Acura MDX 2003 Owner's Manua

Many DVDs are recorded, or
dubbed, in more than one language.
To select a dif f erent language than
the one being heard, press the
AUDIO button. Continue to press
and release the AUDIO button to
hear all the available languages.
To change the color, contrast, aspect
ratio, and brightness of the video
screen, press the DISP button. The
current setting of one will be
displayed on the screen each time
you press the button. Use theand buttons to change the
setting as desired. The display will
disappear f rom the screen several
seconds af ter you stop adjusting the
setting. On some DVDs, the scenes are
recorded by more than one camera,
giving dif f erent viewpoints of the
same scene. By pressing the Angle
button, you can select a dif f erent
viewpoint.
In the MENU selection mode,
pressing the RETURN button for
less than two seconds changes the
MENU display to the previous page.
Pressing the RETURN button for
more than two seconds while a DVD
is playing brings the system into the
TITLE enter mode. When you enter
your selection, the DVD player will
start playing f rom the selected title.
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A UDIO Button
DISP But t on A NGL E Button
RETURN (T/C) Button
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The tips on how to handle and
protect DVDs are basically the same
as those f or compact discs. Ref er to
‘‘Protecting Compact Discs’’ on page.
There are various types of DVDs
available. Some of them are not
compatible with your system.
The DVD player in your Rear
Entertainment System can play DVD
video discs and CDs bearing the
above marks on their packages or
jackets. Those packages or jackets should
also bear the area designation of ‘‘1’’
or ‘‘ALL’’.
DVD-ROMs cannot be played in this
system. 174
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Protecting DVDs
Playable DVDs
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Indication CauseSolution
If you see an error indication in the
display while operating the DVD
player,findthecauseinthechartto
the right. If you cannot clear the
error indication, take the vehicle to
your Acura dealer.
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High Temperature
Low Vehicle Battery
Voltage Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check if the disc is inserted correctly in the
DVD Player.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
If the DVD cannot be pulled out or the error
indication does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your Acura dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Run the engine to recharge the battery.
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DVDPlayerErrorIndications
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An audio CD can be played in either
the main CD player in the f ront panel,
in the DVD/CD player below the
f ront panel, or in the optional CD
changer. This allows the f ront and
rear passengers to listen to dif f erent
CDs.
Select the rear system by turning the
RR CTRL knob clockwise. If the CD
is loaded in the main CD player, or
CD changer, select CD/CHG. If the
CD is loaded in the lower player,
select DVD/AUX.
If theCDisloadedinthemainCD
player or CD changer, ref er to pagesand f or operating
instructions. If the CD is loaded in
the DVD/AUX player, ref er to page . If theCDisloadedinthemainCD
player or optional CD changer, select
it by pressing the CD/CHG button.
If it is loaded in the lower player,
press DVD/AUX.
Pressthe buttontoskiptothe
beginning of the next track. Press
the button to return to the
beginning of current track. Press it
again to go to the beginning of the
previous track.
If the CD changer is selected, use
the and buttons to change
discs.
If theCDisloadedinthemainCD
player or optional CD changer, select
it by pressing the CD/CHG button.
If it is loaded in the lower player,
press DVD/AUX. To move rapidly within a track, press
andholdeithertheFWDorREW
buttons. When you press FWD, you
will see ‘‘CUE’’ in the display. When
you press REW, you will see ‘‘REW’’
in the display. Release the button
when the system reaches the desired
point.
Pressthe buttontoskiptothe
beginning of the next track. Press
the button to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to go to the beginning of the
previous track.
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Playing a CD With the Rear
Entertainment System
Playing a CD Wit h t he Front Panel Playing a CD Wit h t he Rear Cont rol
Panel
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Select the radio with the AM/FM
buttononthefrontpanel,therear
control panel, or the remote control.
From the front panel, after selecting
the rear system with the RR CTRL
knob, use the TUNE, SEEK, or
SCAN f unctions or the Preset
buttons to select a station.
From the rear control panel in the
ceiling, use the and buttons to select the stations
that are set into the Preset buttons.
Pressing the or button will
cause the system to search up or
down the band for a station with a
strong signal. You will see SEEK in
the display.
To change Preset stations with the
remote control, press the or button. To search for strong
stations, press the or button.
After loading the cassette, select the
cassette player with the TAPE
buttononthefrontpanel,therear
control panel, or the remote control.
On the rear control panel, use the
PROG/PLAY button to reverse the
tape’s direction. Use the and buttons to skip. Press the
button to skip forward to the
beginning of the next song or
passage. You will see FF f lashing in
the display. Press the button to
skip backward to the beginning of
the current song or passage. You will
seeREVflashinginthedisplay. On the remote control, use the
PROG/PLAY button to reverse the
tape’s direction. Press the FWD or
REW button to f ast f orward or
rewind the tape. Press either of
those buttons or the PROG/PLAY
button to return to playing the tape.
To skip to the beginning of the next
song or passage, press the
button. You will see FF
flashinginthedisplay.Toskiptothe
beginning of the current song or
passage, press the button. You
will see REV f lashing in the display.
To operate the cassette player from
the f ront panel, ref er to page .
Make sure you have selected the
rear system with the RR CTRL knob
first.
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Playing the Radio With the Rear
Entertainment SystemPlaying a Cassette With the Rear
Entertainment System
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As required by the FCC:This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
To replace the batteries in the
remote control, press down on the symbol on the back, then slide the
cover off. Remove the old batteries.
Make sure the polarity of new
batteries is correct when you install
them. Install the cover by sliding it
on until it locks. The remote control
uses two AA batteries. When you are not using the remote
control, store it in its holder in the
f ront seat pocket as shown.
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Replacing Remote Control
Batteries
Storing the Remote Control
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BATTERIES
COVER HOLDER

