audio Acura TSX 2009 Owners Manual

Turn the selector knob to select
‘‘CALIBRATION.’’Press the selector knob (ENTER)
to enter your selection. The
display shows you ‘‘PUSH CAL
START.’’The audio system is not related to
the compass system. Even if the
compass system is calibrating, the
display returns to the normal display
which you last selected.
When the calibration is successf ully
completed, the CAL indicator goes
of f and the compass display will stop
blinking and show an actual heading.Drivethevehicleslowlyintwo
complete circles.
Press the selector knob (ENTER).
The compass display is blinking
and the CAL indicator is shown.
While setting the compass,
pressing the RETURN button will
go back to the previous display.
Pressing the MENU button will
cancel the compass setting mode. 5.
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The audio system is not related to
the compass system. Even if the
compasssystemisinthezone
setting mode, the display returns to
the normal display which you last
selected.
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HFL recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
inf ormation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage .
Bluetooth
is a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
that links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass2Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 f eet (10 meters). The Bluetooth
word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Honda
Motor Co., Ltd. is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
With a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
Here are the main features of the
HFL. Instructions f or using the HFL
begin on page .
Your vehicle is equipped with
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL).
HFL uses Bluetooth
technology to
link your cell phone to your vehicle.
With HFL, you can place and receive
calls through your vehicle’s audio
system, without the distraction of
handling your cell phone. To use this
f eature, you need a Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone with the
Hands Free Prof ile. For more
inf ormation, and a list of compatible
cell phones, visit
, or call 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9. The HFL is
available in English on U.S. models,
andinbothEnglishandFrenchon
Canadian models. To change the
language, see page . To use the HFL, your phone must have approved Bluetooth capability
along with the Hands Free Prof ile.
This type of phone is available
through many phone makers and
cellular carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting ,orby
calling the HandsFreeLinkconsumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit , or call
1-888-9-ACURA-9.
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319 311
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Voice Control
Bluetooth
Wireless Technology
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To operate the HFL, use the HFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel.
TheHFLbuttonsareusedas
f ollows:
HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefore
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to conf irm
system inf ormation.
The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the f ront spotlights.
The microphone is shared with the
navigation system.
When the HFL is in use, the sound
comes through the vehicle’s f ront
audio system speakers. If the audio
system is in use while operating
either of the HFL buttons or making
a call, the HFL over-rides the audio
system. To change the volume level,
use the audio system volume knob,
or the steering wheel volume
controls.
The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,youcanthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Your vehicle’s HFL system has the
cellular phonebook import f unction.
This allows you to import your
cellular phonebook to the HFL.
Using the navigation system, you can
makeacalldirectlyandstorea
desired number in the HFL f rom the
list shown on the navigation display.
For more inf ormation on how to
import the phonebook or to make a
call, see page .
You can store the desired number to
the HFL directly f rom your
cellphone using the receive contact
function in the HFL.
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On models with navigation system
HFL Buttons
Microphone
Audio System
Phonebook
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On models with navigation systemOn models without navigation system
When you are operating the HFL,
dialing or receiving calls with the
audio system in use, you will see the
above screen on the navigation
display.
You will also see ‘‘HANDS FREE
LINK’’ on the center display.‘‘ ’’ indicator will be displayed on
the center display if your phone is
linked to the Bluetooth
compatible
cell phone.
You will see ‘‘HANDS FREE LINK’’
and the ‘‘ ’’ indicator on the
audio display when you operating the
HFL.
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Thevoiceof theHFLcanbesetto
male or f emale (U.S. models only).
Also, the incoming notif ication can
be set to a ring tone, a prompt, or no
notification.Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘System options
are setup and clear.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Would you like
male or f emale prompts?’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Male’’ or
‘‘Female,’’ depending on the
system voice you want. The HFL
response is, ‘‘Male (Female)
prompts have been selected.
Would you like an audible
notif ication of an incoming call?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
If you say ‘‘Yes’’ af ter the beep, the
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
the notif ication to be a ring tone or
prompt?’’ If you say ‘‘No’’ af ter the
beep, the HFL returns to its main
menu. Saying ‘‘No’’ will result in no
ring tone or prompt playback
during an incoming call. The audio
system will still mute, and a
message will be displayed.Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or
‘‘Prompt.’’ The HFL response is ‘‘A
ring tone will be used’’ or ‘‘An
incoming call prompt will be used.’’
