Acura TL 2012 Owner's Manual

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Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to HFL.
Your vehicle is equipped with a
Audio system, which
allows you to listen to streaming
audio f rom your
Audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on phones that are
paired and linked to the vehicle’s
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ). Yourvehiclehastheenginestart/
stop button instead of an ignition
switch. For more inf ormation on how
to select the power mode, see
.
To begin to play the audio f iles, you
may need to operate your phone. If
so, f ollow the phone maker’s
operating instructions.
Press the HDD/AUX button with
the power mode ACCESSORY or
ON. When the phone is recognized,
you will see the
Audio messageandicononthecenter
display and the audio control display
on the navigation screen (if selected),
and the system begins to play.
If an iPod or USB flash memory device or
audio unit connected to the auxiliary input
jack was selected at the last mode, you
will see iPod, USB or AUX in the center
display and the audio control display on the
navigation screen (if selected). Push the
HDD/AUX button again to play audio files
from your
Audio phone.
In some states, provinces,
and territories, it may be illegal to
perf orm some data device f unctions
while driving. Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones
with streaming audio capabilities are
compatible with the system. You can
f ind an approved phone by visiting ,orby
calling the HandsFreeLink
consumer support at 1-888-528-7876.
In Canada, visit ,
or call (888) 528-7876.
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
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Onceadeviceislinked,thenameof
thedevicewillappearonthescreen.
Pressing the TITLE button switches
the center display between the
Audio and the device
name.
If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be a
delay bef ore the system begins to
play. In the following conditions, the
display shows ‘‘NO CONNECT’’
message af ter pressing the TITLE
button.
The phone is not linked to HFL.
The phone is not turned on.
The phone is not in the vehicle.
Another HFL compatible phone,
which is not compatible f or
Audio, is already
connected. You can select the AUX mode by
using the voice control buttons, but
cannot operate the play mode
f unctions.
Press the side of the SKIP bar
to skip f orward to the next f ile, and
press the side to skip backward
to the beginning of the current f ile.
Push the side again to skip to
the previous f ile.
If your
Audio compatible
phone does not operate as described,
make sure it is an Acura approved
phone. To f ind out if your phone is
approved, go to (in Canada,), or call the
HandsFreeLink
consumer support
at 1-888-528-7876. The skip f unction may not be
available on some phone devices.
Adevicenamemaynotbe
displayed on some phone devices.
Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
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handsf reelink.ca Voice Cont rol Syst em
T o skip a f ile
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The resume/pause mode can stop
playing a f ile temporarily.Turn the interface dial to switch the
setting between the resume/pause
mode and the sound setup mode.
Select Resume/Pause, then press
ENTER to set your selection. Each
time you press ENTER, the system
switches between the resume mode
and pause mode.
Thepausefunctionmaynot
be available on some phone devices.
Press the AUDIO button to display
the audio control display. Turn the
dial to switch the setting between
the resume/pause mode and the
sound setup mode. Select Sound
Setup, then press ENTER to set
your selection.
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T o pause or resume a f ile T o change sound settings
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Turn the dial to select a sound setup
mode, then press ENTER to set your
selection. See page f or more
sound setting inf ormation.Switching to another mode pauses
the music playing f rom your phone.
If you receive a call when the
Audio is playing, press the
PICK-UPbuttononthesteering
wheel. The screen and the center
displayswitchtotheHFLmode(see
page ).
Af ter ending the call, press the
HANG-UP button to go back to the
Audio mode. Select any other audio mode by
pressing a button; AM/FM, ,
DISC, or HDD/AUX on the audio
control panel, or press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
select another audio mode.
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As required by the FCC:
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.
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with IndustryCanada Standard RSS-210.Operation is subject to the f ollowing twoconditions: (1) this device may not causeinterf erence, and (2) this device mustaccept any interf erence that may causeundesired operation of the device.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth To turn of f the Bluetooth
Audio mode
T o switch to HFL mode
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
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Play only standard, round, 5-inch
(12 cm) discs. Smaller or odd-
shaped discs may jam in the drive
or cause other problems.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
When recording a CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R or DVD-RW the recording
must be closed f or it to be used by
the disc player.
When using DVD-R/RW discs,
they should meet DVD verif ication
standards. When using CD-R, CD-RW,
DVD-R or DVD-RW discs, use
only high quality discs labeled f or
audio use.
When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality discs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythedisc
changer.
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On models without navigation system All modelsGeneral Inf ormation
Protecting Your Discs
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it f rom
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the
recording surf ace of the disc,
causing skipping or other problems.
Remove these pieces by rubbing the
inner and outer edges with the side
of a pencil or pen.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc changer.Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
f rom f inger prints, liquids, and f elt-
tip pens, can cause the disc to not
play properly, or possibly jam in the
drive.The in-dash disc player 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
as f ollows.
Protecting Discs
Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
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Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discsPoor quality discs Small, irregular shaped discs
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2. 3. 4.
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Sealed
Warped Burrs
Chipped/
Cracked
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
With Label/
Sticker Using Printer
Label Kit With Plastic
Ring
3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape
Can Shape Arrow Shape
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Discs with scratches, dirty discs
CD-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. CD-R,CD-RW,DVD-Ror
DVD-RW may not play due to the
recording conditions.Recommended discs are printed
with the f ollowing logo.
Audio unit may not play the
following formats.
This audio unit cannot play a Dual-
disc
.
5.
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Fingerprints, scratches, etc.
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Those bands cover these
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz
FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHzA 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.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.
Your vehicle’s radio can receive
How well your vehicle’s radio
receives stations is dependent on
many f actors, such as the distance
from the station’s transmitter,
nearby large objects, and
atmospheric conditions.
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 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.
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