phone Acura TL 2013 User Guide

After storing the data, you can
change some items: order of tracks
on the user playlist, name of the
playlist, track title, artist name, and
music genre. You can also add a
track to the playlist, and delete the
track or the album from the playlist.While playing back an Original
Playlist or User Playlist that you
want to add to a dif f erent User
Playlist, push the interface
selector down to display AUDIO
MENU. Turn the interf ace dial and select
Edit Album (or Edit Playlist if you
want to edit an User Playlist), and
then press ENTER on the
interf ace selector.
Af ter entering the phonetic, push
the interf ace selector down to
select OK.
You will see the Phonetic
Modif ication List. Push the
interf ace selector down to select
OK to set your setting.
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11. 10.
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Customizing Original/
User Playlist
A dding an Original Playlist or User
Playlist to a Dif f erent User Playlist
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio (Models with navigation system)
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EDIT ALBUM
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If you see an error message in the
center display, see page .
The displayed message may vary
on models or versions. On some models,
there is no message to disconnect.
When you disconnect the iPod while
it is playing, the center display and
the audio screen (if selected) show
USB NO DATA.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
lef t of f , depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or button. Press the DISC
button to switch to the disc mode.
Press the HDD/AUX button to
switch the audio mode between
HDD Audio, USB and
Audio.
You can also press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
change modes.
To modif y the phonetics:
Select the Music Search Setup
screen as described previously.
Turn the interf ace dial to select
Phonetic Modif ication, then press
ENTER.
Follow the steps 2 to 11 on pages through .
You 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 bef ore you
disconnect it. Make sure to f ollow
the iPod’s instructions on how to
disconnect the dock connector f rom
the USB adapter cable.
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Bluetooth
iPodError Messages
T o Stop Playing Your iPod
Disconnect ing an iPod
Modif ying t he Phonet ics
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When you connect your iPod to the
navigation system, the most recent
settings (Shuf f le, Repeat, etc.) will be
carried over.
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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 ). Your vehicle has the engine start/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more information on
how to select the power mode, see
page.
To begin to play the audio f iles, you
may need to operate your phone. If
so, f ollow the phone maker’s
operating instructions. Press the HDD/AUX button with
the power mode ACCESSORY or
ON. When the phone is recognized,
you will see the
Audio
messageandicononthecenter
display and the audio control display
on the navigation screen (if selected),
and the system begins to play.
If an iPod or USB flash memory device
or audio unit connected to the auxiliary
input jack was selected at the last mode,
you will see iPod, USB or AUX in the
center display and the audio control
display on the navigation screen (if
selected). Push the HDD/ AUX button
again to play audio files from your
Audio phone.
In some states, provinces,
and territories, it may be illegal to
perf orm some data device f unctions
while driving. 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, visit ,
or call (888) 528-7876.
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BluetoothBluetooth
Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth
www.acura.com/handsfree
link
www.handsfree link.ca
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To PlayAudio FilesBluet oot h
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
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Once a device is linked, the name of
the device will appear on the screen.
Pressing the TITLE button switches
the center display between the
Audio and the device
name.
If more than one phone is paired
to the HFL system, there will be a
delay before the system begins
to play. In the following conditions, the
display shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’
message after pressing the TITLE
button.
The phone is not linked to HFL.
The phone is not turned on.
The phone is not in the vehicle.
Another HFL compatible phone,
which is not compatible f or
Audio, is already
connected. You can select the AUX mode by
using the voice control buttons, but
cannot operate the play mode
f unctions.
Press the side of the SKIP bar
to skip f orward to the next f ile, and
press the side to skip backward
to the beginning of the current f ile.
Push the side again to skip to
the previous f ile.
If your
Audio compatible
phone does not operate as described,
make sure it is an Acura approved
phone. To f ind out if your phone is
approved, go to
(in Canada, )
,
or call the HandsFreeLink
consumer
support at 1-888-528-7876. The skip f unction may not be
available on some phone devices.
Adevicenamemaynotbe
displayed on some phone devices.
Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
www.acura.com/ handsf reelink
www. handsf reelink.ca Voice Cont rol Syst em
T o skip a f ile
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
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The resume/pause mode can stop
playing a f ile temporarily.Turn the interface dial to switch the
setting between the resume/pause
mode and the sound setup mode.
Select Resume/Pause, then press
ENTER to set your selection. Each
time you press ENTER, the system
switches between the resume mode
and pause mode.
Thepausefunctionmaynot
be available on some phone devices.
