2012 Acura RDX bluetooth

To skip a filePress the
side of the SKIP bar to
skip forward to the next file, and
press theside to skip backward
to the beginning of the current file.
Push theside again to skip to the
previous file.
You can also operate the skip
function with the interface dial on the
audio control display of the
navigation screen. Push the AUDIO
button. Each time you push the
selector on the interface dial to the
right, the system skips forward to the
beginning of the next file. Push it to
the left to skip backward to the
beginning of the current file. Push
the selector to the left again to skip
to the previous file.
To pause or resume a fileThe resume/pause mode can stop
playing a file temporarily. Push down
the selector on the interface dial to
display the audio menu. Turn the knob on the interface dial to
switch the setting between the
resume/pause mode and the sound
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.
Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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To change sound settingsPress the AUDIO button, then push
down the selector to display the
audio menu. Turn the knob to switch
the setting between the resume/
pause mode and the sound mode.
Select SOUND, then press ENTER
to set your selection.
Turn the knob to select a sound
mode, then press ENTER to set your
selection. Turn the knob to your
liking (see page 224 for more sound
setting information).
To switch to HFL modeIf you receive a call when theBluetooth
®Audio is playing, press
the HFL Talk button on the steering
wheel. The audio control display and
the upper display switch to the HFL
mode (see page 309).
After ending the call, press the HFL
Back button to go back to the
Bluetooth
®Audio mode.
If you receive a call while the system
is in the pause mode, the mode will
be canceled and
Bluetooth
®Audio
will continue to play.
To turn off the Bluetooth
®Audio
mode
Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button; AM/FM, XM or
DISC/AUX (if a disc is loaded), on
the audio control panel or press the
mode button on the steering wheel
repeatedly to select another audio
mode. If an iPod or USB flash
memory device is connected to the
USB adapter cable or audio unit is
connected to AUX jack, pressing the
DISC/AUX button also changes a
mode.
Switching to another mode pauses
the music playing from your phone.
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®Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any
interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user'sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference that may causeundesired operation of the device.Bluetooth
®Audio System (Models with navigation system)
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Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature
capabilities:
In the U.S., visit
www.acura.com/
handsfreelink,or call (888) 528-7876.
In Canada, visitwww.acura.ca,
or call
(888) 9-ACURA-9. Using HFL
HFL buttonsHFL Talk button
－Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
HFL Back button －Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.
Below the HFL buttons is another set
of voice control buttons for the
navigation, climate control, and audio
systems. To use the voice control
system, refer to the navigation
system manual.
On models without navigation system HFL TALK
BUTTON
HFL BACK
BUTTON
On models with navigation system HFL BACK
BUTTON
HFL TALK
BUTTON
VOICE CONTROL
BUTTONS
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
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Voice Control Tips●Air or wind noise from the
dashboard and side vents and all
windows may interfere with the
microphone. Adjust or close them
as necessary.
●Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to make
a command. After the beep, speak
in a clear, natural tone.●Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.
●Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can say
‘‘Call 123-456-7890 ’’or ‘‘Dial Peter. ’’●When HFL is in use, navigation
voice commands cannot be
recognized.●To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
MICROPHONE
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®HandsFreeLink
®
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Help Features●To hear general HFL information,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial. ’’●For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands free help.’’
Information DisplayAs an incoming call notification, you
will see the following display:
Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
information to HFL.
SIGNAL
STRENGTH HFL MODE
MESSAGE BATTERY
LEVEL
STATUS
ROAM
STATUS PHONE DIALING
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®HandsFreeLink
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A notification that there is an
incoming call, or HFL is in use, will
appear on the navigation screen
when the audio system is on.
When there is an incoming call, or
HFL is in use,‘‘HANDSFREELINK ’’
will appear on the audio display.
The
Bluetooth
®indicator
will also
appear on the audio display when a
phone is linked.
BLUETOOTH INDICATOR
On models with navigation system
BLUETOOTH INDICATOR
On models without navigation system
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Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
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How to Use HFL
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘Pair ’’
‘‘ Phone Setup ’’
Press HFL
Talk button ‘‘
Edit ’’
‘‘ Delete ’’
‘‘ List ’’
‘‘ Status ’’
‘‘ Next Phone ’’
‘‘ Set Pairing
Code ’’
‘‘ Call ’’or ‘‘Dial ’’ ‘‘ 123-555- # # # # ’’
‘‘ Jim Smith ’’Pair a phone to the system (See page 313)
Edit the name of a paired phone (See page 314)
Delete a paired phone from the system (See page 314)
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system (See page 314) Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
(See page 315) Search for another previously paired phone to link to (See page 315)
Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed ’’or ‘‘Random ’’number (See page 315)
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. Enter desired phone number (See page 316)
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here.
(See page 316)
Bluetooth
®HandsFreeLink
®
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