bluetooth Acura MDX 2014 User Guide
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
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Features
Playing Bluetooth® AudioYour audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth®-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.2Phone Setup P. 274
1Playing Bluetooth® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 1-
888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
Bluetooth® Indicator
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.Play Icon
Pause Icon
More
Select to display
the menu items. Audio Source
Select to change
an audio source.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the
audio system on and
off.Interface Dial/
ENTER Button
Press and turn to
select an item,
then press to set
your selection.
Move up, down,
right and left to
select secondary
menu.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or
to change files.MENU Button
Press to display
the menu items.Folder Up/Down
Icons
Select or to
change folders.On Demand Multi-
Use Display
TM
VOL (Volume) Knob
(Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the
volume. Audio/Information
Screen
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1.Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2.Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To pause or resume a file
1.Press the MENU button.
2.Rotate to select Play or Pause, then press .
Select the play icon or pause icon.■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files
1To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files
To play the audio files, you may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
The pause function may not be available on some
phones.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone. This function may not be available
on some phones.
Interface DialOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
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■Customization flowPress the SETTINGS button.
BrightnessContrastBlack Level
Bluetooth StatusBluetooth Device ListEdit Pairing Code
Default
Display
System
Settings
Bluetooth
Sync Display BrightnessFactory Data Reset
Background ColorHeader Clock Display
Clock
Clock AdjustmentClock Format
Clock
Language
Others
Wallpaper
Clock/Wallpaper
Type
Display Operation Restriction Tips
Voice
Recog
Voice Prompt
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Default
Fixed GuidelineDynamic Guideline
Default
Sound
Source Select Popup
Cover Art
*1
Connect Bluetooth Audio Device
*1
Bluetooth Device List
*1
Audio
Settings
Maintenance Reset
Maintenance Info.
Power Tailgate Keyless Open ModePower Tailgate Open by Outer Handle
Power
Tailgate
Setup
Camera
Settings
Preferred IDS Mode
IDS Setup
Key And Remote Unlock ModeKeyless Lock Answer BackSecurity Relock TimerAuto Door LockAuto Door Unlock
Door
Setup
*1: May change depending on your currently selected source.
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Features
Add Bluetooth
DeviceDisconnect
Default
Phone
Connect phone
Edit Bluetooth
DeviceAdd Bluetooth
Device
Bluetooth Device
List
Edit Speed DialAuto TransferAuto AnswerRing Tone
Automatic Phone SyncUse Contact PhotoEnable Text/EmailSelect Account
New Text/Email Alert
Text/Email
Phone
Settings
Info Screen Preference
Clock Format
Clock/Wallpaper TypeClock Adjustment
Clock
DefaultInfo
Settings
Others
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*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsSystem
Settings
Blue-
tooth
Bluetooth Status
Turns the Bluetooth® on and off.
On
*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits and deletes a
paired phone, and creates a security PIN.2Phone Setup P. 274
—
Edit Pairing Code
Changes a pairing code.2To change the pairing code setting P. 276
Random/Fixed
*1
Voice
Recog
Voice Prompt
Turns the voice prompt on and off.
Beginner
*1/Expert
Clock
Clock/
Wallpaper
Type
Clock
Changes the clock display type.
Analog/Digital
*1/
Small Digital/Off
Wallpaper
●Changes the wallpaper type.●Imports an image file for a new wallpaper.●Deletes an imported wallpaper (default
wallpapers can be deleted).2Wallpaper Setup P. 213
Blank/Galaxy
*1/
Metallic
Clock Adjustment
Adjust Clock.2Clock P. 114
—
Clock Format
Selects the digital clock display from 12H to 24H.
12H
*1/24H
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*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
SettingsSoundAdjusts the settings of the audio speaker’s sound.
2Adjusting the Sound P. 215
-6 ~ C
*1 ~ +6 (Bass,
Treble and
Subwoofer), -9 ~ C
*1 ~
+9 (Fader, Balance),
Off/Low/Mid
*1/High
(SVC)
Source Select PopupSelects whether the list of selectable audio
sources comes on when the AUDIO button is
pressed.On/Off
*1
Cover ArtTurns on and off the cover art display.On
*1/Off
Connect Bluetooth Audio DeviceConnects, disconnects or pairs a Bluetooth®
Audio device to HFL.—
Bluetooth Device ListEdits or deletes a Bluetooth® Audio device paired
to HFL.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Audio
Settings group as default.Default/OK
CD (MP3/WMA/AAC), iPod®, USB, Pandora®
*
or Aha
TM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora®
* or Aha
TM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora®
* or Aha
TM mode
* Not available on all models
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*1:Default SettingSetup
GroupCustomizable Features Description Selectable SettingsPhone
Settings
Phone
Connect phone
Pairs a new phone to HFL, or connects or
disconnects a paired phone.2Phone Setup P. 274
—
Bluetooth Device List
Pairs a new phone to HFL, edits or deletes a
paired phone, or creates a security PIN.2Phone Setup P. 274
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Edit Speed Dial
Edits, adds or deletes a speed dial entry.2Phone Setup P. 274
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Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®See Navigation System Manual for how to operate Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle’s audio system, without handling your cell phone.Using HFL (Pick-up) button: Press to go to the Speed Dial/Call History on the multi-
information display or to answer an incoming call.
(Hang-up/back) button: Press to end a call, to cancel a command or to clear
the phone information on the MID.
(Talk) button: Press to give HFL voice commands.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Interface dial: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press . Move ,
, or to select secondary menu.■HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth® 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 www.acura.com/handsfreelink, or call 1-
888-528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call 1-888-
528-7876.
To use HFL, the Bluetooth setting must be On.
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Voice control tips:•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag, a
phonebook name, or a number. Speak clearly and
naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•To change the volume level, use the audio system’s
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
If you receive a call while using the audio system, the
system resumes its operation an after ending the call.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
Talk Button Volume up
MicrophoneHang-up/Back Button
Pick-up
Button
Volume down
Interface DialPHONE
Button
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The audio/information screen notifies you when there is an incoming call.
Certain manual functions are disabled or
inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until
the vehicle is stopped.
Only previously stored speed dial entries with
voice tags, phonebook names, or numbers
can be called using voice commands while the
vehicle is in motion.
2Speed Dial P. 285
■HFL Status Display
1Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
The Bluetooth® word mark 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 the audio
system when it is playing. It will resume when the call
is ended.1HFL Status Display
The information that appears on the audio/
information screen varies between phone models.
You can change the system language to English,
French, or Spanish.
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■Limitations for Manual OperationBluetooth® IndicatorComes on when your
phone is connected to HFL.
Signal Strength HFL ModeBattery Level
Status
Roam Status
Caller’s Name
Caller’s Number
Disabled Option