If you choose ‘‘Ring tone,’’ you will
hear a ring tone through the audio
speakers to announce an incoming
call. If you choose ‘‘Prompt,’’ you
will hear this message to
announce an incoming call: ‘‘You
have an incoming call.’’
The HFL response continues ‘‘A
security option is available to lock
the HFL system. Each time the
vehicle is turned on, a passcode
would be required to use this
system. Would you like this
security option turned on?’’ If you
say ‘‘Yes,’’ you can set your
passcode. Ref er to the setting
procedure in the next column.
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To set up the system, do this:
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You can make calls using any phone
number, or by using a name in the
HFL phonebook. You can also redial
the last number called. During a call,
theHFLallowsyoutotalkupto30
minutes af ter you remove the key
f rom the ignition switch. Continuing
a call without running the engine
may discharge and weaken the
vehicle’s battery.Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the number
you want to call. For example, say
‘‘123 456 7891.’’ The HFL response
is ‘‘123 456 7891. Say call, dial, or
continue to add numbers.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob, or the
steering wheel volume controls.
To end the call, press the Back
button.
With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial?’’ You can also make a call directly
f rom the list shown on the
navigation display.
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3.
To make a call using a phone number,do this: On models with navigation system
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To make a call using a name in the HFLphonebook, do this:
To send a number during a call, do this:
With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the Talk button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Call’’ or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to call/
dial?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to call. For example, say
‘‘Eric.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘Would you like to call Eric?’’To end the call, press the Back
button.
The HFL allows you to send
numbers or names during a call. This
is usef ul when you call a menu-
driven phone system. You can also
program account numbers into the
HFL phonebook for easy retrieval
during menu-driven calls.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to send?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the number
you want to send. For example,
say‘‘1,2,3.’’TheHFLresponseis
‘‘1,2,3.Saysend,orcontinueto
add numbers.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling’’ or
‘‘Dialing.’’ Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob, or the
steering wheel volume controls. To redial the last number called by
the phone, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Redial.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘Redialing.’’ Once connected, you
will hear the person you called
through the audio speakers. To
change the volume, use the audio
system volume knob, or the steering
wheel volume controls.
To send a pound ( ), say
‘‘pound.’’ To send a star (*), say ‘‘star.’’
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Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The
dial tones will be sent, and the call
will continue.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to send?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
After the beep, say the name you
want to send. For example, say
‘‘Account number.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Would you like to
send account number?’’If you receive a call when you are not
on the phone, the HFL interrupts the
audio system (if it is on), and plays
the incoming call notif ication, if
activated. To answer the call, press
the Talk button and begin speaking.
If you don’t want to answer the call,
press the Back button.
If your phone has Call Waiting, and
you receive a call when you are on
the phone, press and release the
Talk button to answer it. When you
do this, the original call is placed on
hold. To return to the original call,
press the Talk button again. If you
don’t want to answer the new call,
disregard it, and continue with your
original call. If you want to hang up
the original call and answer the new
call, press the Back button. During a call, you can transfer it
f rom the HFL to your phone, or f rom
your phone to the HFL.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Transf er.’’ The
audio switches f rom the HFL to the
phone.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Transf er.’’ The
audio switches f rom your phone to
the HFL.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The dial
tones will be sent, and the call will
continue.
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3.
3.
To send a name during a call, do this: To transf er a call f rom the HFL to your
phone, do this:
To transfer a call from your phone to theHFL, do this:
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To call a name f rom the phonebook list,do this:
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To store a phone number f rom yourphone:
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Phonebook.’’
The HFL response is ‘‘Phonebook
options are store, edit, delete,
receive contact, and list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The
HFL responds by listing the
names in the phonebook. When it
saysthenameyouwanttocall,for
example, Eric, press the Talk
button, and then say ‘‘Call.’’ The
HFL response is, ‘‘Would you like
to call Eric?’’ You can store the desired number to
the HFL phonebook directly f rom
your mobile phone.
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Calling.’’ Once
connected, you will hear the
person you called through the
audio speakers. To change the
volume, use the audio system
volume knob, or the steering
wheel volume controls.
Your phone may not have
this capability. Visit or call the
HandsFreeLink
consumer support
at 1-888-528-7876. In Canada, visit , or call 1-888-9-ACURA-
9. You can see your phone’s owner’s
manual f or inf ormation.
With your phone on and the
ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position, press and release the
Talk button. After the beep, say
‘‘Phonebook.’’ The HFL response
is, ‘‘Phonebook options are store,
edit, delete, receive contact and
list.’’
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Storing a Phone Number Directly
f rom Your Phone
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