Press the AUDIO button to display
the audio control display. Turn the
dial to switch the setting between
the resume/pause mode and the
sound setup mode. Select Sound
Setup, then press ENTER to set
your selection.
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T o pause or resume a f ile T o change sound settings
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
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Turn the dial to select a sound setup
mode, then press ENTER to set your
selection. See page f or more
sound setting inf ormation.Switching to another mode pauses
the music playing f rom your phone.
If you receive a call when the
Audio is playing, press the
PICK-UPbuttononthesteering
wheel. The screen and the center
displayswitchtotheHFLmode(see
page ).
Af ter ending the call, press the
HANG-UP button to go back to the
Audio mode. Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button; AM/FM, ,
DISC, or HDD/AUX on the audio
control panel, or press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
select another audio mode.
This device complies with the
appropriate requirements or the
required standards. See page f or
more inf ormation.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth To turn of f the
Bluetooth
Audio mode
T o switch to HFL mode
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
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Bluetooth
www.acura.com/ handsf reelink
www.handsfree link.ca,HandsFreeLink(HFL)
allows you to place and receive
phone calls using voice commands,
without handling your cell phone.
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone. For a list of
compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special f eature
capabilities:
Press and
release to give a command or answer
a call.
Press and
release to end a call, go back to the
previous command, or cancel the
command.
In the U.S., visit
,
or call (888) 528-7876.
Airorwindnoisefromthe
dashboard and side vents,
windows and moonroof may
interf ere with the microphone.
Adjust or close them as necessary.
In Canada, visit
or call (888) 528-7876.
Press and release the HFL Talk
button each time you want to
make a command. Af ter the beep,
speak in a clear, natural tone.
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Using HFL
HFL Talk button
HFL Back button
HFL ButtonsVoice Cont rol T ips
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink(Models without navigation system)
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MICROPHONE
HFL BACK BUTTON HFL TALK BUTTON
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Try to reduce all background
noise. If the microphone picks up
voices other than yours,
commands may be misinterpreted.
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say ‘‘Call 123-456- ’’ or
‘‘Dial Peter.’’
To change the volume level of
HFL, use the audio system volume
knob or the steering wheel volume
controls.
To hear general HFL inf ormation,
including help on pairing a phone
or setting up the system, say
‘‘Tutorial.’’
For help at any time, including a
list of available commands, say
‘‘Hands f ree help.’’ As an incoming call notif ication, you
will see the f ollowing display:
Some phones may send battery,
signal strength, and roaming status
inf ormation to HFL.
When there is an incoming call, or
HFL is in use, ‘‘HANDSFREELINK’’
will appear on the display.
‘‘ ’’ indicator will be displayed on
the audio display when a phone is
linked.
BluetoothHandsFreeL ink(Models without navigation system)
Help Feat uresInf ormation Display
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SIGNAL
STRENGTH
HFL
MODEBATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
ROAM STATUS PHONE NUMBER ROAM STATUS
SIGNAL STRENGTH
BLUETOOTH INDICATOR
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How to Use HFL
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‘‘Phone Setup’’
‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial’’‘‘Pair’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Jim Smith’’
‘‘Set Pairing
Code’’
The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
‘‘List’’‘‘Status’’
‘‘Next Phone’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. ‘‘123-456- ’’Pair a phone to the system
Edit the name of a paired phone
Delete a paired phone from the system
Hear a list of all phones paired to the system
Hear which paired phone is currently linked to the system
Search for another previously paired phone to link to
Set the pairing code to a ‘‘Fixed’’ or ‘‘Random’’ number
Enter desired phone number
Once a phonebook entry is stored, you can say a name here. (See page
412)
(See page 413)
(See page 413)
(See page 413)
(See page 414)
(See page414)
(See page 414)
(See page415)
(See page 415)
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‘‘Redial’’
‘‘Transfer’’
‘‘Mute’’
‘‘Send’’‘‘Phonebook’’ ‘‘Store’’
‘‘Edit’’
‘‘Delete’’
‘‘Receive Contact’’
‘‘List’’
Press HFL
Talk button
Press and release the HFL Talk button each time you give a command. Redial the last number called
Transfer a call from HFL to your phone, or from your phone to HFL
Mute your voice to the person at the other end of the call
Store a phonebook entry
Edit the number of an existing phonebook entry
Hear a list of all stored phonebook entries (See page
415)
(See page416)
(See page 417)
Send numbers or names during a call (See page 417)
(See page 418)
(See page418)
Delete a phonebook entry (See page419)
If your phone supports this function, use this to transfer contacts from
your phone to HFL (See page419)
(See page419)
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