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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
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Features
■Searching for mu sic using SBV
1.Set the Song By Voice setting to On.
2. Press the (Talk) button and say “Audio”
to activate the SBV feature for the HDD and
iPod.
3. Press the button and say a command.
u Example 1: Say “(List) ‘Artist A’” to view a
list of songs by that artist. Select the
desired song to start playing.
u Example 2: Say “Play ‘Artist A’” to start
playing songs by that artist.
4. To cancel SBV, pr ess the (hang-up/
back) button on the steering wheel. The
selected song continues playing.
Once you have canceled this mode, you need
to press the button and say “Audio” again
to re-activate this mode.1 Searching for music using SBV
Song By Voice
TM Commands List
2 Voice Control Operation P. 251
NOTE:
Song By Voice
TM commands are available for tracks
stored on the HDD or iPod.
You can add phonetic modi fications of difficult
words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize artists,
songs, albums, and composers in voice commands. 2 Phonetic Modification P. 289
SBV may not be able to recognize languages other
than English for the artist name, song title, album
title, and composers.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
Features
Add phonetic modifications of difficult or fo reign words so that it is easier for SBV
to recognize artists, songs, albums, and composers in voice commands when
searching for music on the HDD or iPod. 1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings,
then press .
3. Move or to select the Voice Reco.
tab.
4. Rotate to select Song By Voice
Phonetic Modification , then press .
5. Rotate to select Options... , then press
.
6. Rotate to select New Modification,
then press .
7. Rotate to select HDD or iPod , then
press .
■Phonetic Modification1 Phonetic Modification
Song By Voice Phonetic Modification is grayed
out when Song By Voice is set to Off.
You can store up to 2, 000 phonetic modification
items.
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uuAudio Error Messages uHard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
Features
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Audio
If an error occurs while playing the Hard Disk Driv e (HDD) Audio, you may see the
following error messages. If you cannot cl ear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
HDD access error.
Please consult your dealer.—
The navigation system temperature is too high. For
protection, the system will shut off until it cools down.Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until
the error message is cleared.
The navigation system atmospheric pressure is too low. For
protection, the system will shut off until the pressure returns
to safe levels.The navigation system has diffi culty reading the HDD when the
atmospheric pressure is too low. The navigation system starts up
automatically when the atmosphe ric pressure returns to safe
levels.
Unplayable FileAppears when a file format not su pported. Current track will be
skipped. The next supporte d track plays automatically.
There is no data available.Appears when the HDD is empty or there are no available files in
the HDD.
This function is not available during CD recording while the
CD is recording to the HDD.Appears when no available function is selected while the CD is
recording to the HDD.
Generating voice recognition commands. Please try again
later.Appears when no available function is selected while the
dictionary of the Song By VoiceTM recognition function is
generated.
Models with navigation system
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Features
Customized Features
Use the information screen and On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM to customize
certain features.
■How to customize
Select your desired setting item by pressing the SETTINGS button, then rotating
while the power mode is ON and the vehicle is at a complete stop. Press .
1 Customized Features
When you customize settings, make sure that the
vehicle is at a complete stop and transmission is put
into
(P.
To customize other featur es, rotate , move , ,
or , and press .
2 List of customizable options P. 365
Information Screen
1How to customize
The following settings can be customized on the On
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
•Edit Source Order
•Sound Settings•Edit/Delete HDD Music*
•Audio Settings
•Screen Settings•RES Settings*
2 How to customize P. 381
Information Screen
Information Screen
SETTINGS Button
* Not available on all models
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Desc
ription Selectable Settings
System
Settings Voice
Reco.Voice Prompt
•
Beginner: Explains each option.
• Expert: Turns off voice prompts. Beginner
*1/
Expert
Turns the voice prompt on and off. On
*1/
Off
Song By Voice
*Turns the Song By VoiceTM on and off.
2 Song By VoiceTM (SBV) P. 287On*1/Off
Song By Voice Phonetic
Modification
*
Modifies a voice command for music stored in
the HDD or an iPod.
2 Phonetic Modification P. 289
—
Phonebook Phonetic
Modification
*Modifies a voice comma nd for the phonebook.
2Phonebook Phonetic Modification* P. 416—
Guidance Volume
*Changes the volume of the voice prompt. —
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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Features
■Customization flow
Select Audio Menu .
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Play the Song from the Beginning
SportsFlash
Traffic & Weather Now Setup
Channel Art
TuneMix
SiriusXM
Bass
Treble
Fader
Balance
Subwoofer
SVC
Edit Source Order
Sound Settings
Audio Settings
CD/HDD*
Recording Quality
Recording from CDRecording
Options
HDD Information
Update Gracenote Album Information
Delete All HDD Data
DTS Neural Surround*
Edit/Delete HDD
Music*
Center*
* Not available on all models
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Features
■List of customizable options
*1:Default Setting Setup
Group Customizable Features Descri
ption Selectable Settings
Edit Source OrderChanges the order of source list.
2Selecting an Audio Source P. 240—
Sound Settings Bass
Adjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound.
2Adjusting the Sound P. 249—
Treble
Fader
Balance
Center*
Subwoofer
SVC
DTS Neural Surround
*
Edit/Delete HDD Music*
Change the playlist name, album name, genre,
and track order of the cu
rrent playlist. You can
also delete tracks, playlists, and albums.
