Acura MDX 2014 Navigation Manual
Manufacturer: ACURA, Model Year: 2014, Model line: MDX, Model: Acura MDX 2014Pages: 343, PDF Size: 15.72 MB
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Playing XM® Radio
Audio Screen Control
Audio
Select b or n  to display and select 
an XM® Radio category.
Select  c or x  to the previous or 
next channel.
In channel mode, select and hold to 
change the channel rapidly.Select  Presets  to listen a preset 
station.
Select and hold the preset number 
you want to store that channel on 
the preset screen.Select  More to display the menu 
item.2 Audio Menu  P. 155On Demand Multi-Use Display
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Playing XM® Radio
Audio Menu
Audio
Audio MenuHMENU button (in XM mode)
Rotate i to select an item. Press  u.
The following items are available:
• Scan : Scans for channels in the selected mode and plays a 10- second sample. 
Select  Cancel Scan to stop scanning and play the current selection.
• Save Preset : Stores the station into the preset memory.
• Change Source : Changes the audio source mode. 
• Channel List : Displays the list of available channels. Rotate  i to select a 
channel.
• XM tune mode :
Channel Mode : Scans to select all available channels.
Category Mode : Scans to select a channel within  a category (Jazz, Rock, Classic, 
etc.).Interface Dial
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Playing XM® Radio
Audio Menu
Audio
1.Select  More.
2. Select a setting item.
The following item s are available:
• Sound Settings : Displays the sound preferences screen.
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Adjusting the Sound 
P. 151
• Save Preset : Stores the station into the preset memory.
• Screen Settings : Adjusts the screen’s preferences.
2
Changing the Screen Settings 
P. 86
• Scan : Scans for channels with a strong signal in the selected mode and plays a 10- 
second sample. Select Cancel Scan to  stop scanning and play the current 
selection.
• XM tune mode : Sets the scan mode.
Channel : Scans to select a ll available channels.
Category : Scans to select a channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classic, etc.).
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Playing XM® Radio
XM® Radio Service
Audio
XM® Radio Service1.You need your radio ID read y before registering for subscription. To see the ID in 
the display: Operate the On Demand Multi-Use Display
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2. Have your radio ID and credit card number  ready, and either call or visit the XM® 
website to subscribe.
Switch to the XM® mode by pressing the  SOURCE button repeatedly or operating 
the On Demand Multi-Use Display
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until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with good 
reception.
Loading:
XM® is loading the audio or program information.
Ch off air:
The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Ch unauthorized:
XM® radio is receiving informa tion update from the network.
No signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Ch unavailable:
No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the artist or 
title information is unavailable.
Check antenna:
There is a problem with the XM® antenna. Contact a dealer.
1 Subscribing to XM® Radio
Contact Information for XM® Radio:
XM® Radio at  www.siriusxm.com  or (800) 852-
9696
■ Subscribing to XM®
 Radio
■Receiving XM® Radio■XM® Radio Display Messages
1 Receiving XM® Radio
The XM® satellites are in orbit over the equator; 
therefore, objects south  of the vehicle may cause 
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals 
are more likely to be bloc ked by tall buildings and 
mountains the farther north you travel from the 
equator.
You may experience re ception problems under 
the following circumstances:
• In a location with an obstruction to the south 
of your vehicle.
• In tunnels
• On the lower level of a multi-tiered road
• Large items carrie d on the roof rack 
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Playing a DiscYour audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs in either MP3, WMA, or 
AAC format. With the CD loaded, select the CD mode. Selecting Disc Mode1.Insert a disc into the disc slot.
The disc automatically being playing.
2. Press the MENU button. (in AUDIO mode)
3. Rotate  i to select  Change Source . Press u.
4. Rotate  i to select  CD. Press  u.
2. Select  Audio Source .
3. Select the  CD icon.
1Playing a Disc
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label 
can cause the CD to jam in the unit.
WMA and ACC files protected by digital rights 
management (DRM)  cannot be played.
The audio system displays  Unplayable File, then 
skips to the next file.
Text data appears on the display under the 
following circumstances:
• When you select a new  folder, file, or track.
• When you change the audio mode to CD.
• When you insert a CD.
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the 
slot, the system reloads the CD automatically 
after severa l seconds.
You can control a CD audio using voice 
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation  P. 5NOTICE
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Playing a Disc
Audio Screen Control
Audio
Audio Screen ControlControl the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use 
Display
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the song list.
2. Rotate  i, move w  or y  to 
select a file from the list. Press  u.
Press MENU button to display 
the menu items2 Audio Menu P. 155
1.Select  n to skip to the next folder, 
and  b to skip to the beginning of 
the previous folder in MP3, WMA, 
or AAC.
2.  Select  c or x  to change tracks 
(files in MP3, WMA, or AAC).
Select and hold to move rapidly 
within a track/file.
Select  More to display the menu 
item.2 Audio Menu P. 155
Track list
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Playing a Disc
Audio Menu
Audio
Audio MenuHMENU button (in CD mode) 
Rotate i select an item. Press  u.
The following items are available, depending on the type of disc:
• Scan:
Scan Folders  (MP3/WMA/AAC): Provides 10-second sampling of  the first file in 
each of the main folders.
Scan Tracks : Provides 10-second sampling of all tracks on the CD (all files in the 
current folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC).
• Random/Repeat:
Repeat Folder  (MP3/WMA/AAC): Repeats all f iles in the current folder.
Repeat Track : Repeats the current track/file.
Random in Folder  (MP3/WMA/AAC): Play s all files in the current folder in 
random order.
Random All Tracks : Plays all tracks/files in random order.Interface Dial 
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Playing a Disc
Audio Menu
Audio
•Change Source : Changes the audio source mode.
• Rec to HDD : Records a music CD onto the HDD  for playback using HDD Audio.
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Recording a Music CD to HDD 
P. 172
• Music Search:  Selects a file from the Music Search list.
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How to Select a File from the Music Search List (MP3/WMA/AAC) 
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1. Select  More.
2. Select a setting item.
The following items are available, depending on the type of disc:
• Sound Settings:  Displays the sound preferences screen.
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Adjusting the Sound 
P. 151
• Random/Repeat:
Random All Tracks : Plays all tracks/files in random order.
Repeat Track : Repeats the current track/file.
• Scan : Provides 10-second sampling of all tracks on the CD (all files in the current 
folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC).
• Screen Settings : Displays the screen preferences screen.
2
Changing the Screen Settings 
P. 86
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Playing a Disc
Audio Menu
Audio
HMENU button (in CD mode)  
 Music Search
Rotate i, move w  or y  to select 
a file from the Music Search list. Press 
u .
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List (MP3/WMA/AAC) 
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Playing a Disc
Recommended CDs
Audio
Recommended CDs•Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use.
• Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed.
• Play only standard round-shaped CDs.
• Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
• Some versions of MP3, WMA or AAC formats may be unsupported.
1Recommended CDs
A Dual-disc cannot play  on this audio unit. If 
recorded under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-
RW may not play either.
■ CDs with MP3, WMA or AAC files
The CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.
Also includes: