ECO mode Acura TL 2014 Repair Manual

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You can also select the scan feature
from the menu items with the
selector knob (see page ).
This feature
plays the tracks within a disc (the
f iles in MP3 or WMA mode) in
random order. To activate random
play, select RANDOM IN DISC f rom
the menu items. You will see
RANDOM in the display. Select
normal play to return to normal play. The SCAN f unction
samples all the tracks on the disc in
the order they are recorded on the
disc (all f iles in the selected f older in
MP3 or WMA mode). To activate the
scan feature, press and release the
SCAN button. You will see SCAN in
the display. You will get a 10 second
sampling of each track/f ile in the
disc/f older. Press and hold the
SCAN button to get out of scan
mode and play the last track sampled. This f unction
samples the f irst f ile in each f older
on the disc in the order they are
stored. To activate the folder scan
f eature, press and release the SCAN
button repeatedly. You will see
F-SCAN in the display. You will get a
10 second sampling of the f irst f ile in
each f older. Press and hold the
SCAN button to get out of the f older
scan mode and play the last f ile
sampled.
You can also select the folder scan
f eature f rom the menu items with
the selector knob (see page ). 258
258In MP3 or WMA modeRANDOM IN DISC
SCAN T RK
SCAN FL D
Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
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Pressing either side of the SKIP bar,
or selecting a dif f erent disc (using
the preset buttons) or f older (using
the CATEGORY bar) turns of f the
SCAN or F-SCAN f eature.
This f eature, when
activated, samples the first track on
each disc in order (the f irst f ile in
themainfolderoneachdiscinMP3
or WMA mode). To activate the disc
scan feature, press and release the
SCAN button repeatedly until
D-SCAN shows in the display. The
system will then play the f irst track/
f ile in the f irst main f older on the
f irst disc f or about 10 seconds. If you
do nothing, the system will then play
the f ollowing f irst track/f ile f or 10
seconds each. When it plays a track/
file that you want to continue
listening to, press and hold the
SCAN button again. When the f irst track on the last disc,
or the f irst f ile in the last main f older
on the last disc begins to play, the
disc scan mode will be canceled.
Pressing either side of the SKIP bar
or selecting a dif f erent f older with
the CATEGORY bar also turns off
the scan feature.
Each time you press and release the
SCAN button, the mode changes
from scan, disc scan, then to normal
play.
Each time you press and release the
SCAN button, the mode changes
f rom f ile scan, f older scan, disc scan,
then to normal play.
You can also select the disc scan
f eature f rom the menu items with
the selector knob (see page ).
Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the disc. If you eject the disc,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the disc af ter 10 seconds and begin
playing.
To eject all discs, press and hold the
eject button until the f irst disc begins
to eject.
You can also eject the disc when the
ignition switch is of f .
To play the radio when a disc is
playing, press the AM/FM or
button. Press the AUX button
to switch to an appropriate audio unit
(if it is connected to the auxiliary
input jack or the USB adapter cable).
Press the CD button again to switch
back to the disc changer.
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In MP3 or WMA mode
Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
SCAN DISC To Stop Playing a DiscFeatures
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You can also press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
change modes.
If you turn the system of f while a
disc is playing, either with the VOL/knob or by turning of f the
ignition switch, the disc will stay in
the drive. When you turn the system
back on, the disc will begin playing
where it lef t of f . To remove the disc currently in play,
press the eject button. When a disc is
removed f rom a slot, the system
automatically begins the load
sequence so you can load another
disc in that position. If you do not
remove the disc f rom the changer
within 10 seconds, the disc will
reload into the slot. Then the system
returns to the previous mode (AM,
FM, or XM Radio).
To remove a different disc from the
changer,firstselectitwiththe
appropriate preset button. When that
disc begins playing, press the eject
button. Continue pressing the eject
button to remove all the discs from
the changer.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f . The disc that
was last selected is ejected f irst.For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
.381
Playing Discs (Models without navigation system)
Removing Discs f rom t he In-dash
Disc ChangerProtecting Discs
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This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or the disc
player. To play an iPod, connect it to
the USB adapter cable in the console
compartment by using your dock
connector, then press the AUX
button. The ignition switch must be
in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position. The iPod will also be
charged with the ignition switch in
these positions.
The audio system reads and plays
playable sound f iles on the iPod. The
system cannot operate an iPod as a
mass storage device. The system will
only play songs stored on the iPod
with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc. iPod models conf irmed to be
compatible with your audio system
using the USB adapter cable are:
Do not connect your iPod using a
hub.
DonotkeeptheiPodinthe
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high
heat will damage it.
Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing it.
Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter. If
this is the case, use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.
This system may not work with all
sof tware versions of these devices.
