Acura TSX 2011 Owner's Manual

Audio Remote Controls
160Features
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1
FM2
AM
XM1
XM2
CD
AUX
VOL Button
Press
: Increases the volume
Press : Decreases the volume
CH Button
When listening to radio t
Press +
: Selects the next preset radio station.
Press -: Selects the previous preset radio station
When listening to a CD, USB flash drive or iPod t
®, or Bluetooth
® audio
Press
+
: Skips to the next song.
Press -: Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song. Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.
Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are
operable from the remote controls:
iPod t
®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
Bluetooth
t
® audio (with some phones only)
MODE Button
VOL (Volume) Button
CH (Channel) Button

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General Information on the Audio System
Features
Subscribing to XM
® Radio
1. You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription.
To see the ID in the display: Turn the selector knob until "0" appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM
®
website to subscribe.
Receiving XM
® Radio
Press the
(XM
®) button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until
the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with good
reception.
XM
® Radio Display Messages
LOADING: XM
® is loading the audio or program information.
OFF AIR: The channel is not currently broadcasting.
UPDATING: The encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 still work
normally.
NO SIGNAL: The signal is too weak in the current location.
--------: No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the
artist or title information available.
ANTENNA: There is a problem with the XM
® antenna. Contact a dealer.
Subscribing to XM
® Radio
Contact Information for XM
® Radio:
US: XM
® Radio at www.xmradio.com or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM
® Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or (877)
209 - 0079
Receiving XM
® Radio
The XM
® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals
are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience reception problems under the
following circumstances:
In a location with an obstruction to the south of
tyour vehicle.
In tunnels tOn the lower level of a multi-tiered road tLarge items carried on the roof rack t
XM
®Radio Service

General Information on the Audio System
Recommended CDs
162Features
Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use. t
Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed. t
Play only standard round shaped CDs. tThe CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.
Recommended CDs
A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If
recorded under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-
RW may not play either.
Recommended CDs
CDs with MP3, WMA or AAC filesSome software files may not allow for audio play or text data display. t
Some versions of MP3, WMA, or A AC formats may be unsupported. t

General Information on the Audio System
Recommended CDs
163
Features
Protecting CDs
Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs:
Store a CD in its case when it is not being played. t
When wiping a CD, use a soft clean cloth from the center to the outside edge. t
Handle a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface. t
Never insert foreign objects into the CD player. t
Keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat. t
Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. t
Avoid fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens on the CD. t
Examples:
,

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and damage the audio unit.

164Features
General Information on the Audio System
Compatible iPod
® and USB Flash Drives
Compatible iPod
® and USB Flash Drives
iPod
® Model Compatibility
USB Flash DrivesUse a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher. t
Some digital audio players may not be compatible. t
Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work. t
Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display. t
Some versions of MP3, WMA, or A AC formats may be unsupported. t
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device. USB Flash Drives iPod
® Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.
Model
iPod classic
® (80/160G)
iPod classic ® (120G)
iPod
® with video (iPod
® 5th generation)
iPod nano ®
iPod nano
® 2nd generation
iPod nano ® 3rd generation
iPod nano ® 4th generation
iPod nano ® 5th generation
iPod touch
®
iPod touch
® 2nd generation

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Features
The HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Important Safety Precautions
Refer to the safety information that comes with your garage door opener to test
that the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door's
path.
If you have not trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase any
previously learned codes. To do this:
Press and hold the two outside buttons for t
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the buttons, and proceed
to step 1.
If you are training the second or third t
button, go directly to step 1.
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls., Inc.
Before programming HomeLink to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an
external entrapment protection system, such as an
"electronic eye," or other safety and reverse stop
features. If it does not, HomeLink may not be able
to operate it.
Training HomeLinkHomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
Red Indicator

166Features
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
Training HomeLink
Training HomeLink
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not have to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure:
Training a Button1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the
HomeLink button you want to program.2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink after 10 secs?3. Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work?
a. Press and hold the remote and the HomeLink
button at the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink button,
press and release the button on the remote
every 2 secs.
Does the LED blink within 20 secs?
4. Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
a. The remote has a rolling code. Press the
"learn" button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener). b. Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.
5. Press and hold the
HomeLink button again.
The remote-controlled
device should operate.
Training CompleteTraining
Complete
YESYES
NO
NO
NO
YES
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two
outside buttons until the HomeLink indicator begins
to blink (about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all
codes before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device's
instructions, visit
www.homelink.com
, or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink.2. Continue to hold the HomeLink button and
follow steps 1 - 3 under "Training a Button."
HomeLink LED
is on.
HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs,
then remains on.
Indicator remains on
for about 25 secs. Standard transmitter
Indicator blinks rapidly for
two secs, then remains on
for about 23 secs. Rolling code transmitter

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Features
Models with navigation system For models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for how
to operate Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®.
Models without navigation system Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
HFL Buttons Button: Press to give a command or answer a call. Button: Press to end a call, go back to the previous command, or cancel a
command.
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones,
pairing procedures, and special feature
capabilities:
U.S.: Visit t
www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call
(888) 528-7876.
Canada: Visit
t
www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888)
528-7876.
Voice control tips:
Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close
tthe windows, as noise coming from them may
interfere with the microphone.
Press and release the t
button before giving
a command. Speak clearly and naturally after a
beep.
If the microphone picks up voices other than
tyours, the command may be misinterpreted.
A command that consists of several words can be tspoken together. For example, say "Call 123-456-
7890" at once.
When HFL is in use, navigation voice commands tcannot be recognized.
To change the volume level, use the audio tsystem's volume knob or the remote audio
controls.
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
(HFL Talk) Button (HFL Back) ButtonAudio Remote
VOL (Volume)
ButtonsMicrophone

168Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
Using HFL
Help FeaturesTo hear general HFL information and help, say "Tutorial." t
Say "Hands free help" or "Help" any time to get help or hear a list of t
commands.
The multi-information display notifies you
when there is an incoming call.
Information Display
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
Bluetooth
® Wireless Technology
Bluetooth® name and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any
use of such marks by Honda Motors Co., Ltd., is
under license. Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
HFL Limitations
An incoming call on HFL will interrupt
Bluetooth® Audio when it is playing. Audio will
resume when the call is ended.
Information Display
The information that appears on the multi-
information display varies between phone models. Signal
StrengthHFL Mode Battery
Level
Status
Phone
Number Roam
Status

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Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
HFL Menus
HFL MenusThe ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
I or ON
II
to use HFL.
HFL Menus
To use HFL, you must first pair your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone to the system while the
vehicle is parked.
Press the
(HFL Talk) button each time you give a command
"Phone setup"
"Pair""Edit""Delete""List""Status"
"Next phone"
"Set pairing code"e.g.: "123-456-####"
e.g.: "Jim Smith"
"Call" / "Dial"
"Redial""Tr a n s f e r""Mute""Send"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 linked, and its remaining battery life.
Search for another phone that has been paired.
Set the pairing code to either "Fixed" or "Random."
Say a phone number.
Say a name after a phonebook entry is stored.
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.
Send numbers or names during a call.