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Audio
Adjusting the Sound
HAUDIO button  AUDIO MENU  Sound Setup
Adjust the sound bass, treble, fader, and ba lance. You can also adjust the strength
of the sound coming from the center and subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can
set Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-s ensitive Volume Compensation (SVC).
1.Rotate i to select the sound
mode to adjust. Press u.
2. Rotate i to adjust the desired
level. Press u.
The display returns to the audio
screen after a few seconds.
You can also use the 8 (Sound) button to adjust the sound. Press the 8
button repeatedly to cycle through the edit modes, displayed on the display. Rotate
the VOL 9 knob to adjust the setting.
1Adjusting the Sound
You can check the level on the navigation screen
or on the display. When the level reaches the
center, you will see “C” in the display.
Fader adjusts the front-t o-back strength, while
balance adjusts the side-to-side strength. If the
fader adjustment is set to the maximum front
level, the subwoofer is turned off. If the fader is
set to the maximum rear level, the center speaker
is off.
Dolby PL II signal proc essing creates multi-
channel surround sound fro m 2-channel stereo
audio sources. Dolby ProL ogic II is available only
in DISC (CD-DA, MP3, WMA, AAC), XM® Radio,
AUX (USB, iPod®, AUX, Bluetooth® Audio), and
HDD modes.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby, ProL ogic, MLP Lossless, and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW , MID, and
HIGH. SVC adjusts the volume level based on the
vehicle speed. The faster you go, the audio
volume increases. As you slow down, the audio
volume decreases. If you feel the sound is too
loud, choose LOW , and vice versa.
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Audio Remote Controls
Steering Wheel Controls
Control basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the
steering wheel.
Adjusts the volume.
•Press the R (Volume) button to increase the volume.
• Press the U (Volume) button to decrease the volume.
Changes the audio source mode.1 MODE Button
Press to cycle through: FM1 > FM2 > AM > XM1
> XM2 > DISC > HDD > USB or iPod®/Pandora®
> Bluetooth ® Audio > AUX > FM1…
When in AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote audio controls:
•iPod®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
•Audio unit plugged into th e auxiliary input jack
•Bluetooth® Audio (not all phones support this
function)
Volume button Mode button
Channel button
■VOL (Volume) Button
■MODE Button
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Audio Remote ControlsSteering Wheel Controls
Audio
FM/AM, XM
•Press the N (Channel) button to select the next preset station (channel).
• Press the B (Channel) button to select the previous preset station (channel).
• FM/AM: Press and hold for one second to scan for a station with a strong signal.
• XM: Press and hold for one second to skip to the next or previous station
(channel) in the current category.
DISC, HDD, iPod®, USB, Bluetooth® Audio (on some phones)
• Press the N button to skip to the end of the current track.
• Press the B button to skip to the beginning of the current track. Press the B
button again to go to the beginning of the previous track.
• Press and hold to skip forward or backward to the first track of the next folder.
Pandora®
• Press the N button to skip to the next song.
• Press and hold B or N button to select the upper or lower station.
■CH (Channel) Button
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
This section describes how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. You
can place and receive phone calls using your vehicle’s audio system without handling your cell phone.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®............... 180
Pairing a Phone .................................... 182
Setting Up Speed Dialing...................... 187
Editing User Name and PIN................... 189
Phone Setup ........................................ 190
Making a Call....................................... 192
Receiving a Call .................................... 195
HFL Menus ........................................... 196
Text Messages ....................................... 199
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
HPHONE button
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• PHONE SETUP : Move r to set up the HFL features.
2 Pairing a Phone P. 182
2Setting Up Speed Dialing P. 187
• Call History : Displays the call history.
2Using Call History P. 194
• Phone Book : Displays the cell phone’s imported phonebook.
2Using the Phonebook P. 193
• Dial: Makes a call by entering the phone number.
2 Entering a Phone Number P. 193
• Text Message : Displays received text messages list. is displayed if there is an
unread message.
2 Text Messages P. 199
• Speed Dial 1-3 : Makes a call to stored speed dial entries.
2Using Speed Dial P. 194
• More Speed Dial : Displays more speed dial en tries stored in the system.
2Using Speed Dial P. 194
1Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
You can control the HFL system using voice
commands.
2 HFL Menus P. 196
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible
cell phone. For a list of compatible phones,
pairing procedures, and special feature
capabilities:
•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink .ca.
•Call HandsFreeLink customer support at
(888) 528-7876.
Voice Control Tips
•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close
the windows, as noise coming from them may
interfere with the microphone.
•Press and release the d (Talk) button before
giving a command. Speak clearly and naturally
after a beep.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5
•If the microphone picks up voices other than
yours, the command may be misinterpreted.
•To change the volume level, use the audio
system’s volume knob or the remote audio
controls.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Say d “Help” any time to get help or hear a list of commands.
2Voice Help P. 5
■Help Features1 Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth ® name 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
Bluetooth ® Audio when it is playing. Audio will
resume when the call is ended.
Certain functions are disabled while the vehicle is
moving.
2 Limitations for Manual Operation P. 21
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Pairing a Phone
HPHONE button
When no Bluetooth-compatible phone has ever been paired to the system, the
following screen appears:
1.Rotate i to select Yes . Press u.
2. Put your cell phone in “Discovery”
or “Search” mode.
3. Press u to select OK.
The system begins to search for
your phone.
4. Rotate i to select your phone in
the list. Press u.
Select PHONE NOT FOUND? if
your phone is not found.
Refer to your phone manual for
instructions on searching for a
Bluetooth ® device.
5. Enter the four-digit pass-key on
your phone when prompted to
complete the pairing process.
1Pairing a Phone
Your Bluetooth -compatible phone must be
paired to HFL before you can make and receive
hands-free calls.
You can control the HFL system using voice
commands.
2 HFL Menus P. 196
The maximum range be tween your phone and
vehicle is about 30 feet (10 meters).
Phone Pairing Tips
•You cannot pair your phone while the vehicle
is moving.
•Your phone must be in discovery or search
mode when pairing the phone. Refer to your
phone’s manual.
•Up to six phones can be paired.
•Your phone’s battery may drain faster when it
is paired to HFL.
•If your phone is not r eady for pairing or not
found by the system within three minutes, the
system will time out and returns to idle.
•The default pass-key “0000” is used until you
change the setting.
Pass-Key
You can change the pass-key setting.
2 Changing the Pass-key P. 184
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®Pairing a Phone
HPHONE button  PHONE SETUP  Connection
Use the Phone Setup screen to pair an additional Bluetooth-compatible phone if a
phone has been previously paired to the system.
1.Rotate i to select Add New
Phone . Press u.
2. Put your cell phone in “Discovery”
or “Search” mode.
3. Press u to select OK.
The system begins to search for
your phone.
4. Rotate i to select your phone in
the list.
Select PHONE NOT FOUND? if
your phone is not found.
Refer to your phone manual for
instructions on searching for a
Bluetooth ® device.
5. Enter the four-digit pass-key on
your phone when prompted to
complete the pairing process.
■Pairing from Phone Setup1 Pairing from Phone Setup
If a prompt appears asking to connect to a
phone, select No and proceed with step 1.
Delete a Phone
You can delete the paired phone.
2 Deleting a Paired Phone P. 185
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