Acura RDX 2012 Owner's Manual

If you see an error message in the
display while playing a CD, find the
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take
the vehicle to your dealer.Error
Message Cause
Solution
FOCUS Error Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Make sure it is inserted correctly in the disc
changer.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
For more information, see page 258.
Mechanical Error Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation. For
more information, see page 258.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
High Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Check Disc Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Make sure a playable disc is in the CD changer
(see page 187).
Check Disc and Changer
Error Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
For more information, see page 258.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
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The chart on the right explains the
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
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 the additional information on
damaged discs, see page 258.
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
FORMAT
Track/File format not
supported Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER'SMANUAL
PUSH EJECT Mechanical error
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc(s).
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page 258.)
Insert the disc again. If the code does not
disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be removed,
consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc
out of the player.
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER'SMANUAL Servo error
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iPod INDICATOR
RPT BUTTON SEEK/SKIP BAR
PWR/VOL KONB RDM BUTTON
CD/AUX BUTTON USB INDICATOR
DISP BUTTON
SOUND/CLOCK BUTTON TUNE/FOLDER BAR
U.S. model is shown.
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To Play an iPod
®
This audio system can operate the
audio files on the iPod
®with the
same controls used for the disc
player. To play an iPod, connect it to
the USB adapter cable in the console
compartment by using your dock
connector, then press the CD/AUX
button. The ignition switch must be
in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position. The iPod will also be
charged with the ignition switch in
these positions.
The audio system reads and plays
sound files to be playable on the
iPod. The system cannot operate an
iPod as a mass storage device. The
system will only play songs stored on
the iPod with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc. iPod models confirmed to be
compatible with your audio system
using the USB adapter cable are:
Model
iPod classic 80/160 G
iPod classic 120 G
iPod classic 160 G (launch in 2009)
iPod (5th generation)
iPod nano
iPod touch
This system may not work with all
software versions of these devices. NOTE:
●Do not connect your iPod using a
hub.●Do not keep the iPod in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high
heat will damage it.●Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.●We recommend backing up your
data before playing it.●Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter, if
this is the case use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.
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Connecting an iPod1. Push the release button to releasethe USB adapter cable.
2. Connect your dock connector tothe iPod correctly and securely.
3. Install the dock connector to the USB adapter cable securely. If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the center display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a few times.
If the audio system still does not
recognize the iPod, the iPod may
need to be reset. Follow the
instructions that came with your
iPod, or you can find reset
instructions online at
www.apple.com/
ipod.
USB ADAPTER CABLE
DOCK CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
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Text Data Display FunctionEach time you press the DISP/
MODE button, the display mode
switches between the album name,
the song name, the artist name, or
name off (which turns off the text
display).
The center display shows up to about
16 characters of the selected data. If
the text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 16
characters and the
indicator in the
center display. Press and hold the
DISP/MODE button until the next
16 characters are shown.
To Change or Select FilesUse the SEEK/SKIP bar while an
iPod is playing to select passages and
change files.
SKIP －Each time you press and
release the
side of the SEEK/
SKIP bar, the system skips forward
to the beginning of the next file.
Press and release the
side of the
bar, to skip backward to the
beginning of the current file. Press it
again to skip to the beginning of the
previous file.
To move rapidly within a file, press
and hold either side (or
)of
the SEEK/SKIP bar.
To Select a File from iPod MenuYou can also select a file from any list
on the iPod menu: playlists, artists,
albums, and songs, by using the
SOUND/CLOCK button and PWR/
VOL knob. Press and release the
SOUND/CLOCK button to switch
the display to an iPod menu, then
turn the PWR/VOL knob to select a
desired list. Press and release the
SOUND/CLOCK button to set your
selection.
Press and release the
SOUND/CLOCK button.
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The center display shows items on
the selected list. Press either side of
the TUNE/FOLDER bar repeatedly.
After making a selection, wait for a
few seconds to set your selection.
If you select‘‘ALL,’’ all available files
on the selected list are played.
To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode:You can select any type of repeat and
shuffle mode by using the RPT
button or the A.SEL/RDM button.
REPEAT －This feature
continuously plays a file. To activate
the repeat feature, press the RPT
button. You will see ‘‘RPT ’’in the
center display. To turn it off, press
the RPT button again.
SHUFFLE ALL －This feature
plays all available files in a selected
list (playlists, artists, albums or
songs) in random order. To activate
the shuffle all feature, press the A.
SEL/RDM button. You will see
‘‘ RDM ’’in the center display. To turn
it off, press and hold the A.SEL/
RDM button. SHUFFLE ALBUM
－This feature
plays all available albums in a
selected list (playlists, artists, albums
or songs) in random order. The files
in each album are played in the
recorded order. To activate the
shuffle album feature, press the A.
SEL/RDM button repeatedly. You
will see ‘‘F-RDM ’’in the center
display. To turn it off, press and hold
the A.SEL/RDM button.
Each time you press the A.SEL/
RDM button, the mode changes from
shuffle all play to shuffle album play,
then to normal play.
NOTE:
Available operating functions vary on
the model or version. Some functions
may not be available on the vehicle's
audio system.
ALBUM MODE is selected
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To Stop Playing Your iPod
To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or
button. Press the CD/AUX
button to switch between disc (if a
disc is loaded),
Bluetooth
®Audio,
and the iPod.
Disconnecting an iPodYou can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see the ‘‘OK to
disconnect ’’message
ᤳin the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
the ‘‘OK to disconnect ’’message in
the iPod display before you
disconnect it. Make sure to follow
the iPod's instructions on how to
disconnect the dock connector from
the USB adapter cable.
ᤳ : The displayed message may
vary on the model or version.
On some models, there is no
message to disconnect. If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
left off, depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
iPod Error Messages
For information, see page 203.
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If you see an error message in the
center display while playing an iPod,
find the solution in the chart to the
right. If you cannot clear the error
message, take your vehicle to your
dealer.Error Message
Cause Solution
USB ERRORUSB ROM error There is a problem with the USB adapter
unit.
BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL Abnormal power
source Appears when the overcurrent protection
feature of the system stops supplying
power to USB because an incompatible
device is connected. Disconnect the
device. Then, turn the audio system off,
and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the
device that caused the error.
NO SONG No files in iPod Appears when the iPod is empty. Store
some files in the iPod.
UNSUPPORTED VER. Use of unsupported
iPod Appears when an unsupported iPod is
connected. See page 198 for specification
information on iPods. If it appears when a
supported iPod is connected, update the
iPod software to the newer version.
CONNECT RETRY Recognition failure of
iPod Appears when the system does not
acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the
iPod.
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FILE TYPE
POW/VOL KNOB RPT BUTTONUSB INDICATOR
SEEK/SKIP BAR RDM BUTTON
CD/AUX BUTTON
DISP BUTTON
TUNE/FOLDER BAR
SCAN BUTTON
U.S. model is shown.
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