2012 Acura ZDX Owner's Manual

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features on models without the navigation system.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 168
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 169
Auxiliary Input Jack .... ...................... 169
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 170
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 171
Adjusting the Sound .... .................... 172
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 173
Playing the XM ® Radio ..................... 175
Playing a CD .................................... 177
Playing an iPod ®............................... 180
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 183
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 186 Audio Error Messages
CD Changer..................................... 188
iPod ®/USB Flash Drive....................... 189
Audio Remote Controls .................... 190
General Information on the Audio SystemXM ® Radio Service ........................... 191
Recommended CDs ......................... 192
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives........ 194HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink ........................... 195 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink
®
Using HFL ........................................ 197
HFL Menus ...................................... 199

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Audio System
About Your Audio System
On models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for
operation of the audio system, AcuraLink*, Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, and voice
commands for these features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM ® Radio service. It can also play
CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPods ®, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1About Your Audio System
XM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM ® Radio, contact a
dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 191
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an au dio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Remote Control
iPod®
USB Flash
Drive XM
® Radio
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uUSB Adapter Cable
Features
USB Adapter Cable
1. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Install the iPod ® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio devices. 1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system auto matically switches
to the AUX mode.
1 USB Adapter Cable
•Do not leave the iPod ® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.
•Do not connect the iPod ® or USB flash drive using a
hub.
•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may va ry depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod ®, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufa cturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod ® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, pre ss any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
State or local laws may limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio
device.

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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the po wer source, such as
when the battery is disc onnected or goes dead.
■Entering the audio security code
ENTER CODE appears on the display when the power is reconnected.
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Enter the audio security code using the pr eset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, you need to visit a dealer to have the system reset.
1 Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s security code and serial
number on the radio code card.
Do not store the card in your vehicle. If you lose the
radio code card, you must obtain the information
from a dealer.

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Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY q or
ON
w*1. Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
The extended display has three segments to
display detailed information.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP/ button: Press to select any
setting such as the clock or sound control.
RETURN button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ig nition switch.1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to ENTER.
Selector
Knob
SETUP
Button
RETURN
Button
Menu Display

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAdjusting the Sound
Features
Adjusting the Sound
Press the SETUP button, and rotate to
select Sound Settings , then press . Rotate
to scroll through the following choices:1 Adjusting the Sound
The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW , MID , and
HIGH .
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, a udio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
Fader is selectable.
Selector
Knob
SETUP
Button
RETURN
Button
Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
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Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
SCAN Bar
Press to sample each of the
strongest stations on the
selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the
button again.
VOL (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON
and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SKIP Bar
Press to search up and down
the selected band for a
station with a strong signal. SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency. AM/FM Button
Press to select a band. TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS
name on and off.
CATEGORY Bar
Press either side to display
and select an RDS category.
A.SEL (Auto Select) Bar
Press to scan both bands and store the
strongest station in each preset.
To turn off auto select, press the bar
again. This restores the presets you
originally set.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
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Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
■RDS INFO ON
Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. RDS INFO ON
appears, and the station name is displayed.
■To find an RDS station from your selected program category 1.Press the CATEGORY bar to display and
select an RDS category.
2. Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.
■Radio Data System (RDS)1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 190
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
in the preset buttons. FM1 and FM2 let you store six
stations each.
A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations
and twelve FM stations with a strong signal in the
preset buttons.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can store other frequencies in the preset buttons
manually.
RDS Category