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Model
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic 80 GB/160 GB
iPod classic 120 GB
iPod classic 160 GB (launch in 2009)
iPod nano (1st to 5th generation)
iPod touch (1st to 4th generation)
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
To Play an iPod
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Pull out the USB connector f rom
the holder.Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely.If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a f ew times.
1. 2. 3.
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
Connect ing an iPod
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DOCK CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
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µYou can also select a file from any
list on the iPod menu: playlists,
artists, albums and songs, by using
the selector knob. Push the selector
knob (ENTER) to switch the display
to an iPod menu, then turn the
selector knob to select a desired list.
Press ENTER to set your selection.
Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is
playing to select passages and
change f iles.
Each time you press and
releasethe sideof theSKIPbar,
the system skips forward to the
beginning of the next f ile. Press and
releasethe sideof thebarto
skip backward to the beginning of
the current f ile. Press it again to skip
to the beginning of the previous file.
To move rapidly within a f ile, press
andholdeitherside( or )
of the SKIP bar.
Turning the selector knob to the
right or the lef t also changes the f ile.
If the audio system still does not
recognize the iPod, the iPod may
need to be reset. Follow the
instructions that came with your
iPod, or you can f ind reset
instructions online at
Each time you press the TITLE
button the display mode switches
between the album name, the song
name, the artist name, or name of f
(which turns off the text display).
The display shows up to 16
characters (including spaces) of the
selected data. If the text data has
more than 16 characters, you will see
the first 16 characters and the
indicator in the display. Press
andholdtheTITLEbuttonuntilthe
next 16 characters are shown.
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www.apple.com/ T o Select a File f rom iPod Menu
T o Change or Select Files
T ext Data Display Function
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
SK IP
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Push ENTER.
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µ This feature
plays all available f iles in a selected
list (playlists, artists, albums or
songs) in random order.
You will see SHUFFLE in the display.
Selectthenormalplaymodeor
SHUFFLE OFF to turn off this
feature.
This feature
plays all available albums in a
selected list (playlists, artists, albums
or songs) in random order. The f iles
in each album are played in the
recorded order. You will see ALB
SHUF in the display.
Selectthenormalplaymodeor
SHUFFLE OFF to turn off this
feature. Pressing either side of the SKIP bar
or turning the selector knob changes
a f ile while keeping the shuf f le
f unction.
Available operating f unctions vary on
models or versions. Some f unctions
may not be available on the vehicle’s
audio system. Pressing either side of the SKIP bar
or turning the selector knob changes
the f ile while keeping the repeat
feature.This
f eature continuously plays a f ile. You
will see REPEAT in the display.
Select normal play or REPEAT OFF
to turn it off. This f eature turns
of f the repeat mode.
This feature
turns off either of the shuffle modes
(SHUFFLE ALL and SHUFFLE
ALBUM). SHUFFLE ALL
SHUFFLE ALBUM
REPEAT ONE TRK REPEAT OFF
SHUFFLE OFF
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
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ÎIf you see an error message in the
display, see page .
The displayed message may
vary on models or versions.
On some models, there is no
message to disconnect.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
lef t of f , depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or button. Press the CD button
to switch to the disc mode (if a disc
is loaded). Press the AUX button to
switch the audio mode between the
audio and iPod.
You can also press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
change modes. You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see the ‘‘OK to
disconnect’’ message in the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
the ‘‘OK to disconnect’’ message in
the iPod display bef ore you
disconnect it. Make sure to f ollow
the iPod’s instructions on how to
disconnect the dock connector f rom
the USB adapter cable.
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Disconnect ing an iPod
T o Stop Playing Your iPod
iPodError Messages
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
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If you see an error message on the
audio display while playing an iPod,
f ind the solution in the chart to the
right. If you cannot clear the error
message, take your vehicle to your
dealer.Error Message Cause Solution
USB ROM Error
Appears when an
incompatible device is
connected.
No files in iPod
Use of unsupported
iPod
Recognition failure of
iPodThere is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio
systemoff,andturnitonagain.Donot
reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the iPod is empty. Store some
files in the iPod.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is
connected. See page 265 f or specif ication
informationoniPods.If itappearswhena
supported iPod is connected, update the iPod
software to the newer version.
Appears when the system does not
acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
iPodError Messages (Models without navigation system)
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USB ERROR
BAD USBDEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERS
MANUAL
iPod NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED VER.
CONNECT RETRY
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Î This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on a USB f lash
memory device with the same
controls used f or the disc player. To
play a USB f lash memory device,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment, then
press the AUX button. The ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormats. Depending on the
f ormat, the display shows MP3,
WMA or AAC when a USB flash
memory device is playing.The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and f ormatted with the FAT
f ile system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as the device
or your f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device.
Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system)
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