CD player Acura TL 2012 User Guide

The audio system reads and plays
playable sound f iles 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.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or the in-
dash 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
HDD/AUX button. The power mode
must be ACCESSORY or ON. The
iPod will also be charged with the
power mode in these settings.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more inf ormation on how
to select the power mode, see . You can select the AUX mode by
using the voice control buttons. iPod models conf irmed to be
compatible with your audio system
using the USB adapter cable are:
The audio system, including the
music search f eature Song By
Voice , can be operated by voice
control. See the navigation system
manual f or complete details. This system may not work with all
sof tware versions of these devices.
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Model
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic 80 GB/160 GB (launch in 2007)
iPod classic 120 GB (launch in 2008)
iPod classic 160 GB (launch in 2009)
iPod nano (1st to 5th generation)
iPod touch (1st to 3rd generation)
To Play an iPod
Voice Cont rol Syst em
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
Features
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This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on a USB f lash
memory device with the same
controls used f or the disc player. To
play a USB f lash memory device,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment, then
press the HDD/AUX button until
you see ‘‘USB’’ in the display. The
power mode must be ACCESSORY
or ON.
Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more inf ormation on how
to select the power mode, see. Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as it 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.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC formats.
Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play.
Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are
are playable on this audio unit.
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.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
Features
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Play only standard, round, 5-inch
(12 cm) discs. Smaller or odd-
shaped discs may jam in the drive
or cause other problems.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
When recording a CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R or DVD-RW the recording
must be closed f or it to be used by
the disc player.
When using DVD-R/RW discs,
they should meet DVD verif ication
standards. When using CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R or DVD-RW discs, use
only high quality discs labeled f or
audio use.
When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality discs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythedisc
changer.
On models with navigation system
On models without navigation system All modelsGeneral Inf ormation
Protecting Your Discs
Features
381
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it f rom
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs 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.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the
recording 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.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc changer.Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
f rom f inger prints, liquids, and f elt-
tip pens, can cause the disc to not
play properly, or possibly jam in the
drive.The in-dash disc player has a
sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown
as f ollows.
Protecting Discs
Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
Protecting Your Discs
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights .562
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Daytime Running Lights . 555
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Fog Lights .560
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Headlights .555
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Specif ications .615
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Turn Signal Lights . 558,562
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Bulbs, Halogen .555, 560
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Capacities Chart .614
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 57
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Carrying, Cargo .481
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iii
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CD Care .381
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CD Changer .253
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CD Player .307
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Certif ication Label .612
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Chains .575
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Changing a Flat Tire .583
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .544
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When to .531
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Charging System Indicator . 65,596
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 486.....................................
Child Saf ety .37
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Booster Seats .54
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Child Seats .45
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Inf ants .42
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Large Children .53
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LATCH .47
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Risks with Airbags .38
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Small Children .43
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Tethers .51
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Warning Labels .39, 59
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 38
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Child Seats .45
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LATCH .47
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Tether Anchorage Points . 51
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Childproof Door Locks . 153
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Cleaning the Seat Belts . 564
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Client Service Inf ormation . 630
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Climate Control System . 226,227
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On/Off Button .229
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Clock .391
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Clutch Fluid .554
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CO in the Exhaust . 57,623
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 487,489
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Compact Spare Tire .582
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Compass .397
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Console Compartment . 216.................
Consumer Inf ormation . 630
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Controls, Instruments and . 61
Coolant ........................................
Adding .546
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Checking .475
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Proper Solution .546
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Temperature Gauge . 77
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Water Temp Hot Message . 77
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .623
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Cruise Control Indicator . 72
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Cruise Control Operation . 401
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Cup Holders .214
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Customer Service Of f ice . 630
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Customized Settings .94
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DANGER, Explanation of . iii
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Dashboard .3, 62
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Daytime Running Lights . 142
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Dead Battery .591
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 632
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 145
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Def rosting the Windows . 231
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Dimensions .614
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