ESP Acura MDX 2006 User Guide

If you have problems with training
the HomeLink Universal Transceiver,
or would like inf ormation on home
products that can be operated by
HomeLink, call (800) 355-3515. On
the Internet, go to
www.homelink.com.
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trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
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This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC rules. Operation is subject to thef ollowing two conditions: (1) This devicemay not cause harmf ul interf erence, and(2) this device must accept anyinterf erence received, includinginterf erence that may cause undesiredoperation.
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Î Here are some guidelines f or using
voice control:
To enter a command, press the top
of the TALK/BACK button. Then,
af ter the beep, say your command
in a clear, natural tone.
For best system operation, set the
climate control f an speed to low,
and direct the center vents away
f rom the microphone in the ceiling.
If the HFL does not recognize a
command, its response is, ‘‘Pardon.’’
If it doesn’t recognize the
command a second time, its
response is, ‘‘Please repeat.’’ If it
doesn’t recognize the command a
third time, it plays the Help
prompt. To hear a list of available options
at any time, press the top of the
TALK/BACK button, wait f or the
beep, and say, ‘‘Hands f ree link
help.’’
Many commands can be spoken
together. For example, you can
say, ‘‘Dial 123-456-7891.’’
To enter a string of numbers in a
Call or Dial command, you can say
them all at once, or you can
separate them in blocks of 3, 4, 7,
10, and 11.
To skip a voice prompt, press the
Talk button while the HFL is
speaking. The HFL will then begin
listening f or your next command.
Signal Strength Indicates the
network signal strength.
ROAM Status (models without
navigation system) Indicates
your phone is roaming.
Some phones will not send this
inf ormation to the HFL.
TheHFLisoperatedbytheHFL
TALK/BACKbuttonontheleftside
of the steering wheel. The next f ew
pages provide easy-to-use
instructions f or all basic f eatures of
the HFL. All phones may not
operate identically, and some may
cause inconsistent operation of the
HFL. :
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To go back one step in a command
process, say, ‘‘Go back,’’ or press
the Back button.
If nothing is said while the HFL is
listening f or a command, the HFL
will time out and stop its voice
recognition. The next time you
press the top of the TALK/BACK
button, the HFL begins listening
f rom the point at which it timed
out.
When you f inish a command
sequence, the HFL goes back to
its main menu. For example, when
you store the name, ‘‘Eric,’’ the
HFL response is, ‘‘Eric has been
stored.’’ The next time you pressthe Talk button, you will be at the
main menu.
To end a command sequence at
any time, press and hold the Back
button, or press the Talk button,
wait f or the beep, and say, ‘‘Cancel.’’
ThenexttimeyoupresstheTalk
button, the HFL begins f rom its
main menu. The HFL will accept a numeric, f our-
digit passcode that you can use f or
security purposes.
With the ignition in the ON (II)
position, press and release the top
of the TALK/BACK button on the
steering wheel. Af ter the beep, say
‘‘Security.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘Security options are lock, unlock,
and set passcode.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the f our-digit passcode
you want to use. For example, say
‘‘1,2,3,4.’’TheHFLresponseis
‘‘1,2,3,4.Isthiscorrect?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘The new passcode
has been stored. Returning to the
main menu.’’
Once a passcode is set, you can lock
the HFL so it only operates after the
passcode is entered, or you can
unlock it so anyone using your
vehicle can also use the HFL.
The HFL response is ‘‘What is the
new f our-digit passcode?’’ (If you
are changing the passcode, you
will f irst be asked f or the current
passcode.) Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Set passcode.’’
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To set your passcode, do this:
Setting Your Passcode L ocking or Unlocking 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 top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘System.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘System options are
setup and clear.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or ‘‘Prompt.’’
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.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. If you say
‘‘Yes’’ af ter the beep, the HFL
response is, ‘‘Would you like a ring
tone or a 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 top of the
TALK/BACK button. After 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 top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Setup.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Would you like male
or f emale prompts?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Security.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Security options are
lock, unlock, and set passcode.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Lock’’ or ‘‘Unlock.’’
Lock means the HFL will prompt
you f or your passcode each time
the ignition switch is turned to the
ON (II) position and you press the
Talk button. You will only be
askedforthepasscodeonceper
ignition cycle. If the HFL is locked,
its response is ‘‘System is locked.
Each time the vehicle is turned on,
the passcode will be required to
use the system.’’ If the HFL is
unlocked, its response is ‘‘The
system is unlocked. Returning to
the main menu.’’
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To set up the system, do this:
To lock or unlock the HFL, do this:
Setting Up the System
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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 ‘‘Phone set up.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Phone set up options
are status, pair, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Your Bluetooth compatible phone
with HandsFree Prof ile must be
paired to the HFL before you can
make and receive hands-free call.
HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
For pairing, your phone must be in
its Discovery mode.
The f ollowing procedure works f or
most phones. If you cannot pair
your phone to the HFL with this
procedure, ref er to your phone’s
operating manual, or talk to your
phone retailer.
