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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Features
Voice Control Operation
Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the (tal k) and (back) buttons on the steering
wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• The system recognize a natural language and accept your free form voice
command.
An example of voice commands:
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•Close the windows and panoramic roof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speakin g voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
■Voice Recognition
1Voice Control Operation
When you press the button, the system beeps and
the display changes to the voice recognition screen.
Press the (home) button, (back) button on
the True Touchpad Interface or APPS button on the
steering wheel to cancel a voice recognition function.
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FeaturesWhen the (talk) button is pressed, the
voice control screen appears.
For a complete list of commands, say “Help”
after the beep.
The system accepts free form voice
commands.
See the following examples for
recommended voice commands.
■Voice Recognition Screen
This can be only used when the phone is
connected.
■Phone Commands
Dial by number
• Call
• Dial please
• Phone
Redial
• Redial
• Redial last number
• Call last number
Contact by voice
• Call
• Call on his/her
please
• Make a call to
• Make a call to on
her/his
The system recognizes an only contact name
in the stored phonebook of your phone.
Phone commands are not available if using
Apple CarPlay.
■Phone Commands
■FM Commands
• Play FM radio
• Tune to <87.7-107.9> FM
• I want to listen to FM <87.7-107.9>
• Play FM <87.7-107.9>
■AM Commands
• Play AM radio
• Tune to <530-1710> AM
• I want to listen to AM <530-1710>
• Play AM <530-1710>
■Audio Commands
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
Features
1. Select Music Library .
2. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Artists,
Albums, etc.).
3. Continue making selections until you find
the song of your choice.
■How to Select a Song from the Music Search List1Playing an iPod
Available operating functi ons vary on models or
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the
vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen. 2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 318
If you operate the musi c app on your iPhone/iPod
while the phone is connected to the audio system,
you may no longer be able to operate the same app
on the audio/information screen.
Reconnect the devi ce if necessary.
Select SEARCH LIST, then trace the letters and/or
numbers of the song on the A-zone touchpad. When
KEYBOARD is selected, the on-screen keyboard
appears.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
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1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system. For
a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-855-490-7351.
It may be illegal to pe rform some data device
functions while driving.
MENU
Select to display the menu items.
Bluetooth ® Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
Track Icons
Select or to change tracks.
Select and hold to move rapidly within
a track.
VOL (Volume/Power) Knob
Push to turn the a udio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Button
Press or to change tracks.
Press and hold to move rapidly within a track.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.
Random Icon
Select to play all files in the current
folder in random order.
Play/Pause Icon
Current Track Information
Select to display the play list screen.
Music Library
Select to display the music search
screen.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to the system.
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2.Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To pause or resume a file
Select the play/pause icon.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there are more than two paired phones in the
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is
automatically connected.
Different devices can be co nnected respectively to
Bluetooth ® hands-free phone and Bluetooth® Audio
functions.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there may be a delay before the system begins to play.
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track
may not appear correctly.
Some functions may not be available on some devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone
will be unavailable. Howe ver, you can have a second
previously paired phone stream Bluetooth® Audio by
selecting from the Bluetooth® device list.
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To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
You can change the connected phone by selecting
MENU and Change Device.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Social Playlist
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Features
Playing Social Playlist
The Acura CabinControl ® smartphone and tablet app allows users to share audio
files from their devices to Social Playlist.
Unfortunately, the driver cannot select the audio files from the audio/information
screen. The driver can play in order of their choice only if they individually select each
song in the queue. The driver cannot rearrange the order of the playlist.
Once the smartphone app has been downloaded onto a device, the device can be
added to the vehicle by going to Connections in the Settings. The device will need
to be connected to the vehicle’s network to use.
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1Playing Social Playlist
For more information, check the Acura CabinControl
smartphone app instruction manual.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change files.
Play/Pause Icon Repeat Icon
Selec
t

to repeat the current file.
Random Icon
Select to play all files in random
order. SOUND
Select to display the sound settings.
VOL (Volume/Power) Knob
Push to turn the audi
o system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Button
Press or to change files.
Queue
Select to view shared files.
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Features
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi on the audio/
information screen. If your phone has wire less hotspot capabilities, the system can
be tethered to the phone. Use the following steps to setup.
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections.
4. Select Wi-Fi.
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Network .
u Select the access point you want to
connect to the system.
u When you change the mode from
Hotspot to Network, a pop-up
appears, then select Confirm.
7. Select Connect .
u Enter a password for the access point.
u When the connection is successful,
Connected is displayed on the list.
8. Press the (home) button to go back to
the home screen.
■Connecting to a Wi-Fi Hotspot
1Wi-Fi Connection
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct a registered trademark of Wi-Fi
Alliance® .
1Connecting to a Wi-Fi Hotspot
You cannot go through the se tting procedure while a
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the audio
system in Wi-Fi mode.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on the system status area.
Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen. 2 Status Area P. 258
In case of Wi-Fi connect ion with your phone, make
sure your phone’s Wi-Fi se tting is in access point
(tethering) mode.
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Features
Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.
You can set the network as a Wi-F i Hotspot of this audio system.
Use the following steps to setup.
1.Press the (home) button.
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Connections .
4. Select Wi-Fi.
5. Select Change Mode .
6. Select Hotspot .
u When you change the mode from
Network to Hotspot, a pop-up
appears, then select Confirm.
The following options are available for the setup.
• Network SSID : Set this network name.
• Password : Set password for require entering password when connecting Wi-Fi
device to this network.
• Connected Devices List: Display the connected device list. Up to seven devices
can be connected to this network.
■Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)
■Setting the Audio System as a Wi-Fi Hotspot
1Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)
You may need to go through an initial setup for Wi-Fi
connection again afte r you boot your phone.
iPhone users
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