audio Acura TSX 2009 User Guide

Most audio system f unctions can be
controlled by standard buttons, bars,
and knobs. In addition, you can
access some f unctions by using the
selector knob on the audio system.The knob turns lef t and right. Use it
to scroll through lists, to make
selections or adjustments to a list or
menu item on the display. When you
make a selection, push the center of
the selector (ENTER) to go to that
selection.
When the audio system is in XM
satellite radio mode or playing discs,
pushing the selector (ENTER) knob
switches the display between the
normal display and the extended
display. The extended display has
three segments to display the
detailed inf ormation.
Pressing the MENU button again
will also cancel the menu display
mode.
To select any setting such as the
clock, sound adjusting, or the
compass, press the MENU button.
To use any audio system f unction,
the ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
You can select the item by turning
the selector knob. To go back to the
previous display, press the RETURN
button.
Selector K nob Menu Display
Audio System (Models without navigation system)
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MENU
BUTTON
RETURN
BUTTON SELECTOR KNOB
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On the FM band, you can select a
favorite station and display the
program service name according to
the inf ormation provided by the
radio data system (RDS).
Theprogramservicenamedisplay
f unction shows the name of the
station you are listening to. With the
audio system on and the FM band
selected, you can turn this f unction
on or of f . To switch the f unction between onand off, press and release the TITLE
button. With the system on, you will
see the ‘‘PS ON’’ message on the
display. If the station you are
listening to is an RDS station, the
displayed f requency switches to the
station name.If the station you are listening to is
not an RDS station, the display
continues to show the f requency
with the PS name display function on.
When you turn of f this f unction by
pressing the TITLE button, the
display shows ‘‘PS OFF.’’
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Radio Data System (RDS)
Program Service (PS) Name Display
Playing the FM/A M Radio (Models without navigation system)
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PROGRAM SERVICE
NAME DISPLAY ON
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Adjusts the bass. The SVC has f our modes; SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. Turn the selector knob to
adjust the setting to your liking. If
you f eel the sound is too loud,
choose low. If you f eel the sound is
too quiet, choose high.
This f unction is set to MID as the
def ault setting when the vehicle
leaves the factory.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is turned of f .
Adjusts the side-to-
side strength of the sound. Adjusts the front-to-back
strength of the sound. Adjusts the treble. Eachmodeisshowninthedisplayas
it changes. Turn the selector knob to
adjust the setting to your liking.
When the level reaches the center,
you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display.
To return to the normal playing,
push the RETURN or MENU button
af ter you stop adjusting a mode.
The SVC mode controls the volume
based on vehicle speed. The f aster
you go, the louder the audio volume
becomes. As you slow down, the
audio volume decreases.Adjusts the strength of
sound f rom the subwoof er speaker.
Adjusts the volume level
basedonthevehiclespeed.
Adjusts the
clock setting (see page ).
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BASS A udio System L ighting
BAL ANCE
FADER
TREBLE SUBW
SVC
CL OCK ADJUST
Speed-sensit ive Volume
Compensat ion (SVC)
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CENTER is selectable.
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Youcanstoreupto12
preset channels using the six preset
buttons. Each button stores one
channel f rom the XM1 band and one
channel f rom the XM2 band.
To store a channel: Press the button. Either
XM1 or XM2 will show in the
display.
Use the selector knob, or the
CATEGORYbarorSCANbutton
to tune to a desired channel.
In category mode, only channels
within that category can be selected.
In channel mode, all channels can be
selected. Pick the preset button you want
f or that channel. Press and hold
the button until you hear a beep. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the
f irst six channels.
Once a channel is stored, simply
press and release the proper preset
button to tune to it. Press the button again.
The other XM band will show.
Store the next six channels using
steps 2 and 3.
There is a problem
with the XM antenna. Please consult
your dealer. The selected channel
number does not exist, or is not part
of your subscription, or this channel
has no artist or title inf ormation at
this time. The signal is
currently too weak. Move the vehicle
to an area away from tall buildings,
and with an unobstructed view of the
southern horizon. The encryption
code is being updated. Wait until the
encryption code is f ully updated.
Channels 0 and 1 should still work
normally.
The channel
currently selected is no longer
broadcasting. XM is loading the
audio or program inf ormation.
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Preset
XM Satellite Radio Display
Messages‘‘A NT ENNA ’’
‘‘----’’
‘‘NO SIGNA L ’’
‘‘UPDA T ING’’
‘‘OFF A IR’’
‘‘L OA DING’’
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There may be other geographic
situations that could affect XM
Satellite Radio reception.After you’ve registered with XM
Radio, keep your audio system in the
XM Satellite Radio mode while you
wait f or activation. This should take
about 30 minutes.
While waiting for activation, make
sure your vehicle remains in an open
area with good reception. Once your
audio system is activated,
‘‘CATEGORY’’ or ‘‘CHANNEL’’ will
appear in the display, and you’ll be
able to listen to XM Satellite Radio
broadcasts. XM Radio will continue
to send an activation signal to your
vehicle for at least 12 hours from the
activation request. If the service has
not been activated after 36 hours,
contact XM Radio.
If your XM Satellite Radio service
has expired or you purchased your
vehicle f rom a previous owner, you
can listen to a sampling of the
broadcasts available on XM Satellite
Radio. With the ignition switch in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position, press the button. A
variety of music types and styles will
play.
