
VOL /
Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
AUX Button
Press to select iPod
® (if connected).
MENU Button
Press to display menu items. SKIP Bar
Press
or
to change songs.
Selector Knob
Turn to select a song, file, menu item, or play
mode. Press ENTER to set your selection.

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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
Playing an iPod
®
How to Select a File from the iPod
® Menu
iPod
® Menu:
Playlists, Artists,
Albums, and Songs
1. Press
to display the iPod
® menu.
2. Rotate
to select a menu.
3. Press
to display the items on that menu.
4. Rotate
to select an item, then press
.
Playing an iPod
®
Available operating functions vary on models or
versions. Some functions may not be available on
the vehicle's audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error
message on the audio display.
iPod


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Audio System Basic Operation
Playing a USB Flash Drive
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Features
Playing a USB Flash DriveYour audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA or AAC
*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX
button.
USB Adapter Cable

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*1: Only A AC format files recorded with iTunes
® are playable on this audio unit.
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VOL /
Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
AUX Button
Press to select USB flash drive
(if connected).
SKIP Bar
Press
or
to change files.
Selector Knob
Turn to select a file, then press
ENTER set your selection. MENU Button
Press to display menu items.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
TITLE Button
Press to display the text data.
CATEGORY Bar
Press T to skip to the next folder,
and U to skip to the beginning of the
previous folder.
SCAN Button
You will get a 10 -second sampling of each
file.
Press to sample all files in the current folder. t
Press two times to sample the first file in t
each of the main folders.
To turn off scan, press and hold the button. t

Audio System Basic Operation
Playing a USB Flash Drive
154Features
How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector KnobFolder Selection
Track Selection1. Press
to switch the display to a folder
list.
2. Rotate
to select a folder.
3. Press
to change the display to a list of
files in that folder.
4. Rotate
to select a file, then press
.
Playing a USB Flash DriveUse the recommended USB flash drives.
General Information on the Audio System

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Files in WMA format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) are not played.
The audio system displays UNPL AYABLE FILE, and
then skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error
message on the audio display.
iPod

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156Features
Audio System Basic Operation
Playing Bluetooth
® Audio
Playing
Bluetooth
® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth
®-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and linked to the vehicle's
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® (HFL) system.
Phone Setup

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Playing Bluetooth
® Audio
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, or by calling the
HandsFreeLink
® consumer support at 1-888-528-
7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call
(888) 528-7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some
data device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to
play. AUX Button
Press to select
Bluetooth
® Audio.
SKIP Bar
Press
or

to change files.
Selector Knob
Turn to change files. Turn
to select an item, then press
ENTER to set your selection.MENU Button
Press to display
menu items.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to
the previous display.
TITLE Button
Press to confirm
the device name.
VOL /
Knob
Press to turn the audio
system ON and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.

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General Information on the Audio System
Features
Subscribing to XM
® Radio
1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription.
To see the ID in the display: Turn the selector knob until "0" appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM
®
website to subscribe.
Receiving XM
® Radio
Press the
(XM
®) button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until
the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with good
reception.
XM
® Radio Display Messages
LOADING: XM
® is loading the audio or program information.
OFF AIR: The channel is not currently broadcasting.
UPDATING: The encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 still work
normally.
NO SIGNAL: The signal is too weak in the current location.
--------: No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the
artist or title information available.
ANTENNA: There is a problem with the XM
® antenna. Contact a dealer.
Subscribing to XM
® Radio
Contact Information for XM
® Radio:
US: XM
® Radio at www.xmradio.com or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM
® Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or (877)
209 - 0079
Receiving XM
® Radio
The XM
® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals
are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience reception problems under the
following circumstances:
In a location with an obstruction to the south of
tyour vehicle.
In tunnels tOn the lower level of a multi-tiered road tLarge items carried on the roof rack t
XM
®Radio Service

General Information on the Audio System
Recommended CDs
162Features
Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use. t
Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed. t
Play only standard round shaped CDs. tThe CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.
Recommended CDs
A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If
recorded under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-
RW may not play either.
Recommended CDs
CDs with MP3, WMA or AAC filesSome software files may not allow for audio play or text data display. t
Some versions of MP3, WMA, or A AC formats may be unsupported. t

164Features
General Information on the Audio System
Compatible iPod
® and USB Flash Drives
Compatible iPod
® and USB Flash Drives
iPod
® Model Compatibility
USB Flash DrivesUse a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher. t
Some digital audio players may not be compatible. t
Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work. t
Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display. t
Some versions of MP3, WMA, or A AC formats may be unsupported. t
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device. USB Flash Drives iPod
® Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.
Model
iPod classic
® (80/160G)
iPod classic ® (120G)
iPod
® with video (iPod
® 5th generation)
iPod nano ®
iPod nano
® 2nd generation
iPod nano ® 3rd generation
iPod nano ® 4th generation
iPod nano ® 5th generation
iPod touch
®
iPod touch
® 2nd generation