mode Acura MDX 2007 Owner's Manual

Select the ‘‘Aspect Ratio’’ by pressing
the or button, then press
the ENT button.The selected setting will be
highlighted in blue f or one second,
and the screen returns to the play
mode in the selected setting.
The selectable setting menu is
displayed, and the current setting is
highlighted in blue.
You can set the screen mode to
these settings:
Normal
Wide
Zoom
Full
Select the desired setting by
pressing the or button,
then press the ENT button.
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If you select ‘‘Yes,’’ the display
changes to the language code input
mode. Select the f irst number digit
usingthe,,,or button, and press the ENT
button to enter it. Repeat this until all
f our digits are f illed. When the
f ourth digit is entered, the cursor
automatically moves to ‘‘ENT’’ on the
display. Press the ENT button on the
control panel to enter the new
language code. If you made a mistake entering a
number digit, select ‘‘DEL’’ on the
display with the , , ,
or button, and press the ENT
buttononthecontrolpanel.Then
select and enter the correct number
digit as described. The display
returns to the initial ‘‘Language’’
menu screen.
You can select the dubbed language
bef ore playing DVDs.
Select ‘‘Audio Lang’’ by pressing the
or button. You will see the
submenu next to ‘‘Audio Lang.’’
Follow the same instructions you
used to set the menu language.
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Press and hold the SET button for
f ive seconds until the Clock
display changes to ‘‘ZON? N.’’
(Pleasenotethatclockadjustment
mode will be started af ter the f irst
two seconds.)
The compass may need to be
manually calibrated af ter exposure to
a strong magnetic field. If the
compassseemstobecontinually
showing the wrong direction and is
not self -calibrating, do the f ollowing. If you see ‘‘ ’’ in the compass
display and ‘‘CAL’’ and ‘‘ ’’ are
showninthecalendardisplay,the
compassisself-calibrating. Compass operation can be af f ected
by driving near power lines or
stations, across bridges, through
tunnels, over railroad crossings, past
large vehicles, or driving near large
objects that can cause a magnetic
disturbance. It can also be af f ected
by accessories such as antennas and
roof racks that are mounted by
magnets.
Press the SET button. ‘‘CAL? N’’
will be displayed. At this point,
pressing SET button will exist
calibration mode.Press the button. ‘‘CAL? Y’’ wiil
be displayed.
Press the SET button. The
compass display will change to
‘‘ ’’ and ‘‘CAL’’ and ‘‘ ’’ are
shown.
Drive the vehicle slowly in two
complete circles.
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COMPASS DISPLAY
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Press and hold the SET button for
f ive seconds until the Clock
display changes to ‘‘ZON? N.’’
(Pleasenotethatclockadjustment
mode will be started af ter the f irst
two seconds.)
When the display goes f rom
‘‘ ’’ to an actual heading, the
unit is calibrated and the display
returns to normal.
Do this procedure in an open
area, away f rom buildings, power
lines, and other vehicles.
In most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate f or this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this:
Press the button. ‘‘ZOY? Y’’ will
be displayed.Find the zone f or your area on the
map.
If the zone is incorrect, press the
button to cycle the count down,
or the button to cycle the count
up. Once the correct zone is
displayed, continue to step 6.
Press the SET button to set the
zone selection.
Press and hold the SET button for
about 5 seconds to exit the zone
selection and return display to
normal.
Press the SET button. The zone
the compass is currently in will be
displayed.
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The HFL can store up to 50 names
and phone numbers in its phonebook.
Withalinkedphone,you canthen
automatically dial any name or
number in the phonebook.
Bluetoothis
a registered trademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth is the wireless technology
th at links your phone to the HFL.
TheHFLusesaClass2Bluetooth,
which means the maximum range
between your phone and vehicle is
30 feet (10 meters).
Wi th a linked phone, the HFL allows
you to send and receive calls in your
vehicle without holding the phone.
Your
vehicle is equipped with the
HandsFreeLink (HFL). HFL uses
Bluetooth
technology as a wireless
link between it and your Bluetooth
compatible cellphone. When you are
in your vehicle and your phone is
linked to the HFL, you’ll enjoy
hands-free phone use. The HFL is
available in both English and Fren ch
(Canadian models only). To change
the language, see page . To use the HFL, your phone must
have approved Bluetooth capability
along with the Hands Free Profile.
This type of phone is available
th rough many phone makers and
cellular carriers. You can also find an
approved phone by visiting
( In Canada, visit
) or by calling the
Hands Free Link customer support
at
HFL
recognizes simple voice
commands, such as phone numbers
and names. It uses these commands
to automatically dial, receive, and
store numbers. For more
info rmation on voice control, see
UsingVoiceControlonpage .
