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This audio system can operate the
audio f iles f rom a USB f lash memory
device with the same controls used
f or the in-dash disc changer. To play
a USB f lash memory device, connect
it to the USB adapter cable in the
console compartment, then press the
DISC/AUX button. The ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormats. Depending on the
f ormat, the display shows MP3,
WMA or AAC when a USB flash
memory device is playing.The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and f ormatted with the FAT
f ile system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as the device
or your f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device.
Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play. Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit. :
Audio System
To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
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Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possibletoplaysomefiles,or
displaysometextdata.
Depending on the type of
encoding and writing sof tware
used, there may be cases where
character inf ormation does not
display properly.
The order of f iles in USB playback
maybedifferentfromtheorderof
f iles displayed in PC or other
devices etc. Files are played in the
orderstoredinUSBflashmemory
device.
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.You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions. Some versions of MP3, WMA, or
AAC f ormat may not be supported. If
an unsupported f ile is f ound, the
audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED,
then skips to the next f ile.
In WMA or AAC format, DRM
(digital rights management) f iles
cannot be played. If the system f inds
a DRM f ile, the audio unit displays
UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips
to the next file.
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Voice Cont rol Syst em
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Combining a low sampling f requency
with a low bitrate may result in
extremely degraded sound quality.
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Unclip the USB connector by
pivoting it, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.Connect the USB f lash memory
device to the USB adapter cable
correctly and securely.When the USB f lash memory device
is connected and the USB mode is
selected on the audio system, the
USB indicator is shown in the upper
display. It also shows the f older and
f ile numbers. Pressing the AUDIO
button displays the f older and f ile
names,andtheelapsedtimeinthe
navigation screen.
1. 2.
Audio System
Connect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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USB CONNECTORUSB ADAPTER CABLE USB ADAPTER CABLE
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µ Use the SKIP bar while a USB f lash
memory device is playing to select
passages and change f iles.
Each time you press and
releasethe sideof theSKIPbar,
the system skips forward to the
beginning of the next f ile. Press and
releasethe sideof thebarto
skip backward to the beginning of
the current f ile. Press it again to skip
to the beginning of the previous file.
To move rapidly within a f ile, press
andholdeitherside( or )
of the SKIP bar.You can also change files with the
interf ace dial. Press the AUDIO
button to show the audio control
display. Push the selector to the
right side to skip to the beginning of
the next file, and to the left side to
skip to the beginning of the current
f ile. Pushing it to the lef t again skips
to the beginning of the previous file.You can also select a f older or f ile
from the list by using the interface
dial. Press the AUDIO button to
show the audio control display.
T o Select a File f rom Folder and File
Lists T o Change or Select Files
Audio System
SK IP
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SKIP DIRECTION SKIP DIRECTION
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Press ENTER to change the display
to the file list, then turn the knob on
the interf ace dial to select a f ile.
Press ENTER to set your selection.
To go back to the normal playing
display, press the AUDIO button.
Pressing the CANCEL button goes
back to the previous screen and
pressing the MAP button cancels the
audio mode display. Push up the selector on the interface
dial to switch the display to the
folder list, then turn the knob on the
interf ace dial to select a f older.You can select any type of repeat,
random and scan modes on the audio
menu screen. Press the AUDIO
button to show the audio control
display. Push down the selector to
display the audio menu items.
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Audio System
T o Select Repeat , Random or Scan
Mode:
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µ To cancel the selected mode, push
down the selector to display the
audio menu on the audio control
display. Turn the knob on the
interf ace dial to select the
highlighted play mode, then press
ENTER to turn of f that selected
mode.This feature
replays all the f iles in the selected
f older in the order they are stored.
This feature
continuously plays a f ile. Pressing
either side of the SKIP bar also turns
of f this f eature.
This
f eature plays the f iles in the selected
f older in random order.
This feature
plays all the f iles in random order.
Turntheknobontheinterfacedial
to select a play mode: f older random,
track random, folder repeat, track
repeat. Press ENTER to set your
selection.
Audio System
FOLDER REPEAT
T RA CK REPEA T
FOLDER RANDOM
TRACK RANDOM
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µµThis f unction
samples all f iles in the selected
f older in the order they are stored.
To activate the scan feature, push
the selector to the right. You will see
TRACK SCAN on the screen. You
will also see SCAN on the upper
display and the f ile number blinking.
You will get a 10 second sampling of
each f ile in the f older. Push the
selector repeatedly to get out of the
scan mode. The system plays the last
f ile sampled.
You can also select the scan feature
with the SCAN button on the control
panel.
Press and release the SCAN button.
Press and hold the SCAN button to
get out of the scan mode and play
the last f ile sampled.This f unction
samples the f irst f ile in each f older in
the order they are stored. To
activate the folder scan feature, push
the selector to the right repeatedly.
You will see FOLDER SCAN on the
screen. You will also see SCAN on
the upper display and the f older
number blinking. You will get a 10
second sampling each f irst f ile in the
f older(s). Push the selector
repeatedly to get out of the scan
mode. The system plays the last f ile
sampled.You can also select the folder scan
f eature with the SCAN button on the
control panel. Press and release the
SCAN button repeatedly.
Press and hold the SCAN button to
get out of the f older scan mode and
play the last f ile sampled.
Audio System
T RA CK SCA N FOL DER SCA N
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You can disconnect the USB f lash
memory device at any time even if
the USB mode is selected on the
audio system. Make sure to f ollow
the USB f lash memory device’s
instructions when you remove it.
When you disconnect the USB f lash
memory device while it is playing,
the upper display and the audio
screen (if selected) show NO DATA.If you see an error message in the
upper display, see page . To play the radio, press the AM/FM
or XM button. Press the DISC/AUX
button to switch to the disc mode (if
a disc is loaded). Press the DISC/
AUX button to switch the audio
mode between the USB mode and
audio.
To play the radio, press the AM or
FM button. Press the DISC/AUX
button to switch to the disc mode (if
a disc is loaded). Press the DISC/
AUX button to switch the audio
mode between the USB mode and
audio.
You can also press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
change modes.273
Bluetooth
Bluetooth All models except Hawaiian
Hawaiian models
Audio System
To Stop Playing a USB Flash
Memory DeviceUSB Flash Memory Device Error
MessagesDisconnect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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AUDIO CONTROL DISPLAYDISP
BUTTON DISC/AUX BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL AUDIO
BUTTON SKIP BAR POWER/VOLUME
KNOB UPPER DISPLAY
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Î Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to HFL. Your vehicle is equipped with a
Audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio f rom your
Audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on phones that are
paired and linked to the vehicle’s
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ).
If an iPod, USB flash memory
device or audio unit connected
to the auxiliary input jack was
selected as the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in the
upper display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected). Push the
DISC/AUX button again to play
audio f iles f rom your
Audio phone. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
f ind an approved phone by visiting
,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, contact customer support
at 1-888-528-7876 or visit
.To begin to play the audio f iles, you
may need to operate your phone.
Follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
Press the DISC/AUX button with
the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
When the phone is recognized, you
will see the
Audiomessage on the upper display and
the audio control display on the
navigation screen (if selected), and
the system begins to play.
If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be a
delaybeforethesystembeginsto
play. Onceadeviceislinked,thenameof
the device will appear on the screen.
Pressing the DISP button switches
the upper display between the
Audio and the device
name.
In some states it may be
illegal to perf orm some data device
f unctions while driving.: 360
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth www.acura.com/handsfreelink
www.
handsf reelink.ca
BluetoothBluetooth
Audio System
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