2017 Acura MDX Navigation Manual

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Playing SiriusXM® RadioSiriusXM® Radio Service
Audio
SiriusXM® Radio Service
1.You need your radio ID ready before regist ering for subscription. To see the ID in
the display: Operate the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM until channel 0 appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card numbe r ready, and either call or visit the
SiriusXM
® website to subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM
® mode by pressing the SOURCE button repeatedly or
operating the On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM, and stay in this mode for about 30
minutes until the service is ac tivated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with
good reception.
Loading:
SiriusXM
® is loading the audio or program information.
Channel off air:
The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Channel unsubscribed:
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.
No signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Channel unavailable:
No such channel exists.
Check antenna, Antenna disc onnected, Antenna shorted:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM
® antenna. Contact a dealer.
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM
® Radio:
SiriusXM® Canada at www.siriusxm.ca, or 1-877-
438-9677
■ Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
■Receiving SiriusXM® Radio
■SiriusXM® Radio Display Messages
1 Receiving SiriusXM® Radio
The SiriusXM
® satellites are in orbit over the
equator; therefore, objec ts south of the vehicle
may cause satellite re ception interruptions.
Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by
tall buildings and mount ains 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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Audio
Playing a Disc
Your 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 Mode
1.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 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 AAC 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. 6
NOTICE
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

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Playing a DiscAudio Screen Control
Audio
Audio Screen Control
Control the audio system through the audio/information screen and On Demand
Multi-Use DisplayTM.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.
Press MENU button to display
the menu items
2 Audio Menu P. 179
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. 179
1Audio Screen Control
• Random: Plays all tracks/files in random order.
• Repeat : 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). Select Stop Scan to stop
scanning and play th e current selection.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Track list
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

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Playing a DiscAudio Menu
Audio
Audio Menu
HMENU button (in CD mode)
Rotate i select an item. Press u.
The following items are available, depending on the type of disc:
• Sound : Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound.
2Adjusting the Sound P. 152
•Scan:
Scan Folders (MP3/WMA/AAC): Provides 10-seco nd 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 files in the current folder.
Repeat Track : Repeats the current track/file.
Random in Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Plays all file s 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 P. 185
• Music Search: Selects a file from the Music Search list.
2
How to Select a File from the Music Search List (MP3/WMA/AAC) P. 181
1. Select More.
2. Select a setting item.
The following items are available, depending on the type of disc:
• Sound: Displays the sound preferences screen.
2
Adjusting the Sound P. 152
• Screen Settings : Displays the screen preferences screen.
2
Changing the Screen Settings P. 86
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM

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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.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under licens e from DTS Licensing
Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol
together are registered trademarks, and DTS
Digital Surround and Neural Surround are
trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
■ 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 cloth from the center to the outside edge.
• Handle a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface.
• Never insert foreign objects 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.
NOTICE
Examples:
• Damaged CDsBubbled/
Wrinkled
With Label/
Sticker Using
Printer Label
Kit
Sealed With Plastic Ring •Poor quality
CDs
Chipped/
Cracked Warped Burrs
• Small CDs
3 in
(80 mm)
CD
•
Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and
excessively thick CDs