2017 Acura MDX Navigation Manual

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System Setup
Voice Control System
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation of most of
the navigation system functions.
The voice control system uses the d (Talk) and J (Hang-Up/Back) buttons on
the steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
A “Getting Started” feature provides a tutorial that explains how to use the voice
control system.
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Getting Started Tutorial P. 16
Command Input
If the system does not understand a command or you wait too long to give a
command, the system asks y ou to repeat the command.
When you give a command, the system ge nerally either repeats the command as a
confirmation or asks you for further informa tion. If you do not wish to hear this
feedback, you can turn it off. However, list ening to the feedback will help familiarize
you with the way the system ex pects commands to be phrased.
If the system cannot perform a command or the command is not appropriate for the
screen you are on, the system beeps.
You can find out which voice commands are available for a particular screen using
the d “Voice Help” command. The system will display and read the list of available
commands to you.
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Voice Help P. 16
1 d (Talk) Button
When you press the d (Talk) button, the system
prompts you to say a voice command and gives
examples. Press and release the d (Talk) button
again to bypass this prompt and give a
command.
1 Command Input
The audio system is muted while using the voice
control system.

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Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition
System Setup
Voice Recognition
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the navigation voice control
system:
•Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
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Voice Commands P. 358
• Close the windows and moonroof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone on
the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise and the climate controls fan speed if possible. The
system may misinterpret y our command if more than one person is speaking at
the same time.
• Refer to the Voice Help feature.
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Voice Help P. 16
1Voice Recognition
The voice control system can only be used from
the driver’s seat beca use the microphone unit
removes noises from the front passenger’s side.

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Voice Control SystemVoice Recognition Settings
System Setup
Voice Recognition Settings
HSETTINGS button  System Settings  Voice Reco
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• Voice Prompt : Turns the voice prompt on or off.
On (factory default): Prov ides the voice prompts.
Off : Disable the feature.
• Song by Voice : Turns the Song By Voice™ on or off.
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Song By VoiceTM (SBV) P. 203
• Song by Voice Phonetic Modification : Modifies a voice command of music
stored in the HDD or an iPod.
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Phonetic Modification P. 205
• Phonebook Phonetic Modification : Modifies a voice command for the
phonebook.
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Phonebook Phonetic Modification P. 237
• Guidance Volume : Adjusts the voice prompt volume level.
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Sound and Beep Settings P. 29

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Voice Control SystemSiri Eyes Free
System Setup
Siri Eyes Free
When your iPhone is paired and linked to the system via Bluetooth®, you can say Siri-
related commands. Make sure Siri on your iPhone is turned on.
2 Pairing a Phone P. 224
1.Press and hold the d (Talk) button
for more than two seconds until
you hear the Siri tone.
2. Talk to Siri.
When you hear the Siri tone,
you can continue to respond
without pressing any button. If
the Siri tone times out, you have
to press and hold the d (Talk)
button again to reactivate Siri
Eyes Free.
Press the J (Hang-Up/Back)
button to cancel Siri Eyes Free.
1 Siri Eyes Free
iPhone and Siri are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
Siri Eyes Free is available only on iPhone with iOS
6.0 and above.
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
Some features may not be available for all
countries or all ar eas. For details about Siri, refer
to http://www.apple.com.
We recommend against using Siri other than in
Eyes Free mode whil e operating a vehicle.
On Siri Eyes Free, the display remains the same
and no feedback or commands appear.
While using Siri, you ca nnot operate the system
with the built-in voice recognition.

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System Setup
Interface Settings
Display Settings
HSETTINGS button  System Settings  Display
Adjusts the screen’s preferences. 1.Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
2. Rotate i to make the
adjustment. Press u.
The following item s are available:
• Sync Display Brightness: Selects whether the display brightness synchronizes
with the instrument panel brightness.
• Brightness: Adjusts the screen’s brightness.
• Contrast: Adjusts the screen’s contrast.
• Black Level: Adjusts the screen’s black level.1Display Settings
You can set separate daytime and nighttime
settings for Brightness, Contrast, and Black
Level . Adjust each setting when the display is in
either daytime or nighttime mode.

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Interface SettingsSound and Beep Settings
System Setup
Sound and Beep Settings
HSETTINGS button  System Settings  Sound/Beep
Changes the system sound and beep settings. Rotate i to select an item. Press u.
The following items are available:
• Guidance Volume : Adjusts the navigation system volume level.
• Verbal Reminder : Turns the verbal reminders on and off.
On : Sets the verbal reminders.
Off : Disables the feature.1Sound and Beep Settings
Guidance Volume
If you set Guidance Volume to 0, you will not
hear route guidanc e or voice command
confirmations.
You can also adjust Guidance Volume by
rotating the volume knob while the route
guidance or voice command confirmations is
announced.
If you then select Voice in the Map Menu, you
will hear route guidance at the default volume.

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Interface SettingsClock Adjustment
System Setup
Clock Adjustment
HSETTINGS button  System Settings Clock
Set the automatic adjustment of the system clock for daylight saving and
international time zones.
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .
The following item s are available:
• Clock/Wallpaper Type : Changes the clock display type and the wallpaper type.
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Setting the Clock Type P. 31
• Clock Adjustment : Adjust the current time manually.
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Setting the Clock P. 31
• Clock Format : Sets the time notation to either 12-hour clock (12H, factory
default) or 24-hour clock (24H).
• Auto Time Zone : The navigation system automati cally adjusts the clock when
driving through different time zones.
On (factory default): Adjust s the clock automatically.
Off : Disables the feature.
• Auto Daylight : The navigation system automati cally adjusts the clock (“spring
ahead” or “fall back” by one hour) when a daylight saving time change occurs.
On (factory default): Adjust s the clock automatically.
Off : Disables the feature.
• Clock Reset : Resets the settings of all items in the Clock group.
1Clock Adjustment
Auto Time Zone
If you live and work in two different time zones,
you may want to turn Auto Time Zone to OFF.
When driving near a time zone boundary, the
displayed time zone ma y fluctuate between the
two zone times.
Auto Daylight
This function is not activated in areas that have
not adopted daylight saving time, even if you
have set Auto Daylight to ON .
You can turn the clock display in the audio/
information screen on and off.
2 Header Clock Display P. 38

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Interface SettingsClock Adjustment
System Setup
HSETTINGS button  System Settings  Clock  Clock/Wallpaper Type 
Clock
1.Rotate i to select an option to
change the design. Press u.
2. Move r to select OK. Press u.
H SETTINGS button
 System Settings  Clock  Clock Adjustment
1. Rotate i to select an item. Press
u .
2. Rotate i to select an minute.
Press u.
■Setting the Clock Type
■Setting the Clock