CD player Acura TL 2001 3.2 Owner's Manual

The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section de-
scribes those f eatures and how to
use them. The climate control system in your
Acura provides a comf ortable driving
environment in all weather condi-
tions.
Your Acura has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
Acura................
Climate Control System . 114
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Fully-automatic Operation . 116
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Semi-automatic Operation . 117
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Fully-automatic Operation . 121
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Semi-automatic Operation . 122
Sunlight Sensor/ ............
Temperature Sensor . 126
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Audio System .127
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Operating the Radio . 128
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Adjusting the Sound . 132
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Audio System Lighting . 133
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Radio Frequencies . 133
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Radio Reception .133
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Operating the CD Player . 135
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Operating the CD Changer . 137
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Protecting Compact Discs . 138
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CD Player Error Indications . 139
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications .140
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player .141
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Tape Search Functions . 142
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player .144 ...........
Remote Audio Controls . 145
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Thef t Protection .146
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Security System .147
3.2 TL without Navigation System
3.2 TL with Navigation System
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures113

You operate the CD player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
With the system on, insert the disc
into the CD slot. Push the disc in
half way, the drive will pull it in the
rest of the way and begin to play.
The number of the track that is
playing is shown in the display.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring. In all
cases, play only standard round discs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Do not play discs with disc
accessories such as protective seals
or rubbers. Using them may also
cause the audio system to
malf unction.
When the system reaches the end of
the disc, it will return to the begin-
ning and play that disc again.
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Operating the CD Player
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You can use the SKIP buttons while
a disc is playing to select passages
and change tracks.
This feature,
when activated, plays the tracks on
the CD in random order, rather than
in the order they are recorded on the
CD. To activate Random Play, press
the RDM button. You will see RDM
in the display. The system will then
select and play tracks randomly.
This continues until you deactivate
RandomPlaybypressingtheRDM
button again.
To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold an appropriate SKIP button.
Press the button to move f orward,
or the button to move backward.
Release the button when the system
reaches the point you want.
To activate the Repeat
feature, press and release the Repeat
button. You will see REPEAT in the
display. The system continuously
replays the current track. Press the
Repeat button again to turn it off.
Each time you press the button
and release it, the system skips
f orward to the beginning of the next
track. Press and release the
buttontoskipbackwardtothe
beginning of the current track. Press
and release it again to skip to the
beginning of the previous track.
If you eject the disc, but do not
remove it from the slot, the system
will automatically reload the disc
af ter 15 seconds and put the CD
player in pause mode. To begin
playing the disc, press the CD button. Press the eject button to remove the
disc f rom the drive. If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the disc will stay in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it lef t of f . You can switch to the radio or the
cassette player while a CD is playing
by pressing the AM, FM or TAPE
button. Press the CD button to
return to playing the CD.
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RANDOM PLAY REPEAT
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To select a dif f erent disc, press the
appropriate preset button (1 6). If
you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will, af ter
f inding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot. This
continues until it f inds a CD to load
and play.
If you load a CD in the in-dash player
while the changer is playing a CD,
the system will stop the changer and
begin playing the in-dash CD. To
select the changer again, press the
CD button. Play will begin where it
left off. Use the CD button to switch
between the player and the changer.
If you eject the in-dash CD while it is
playing, the system will automatically
switch to the CD changer and begin
play where it lef t of f . If there are no
CDs in the changer, the display will
flash. You will have to select another
mode (AM or FM) with the FM or
AM button. When you switch back to CD mode,
the system selects the same unit (in-
dash or changer) that was playing
when you switched out of CD mode.
To use the SKIP, REPEAT, and
RANDOM f unctions, ref er to the in-
dash player operating instructions.
Load the desired CDs in the
magazine and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
Play only standard round discs. Odd-
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or
cause other problems. A Compact Disc changer is available
foryourcar.Itholdsuptosixdiscs,
providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the
same controls used f or the in-dash
CD player.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. Do not play discs with disc
accessories such as protective seals
or rubbers. Using them may also
cause the audio system to
malf unction.
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Operating the CD Changer
(Optional)
137

Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, f elt-tip
pens, and labels can cause the CD to
not play properly, or possibly jam in
the drive.
When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine. AnewCDmayberoughonthe
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the disc, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.
Protecting Compact Discs
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures138

Indication
If you see an error indication in the
display while operating the CD
player,findthecauseinthechartto
the right. If you cannot clear the
error indication, take the car to your
Acura dealer. Solution
Cause
Consult your Acura dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Control Error
High temperature.
CD Player Error Indications
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures139

