Acura RDX 2008 Owner's Manual

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BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and
FADER are each adjustable. You can
also adjust the strength of the sound
coming from the center and
subwoof er speakers. In addition, you
can set the Dolby PL (ProLogic) II
and Speed-sensitive volume
compensation (SVC).
To adjust each mode, press the
AUDIO button to view the audio
control display, push the interf ace
selector down, and turn the interf ace
dial to SOUND. Then press ENTER
on the selector.
Selectthemodeyouwanttoadjust
by pushing the interf ace selector up
or down, or by turning the interf ace
dial.
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Audio System
Adjusting the Sound
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The current setting is also shown on
the upper display.
The system will automatically return
the display to the selected audio
mode about 5 seconds af ter you stop
adjusting a mode.
To adjust bass
and treble, select BASS or TREBLE,
andpressENTERontheinterface
selector. The current setting is
shown on the audio control display.
Turn the interface dial to the desired
level ( 6 to 6), and enter your
selection by pressing ENTER.
BASS/TREBL E
Audio System
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These
modes adjust the strength of the
sound coming f rom each speaker.
Fader adjusts the f ront-to-back
strength, while balance adjusts the
side-to-side strength. To adjust f ader
and balance, select FADER or
BALANCE, then press ENTER on
the interf ace selector. The current
setting is shown on the audio control
display. Turn the interf ace dial to the
desired level (f ader: F9 to R9,
balance: L9 to R9), and enter your
selection by pressing ENTER. To
equalize the f ader or balance, turn
the interf ace dial until the readings
on the sound grid come to the center
of the adjustment bar. To
adjust the strength of the sound
f rom the center or subwoof er
speaker, select it and press ENTER
on the interf ace selector. Turn the
interf ace dial to the desired level (
6 to 6), and enter your selection by
pressing ENTER. The current
setting is shown on the audio control
display. Even if the adjustment level
reaches 6, the sub woof er is not
turned off.
Dolby PL
(Prologic) II signal processing
creates multi-channel surround
sound f rom the audio signal
recorded with 2ch stereo sources.
Dolby prologic II can only activate
when listening to CD (CD-DA, MP3/
WMA),XMradio,andAUX.Whenit
activates, ‘‘DPL II’’ is shown on the
upper display. To set this f eature on or of f , select
Dolby PL II, and press ENTER on
the interf ace selector. Rotate the
interf ace dial to ON or OFF, and
press ENTER.
Manuf actured under license f rom
Dolby Laboratories. ‘‘Dolby’’,
‘‘ProLogic’’, and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
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Audio System
FADER/BAL ANCE CENTER/SUBWOOFER
Dolby PL (Prologic) II
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µThe SVC
mode controls the volume based on
vehicle speed. The f aster you go, the
louder the audio volume becomes.
As you slow down, the audio volume
decreases.
The SVC has f our modes; OFF,
LOW, MID, and HIGH. The def ault
setting is MID.
Turn the interface dial to the desired
setting, and enter your selection by
pressing ENTER. The auxiliary input jack is on the disc
changer unit. The system will accept
auxiliary input f rom standard audio
accessories. Connect a compatible audio unit to
the jack, then select it by pressing:
CD/AUX button (RDX model)
DISC/AUX button (RDX with
Technology Package model)
Audio System, Auxiliary Input Jack
Speed-sensitive volume
compensation (SVC) Auxiliary Input Jack
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The radio can receive the complete
AM and FM bands.
Those bands cover these f requen-
cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz
FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHzHow well the radio receives stations
is dependent on many f actors, such
as the distance from the station’s
transmitter, nearby large objects,
and atmospheric conditions.
Driving very near the transmitter of
a station that is broadcasting on a
f requency close to the f requency of
the station you are listening to can
also af f ect your radio’s reception.
You may temporarily hear both
stations,orhearonlythestationyou
are close to.
A radio station’s signal gets weaker
as you get f arther away f rom its
transmitter. If you are listening to an
AM station, you will notice the sound
volume becoming weaker, and the
stationdriftinginandout.If youare
listening to an FM station, you will
see the stereo indicator f lickering of f
and on as the signal weakens.
Eventually, the stereo indicator will
go of f and the sound will f ade
completely as you get out of range of
the station’s signal.
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned f requencies at least 10 kHz
apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the
FM band are assigned f requencies at
least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).
Stations must use these exact
f requencies. It is f airly common f or
stations to round of f the f requency in
their advertising, so your radio could
display a f requency of 100.9 even
though the announcer may identif y
the station as ‘‘FM101.’’
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Radio Frequencies Radio Reception
Radio Reception
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Radio signals, especially on the FM
band, are def lected by large objects
such as buildings and hills. Your
radio then receives both the direct
signal f rom the station’s transmitter,
and the def lected signal. This causes
the sound to distort or flutter. This is
a main cause of poor radio reception
in city driving.Radio reception can be af f ected by
atmospheric conditions such as
thunderstorms, high humidity, and
even sunspots. You may be able to
receive a distant radio station one
day and not receive it the next day
because of a change in conditions.
Electrical interf erence f rom passing
vehicles and stationary sources
(such as garages or parking
structures) can cause temporary
reception problems.
As required by the FCC:
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
Radio Reception
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When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
AnewCDmayberoughonthe
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly or possibly jam in the drive.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc changer.
When using CD-R/CD-RW discs,
use only high quality CDs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R/CD-RW,
the recording must be closed f or it
to be used by the system.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
Prot ect ing CDs
General Inf ormat ion
Protecting Your Discs
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The in-dash disc player/changer has
a sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discs Poor quality discs
1.
2. 3.
Protecting Your Discs
Additional Inf ormation of
Recommended Discs
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With Plastic
Ring
Bubbled/
Wrinkled Using Printer
Label Kit
Warped Burrs
Chipped/
Cracked With Label/
Sticker
Sealed
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Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discsCD-R or CD-RW may not play due
to the recording conditions.
Scratches and f ingerprints on the
discs may cause the sound to skip.Recommended discs are printed
with the f ollowing logo.
Audio unit may not play the
following formats.
4. 5.
Protecting Your Discs
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Fingerprints, scratches, etc.
3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape
Arrow Shape
Can Shape
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If you see an error message in the
display while playing a CD, f ind the
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take
the vehicle to your dealer.Error
Message Solution
Cause
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check if it is inserted correctly in the disc
changer.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
For more information, see page224.
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
For more information, see page224.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check if it is playable disc in the CD changer
(see page198).
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
For more information, see page224.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High Temperature
Check Disc
Check Disc and Changer
Error
CD Changer Error Messages
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