During the pairing process, turn
of f any previously paired phones
bef ore pairing a new phone. Up to six phones can be paired to
the HFL. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Pair.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘The pairing process
requires operation of your mobile
phone. For saf ety, only perf orm
this f unction while the vehicle is
stopped. State a f our-digit code f or
pairing. Note this code. It will be
requested by the phone.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the f our-digit code you
want to use. For example, say ‘‘1, 2,
3, 4.’’ The HFL response is, ‘‘1, 2, 3,
4. Is this correct?’’Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Enter.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Searching f or a
Bluetooth phone.’’
When asked by the phone, enter
the four-digit code from step 3 into
your phone. The HFL response is
‘‘A new phone has been f ound.
What would you like to name this
phone?’’ Follow the prompts on your phone
to get it into its Search mode. The
phone will search f or the HFL.
When it comes up, select
HandsFreeLink f rom the list of
options displayed on your phone.
Steps 5 and 6 show a
common way to get your phone into
its Discovery mode. If these steps do
not work on your phone, ref er to the
phone’s operating manual.
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6.
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3.
Pairing Your Phone
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Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the name you want to
use. For example, say ‘‘Eric’s
phone.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘Eric’s phone has been
successf ully paired. Returning to
the main menu.’’
If you want to pair another phone,
repeat steps 1 through 7.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Phone setup options
are status, pair, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Edit.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Which phone would
you like to edit?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After thebeep, say the name of the phone
you want to rename. For example,
say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘What is the new
name f or Eric’s phone?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the new name of the
phone. For example, say ‘‘Lisa’s
phone.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘The name has been changed.
Returning to the main menu.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Phone setup options
are status, pair, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Delete.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Which phone would
you like to delete?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. If you say
‘‘OK’’ af ter the beep, the HFL
response is ‘‘The phone has been
deleted. Returning to the main
menu.’’ If you say ‘‘Go back,’’ or
‘‘Cancel,’’ the phone will not be
deleted. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Preparing to delete
Eric’s phone.’’ Say ‘‘OK’’ to
continue. Otherwise, say ‘‘Go back,’’
or ‘‘Cancel.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the name of the phone
you want to delete. For example
say ‘‘Eric’s phone.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Would you like to
delete Eric’s phone?’’
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To f ind out the status of the phone beingused, do this: To change f rom the currently linked
phone to another paired phone, do this:
To list all paired phones, do this:
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Phone setup options
are status, pair, edit, delete, and
list.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Next phone.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Searching f or the
next phone.’’ The HFL then
disconnects the linked phone and
searches f or another paired phone.
If no other phones are f ound, the
f irst phone remains linked.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Status.’’ An example of
the HFL response is, ‘‘Eric’s phone
is linked. Battery strength is three
bars. Signal strength is f ive bars,
and the phone is roaming.
Returning to the main menu.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Phone setup.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Phone setup options
are status, pair, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘List.’’ The HFL
responds by listing the name of
each paired phone. When all
phones paired to the system have
been read, the HFL response is
‘‘The entire list has been read.
Returning to the main menu.’’
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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
from the ignition switch.With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the top of the TALK/BACK
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’
or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is,
‘‘What name or number would you
like to call/dial?’’ With your phone on and the
ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position, press and release
the top of the TALK/BACK
button. After the beep, say ‘‘Call’’
or ‘‘Dial.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘Whatnameornumberwouldyou
like to call/dial?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After 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. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After 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.’’
To end the call, press the bottom
of the TALK/BACK button. Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK 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?’’
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To make a call using a phone number, do this: To make a call using a name in the HFL
phonebook, do this:
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Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The dial tones
will be sent, and the call will
continue.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘What name or
number would you like to send?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK 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?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The dial tones
will be sent, and the call will
continue.
The HFL allow 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 f or easy retrieval during
menu-driven calls.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Send.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘What name or
number would you like to send?’’
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say the number you want to
send.Forexample,say‘‘1,2,3.’’
TheHFLresponseis‘‘1,2,3.Say
send, or continue to add numbers.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The top
of the TALK/BACK 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.
To end the call, press the bottom
of the TALK/BACK button.
To redial the last number called by
the phone, press and release the top
of the TALK/BACK 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. 1.
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To send a name during a call, do this:
To send a number during a call, do this:
Sending Numbers or Names
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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 top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Transf er.’’ The audio switches
from the HFL to the phone.
Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the beep,
say ‘‘Transf er.’’ The audio switches
f rom your phone to the HFL.Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Mute is cancelled.’’ Press and release the top of the
TALK/BACK button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Mute.’’ The HFL
response is, ‘‘Mute is active.’’
During a call, you can mute or
unmute your voice to the person you
are talking to.
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 top of the TALK/BACK 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 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
top of the TALK/BACK 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
bottom of the TALK/BACK button. 2. 1.
To transfer a call from the HFL to your
phone, do this:
To transfer a call from your phone to theHFL, do this: To unmute your voice, do this:
To mute your voice, do this:
Transf erring a Call
Muting a Call
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