CD changer Acura TSX 2004 User Guide

The in-dash CD changer holds up to
six discs. You operate the CD
changer with the same controls used
f or the radio. See page f or CD
changer operation.
The anti-thef t f eature will disable the
system if it is disconnected f rom the
car’s battery. To get the system
working again, you must enter a
code number (see page ). Your Acura’s audio system provides
clear reception on both AM and FM
bands, while the preset icons in the
audio display allow you to easily
select your favorite stations.156
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A M/FM/CD Changer
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UPPER
DISPLAY
PRESET
ICONS
TUNE/
SOUND
KNOB
AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
AM/FM BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
SEEK BAR
PWR/VOL
KNOB AUTO SELECT
ICON
SCAN
ICON

To load CDs or operate the CD
changer, the ignition switch must be
in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Load and play only standard round
discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in
the drive or cause other problems.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem.
For best results when using CD-R
discs, use only high quality discs
labeled f or audio use. When
recording a CD-R, the recording
must be closed in order f or the disc
to be used by CD players. CD-RW
discs will not work in this unit. Your Acura’s audio system has an in-
dash CD changer that holds up to six
discs, providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the
same controls used f or the radio. Operating the CD Changer
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PWR/VOL
KNOBEJECT
BUTTON
CD LOAD
INDICATOR
LOAD BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
CD SLOT CD/AUX BUTTON UPPER
DISPLAY

To load multiple CDs in one
operation:Repeat this until all six positions
are loaded. The system will then
begin playing the last CD loaded.To load a single CD:
Press and hold the LOAD button
until you hear a beep and see
‘‘LOAd’’ in the upper display, then
release the button. Press and release the LOAD
button.
The system will load the CD, and
begin playing it. The disc number f or an empty
position is highlighted and the
green CD load indicator comes on.
When you see ‘‘LOAd’’ in the
upper display, insert the disc into
the CD slot. Insert it only about
half way; the drive will pull it in the
rest of the way.
Insert the disc into the CD slot.
Insert it only about halfway; the
drive will pull it in the rest of the
way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ in the
display. The red CD load indicator
blinks as the CD is loaded.
When ‘‘LOAd’’ appears again in
the display, insert the next disc
into the CD slot. If you stop loading CDs bef ore all six
positions are f illed, the system will
wait f or 10 seconds, stop the load
operation, and begin playing the last
CD loaded.
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Select the CD changer by pressing
the CD/AUX button. You will see
‘‘CD’’ in the upper display. The
system will begin playing the last
selected disc in the CD changer. You
will see the disc and track numbers
displayed.
When that disc ends, the next disc in
the CD changer is loaded and played.
Af ter the last disc f inishes, the
system returns to disc one.
You can use the SKIP bar while a
disc is playing to select passages and
change tracks. To select a dif f erent disc, touch the
appropriate disc icon (1 6) or
press the ‘‘ ’’ or ‘‘ ’’ on the CH
DISC bar. If you use a disc icon to
select an empty position in the CD
changer, the system will go into the
loading sequence (see page ). When you touch the TRACK SCAN
icon on the audio display, the f irst
track of the current CD plays for
about 10 seconds. You will see
TRACK SCAN highlighted in the
display (or SCAN in the upper
display). To hear the rest of the
track, touch TRACK SCAN again,
within 10 seconds. If you don’t, the
system advances to the next track,
plays about 10 seconds of it, and
continues through the rest of the
tracks the same way.
To move rapidly within a track, press
andhold‘‘ ’’or‘‘ ’’ontheSKIP
bar. The system will continue to
move through the track. Press to
move forward, or to move
backward. Release the bar when the
system reaches the point you want.
Each time you press and release ,
the system skips forward to the
beginning of the next track. Press
and release to skip backward to
the beginning of the current track.
Press it again to skip to the
beginning of the previous track.
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To remove the disc that is currently
playing, press the eject button. You
will see ‘‘EJEC’’ in the upper display.
When you remove the disc f rom the
slot, the system automatically begins
the load sequence so you can load
another CD in that position. If you do
not load another CD, within 15
seconds, the system selects the
previous mode (AM, FM1, or FM2).
If you do not remove the disc f rom
the slot, the system will reload the
disc af ter 15 seconds and put the CD
changer in pause mode. To begin
playing the disc, press the CD button.
To remove a different CD from the
changer,firstselectitwiththe
appropriate disc icon or the DISC bar.
When that CD begins playing, press
the eject button.
Removing CDs f rom t he Changer
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CD SLOTEJECT BUTTON
CD BUTTON CH DISC BAR