2 Editing an Album or Playlist P. 277
—
Audio
SettingsSiriusXMPlay the Song from the
BeginningTurns on and off the Tune Start function.On/Off*1
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
* Not available on all models
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features
DescriptionSelectable Settings
Audio
Settings
SiriusXM
SportsFlash
NotificationTurns on and off the sports alert function.Disable/Enable once /
Enable*1
BeepCauses the system to beep when the sports alert
is notified.On*1/ Off
Favorite
TeamsSelects your favorite sport teams.—
Traffic & Weather Now
SetupSelects a city for using the SiriusXM ® traffic and
weather information.—
Channel ArtTurns on and off the channel art display.On*1/ Off
TuneMixTurns multiple channel mix preset on and off.On /Off*1
CD/
HDD*
Recording
Options
Recording
from CDSelects whether the songs on music CDs are
automatically recorded to the HDD.Auto*1/Manual
Recording
QualitySelects the quality of the music files recorded to
the HDD.Standard*1/High
HDD InformationDisplays the HDD capacity.—
Update Gracenote Album
InformationUpdates the Gracenote ® Album Info (Gracenote®
Media Database) from CD or USB.Update by CD /
Update by USB
Delete All HDD Data2 Deleting all HDD Data P. 283—
* Not available on all models
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Information
Music recognition technology and related
data are provided by Gracenote ®.
Gracenote is the indus try standard in music
recognition technology and related content
delivery.
For more information, visit
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 in ternet-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
■Gracenote Music Recognition
Service (CDDB)*
www.acura.com (in U.S.) or www.acura.ca
(in Canada).
CD and music-related data from Gracenote,
Inc., copyright © 2000 to present
Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright
© 2000 to present Gracenote.
One or more patents owned by Gracenote
apply to this produc t and service. See the
Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list
of applicable Gracenote patents.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS,
the Gracenote logo and logotype, and the
“Powered by Gracenote” logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Gracenote in the United States and/or other
countries.
This application or device contains software
from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville,
California (“Grace note”). The software
from Gracenote (the “Gracenote
Software”) enables this application to
perform disc and/or f ile identification and
obtain music- related information, including
name, artist, track, and title information
(“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or
■Gracenote ® END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT*
embedded databases (collectively,
“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other
functions. You may use Gracenote Data
only by means of th e intended End-User
functions or this application or device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data,
the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers for your own personal non-
commercial use only.
You agree not to assign, copy, transfer, or
transmit the Gracenote Software or any
Gracenote Data to any third party.
YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT
GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE
SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS,
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to
use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote
Software, and Gracenote Servers will
terminate if you violate these restrictions. If
your license terminates , you agree to cease
any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
Servers.
* Not available on all models
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Index
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Index
Index
A
AAC.................................................... 268, 293
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) ................... 535
AC Power Outlet ....................................... 214
Accessories and Modifications ................. 623
Accessory Power Sockets .......................... 213
AcuraLink .................................................. 435
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Low
Speed Follow ........................................... 489
Indicator .................................................... 95
Additives
Coolant ................................................... 589
Washer .................................................... 592
Adjusting
Armrest ................................................... 204
Front Seats .............................................. 191
Head Restraints........................ 198, 200, 201
Headlights ............................................... 593
Mirrors .................................................... 188
Rear Seats................................................ 203
Steering Wheel ........................................ 187
Temperature ............................................ 122
Agile Handling Assist ................................ 520
Air Conditioning System (Climate Control System) .................................................... 219
Changing the Mode ................................ 222
Defrosting the Windshield and Windows ............................................... 225
Dust and Pollen Filter ............................... 617
Rear Climate Control System ................... 226
Sensors .................................................... 230 Synchronized Mode................................. 223
Using Automatic Climate Control ............ 219
Air Pressure ....................................... 603, 677
Airbags ........................................................ 41
Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ........................................ 45
Airbag Care............................................... 55
Driver’s Knee Airbag.................................. 48
Event Data Recorder .................................... 0
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator.............................................. 53, 86
Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator ......... 54
Sensors ..................................................... 41
Side Airbags .............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags.................................. 52
AM/FM Radio ............................................ 254
Android Auto ........................................... 303
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 535
Indicator.................................................... 86
Apple CarPlay ........................................... 299
Armrest ..................................................... 204
Audio Remote Controls ........................... 237
Audio System ............................................ 232
Adjusting the Sound................................ 249
Auxiliary Input Jack.................................. 236
Error Messages ........................................ 308
General Information ................................ 316
HDD ........................................................ 271
iPhone............................................. 291, 318
iPod ........................................................ 284
MP3/WMA/AAC .............................. 268, 293 Pandora
®.............................................. 291
Reactivating ............................................ 236
Recommended CDs ................................ 317
Recommended Devices ........................... 318
Remote Controls ..................................... 237
Security Code ......................................... 236
Theft Protection ...................................... 236
USB Flash Drives...................................... 318
USB Port ................................................. 233
Authorized Manuals ................................ 685
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................ 154
Customize ...................................... 132, 374
Auto High-Beam ...................................... 176
Indicator ................................................... 86
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 480
OFF Button ............................................. 481
Auto Idle Stop Indicator (Green) .............. 92
Auto Idle Stop System Indicator (Amber) ..................................................... 92
Automatic Brake Hold ............................. 533
Indicator ................................................. 533
Automatic Brake Hold System
Indicator ................................................. 533
Automatic Folding Door Mirror .............. 190
Aut omatic Intermittent W

ipers .............. 180
Automatic Lighting .................................. 173
Automatic Transmission .......................... 471
Creeping................................................. 471
Fluid ....................................................... 591
Kickdown ............................................... 471
Operating the Shift Button ...................... 474
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