Here
are the main featur es of the
HFL. Instructions for using the HFL
begin on page . Your
vehicle’s HFL system has the
cellular phonebook import function.
This allows you to import your
cellular phonebook to the HFL.
Using the navigation system, you can
makeacalldirectlyandstorea
desired number in the HFL from the
list shown on the navigation display.
For more information on how to
import the phonebook or to make a
call, see page .
You can also store the desired
number to the HFL directly f rom
your cellphone using the receive
contact f unction in the HFL.
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handsf reelink.com.
www.acura.ca.
(888) 528-7876. On vehicles with navigation system
On all models
BluetoothWireless T echnology Phonebook
Incoming/Outgoing Calls
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The HFL microphone is on the
ceiling, between the f ront map lights
and the console buttons. On models
with navigation system, 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 HFL buttons or making a
call, the HFL over-rides the audio
system. To change the volume level,
use the audio system volume knob.To operate the HFL, use the HFL
Talk and Back buttons on the left
side of the steering wheel.
The HFL buttons are used as
f ollows:Press and release the button, then
wait f or a beep bef ore giving a
command.
HFLBack:Thisbuttonisusedto
end a call, go back to the previous
voice control command, and to
cancel an operation.
HFLTalk:Thisbuttonisusedbefore
you give a command, to answer
incoming calls, and to conf irm
system inf ormation. HFL Buttons
Microphone
Audio System
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HFL TALK BUTTON
HFL BACK BUTTON
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Signal Strength Indicates the
network signal strength of the
current phone. Five bars equals
f ull strength.
ROAM Status Indicates your
phone is roaming.
Battery Level Status Indicates
the power currently remaining in
your phone’s battery. Five bars
equals f ull battery strength.
When you are operating the HFL, or
when you manually select HFL on
the multi-information display, you
will see this inf ormation on the
screen: Phone Dialing Indicates the
number you entered or the
number of the incoming call.
Some phones do not send this
inf ormation to the HFL.
HFL Mode Indicates when you
are dialing and receiving calls. :
Multi-Inf ormation Display
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BATTERY
LEVEL STATUS
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.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Ring tone’’ or
‘‘Prompt.’’ The HFT system
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
theHFL.Eachtimethevehicleis
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.
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
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.
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Your Bluetoothcompatible phone
with HandsFree Prof ile must be
paired to the HFL before you can
make and receive hands-free calls.
HFL does not allow you to pair
your phone if the vehicle is
moving.
For pairing, your phone must be in
its Discovery mode.
Up to six phones can be paired to
the HFL.
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, visit ,callthe
HandsFreeLink customer support
at or call your phone
retailer. During the pairing process, turn
of f any previously paired phones
bef ore pairing a new phone.
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 setup.’’ The HFL
response is ‘‘Phone setup options
are status, pair, edit, delete, and
list.’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter 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 Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say the f our-digit
code you want to use. For example,
say‘‘1,2,3,4.’’TheHFLresponse
is,‘‘1,2,3,4.Isthiscorrect?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Yes.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Searching f or a
Bluetooth 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.
Follow the prompts on your phone
togetitintoitsDiscoverymode.
The phone will search f or the HFL.
When it comes up, select
HandsFreeLink f rom the list of
options displayed on your phone.
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To change f rom English to French, dothis:
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Change
language.’’ The HFL response is
‘‘English or French?’’
Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘French.’’ The
HFL response is ‘‘Vous avez
selectionne Francais. Les noms
enregistres en mode Anglais ne
seront pas accessible en mode
Francais. Voulez-vous continuer?
You have selected French. Name
tags that were stored while in
English mode will not be
accessible in French mode. Would
you like to continue? ’’ Press and release the Talk button.
Af ter the beep, say ‘‘Oui’’ or ‘‘Yes.’’
If there are no paired phones
without French name tags, the
HFL response is ‘‘Venillez
attendre que le systeme change de
langue. Please wait while the
language is changed.’’ ‘‘La langue
a ete changee. Retour au menu
principal.’’
If there are paired phones
without French name tags, the
f ollowing prompts will continue. The HFL response is, f or example,
‘‘Quel est le nom Français pour
Paul’s phone ?’’ Press and
release the Talk button. After the
beep, say ‘‘Téléphone de Paul.’’
The HFL response is, ‘‘Quel est le
nom Français pour Pat’s
phone ?’’ Press and release the
Talk button. Say ‘‘Téléphone de
Pat.’’ Af ter all paired phones
missing a French name tag are re-
recorded, the HFL will prompt,
‘‘Retour au menu principal.’’
If there are paired phones without
French name tags, the HFL
response is ‘‘Pour que le système
identif ie les téléphones qui ont été
jumelés dans une autre langue, les
noms des téléphones doivent être ré-
enregistrés.’’
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