If you press the eject button while
listening to the radio, or with the
audio system turned of f , the disc
that was last selected is ejected.
Af ter that disc is ejected, pressing
the eject button again will eject the
next disc in numerical order. By
doing this six times, you can remove
all the CDs f rom the changer.
In any mode, if you press the eject
button and hold it until you hear a
beep, the system will eject all of the
discs in the changer.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f by pressing the
eject button. The disc that was last
selected is ejected f irst. You can
eject all six discs, one at a time.
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If you see an error indication in the
upper display while operating the CD
changer, f ind the cause in the chart
to the right. If you cannot clear the
error indication, take the car to your
Acura dealer.Indication Cause
Solution
FOCUS Error
Mechanical ErrorPress the CD eject button and pull out the CDs.
Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs
again. If the code does not disappear or the
CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your Acura
dealer.
Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs.
Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs
again. If the code does not disappear or the
CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your Acura
dealer.
CD Changer Error Indications
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A new CD 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 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.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge. 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.
Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD changer.
Protecting Compact Discs
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ÛNoise reduction remains of f until you
turn it on by pressing the icon again.
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
from the drive, press the eject button
on the cassette player.
Thetapedirectionindicatoronthe
upper display will light to show you
which side of the cassette is playing.
The indicates the side you
inserted f acing upward is now
playing. If you want to play the other
side, push the AUDIO DISPLAY
button to change to the audio display,
then touch the PLAY/PROG icon.
Dolby noise reduction turns on when
you insert a cassette. If the tape was
not recorded with Dolby noise reduc-
tion, push the AUDIO DISPLAY
button to change to the audio display,
and turn it of f by touching the NR
icon.
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 cassette player will be in
pause mode. To begin playing, push
the AUDIO DISPLAY button to
change to the audio display, then
touch the PLAY/PROG icon.
To switch to the radio or CD
changer while a tape is playing, press
the AM/FM or CD/AUX button. To
change back to the cassette player,
push the CD/AUX button.
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Capacities Chart .334
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 53
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Carrying Cargo .193
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CAUTION, Explanation of . ii
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CD Changer .136, 156
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CD Pocket, Center .107
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Certif ication Label .332
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Chains .278
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Changing a Flat Tire .305
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Changing Engine Coolant . 251
Changing Oil ........................................
How to .246
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When to .234
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Charging System Indicator . 60,318
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 198
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Childproof Door Locks . 87
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Child Seats .26
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Tether Anchorage Points . 39
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Cleaner, Air .261
Cleaning ....................
Aluminum Wheels .297
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Carpeting .298
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Exterior .296
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Fabric .299 .......................................
Interior .298
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Leather .299
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Seat Belts .299
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Vinyl .299
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Window .300
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Climate Control System . 114
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Clock, Setting the . 135,153
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Clutch Fluid .260
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CO in the Exhaust .342
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Cold Weather, Starting in . 200
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Compact Spare .304
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Console Compartment . 105
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Consumer Inf ormation . 348
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Controls, Instruments and . 57
Coolant ........................................
Adding .249
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Checking .189
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Proper Solution .249
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Temperature Gauge . 66
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Corrosion Protection .311
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System .342
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Cruise Control Operation . 174
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Customer Relations Of f ice . 348................
DANGER, Explanation of . ii
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Dashboard .58
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Daytime Running Lights . 72
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety . 350
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Def ogger, Rear Window . 75
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Dimensions .334
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Dimming the Headlights . 70
Dipstick ..........
Automatic Transmission . 256
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Engine Oil .187
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Directional Signals .73
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators . 212
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Disposal of Used Oil .248
Doors ..............
Locking and Unlocking . 81
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DOT Tire Quality Grading . 337
Downshif ting, 5-speed Manual
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Transmission .201
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Drive Belts .272
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Driver and Passenger Safety . 5
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Driving .197
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Economy .190
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In Bad Weather .219
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In Foreign Countries . 341
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