information Acura MDX 2011 Owner's Manual

To Stop Playing a Disc
To take the system out of disc mode,
press the AM/FM button, thebutton, or the HDD button. To return
to disc mode, press the DISC button.
If you turn the system off while a disc
is playing, either with the VOL/knob or the ignition switch, the disc
will stay in the drive. When you turn
the system back on, the disc will
begin playing where it left off.Playing an MP3/WMA/AAC Disc
This audio system plays CD-ROM,
CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, and
DVD-R/RW compressed in MP3,
WMA, or AAC formats. You can
select up to 255 folders or tracks.
Disc
Maximum
folders
ꭧ
Maximum
Files
Maximum
layers
ꭧ
CD-ROM
CD-R
CD-RW 255 999 8
DVD-ROM
DVD-R
DVD-RW 255 3500 8ꭧ
Including Root folder
NOTE:
Combining a low sampling frequency
with a low bitrate may result in
extremely degraded sound quality.
To play an MP3/WMA/AAC disc,
use the disc controls previously
described, along with the following
information. Depending on the software the files
were made with, it may not be
possible to play some files, or display
some text data.
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Changing the Folders
While playing an MP3/WMA/AAC
disc, you can select a folder within
the disc by pressing either side of
the category button. Each time you
press either side of the button, the
folder title and its first file's
information appear on the audio
display and on the navigation screen
in hierarchical order of the folders
which contain files within the disc.
Changing and Selecting the Folders/FilesUsing the interface selector, you can
see the list of all the folders within a
disc. While playing an MP3/WMA/
AAC disc, push the interface selector
up. The folder list in the currently
playing disc will appear on the
screen.
If the root folder has some additional
folders in the lower layer, they will
be listed on the screen.
Select a desired folder by turning the
interface dial, then press ENTER.
The display returns to normal play,
and the first track in the selected
folder begins to play.
To change a file, turn the interface
dial to select a desired file, then
press ENTER.
FOLDER LIST
TRACK LIST
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The chart on the right explains the
error messages you may see in the
audio display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
audio display while playing a disc,
press the eject button. After ejecting
the disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again. For additional
information on damaged discs, see
page 245.
The audio system will try to play the
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the
disc. Insert a different disc. If the
new disc plays, there is a problem
with the first disc. If the error
message cycle repeats and you
cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a
dealer.Error
Message Cause Solution
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER ’S
MANUAL Servo Error Press the eject button and pull out the disc. Check
the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation,
excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 245).
Insert the disc again. If the code does not
disappear, or the disc cannot be removed, consult
your dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the
player.
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER ’S
MANUAL
PUSH EJECT Mechanical Error
MECH ERROR CHECK DISC FOCUS Error
Disc violates copyright
Disc not supported
CHECK DISC LOAD Load Error
HEAT ERROR High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
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General Information●
When using CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R
or DVD-RW discs, use only high
quality discs labeled for audio use.
●
When recording a CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R or DVD-RW the recording
must be closed for it to be used by
the disc player.
●
When using DVD-R/RW discs,
they should meet DVD verification
standards.
●
Play only standard, round, 5-inch
(12 cm) discs. Smaller or odd-
shaped discs may jam in the drive
or cause other problems.
●
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.The label can curl up and cause the discto jam in the unit.Protecting Discs
When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it from
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth.
Wipe across the disc from the center
to the outside edge.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can flake off and fall on the recording
surface of the disc, causing skipping
or other problems. Remove these
pieces by rubbing the inner and
outer edges with the side of a pencil
or pen. Never try to insert foreign objects in
the disc player.
Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surface. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
from finger prints, liquids, and felt-tip
pens, can cause the disc to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
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Additional Information on
Recommended Discs
The in-dash disc player has a
sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
may become stuck inside and
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown to
the right:1. Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
2. Damaged discs
3. Poor quality discs
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
With Label/
Sticker Using Printer
Label Kit
Sealed With Plastic
RingChipped/
Cracked Warped
Burrs
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The Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio
function can record tracks from
music CDs to the navigation system's
hard disc. This function also allows
for various playing methods, such as
playing recorded tracks on an artist-
by-artist or genre-by-genre basis. For
example, you can play the tracks that
you want to listen to in any order that
you like for each playlist.
NOTE:●
Only recordings from a standard
CD-DA (44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo
PCM digital sound data) to HDD
are supported.
●
Digital music files, such as MP3,
WMA, AAC etc., in CD-R, DVD-R
and USB flash memory devices
cannot be copied to HDD.
Likewise, digital music files
recorded to HDD cannot be copied
to CD-R, DVD-R and USB devices.
●
Music data recorded on HDD can
only be used for personal
enjoyment.
●
Data is recorded using ultra-
efficient compression technology,
therefore, sound quality may vary
slightly from the original.
