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uuAudio SystemuUSB 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 JackUse 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.
uThe audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
1USB 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 vary 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 manufacturer's instructions
provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press 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.
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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.■Reactivating the audio system
1.Set the power mode to ON, and turn on the audio system.
uIf you set the power mode to ACCESSORY, you will be requested to enter the
audio security code. See step 3.
2.Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds.
uThe audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, ENTER CODE appears on the audio/
information screen.
3.Enter the audio security code using the preset 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, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit
a dealer to have the system reset.
1Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system's security code and serial
number label in your owner’s manual kit.
We recommend that you write down the serial
number in this owner’s manual.
Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the
label, you must first retrieve the serial number, and
then obtain the code.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Acura Owners
(owners.acura.com.), and find information on how to
retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.acura.com.U.S. models
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Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the RDS Information, Sound Settings,
Play Mode, Resume/Pause, or Adjust
Clock.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness. The brightness
can be set differently for the day time and
night time.
Pressing the button switches the modes
between daytime and night time.
Adjust the brightness using .
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Press the MODE,
(+, (-, or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting.
2Audio Remote Controls P. 149
Setup Menu Items
2RDS Information P. 152
2Sound Settings P. 150
2Play Mode P. 157, 160, 165
2Resume/Pause P. 167
2Adjust Clock P. 92
BACK Button
SETUP ButtonSelector Knob
Button
Menu Display
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
Features
Audio/Information ScreenDisplays audio status and wallpaper, and allows you to go to various setup options.
Press DISPLAY button. Rotate and select the mode from the three display
modes.
Press .■Switching the Display
Selector KnobDISPLAY
Button
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllow you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM XM1
*XM2
*CD AUX
VOL (Volume) Button
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
CH (Channel) Button
•When listening to the radio
Press
(+: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press (-: Selects the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
(+: Selects the next strong station.
Press and hold (-: Selects the previous strong station.
•When listening to a CD, iPod®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Press
(+: Skips to the next song.
Press (-: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
•When listening to a CD, USB flash drive
Press and hold
(+: Skips to the next folder.
Press and hold (-: Goes back to the previous folder.
•When listening to Pandora®
*
Press
(+: Skips to the next song.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls:•iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable•Bluetooth® Audio (with some phones only)
VOL ButtonMODE Button
CH Button
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting 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:
1Adjusting 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, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
Selector Knob
SETUP Button
Treble is selectable.
Speed-sensitive Volume
Compensation Subwoofer
*
Bass
Treble
Fader
Balance
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Continued
Features
Playing the AM/FM RadioSCAN Button
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.
A.SEL (Auto Select) Button
Press to scan both bands and store the
strongest station in each preset. To turn
off auto select, press the button again. This
restores the presets you originally set.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
CATEGORY Bar
*
Press either side to display
and select an RDS category. FM/AM Button
*
Press to select a band. FOLDER Bar
*
Press either side to display and select an
RDS category.FM Button
*
Press to select a band.AM Button
*
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.SKIP Bar
Press to search up and down the selected
band for a station with a strong signal.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.
FOLDER Bar
*
Press either side to display and select an
RDS category.* Not available on all models
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152Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.■RDS Information
1.Press the SETUP button and rotate to
select RDS Information.
2.Each time you press , the RDS
Information switches between on and off.■To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1.Press the FOLDER bar or the CATEGORY
bar to display and select an RDS category.
2.Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.■Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS Category
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.
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You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
Auto Select function scans and stores up to six AM
stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal
into the preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.