2014 Acura RLX audio

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 188
USB Port .......................................... 189
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 190
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 191
Audio Remote Controls .................... 192
Audio System Basic Operation........ 193
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 194
Audio/Information Screen ................ 203
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 207
Display Setup ................................... 208
Voice Control Operation .................. 209
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 217Playing XM® Radio ........................... 222
Playing a CD .................................... 225
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .... 228Playing an iPod®............................... 238
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 242
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 246
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 249
Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 252
Audio Error Messages
CD Player ......................................... 254
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 255
iPod®/USB Flash Drive....................... 256
Pandora®......................................... 257
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 259
General Information on the Audio SystemXM® Radio Service ........................... 260
Recommended CDs ......................... 261Compatible iPod
®, iPhone
®, and USB Flash
Drives .................................................... 263
Customized Features
............................264
Defaulting All the Settings........................ 283
Deleting all HDD Data .............................. 284HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
.......285
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 287
HFL Menus ...................................... 289AcuraLink
®*...........................................327
* Not available on all models

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Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemSee the Navigation System Manual for information on the navigation system.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives, and
iPod®, iPhone® and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the touchscreen interface.
1About Your Audio System
XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2General Information on the Audio System
P. 260
XM® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod® and iPhone® are registered trademarks owned
by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is viewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Models with navigation systemRemote ControlsiPod®
USB Flash
Drive

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uuAudio SystemuUSB Port
Features
USB Port
Install the iPod® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
1USB Port•Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.•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.

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uuAudio SystemuAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use 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.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting
Change Source on the Audio menu screen or
Audio Source on the touchscreen.

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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 PIN Code appears on the audio/
information screen.
3.Enter the audio security code using the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM. If you
enter an incorrect digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not
enter 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, but not the security code, 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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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM XM CD HDD USB iPod®
Bluetooth® Audio Pandora®
*
Aha
TM*
AUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
•When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next strong station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous strong station.
•When listening to a CD, HDD, iPod®, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Move to the right and hold: To go the group up. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold: To go the group down. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
•When listening to a CD, HDD or USB flash drive
Move to the right and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Move to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.
•When listening to Pandora®
*
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
To select audio mode, press the SOURCE button,
then move the left selector wheel to the right or left.
Left Selector WheelSOURCE Button
* Not available on all 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 interface dial or MENU button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Interface dial: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection. Move right, left, up or down to
select secondary menu.
MENU button: Press to select any mode. The
available mode includes Change Source,
Station List, Save Preset, Radio Text,
Music Search, and play modes. Play modes
can be also selected from Scan, Random/
Repeat, and so on.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment.
uEach time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.
1Audio System Basic Operation
Voice Control System
The navigation
*/audio system is voice operable.
2Voice Control Operation P. 209
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move , , or to select secondary menu.
Audio Menu Items
2Station List P. 219
2Save Preset P. 218, 224
2Radio Text P. 220
2Music Search P. 226, 230, 240, 250
2Scan P. 227, 231, 251
2Random/Repeat P. 227, 231, 241, 251
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID (Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
audio system settings and preset memory are turned
to the respective mode automatically when you set
the power mode to ON.
Interface Dial
MENU Button
BACK Button
Button
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Features
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Use the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM to operate the audio system.
Select Audio Source, then select an icon on the source list to switch the audio
source.
Select More to display the menu items.
■
Selecting an Audio Source
1On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source
selected.
Select to go back to the previous screen.
Use the / / / icons to turn the page.
X
■
Displaying the Menu Items
Select Audio Source.
Source List Icons
Select More.
Menu Items