radio Acura MDX 2014 User Guide

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
Playing AM/FM RadioAudio/Information Screen
On Demand Multi-Use Display
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Tune Up/Down Icons
Select or to tune the radio
frequency.MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.Audio Source
Select to change a band or change
an audio source.To listen to a stored channel,
select 1-6 (AM) or 1-12 (FM). Presets
Select to store a station.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to search up and
down the selected band for a
station with a strong signal.
More
Select to display the menu items.
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous
display. VOL (Volume) Knob (Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the volume.Interface Dial/ENTER Button
Press and turn to select preset radio
stations.
Move up, down, right and left to
select secondary menu.

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To store a station:
1.Tune to the selected station.
2.Press the MENU button.
3.Rotate to select Save Preset, then press .
4.Rotate to select the preset number you want to store that station, then press
.
You can also store that station by the following procedure.
1.Tune to the selected station.
2.Rotate to select the preset number you want to store the station.
3.Press and hold for a few seconds.
1.Tune to the selected station.
2.Select More.
3.Select Save Preset.
4.Select the preset number you want to store that station.
You can also store that station by the following procedure.
1.Tune to the selected station.
2.Change the display to the preset screen.
3.Select and hold the preset number you want to store that station.■Preset Memory
1Playing AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
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You can also switch the mode by pressing the MENU
button and selecting Change Source on the Audio
menu screen.
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory.
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Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.■To find an RDS station from Station List
1.Press the MENU button while listening to an FM station.
2.Rotate to select Station List, then press .
3.Rotate to select the station, then press .■Manual update
Updates your available station list at any time.
1.Press the MENU button while listening to an FM station.
2.Rotate to select Station List, then press .
3.Rotate to select Refresh, then press .■Radio Data System (RDS)

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■Radio text
Display the radio text information of the selected RDS station.
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Rotate to select Radio Text, then press .■Scan
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Rotate to select Scan, then press .
To turn off scan, press to select Cancel Scan, or press the BACK button.
1.Select More.
2.Select Scan.
To turn off scan, select Cancel Scan.Interface DialOn Demand Multi-Use Display
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying XM® Radio
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Playing XM® RadioAudio/Information Screen
On Demand Multi-Use Display
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Category Up/Down Icons
Select or to display and select
an XM® Radio category.MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.Audio Source
Select to change an audio source.To listen to a stored channel,
select 1-12. Presets
Select to store a station.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to the previous
or next channel.
In channel mode, select and hold to
change the channel rapidly.
More
Select to display the menu items.
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous
display. VOL (Volume) Knob (Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the volume.Interface Dial/ENTER Button
Press and turn to select preset radio
stations.
Move up, down, right and left to
select secondary menu.

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1.Select the XM® mode.
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2.Press the MENU button.
3.Rotate to select Channel List, then press .
4.Rotate to select a channel from a list, then press .
2.Select a channel using the , , , icons on the tune mode screen or
the preset numbers (1-12) on the preset mode screen.
To change the tune mode:
1.Select the XM® mode.
2.Press the MENU button.
3.Rotate to select XM Tune Mode, then press .
4.Rotate to select Channel Mode or Category Mode, then press .
2.Select More.
3.Select XM Tune Mode.
4.Select Channel Mode or Category Mode.■To Play the XM® Radio
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In the channel mode, all available channels are
selectable. In the category mode, you can select a
channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).
There may be instances when XM® Radio does not
broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title). This
does not indicate a problem with your audio system.
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To store a station:
1.Tune to the selected station.
2.Press the MENU button.
3.Rotate to select Save Preset, then press .
4.Rotate to select the preset number you want to store that station, then press
.
You can also store that station by the following procedure.
1.Tune to the selected station.
2.Rotate to select the preset number you want to store the station.
3.Press and hold for a few seconds.
1.Tune to the selected station.
2.Select More.
3.Select Save Preset.
4.Select the preset number you want to store that station.
You can also store that station by the following procedure.
1.Tune to the selected station.
2.Change the display to the preset screen.
3.Select and hold the preset number you want to store that station.■Preset Memory
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You can store 12 XM® stations into the preset
memory.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Internet Radio
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Playing Internet RadioConnect a compatible phone through Bluetooth®.
You can also connect the phone using your dock connector to the USB port.
Select Audio Source to select Pandora or Aha mode.Compatible phones only
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Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora
is currently available exclusively in the United States.U.S. models
iPhone®Audio/Information ScreenAlbum Art
USB Indicator
Appears when a phone is
connected.Rating Icon
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.
More
Select to display the menu items. Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station. Audio Source
Select Pandora®
* or Aha
TM.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a song.
Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Interface Dial/ENTER Button
Press and turn to select an item, then press
to set your selection. Move up, down, right
and left to select secondary menu.
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VOL (Volume) Knob (Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the volume.
Bluetooth® Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
* Not available on all models

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You can operate some of the Pandora® menu items from your vehicle’s audio
system. The available items are:■Operating a menu item
The menu items are shown in the lower half of
the audio/information screen.
Rotate to select an item and press .
To select Change Source, press the MENU
button, then press .■Pandora® Menu•Skip Forward•Dislike
•Play/Pause•Bookmark Track
•Station List•Bookmark Artist
•Like•Change SourceU.S. models
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To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call
1-888-528-7876.
Pandora® is a personalized Internet radio service that
selects music based on an artist, song, or genre a user
enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com. for more information.
If you cannot operate Pandora® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora® mode on your audio
system is selected.U.S. models1Pandora® Menu
Available operating functions vary on software
versions. Some functions may 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.
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There are restrictions on the number of songs you
can skip or dislike in a given hour.

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You can operate some of the Aha
TM menu items from your vehicle’s audio system.
The available items are:
■Operating a menu item
The menu items are shown in the lower half of
the audio/information screen.
Rotate to select an item and press .
To select Change Source or Stations, press
the MENU button, then press .■Aha
TM Radio Menu
•Like•Tracks
•Dislike•Reply
•Play/Pause•Change Source
•15sec rewind•Stations
•30sec skip
1Aha
TM Radio Menu
AhaTM by Harman is a cloud-based service that
organizes your favorite web content into live radio
stations. You can access podcasts, internet radio,
location-based services, and audio updates from
social media sites.
Available operating functions vary on software
versions. Some functions may 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.
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The menu items vary depending on the station you
selected.
To use this service in your vehicle, the AcuraLink app
must be installed on your phone. Visit
owners.acura.com/apps for more information.
You must have a previously set up Aha account prior
to using the service in your vehicle. Visit
www.aharadio.com for more information.