audio Acura MDX 2006 Owner's Guide

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Push the disc in halfway, the drive
will pull it in the rest of the way. Press the PLAY button
if the DVD does not start playing
automatically.
Press the PAUSE button
to pause the DVD. Press the button
again or press PLAY to resume.
Pause works only with the DVD
player.
Each time you press and release the side of the SEEK/SKIP bar, the
system skips f orward to the
beginning of the next track or
chapter. Press and release the
side of the bar to skip backward to
the beginning of the current track or
chapter. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous track or
chapter.
Press the eject button to
remove the DVD from the drive.
To return f ront panel control to the
front audio system, turn the RR
CTRL knob counterclockwise.
Press and hold the
side to move forward; you will see
‘‘CUE’’ in the display. Press and hold
the sidetomovebackward;you
will see ‘‘REV’’ in the display.
Release the bar when the system
reaches the point you want.
Insert a DVD or CD into the DVD
player below the f ront panel. Turn the REAR CTRL knob
clockwise. The amber RR LED will
come on to show that the control
panel is now enabled. PL AY
PAUSE
EJECT
To Return to Front Audio
Controls
SEEK /SK IP
Rear Entertainment System
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Each headphone uses one AAA
battery. The battery is under the
cover on the lef t earpiece. To
remove the cover, insert a coin in the
slot and twist it slightly to pry the
cover away f rom the earpiece. Pull
the cover outward, and pivot it out of
the way.
Some state and local government
agencies prohibit the use of
headphones by the driver of a motor
vehicle. Always obey applicable laws
and regulations.
The audio f or the rear entertainment
system is sent to the wireless
headphones that come with the
system. When using the headphones,
make sure you wear them correctly:
L (lef t) and R (right) are marked on the sides of the frame. The antennas
are in the f ront of the earpieces. If
you wear the headphones backwards,
the antennas will be aimed away
from the system, affecting the sound
quality and range.
To use the headphones, pivot the
earpieces outward. This turns them
on. To adjust the volume, turn the
dial on the bottom of the right
earpiece. When you remove the
headphones, the earpieces
automatically pivot inward, and the
headphones turn of f . The
headphones operate only in the
second or third row. They do not
work in the f ront seats or outside the
vehicle. When not in use, store the
headphones in the pocket of either
frontseatorinthecargoarea.
Replacing Bat t eriesWireless Headphones
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The system will accept auxiliary
inputs f rom standard video games
and video equipment.
Some video game power supplies
may cause poor picture quality.
V=Videojack
L = Lef t audio jack
R = Right audio jack
Auxiliary input jacks and wired
headphone jacks for the rear
entertainment system are under the
third seat armrest on the passenger’s
side. To access these jacks, open the
cover by pulling up on the lever.
Remove the battery. Install the new
battery in the earpiece as shown in
the diagram next to the battery slot.
Slide the cover back into place on the
earpiece, then press down on the
back edge to lock it in place.
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Auxiliary Input Jacks
Rear Entertainment System
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
HandsFreeLink (HFL). HFL uses
Bluetooth technology as a wireless
link between it and your Bluetooth
compatible cell phone. When you are
in your vehicle and your phone is
linked to the HFL, you’ll enjoy saf e,
hands-f ree phone use. The HFL is
available only in English.When the HFL is in use, the sound
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while making a call,
the HFL over-rides the audio system.
To change the volume level, use the
audio system volume knob. The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Here are the main features of the
HFL. Instructions f or using the HFL
begin on page .
HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage .Bluetooth
is a registered trademark
of Blootooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass3Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 f eet (10 meters). Here are the main components of
the HFL system:
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the f ront map lights
and the console buttons. On models
with navigation system, the
microphone is shared with the
navigation system.
With a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone. To use the HFL, your phone must
have approved Bluetooth capability
along with the Hands Free Prof ile.
This type of phone is available
through many phone makers and
cellular carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting In Canada, visit
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www.acura.com. (www.acura.ca.) or by calling the HandsFree Link customer support at (888)528-7876.
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BluetoothWireless Technology
Audio System Phonebook
Voice Control Microphone
Incoming/Outgoing Calls
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Thevoiceof theHFLcanbesetto
male or f emale (U.S. models only).
Also, the incoming notif ication can
be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no
notification.Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘System options are
setup and clear.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or ‘‘Prompt.’’
If you choose ‘‘Ring tone’’ you will
hear a ring tone through the audio
speakers to announce an incoming
call. If you choose ‘‘Prompt,’’ you
will hear this message to
announce an incoming call: ‘‘You
have an incoming call.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. If you say
‘‘Yes’’ af ter the beep, the HFL
response is, ‘‘Would you like a ring
tone or a prompt?’’ If you say ‘‘No’’
af ter the beep, the HFL returns to
its main menu. Saying ‘‘No’’ will
result in no ring tone or prompt
playback during an incoming call.
The audio system will still mute,
and a message will be displayed.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or ‘‘Female,’’
depending on the system voice
you want. The HFL response is,
‘‘Male (Female) prompts have been selected. Would you like an
audible notif ication of an incoming
call?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Would you like male
or f emale prompts?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Security.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Security options are
lock, unlock, and set passcode.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Lock’’ or ‘‘Unlock.’’
Lock means the HFL will prompt
you f or your passcode each time
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON (II) position and you press the
Talk button. You will only be
askedforthepasscodeonceper
ignition cycle. If the HFL is locked,
its response is ‘‘System is locked.
Each time the vehicle is turned on,
the passcode will be required to
use the system.’’ If the HFL is
unlocked, its response is ‘‘The
system is unlocked. Returning to
the main menu.’’
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To set up the system, do this:
To lock or unlock the HFL, do this:
Setting Up the System
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You can make calls using any phone
number, or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial
the last number called. During a call,
theHFLallowsyoutotalkupto30
minutes af ter you remove the key
from the ignition switch.With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the top of the TALK/BACK
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’
or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘What name or number would you
like to call/dial?’’ With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the top of the TALK/BACK
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’
or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘Whatnameornumberwouldyou
like to call/dial?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the number you want to
call. For example, say ‘‘123 456
7891.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘123
456 7891. Say call, dial, or continue
to add numbers.’’
To end the call, press the bottom
of the TALK/BACK button. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the name you want to
call. For example, say ‘‘Eric.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
to call Eric?’’
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To make a call using a phone number, do this: To make a call using a name in the HFL
phonebook, do this:
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Making a Call
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Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The dial tones
will be sent, and the call will
continue.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘What name or
number would you like to send?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the name you want to
send. For example, say ‘‘Account
number.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘Would you like to send account
number?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The dial tones
will be sent, and the call will
continue.
The HFL allow you to send numbers
or names during a call. This is usef ul
when you call a menu-driven phone
system. You can also program
account numbers into the HFL
phonebook f or easy retrieval during
menu-driven calls.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to send?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the number you want to
send.Forexample,say‘‘1,2,3.’’
TheHFLresponseis‘‘1,2,3.Say
send, or continue to add numbers.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The top
of the TALK/BACK response is
‘‘Calling’’ or ‘‘Dialing.’’ Once
connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob.
To end the call, press the bottom
of the TALK/BACK button.
To redial the last number called by
the phone, press and release the top
of the TALK/BACK button. After
the beep, say ‘‘Redial.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Redialing.’’ Once
connected, you will hear the person
you called through the audio
speakers. To change the volume, use
the audio system volume knob. 1.
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To send a name during a call, do this:
To send a number during a call, do this:
Sending Numbers or Names
During a Call
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During a call, you can transfer it
f rom the HFL to your phone, or f rom
your phone to the HFL.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Transf er.’’ The audio switches
from the HFL to the phone.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Transf er.’’ The audio switches
f rom your phone to the HFL.Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Mute is cancelled.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Mute is active.’’
During a call, you can mute or
unmute your voice to the person you
are talking to.
If you receive a call when you are not
on the phone, the HFL interrupts the
audio system (if it is on), and plays
the incoming call notif ication, if
activated. To answer the call, press
the top of the TALK/BACK button
and begin speaking. If you don’t want
to answer the call, press the Back
button.
If your phone has Call Waiting, and
you receive a call when you are on
the phone, press the Talk button to
answer it. When you do this, the
original call is placed on hold. To
return to the original call, press the
top of the TALK/BACK button
again. If you don’t want to answer
the new call, disregard it, and
continue with your original call. If
you want to hang up the original call
and answer the new call, press the
bottom of the TALK/BACK button. 2. 1.
To transfer a call from the HFL to your
phone, do this:
To transfer a call from your phone to theHFL, do this: To unmute your voice, do this:
To mute your voice, do this:
Transf erring a Call
Muting a Call
Receiving a Call
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Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Calling.’’ Once
connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob.This operation clears the HFL of
your passcode, your paired phones,
and all names in the HFL phonebook.
Clearing is recommended bef ore you
sell your vehicle.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘System options are
setup and clear.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Clear.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘This process will
clear all paired phones, clear all
entries in the phonebook, and
clear the passcode. Is this what
you would like to do?’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Preparing to clear all
paired phones, all phonebook
entries, and the passcode. This
maytakeupto2minutesto
complete.’’ Press and release the
top of the TALK/BACK button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘OK’’ to
proceed, or say ‘‘Go back’’ or
‘‘Cancel.’’
If you said ‘‘OK,’’ af ter a short
period of time, the HFL response
is, ‘‘System has been cleared.
Returning to the main menu.’’
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To clear the system, do this:
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Press this button to contact an
OnStar advisor. You will hear a
chime, f ollowed by the
announcement, ‘‘Connecting to
OnStar.’’ The connection should take
20 to 30 seconds. The advisor will
assist you with any of the services
included in your plan.
Depending on what service you
request, you may need to give your
Personal Identification Number
(PIN) to the advisor. Your PIN is a
number you make up and provide
when you establish your OnStar
service.
If cellular telephone service is not
available in the area you are driving
in, you will hear a f ast busy signal.
The system will retry the connection
several times bef ore returning to the
ready mode.A microphone is located on the
ceiling, between the f ront map lights
and the console buttons you can
speak to the advisor without taking
your hands of f the steering wheel or
diverting your attention f rom the
road. The OnStar advisor’s voice
comes f rom the audio system’s
speakers. Use the volume control on
the audio system or on the steering
wheel to adjust the volume.
You can record up to 5 minutes of
inf ormation f rom your OnStar
AdvisorortheVirtualAdvisor.This
is helpf ul f or reviewing the route,
hotel, or restaurant information you
receive f rom the OnStar center.To record a message:
During your call, the Advisor or
Virtual Advisor, press and release
the OnStar button. The system
beeps to indicate that it is
recording.
When you are f inished recording,
press and release the OnStar
button again. The system beeps
and stops recording.
To hear the first playback of a
message:
Say ‘‘Advisor playback.’’ The
recorded message is played
through the audio system
speakers. Press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button. The system responds
with ‘‘OnStar replay.’’
When you are f inished listening,
press the CALL ANSWER/CALL
END button. The system responds
with ‘‘Goodbye.’’
To cancel these retries, press the
white phone button.
OnStar Services Button
Recording an A dvisor or Virtual
Advisor Message
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