The audio f or the rear entertainment
system is sent to the wireless
headphones that come with the
system. To turn on the headphones,
presstheredbuttonontheearpiece.
Adjust the volume level with the dial
at the bottom of the same earpiece.
To adjust the comf ort of the
headphones, slide the earpieces up
or down the headband.
For greater battery lif e, turn of f the
headphones when they are not in use
by pressing the red button again.
They will turn of f automatically if
they do not receive an audio signal
f rom the system f or several minutes.
When not in use, store the
headphones in the pocket on the
back of either f ront seat.
Some state and local goverment
agencies prohibit the use of
headphones by the driver of a motor
vehicle. Always obey applicable laws
and regulations.
The batteries are under the domed
covers on the back of each earpiece.
To open the battery compartment,
pry on the bottom of the lid with a
coin. Remove the battery and note its
polarity. Install the new battery in
theearpiecewiththepolaritythe
same. Set the cover in place, then
slide it up until it locks. Each
headphone uses two AAA batteries.
Wireless HeadphonesReplacing Bat t eries
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COVER
ON/OFF BUTTON VOLUME
DIAL

There are three headphone
connectors f or the third seat
passengers. Each connector has its
own volume control.
The system will accept auxiliary
inputs f rom standard video games
and video equipment.
Auxiliary input jacks and headphone
connectors f or the rear
entertainment system are under the
third seat armrest on the passenger’s
side. To access these connectors,
open the cover by pulling up on the
lever. Auxiliary Input Jacks
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
LEVER
ARMREST
HEADPHONE CONNECTORSVOLUME DIALS

The security system helps to protect
your vehicle and valuables f rom thef t.
The horn sounds and a combination
of headlights, parking lights, side
marker lights and taillights f lashes if
someone attempts to break into your
vehicleorremovetheradio.This
alarm continues f or two minutes,
then the system resets. To reset an
alarming system before the two
minutes have elapsed, unlock the
driver’s f ront door with the key or
the remote transmitter.Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. The security system will not set if
the hood, tailgate, or any door is not
f ully closed. If the system will not set,
check the Door and Tailgate Open
Monitor on the instrument panel
(see page ) to see if the doors and
tailgate are f ully closed. Since it is
notpartofthemonitordisplay,
manually check the hood.
The security system sets auto-
matically fifteen seconds after you
lock the doors, hood, and tailgate.
For the system to activate, you must
lock the doors f rom the outside with
the key, lock tab, door lock switch,
or remote transmitter. The security
system light next to the driver’s door
lock starts blinking immediately to
show you the system is setting itself . Once the security system is set,
opening any door or the tailgate
(without using the key or the remote
transmitter), or the hood, will cause
it to alarm. It also alarms if the radio
and DVD components are removed
f rom the dashboard or the wiring is
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SECURITY SYSTEM LIGHT

Push in the Cruise Control Master
Switch to the lef t of the steering
column. The indicator in the
switch will light.
Cruise control allows you to maintain
asetspeedabove25mph(40km/h)
without keeping your f oot on the
accelerator pedal. It should be used
f or cruising on straight, open
highways. It is not recommended f or
conditions such as city driving,
winding roads, slippery roads, heavy
rain, or bad weather. You should
have f ull control of the vehicle under
those conditions.
Accelerate to the desired cruising
speedabove25mph(40km/h).Press and release the SET/
DECELbuttononthesteering
wheel. The CRUISE CONTROL
light on the instrument panel
comes on to show the system is
now activated.
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2. 3.
Cruise Control
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CRUISE CONTROL MASTER SWITCH
CANCEL
RESUME/ACCEL
SET/DECEL
Improper use of the cruise
control can lead to a crash.
Use the cruise control only
when traveling on open
highways in good weather.