●
Title information will be displayed
when the information is found in
the Gracenote
®Album Info
(Gracenote
®Media Database) on
the built-in hard disk drive. See
page 272.
●
Recording function from following
media is not supported.
– CD-DA which prohibits the copy
by SCMS
– CD-DA with copy control
– SACD (Super Audio CD)
– DTS-CD
– DVD-A
– CD-R/RW
– DVD-R/RW
– Copy controlled CDs (Playback
cannot be guaranteed)
– DTS-CDs (Only enabled for
playback)
If the HDD is ever replaced, all data
will be lost and stored music will not
be recovered.
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Playlists
Playlists are track lists in a certain
playback group.
Original Playlist
This playlist is automatically
generated when the music CD is
recorded. The maximum number of
original playlists that can be stored to
the HDD is 999, with 99 songs on
each playlist. Each album name on
the music CD is counted as a playlist.User Playlist
The HDD has six playlist folders for
user customizing. Each playlist can
be edited by the user, and will store
up to 999 songs. For more
information of how to edit the user
playlist, see page 260.
Track Search Methods
Songs that have been recorded on
the HDD are categorized in groups
for easy searching.
There are six categories:
Ripped date: Album titles are
arranged by date of recording.
Album
: Album names are arranged
in alphabetical order.
Artist : Artist names are arranged in
alphabetical order.
Genre : Songs are arranged by
genre.
Playlist : Any of six playlists that are
arranged by the user
Track : Track titles are arranged in
alphabetical order.
For more information of how to
search a music, see page 255.
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Adding a Track to a User Playlist1. While a track is playing on an Original Playlist or User Playlist
Playback screen, turn the interface
dial and select the track that you
want to add to a User Playlist, then
press ENTER on the interface
selector.2. Push the interface selector downto display AUDIO MENU. Select
Add to Playlist, then press ENTER
on the interface selector. 3. On the Playlist screen, turn the
interface dial and select the
Playlist to which the song is to be
added, then press ENTER on the
interface selector.
NOTE:
When adding from and to the same
User Playlist, the same tracks will be
stored twice. Acquiring Title Information
1. Push the interface selector down
to display AUDIO MENU.
2. Turn the interface dial and select Get Music Info, then press ENTER
on the interface selector.
3. On the Select an Album screen, turn the interface dial and select
the title information for the
Original Playlist, then press
ENTER on the interface selector.
You will be returned to the Audio
Menu screen.
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4. Turn the interface dial and selectGracenote Info. Update, then press
ENTER on the interface selector.
5. Turn the interface dial to select USB or DISC on the Update
Gracenote Album info screen, then
press ENTER on the interface
selector.
6. Turn the dial to select Yes on the confirmation screen, and the
update will start.
7. Turn the interface dial to select OK on the confirmation screen.
8. After updating is complete, press ENTER on the confirmation
screen.
NOTE:
Once you perform an update any
information you edited before will be
overwritten.
Clearing the HDDAny music, data, calendar entries,
etc. that have been stored on the
HDD can be deleted.
1. Press the INFO button, rotate the interface dial to select Set up, and
press ENTER on the interface
selector.
2. Move the interface selector to the right to navigate to the Set up
(Other) tab.
3. On the Set up (Other) search,
rotate the interface dial to select
Clear Personal Data , and press
ENTER on the interface selector.
4. Select the item you wish to delete. 5. A second confirmation will appear.
Select Yes to delete, or No to
cancel.
NOTE: If you select Music on HDD ,
the system will automatically restart
after deletion.
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Gracenote Music Recognition
Service (CDDB)
Music recognition technology and
related data are provided by
Gracenote
®. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music
recognition technology and related
content delivery. For more
information, please visit http://www.
gracenote.com/.
When music is recorded to the HDD
from a CD, information such as the
recording artist and track name are
retrieved from the Gracenote
Database and displayed (when
available). Gracenote may not
contain information for all albums. Gracenote is an internet-based music
recognition service that allows artist,
album, and track information from
CDs to display on the HDD.
Gracenote users are allowed 4 free
updates a year. More information
about Gracenote, its features, and
downloads are available at
www.acura.com
(in U.S.) or
www.acura.ca
(in Canada).
CD and music-related data from
Gracenote, Inc., copyright
©2000 －
2010 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright
©2000
－ 2010 Gracenote. This product and
service may practice one or more of
the following U.S. Patents: ＃
5,987,525; ＃6,061,680; ＃6,154,773,
＃ 6,161,132, ＃6,230,192, ＃
6,230,207, ＃6,240,459, ＃6,330,593,
and other patents issued or pending.
Some services supplied under
license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.
S. Patent: ＃6,304,523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered
trademarks of Gracenote. The
Gracenote logo and logotype, and the
‘‘ Powered by Gracenote ’’logo are
trademarks of Gracenote.
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