If you decide to purchase XM
Satellite Radio service, contact XM
Radio at , or at
1-800-852-9696. In Canada, contact
, or call 1-877-438-
9677. You will need to give them
your radio I.D. number and your
credit card number. To get your
radio I.D. number, press the button, then turn the
selector knob until ‘‘CH 000’’ appears
in the display. Your I.D. will appear
in the display.
As required by the FCC:
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
www.xmradio.com
www.xmradio.ca
Playing the XMSatellite Radio (Models without navigation system)
Receiving XM Satellite Radio
Service
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This audio system can also play
CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in
MP3 or WMA f ormats. When
playing a disc in MP3, you will see
‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA
f ormat, ‘‘WMA’’ will appear in the
display. The disc, f older and track
numbers are displayed. You can
select up to 255 f olders or tracks.
To load or play a disc, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
You operate the disc player with the
same controls used f or the radio. To
select the disc player, press the CD
button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the
display. The disc and track numbers,
andtheelapsedtimeareshownin
the display. You can also select the
displayed inf ormation with the
TITLE button (see page ). The
system will continuously play a disc
until you change modes. The specif ications f or compatible
MP3 f iles are:
A disc compressed in AAC f ormat
cannot be played in this audio
system.
Video CDs and DVD discs do not
work in this unit. Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
Bit rate:
32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
160/192/224/256/320 kbps
Compatible with variable bit rate
and multi-session
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers
The specif ications f or compatible
WMA f iles are: Sampling f requency:
22.05/32/44.1/48 kHz
Bitrate:
48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps
Compatible with variable bit rate
and multi-session
Maximum layers
(including ROOT): 8 layers
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To Play a Disc
Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system)
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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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NOTE:
If a f ile on an MP3 or WMA disc is
protected by digital rights
management (DRM), the audio unit
displays UNSUPPORTED, and then
skips to the next f ile.Insert a disc about half way into the
disc slot. The drive will pull the disc
intherestof thewaytoplayit.You
operate the disc player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
The number of the current track is
showninthedisplay.Whenplayinga
disc in MP3 or WMA, the numbers
of the current f older and f ile are
shown. The system will continuously
play a disc until you change modes.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm) discs in this unit.
For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
. Each time you press the TITLE
button, the display shows you the
text data on a disc, if the disc was
recorded with text data.
You can see the album, artist, and
track name in the display. If a disc is
recorded in MP3 or WMA, you can
see the f older and f ile name, and the
artist, album, and track tag.
When you press and release the
TITLE button while a disc without
text data is playing, you will see ‘‘NO
INFO’’ on the display.
With the f older name, you will see
the FOLDER indicator in the display.
The TRACK indicator is shown with
the file or track name.
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To Load a Disc Text Data Display Function
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The display shows up to about 16
characters of selected text data (the
f older name, f ile name, etc.).
If any letter is not available, it is
replaced with ‘‘ . ’’ (dot) in the display.
When the disc has no text data, you
will see ‘‘NO INFO’’ on the display.You will also see some text data
under these conditions:
When a new f older, f ile, or track is
selected.
When you change the audio mode
to play a disc with text data or in
MP3 or WMA.
When you insert a disc, and the
system begins to play.
When playing a CD-DA with text
data, the album and track name are
showninthedisplay.Withadiscin
MP3 or WMA, the display shows the
f older and f ile name.
When you turn on the audio system
next time, the system keeps your
selection with the TITLE button. Use the SKIP bar while a disc is
playing to select passages and
change tracks (f iles in MP3 or WMA
mode).
In MP3 or WMA mode, use the
FOLDER bar (CATEGORY bar on
models with XM satellite radio) to
select f olders in the disc and use
either side of the skip bar to change
f iles.
If the text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 15
characters and the indicator on
the display. Press and hold the
TITLE button until the next 16
characters are shown. You can see
up to about 31 characters of the text
data.
If youpressandholdtheTITLE
button again, the display shows the
f irst 15 characters again.T o Change or Select T racks/Files
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Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the disc. If you eject the disc,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the disc af ter 10 seconds and begin
playing.
You can also eject the disc when the
ignition switch is of f .
To play the radio when a disc is
playing,presstheAM,FMorXM(if
equipped) button. Press the AUX
button to switch to an appropriate
audio unit (if it is connected to the
auxiliary input jack or the USB
adapter cable). Press the CD button
again to switch back to the disc
player.For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
.
If you turn the system of f while a
disc is playing, either with the VOL/
knob or by turning of f the
ignition switch, the disc will stay in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the disc will begin playing
where it lef t of f . 256
To Stop Playing a Disc Protecting Discs
Playing a Disc (Models without navigation system)
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
For additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.Error Message Cause Solution
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High temperature
Track/File format not
supported
Mechanical error
Servo error
Disc error Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page257).Insert the disc again. If the code
does not disappear, or the disc cannot be
removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to
force the disc out of the player.
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page257).
Disc Player Error Messages (Models without navigation system)
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HEAT ERROR
UNSUPPORTED BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’S
MANUAL PUSH EJECT
MECHA ERROR
CHKDISCLOAD BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’SMANUAL
CHCK DISC
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