2015 Acura RLX audio

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout 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 ................ 202
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 206
Display Setup ................................... 207
Voice Control Operation .................. 208
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 216 Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 221
Playing a CD .................................... 224
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .... 227Playing an iPod ................................ 237
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 241
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 245
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 248
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 251
Audio Error Messages CD Player ......................................... 253
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 254
iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 255
Pandora ®......................................... 256
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 258
General Information on the Audio SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service ................... 259
Recommended CDs ......................... 260Compatible iPod, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives ................................................262Customized Features
............................263
Defaulting All the Settings........................ 282
Deleting all HDD Data .............................. 283HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
.......284
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®
Using HFL ........................................ 286
HFL Menus ...................................... 288AcuraLink
®*...........................................326
* 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 SiriusXM® 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 th e touchscreen interface.
1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 259
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of 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 character istics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Models with navigation systemRemote Controls iPod

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uuAudio System uUSB 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 your data backed up 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 System uAuxiliary 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.
u The 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 On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM.

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uuAudio System uAudio 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. In certain conditions, the system
may display Enter code. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.

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uuAudio System uAudio 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 SiriusXM®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. u Each 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.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 208
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 2 Station List P. 218
2 Save Preset P. 217, 223
2 Radio Text P. 219
2 Music Search P. 225, 229, 239, 249
2 Scan P. 226, 230, 250
2 Random/Repeat P. 226, 230, 240, 250
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 au tomatically when you set
the power mode to ON.
Interface Dial
MENU Button
BACK Button
Button
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uOn 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