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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive
164Features
1.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 .
■How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob
1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2General Information on the Audio System
P. 173
Files in WMA format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) are not played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, and then
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.
2iPod®/USB Flash Drive P. 171
Folder Selection
Track Selection
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
Features
Playing Bluetooth® AudioYour 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.2Phone Setup P. 186
1Playing Bluetooth® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 1-
888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
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.
BACK Button
Press to go back to the
previous display.SETUP Button
Press to display menu
items.SKIP Bar
Press or to
change files.
AUX Button
Press to Bluetooth®
Audio. VOL/
(Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Selector Knob
Turn to change files.
Turn to select an item, then press to
set your selection.
Press to display the device’s name.
Bluetooth Indicator
Comes on when your
phone is connected to
HFL.
Preset 1 Button
Press to switch the mode
between pause and
resume.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuWallpaper Setup
Features
Wallpaper SetupYou can change, store and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.
You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive.
1.Connect the USB flash drive to the adapter
cable.
2USB Adapter Cable P. 143
2.Press the SETUP button.
3.Rotate to select Display Setup, then
press .
4.Rotate to select Wallpaper, then press
.
5.Rotate to select Import, then press .
6.Rotate to select a desired picture, then
press .
uThe preview of the imported data is
displayed.
7.Press to save the data.
uThe confirmation message will appear.
Then the display will return to the import
wallpaper list.
8.Rotate to select the place to save the
data, then press .
uThe confirmation message will appear.
■Import Wallpaper
1Wallpaper Setup•When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.•The file format of the image that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).•Each image file can be up to 2 MB.•The maximum image size is 1,680 x 936 pixels. If
the image size was less than 420 x 234 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.•Up to 255 files can be selected.
If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures, No
compatible images were found. See Owner's
Manual. will appear.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuWallpaper Setup
Features
1.Rotate to select Select on the wallpaper setup menu, then press .
uThe screen will change to the wallpaper list.
2.Rotate to select desired wallpaper and press .
uWhen the scroll is stopped, the thumbnail is displayed.
1.Rotate to select Delete on the wallpaper setup menu, then press .
uThe screen will change to the delete wallpaper list.
2.Rotate to select wallpaper that you want to delete and press .
uThe confirmation message will appear.
3.Rotate to select Yes, then press to delete completely.■Select Wallpaper■Delete wallpaper
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173Features
General Information on the Audio SystemXM® Radio Service
*
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.
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.
Loading...:
XM® is loading the audio or program information.
Channel Off Air:
The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Channel Not Authorized:
XM® radio is receiving information update from the network.
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 is unavailable.
Check Antenna:
There is a problem with the XM® antenna. Contact a dealer.■Subscribing to XM® Radio■Receiving XM® Radio■XM® Radio Display Messages
1Subscribing to XM® Radio
Contact Information for XM® Radio:
US: XM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or 1-800-852-
9696
Canada: XM® Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or 1-877-
209-00791Receiving 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
your vehicle.•In tunnels•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack
* Not available on all models
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuRecommended CDs
Features
Recommended CDs•Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use.
•Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed.
•Play only standard round-shaped CDs.
•Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
•Some versions of MP3, WMA or AAC formats may be unsupported.
1Recommended 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.
■CDs with MP3, WMA or AAC filesThe CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuCompatible iPod®, iPhone®, and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod®, iPhone®, and USB Flash Drives•Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
•Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
•Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
•Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
•Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.■iPod® and iPhone® Model Compatibility
Model
iPod® (5th generation)
iPod classic® 80/160GB (launched in 2007)iPod classic® 120GB (launched in 2008)iPod classic® 160GB (launched in 2009)
iPod nano® (launched in 2010)iPod touch® (launched in 2010)iPhone® 3G/iPhone® 3GS/iPhone® 4
■USB Flash Drives
1iPod® and iPhone® Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.1USB Flash Drives
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.
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uuBluetooth® HandsFreeLink®uUsing HFL
180Features
The audio/information screen notifies you
when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the vehicle is in motion. You
cannot select a grayed-out option until the
vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries with
voice tags can be called using voice
commands while the vehicle is in motion.2Speed Dial P. 196
■HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.
Signal Strength
HFL ModeBattery Level StatusRoam Status
Caller Name
Bluetooth IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.■Limitations for Manual Operation
1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
2Language Selection P. 148
Disabled option