2014 Acura MDX Navigation Manual

24System Setup
Voice Control SystemYour vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of
the navigation system functions.
The voice control system uses the d (Talk) and J (Hang-Up/Back) buttons on
the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
A “Getting Started” feature provides a tuto rial that explains how to use the voice
control system.
2Getting Started Tutorial
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Command InputIf the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a
command, the system asks y ou to repeat the command.
When you give a command, the system ge nerally either repeats the command as a
confirmation or asks you for further informa tion. If you do not wish to hear this
feedback, you can turn it off. However, list ening to the feedback will help familiarize
you with the way the system ex pects commands to be phrased.
If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the
screen you are on, the system beeps.
On character input screens, a list of possi ble characters is displayed if the system
does not recognize your command.
You can find out which voice commands are available for a particular screen using
the d “Voice Help” command. The system will display and read the list of available
commands to you.
2Voice Help
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1 d (Talk) Button
When you press the d (Talk) button, the system
prompts you to say a voice command and gives
examples. Press and release the d (Talk) button
again to bypass this prompt and give a
command.1 Command Input
The audio system is muted while using the voice
control system.

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
Voice Control System
Voice Recognition
System Setup
Voice RecognitionTo achieve optimum voice recognition when using the navigation voice control
system:
•Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
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Voice Commands
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• Close the windows and moonroof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone on
the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
• Refer to the Voice Help feature.
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Voice Help
P. 16
1Voice Recognition
The voice control system can only be used from
the driver’s seat beca use the microphone unit
removes noises from the front passenger’s side.

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
Voice Control System
Voice Recognition Settings
System Setup
Voice Recognition SettingsHSETTINGS button
 System Settings
 Voice Rec
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• Volume : Adjusts the voice prompt volume level.
• Voice Prompt : Turns the voice prompt on or off.
On (factory default): Prov ides the voice prompts.
Off : Disable the feature.
• Song by Voice : Turns the Song By VoiceTM on or off.
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Song By Voice
TM (SBV)
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• Song by Voice Phonetic Modification : Modifies a voice command of music
stored in the HDD or an iPod®.
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Phonetic Modification
P. 192
• Phonebook Phonetic Modification : Modifies a voice command for the
phonebook.
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Phonebook Phonetic Modification
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27System Setup
Interface SettingsDisplay SettingsHSETTINGS button
 System Settings
 Display
Adjusts the screen’s preferences. 1.Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
2. Rotate i to make the
adjustment. Press u.
The following items are available:
• Sync Display Brightness: Selects whether the display brightness synchronizes
with the instrument panel brightness.
• Brightness: Adjusts the screen’s brightness.
• Contrast: Adjusts the screen’s contrast.
• Black Level: Adjusts the screen’s black level.
1Display Settings
You can set separate daytime and nighttime
settings for Brightness, Contrast, and Black
Level . Adjust each setting when the display is in
either daytime or nighttime mode.

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Interface Settings
Sound and Beep Settings
System Setup
Sound and Beep SettingsHSETTINGS button
 System Settings
 Sound/Beep
Changes the system sound and beep settings. Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• Volume : Adjusts the navigation system volume level.
• Interface Dial Feedback : Sets if and when the system reads aloud a selection
made using the Interface Dial.
On : Always reads the selection.
Off : Disables the feature.
Auto (factory default): Reads the selectio n only when the vehicle is moving.
• Message Auto Reading : Selects whether the system automatically reads out
messages, and, if selected , whether only when driving.
On : Always reads the message.
Off : Disables the feature.
Auto (factory default): Reads the message only when the vehicle is moving.
• Verbal Reminder : Turns the verbal reminders on and off.
On : Sets the verbal reminders.
Off : Disables the feature.
1Sound and Beep Settings
Volume
If you set Volume to 0, you will not hear route
guidance or voice command confirmations.
If you then select Voice in the Map Menu, you
will hear route guidance at the default volume.
Interface Dial Feedback
You can use this feature to minimize the need to
look at the screen while operating the Interface
Dial.

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Interface Settings
Clock Adjustment
System Setup
Clock AdjustmentHSETTINGS button
 System Settings
Clock
Set the automatic adjustment of the sy stem clock for daylight saving and
international time zones.
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
The following items are available:
• Clock/Wallpaper Type : Changes the clock display ty pe and the wallpaper type.
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Setting the Clock Type
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• Clock Adjustment : Adjust the current time manually.
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Setting the Clock
P. 30
• Clock Format : Sets the time notation to either 12-hour clock (12H, factory
default) or 24-hour clock (24H).
• Auto Time Zone : The navigation syst em automatically adju sts the clock when
driving through different time zones.
On (factory default): Adjusts the clock automatically.
Off : Disables the feature.
• Auto Daylight : The navigation system automati cally adjusts the clock (“spring
ahead” or “fall back” by one hour) when a daylight saving time change occurs.
On (factory default): Adjusts the clock automatically.
Off : Disables the feature.
• Clock Reset : Resets the settings of all items in the Clock group.
1Clock Adjustment
Auto Time Zone
If you live and work in two different time zones,
you may want to turn Auto Time Zone to OFF.
When driving near a time zone boundary, the
displayed time zone ma y fluctuate between the
two zone times.
Auto Daylight
This function is not activated in areas that have
not adopted daylight saving time, even if you
have set Auto Daylight to ON .
You can turn the clock di splay in the navigation
screen on and off.
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
Interface Settings
Clock Adjustment
System Setup
HSETTINGS button  System Settings  Clock  Clock/Wallpaper Type 
Clock
1.Rotate i to select an option to
change the design. Press u.
2. Move r to select OK. Press u.
H SETTINGS button
 System Settings
 Clock
 Clock Adjustment
1. Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
2. Rotate i to select a minute. Press
u .
■Setting the Clock Type■Setting the Clock

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
Interface Settings
Wallpaper Settings
System Setup
Wallpaper SettingsSelect, delete, and import wallpaper pictures for display on the screen.
HSETTINGS button
 System Settings
 Clock
 Clock/Wallpaper Type
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the
USB port.
2. Move y to select Wallpaper .
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The screen will change to the
wallpaper list.
3. Move r and rotate i to select
Add New Wallpaper. Press u.
4. Rotate i to select a desired
picture. Press u.
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The preview is displayed on the
left side on the screen.
5. Move r and rotate i to select
Start Import . Press u.

The confirmation message will
appear. Then the display will
return to the wallpaper list.
■Import wallpaper
1 Wallpaper Settings•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 name must be fewer than 210 bytes.•The file format of the image that can be
imported is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).•The individual file size limit is 6 MB.•The maximum image size is 4,800 x 4,800
pixels. If the image size is less than 420 × 234
pixels, the image is displayed in the middle of
the screen with the extra area appearing in
black.•Up to 10 files can be saved for each driver
(Driver1 and Driver2).•If the USB flash driv e does not have any
pictures, the No file s detected message
appears.