AUX Acura TSX 2009 Owner's Guide

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This audio system can operate the
audio f iles on a USB f lash memory
device with the same controls used
f or the in-dash disc changer. To play
a USB f lash memory device, connect
it to the USB adapter cable in the
console compartment, then press the
AUX button. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit. Do not keep the 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.
Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play.
Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possible to play some f iles, or
displaysometextdata.
You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.
The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 Mbyte or
higher USB f lash memory devices.
Some digital audio players may be
compatible as well.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormats. Depending on the
f ormat, the display shows MP3,
WMA or AAC when a USB flash
memory device is playing. The USB
f lash memory device limit is up to
700 f olders or up to 65535 f iles. Some USB f lash memory device
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as the device
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.
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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Voice Cont rol Syst em
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To play the radio, press the AM, FM,
or XM button. Press the DISC button
to switch to the disc mode (if a disc
is loaded). Press the AUX button to
switch the audio mode between the
Bluetooth
audio and iPod.
If you reconnect the same USB f lash
memory device, the system will
begin playing where it lef t of f . You can disconnect the USB f lash
memory device in any time even if
the USB mode is selected on the
audio system. Always f ollow the USB
f lash memory device’s instructions
when you remove it.
When you disconnect the USB f lash
memory device while it is playing,
the center display and the audio
screen (if selected) show NO DATA.If you see an error message in the
center display, see page .
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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
To Stop Playing a USB Flash
Memory Device USB Flash Memory Device Error
MessagesDisconnect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
Features
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BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
Features
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INTERFACE DIALAUX BUTTON
SKIP BAR
AUDIO BUTTON
TITLE BUTTON
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Your vehicle is equipped with a
Bluetooth
audio system, which
allows you to listen streaming audio
f rom your Bluetooth audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on Bluetooth Audio
Compatible phones that are paired
and linked to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ).
Press the AUX button with the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position. When the
phone is recognized, you will see the
Bluetooth
Audio message and icon
on the center display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected), and the system
begins to play.
Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to the HFL. Onceadeviceislinked,thenameof
the device will appear on the screen.
Pressing the TITLE button switches
the center display between the
Bluetooth
Audio and the device
name.
If an iPod, 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
AUX button again to play audio
f iles f rom your Bluetooth
Audio phone.
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
1-888-9-ACURA-9. If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be delay
bef ore the system begins to play.
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.
In some states it may be
illegal to perf orm some data device
f unctions while driving. :
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www.acura.com/handsfree
link
www.acura.ca
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
T o Play BluetoothAudio Files
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In the following conditions, the
display shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’
message af ter pressing the TITLE
button.The phone is not linked to the
HFL.
The phone is not turned on.
The phone is not in the vehicle.
Another HFL compatible phone,
which is not compatible f or
Bluetooth
Audio, is already
connected. You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.
Press the side of the SKIP bar
to skip forward, and press the
side to skip backward to the
beginning to the current f ile. Push
the side again to skip to the
previous f ile. You can also operate the skip
f unction with the interf ace dial on
the audio control display of the
navigation screen. Push the AUDIO
button. Each time you push the
selector on the interface dial to the
right, the system skips forward to
the beginning of the next f ile. Push it
tothelefttoskipbackwardtothe
beginning to the current f ile. Push
the selector to the lef t again to skip
to the previous file.
If your Bluetooth
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
client support at (888) 528-7876.
www.acura.com/
handsf reelink www.acura.
ca
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
Voice Cont rol Syst em
T o skip a f ile
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If you receive a call when the
Bluetooth
Audio is playing, press
the HFL Talk button on the steering
wheel. The screen and the center
displayswitchtotheHFLmode(see
page ).
Af ter ending the call, press the HFL
Backbuttontogobacktothe
Bluetooth
Audio mode.
If you receive a call while the system
is in the pause mode, the mode will
be canceled and Bluetooth
Audio
will continue to play. Switching to another mode pauses
the music playing f rom your phone.
Turn the knob to select a sound
mode, then press ENTER to set your
selection. Turn the knob to your
liking (see page f or more sound
setting inf ormation).
Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button; FM, AM, XM or
DISC (if a disc is loaded), on the
audio control panel or press the
modebuttononthesteeringwheel
repeatedly to select another audio
mode. If iPod or USB f lash memory
device is connected to the USB
adapter cable or audio unit is
connected to AUX jack, pressing the
AUX button also changes a mode.
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BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
T o swit ch t o HFL mode T o t urn of f t he Bluet oot hAudio
mode
Features
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The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button, hold it until
the desired volume is reached, then
release it.
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
or disc (if a disc(s) is loaded). On
models with satellite radio system,
you can also select XM1 and XM2. If
an iPod or a USB f lash memory
device is plugged into the system,
you can also select AUX.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.If youpressandholdtheCH
button ( ) or ( ), the system goes
into the skip (seek) mode. It stopswhen it finds a station with a strong
signal.
You will see the track/f ile number
and the elapsed time. If the disc has
text data or is compressed in MP3 or
WMA, you can also see any other
inf ormation (track title, f ile name,
f older name, etc.).
If you are playing a disc, the system
skips to the beginning of the next
track (f ile in MP3 or WMA f ormat)
each time you press the top ( ) of
the CH button. Press the bottom
( ) to return to the beginning of the
current track/f ile. Press it twice to
return to the previous track/f ile.
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Remote Audio Controls
Features
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MODE BUTTON
VOL BUTTON CH BUTTON
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µ The auxiliary input jack is inside the
console compartment. The system
will accept auxiliary input f rom
standard audio accessories.
In MP3 or WMA mode, you can use
the skip function to select folders.
Press and hold the top ( ) of the
CH button until you hear a beep, to
skip f orward to the f irst f ile of the
next folder. Press the bottom ( ) to
skip backward to the previous f older.
If youareplayingaconventionalCD
(without the text data and not
compressedinMP3orWMA),you
can use the skip function to select
discs. Press and hold the top ( ) of
the CH button until you hear a beep,
to skip f orward to the next disc.
Press and hold the bottom ( ) to
skip backward to the previous disc.
When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the jack, press the AUX
button to select it.
On models with navigation system
Auxiliary Input Jack
Remote Audio Controls, Auxiliary Input Jack
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AAC .210,271
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Accessories .365
ACCESSORY
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(Ignition Key Position) .122
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Accessory Power Sockets .156
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Active Head Restraints .137
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AcuraLink (U.S. only) .337
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Additives, Engine Oil .420
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Advanced Airbags .27
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Airbag (SRS) .9,23
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Airbag System Components .23
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Air Conditioning System .166
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Usage .167
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Air Pressure, Tires .448,488
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Antif reeze .423
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
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Indicator .62,390
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Operation .390
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Anti-thef t, Audio System .289
Anti-thef t Steering Column
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Lock .122
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Audio System .174
Auto Door Locking/
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Unlocking .100,106 ...
Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners .21
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Automatic Speed Control .299
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Automatic Transmission .379
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Capacity,Fluid.486
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Paddle Shif ters .383
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Shif ting .379
Shif t Lever Position
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Indicators .379
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Shif t Lever Positions .380
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Shif t Lock Release .381
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Auxiliary Input Jack .288
Battery
Charging System ...........................
Indicator .61,470
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Jump Starting .466
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Maintenance .454
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Specif ications .487
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Bef ore Driving .355
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Belts,Seat.8,19
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Beverage Holders .155
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Bluetooth
Audio .217,279
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Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink.307
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Booster Seats .52 Brakes
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Anti-lock System (ABS) .390
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Break-in, New Linings .356
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Bulb Replacement .436
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Fluid .428
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Parking .153
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System Indicator .61,472
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Wear Indicators .389
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Braking System .389
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Break-in, New Vehicle .356
Brightness Control,
...............................
Instruments .115
Bulb Replacement ..........................
Back-up Lights .437
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Brake Lights .436
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Fog Lights .440
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Front Parking Lights .435
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Headlights .430
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High-mount Brake Light .439
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Rear Lights .436,437
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Specif ications .487
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Turn Signal Lights .434,436
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Bulbs, Halogen .430,440
Index
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