2014 Acura MDX audio

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Playing XM® Radio
XM® Radio Service
Audio
XM® Radio Service1.You need your radio ID read y before registering for subscription. To see the ID in
the display: Operate the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM until channel 0 appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM®
website to subscribe.
Switch to the XM® mode by pressing the SOURCE button repeatedly or operating
the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, 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.
Ch off air:
The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Ch unauthorized:
XM® radio is receiving informa tion update from the network.
No signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Ch unavailable:
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.
1 Subscribing to XM® Radio
Contact Information for XM® Radio:
XM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or (800) 852-
9696
■ Subscribing to XM®
Radio
■Receiving XM® Radio■XM® Radio Display Messages
1 Receiving 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 bloc ked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience re ception 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 carrie d on the roof rack

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Playing a DiscYour audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs in either MP3, WMA, or
AAC format. With the CD loaded, select the CD mode. Selecting Disc Mode1.Insert a disc into the disc slot.
The disc automatically being playing.
2. Press the MENU button. (in AUDIO mode)
3. Rotate i to select Change Source . Press u.
4. Rotate i to select CD. Press u.
2. Select Audio Source .
3. Select the CD icon.
1Playing a Disc
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label
can cause the CD to jam in the unit.
WMA and ACC files protected by digital rights
management (DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, then
skips to the next file.
Text data appears on the display under the
following circumstances:
• When you select a new folder, file, or track.
• When you change the audio mode to CD.
• When you insert a CD.
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the
slot, the system reloads the CD automatically
after severa l seconds.
You can control a CD audio using voice
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5NOTICE
Interface DialOn Demand Multi-Use Display
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Playing a Disc
Audio Screen Control
Audio
Audio Screen ControlControl the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM.1.Rotate i or press u to display
the song list.
2. Rotate i, move w or y to
select a file from the list. Press u.
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Press MENU button to display
the menu items2 Audio Menu P. 155
1.Select n to skip to the next folder,
and b to skip to the beginning of
the previous folder in MP3, WMA,
or AAC.
2. Select c or x to change tracks
(files in MP3, WMA, or AAC).
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a track/file.
Select More to display the menu
item.2 Audio Menu P. 155
Track list
Interface DialOn Demand Multi-Use Display
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Playing a Disc
Audio Menu
Audio
Audio MenuHMENU button (in CD mode)
Rotate i select an item. Press u.
The following items are available, depending on the type of disc:
• Scan:
Scan Folders (MP3/WMA/AAC): Provides 10-second sampling of the first file in
each of the main folders.
Scan Tracks : Provides 10-second sampling of all tracks on the CD (all files in the
current folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC).
• Random/Repeat:
Repeat Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Repeats all f iles in the current folder.
Repeat Track : Repeats the current track/file.
Random in Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Play s all files in the current folder in
random order.
Random All Tracks : Plays all tracks/files in random order.Interface Dial

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Playing a Disc
Audio Menu
Audio
•Change Source : Changes the audio source mode.
• Rec to HDD : Records a music CD onto the HDD for playback using HDD Audio.
2
Recording a Music CD to HDD
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• Music Search: Selects a file from the Music Search list.
2
How to Select a File from the Music Search List (MP3/WMA/AAC)
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1. Select More.
2. Select a setting item.
The following items are available, depending on the type of disc:
• Sound Settings: Displays the sound preferences screen.
2
Adjusting the Sound
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• Random/Repeat:
Random All Tracks : Plays all tracks/files in random order.
Repeat Track : Repeats the current track/file.
• Scan : Provides 10-second sampling of all tracks on the CD (all files in the current
folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC).
• Screen Settings : Displays the screen preferences screen.
2
Changing the Screen Settings
P. 86
On Demand Multi-Use Display
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Playing a Disc
Audio Menu
Audio
HMENU button (in CD mode)
 Music Search
Rotate i, move w or y to select
a file from the Music Search list. Press
u .
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List (MP3/WMA/AAC)

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Playing a Disc
Recommended CDs
Audio
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 files
The CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.
Also includes:

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Playing a Disc
Recommended CDs
Audio
■Protecting CDs
Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs:
• Store a CD in its case when it is not being played.
• When wiping a CD, use a soft clean clot h from the center to the outside edge.
• Handle a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface.
• Never insert foreign obje cts into the CD player.
• Keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
• Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
• Avoid fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens on the CD.
1Protecting CDs
Do not insert a damaged CD. It may be stuck
inside and damage the audio unit.NOTICEExamples:•Damaged CDs Bubbled/
Wrinkled
With Label/
Sticker Using
Printer Label
Kit
Sealed With Plastic Ring
•Poor quality
CDs
Chipped/
Cracked Warped Burrs
•Small CDs
3-inch
(8-cm)
CD•Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and
excessively thick CDs