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The cassette system f eatures Dolby
B noise reduction, automatic
sensing of chromium-dioxide (CrO )
tape, and autoreverse f or continuous
play.
Make sure the tape opening on the
cassette is facing to the right, then
insert the cassette most of the way
into the slot. The system will pull it
in the rest of the way, and begin to
play.
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Dolby noise reduction manuf actured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-
ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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Operating the Cassette Player
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The tape direction indicator will light
to show you which side of the
cassette is playing. The indicates
thesideyouinsertedfacingupward
is now playing. If you want to play
the other side, press the PROG
button. If you turn the system of f while a
tape is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL knob or by turning of f the
ignition, the cassette will remain in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the tape will begin playing
where it lef t of f .
With a cassette playing, you can use
the FF, REW, SKIP, or REPEAT
f unction to f ind a desired program.
Fast Forward and Re-
wind move the tape rapidly. To re-
wind the tape, push the REW button.
You will see REW in the display. To
f ast f orward the tape, push the FF
button. You will see FF displayed.
Press the PLAY button to take the
system out of rewind or f ast f orward.
If the system reaches the end of the
tape while in f ast f orward or rewind,
it automatically stops that function,
reverses direction, and begins to play.
To switch to the radio or CD player
while a tape is playing, press the AM,
FM or CD button. To change back to
the cassette player, push the TAPE
button.
Dolby noise reduction turns on when
you insert a cassette. If the tape was
not recorded with Dolby noise reduc-
tion, turn it of f by pressing the
button.
When the system reaches the end of
the tape, it will automatically reverse
direction and play the other side. If
you want to remove the cassette
f rom the drive, press the EJECT
button.
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T ape Search Functions
FF/REW
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The cassette player picks up dirt and
oxides f rom the tape. This contami-
nation builds up over time and
causes the sound quality to degrade.
To prevent this, you should clean the
player af ter every 30 hours of use.
Your dealer has a cleaning kit
available.
If you do not clean the cassette
player regularly, it may eventually
become impossible to remove the
contamination with a normal
cleaning kit.Use 100-minute or shorter cassettes.
Cassettes longer than that use
thinner tape that may break or jam
the drive.
Look at the cassette before you
insert it. If the tape is loose, tighten
it by turning a hub with a pencil or
your f inger.
When they are not in use, store
cassettes in their cases to protect
them f rom dust and moisture. Never
place cassettes where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
or high humidity. If a cassette is
exposed to extreme heat or cold, let
it reach a moderate temperature
bef ore inserting it in the player.
Never try to insert f oreign objects
into the cassette player.
If the label is peeling of f , remove it
from the cassette or it could cause
the cassette to jam in the player.
Never try to insert a warped or
damaged cassette in the player. If you see the error indication
‘‘ ’’ on the display, press the
EJECT button to remove the
cassette from the unit. Make sure
the tape is not damaged. If the
cassette will not eject or the error
indication stays on after the cassette
ejects, take the car to your Acura
dealer.
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Caring f or the Cassette Player
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Capacities Chart .288
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 51
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Carrying, Cargo .159
Cassette Player ............................................
Care .144
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Operation .141
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .137
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CD Player .135
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Ceiling Light .110
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Certif ication Label .286
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Chains .237
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .207
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When to .196
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Changing a Flat Tire .259
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Changing Engine Coolant . 212
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Charging System Indicator . 56,272
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 164
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Childproof Door Locks . 84
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Child Saf ety .21
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Child Seats .26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 41
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Cleaner Element, Air . 220Cleaning
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Aluminum Wheels .251
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Carpeting .252
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Exterior .250
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Interior .252
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Leather .253
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Seat Belts .253
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Vinyl .253
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Windows .254
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Climate Control System . 114,121
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Clock, Setting the .104
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CO in the Exhaust .51
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Coin Box .105
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 165
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Compact Spare .258
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Console Compartment . 105
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Consumer Inf ormation . 300
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Controls, Instruments and . 53
Coolant ........................................
Adding .210
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Checking .155
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Proper Solution .210
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Replacing .212
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Temperature Gauge . 62
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Corrosion Protection .255 Crankcase Emissions Control
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System .294
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Cruise Control Operation . 72
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 300
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DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .2, 54
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Daytime Running Lights . 66
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 303
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 70
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Def rosting the Windows . 120,125
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Dimensions .288
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Dimming the Headlights . 65
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 216
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Engine Oil .154
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Directional Signals .67
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 176
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Disposal of Used Oil .209
Doors ..............................
Monitor Light .58
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Power Door Locks .79
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 290
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Drive Belts .230
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