Acura TLX 2015 Owner's Manual

210Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemSee the Navigation System Manual for operation of the audio system, AcuraLink,
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®, and voice commands for these features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM ® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and
Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the icons on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 255
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM ®
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is viewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may appear on the
screen due to optical character istics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation systemRemote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive

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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Features
USB Port
Install the iPod dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
1USB Port•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive using a
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.•We recommend your data backed up before using
the device in your vehicle.•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.

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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio
devices.
1. Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
u The audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting
Change Source on the Audio menu screen or
Audio Source on the On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM.

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uuAudio System uAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display Enter code. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.■Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power button for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reactivated when the audio control unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.

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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllow you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM AM SiriusXM®CD USB/iPod
Bluetooth ® Audio Pandora ®
*
Aha
TM *
AUX
Left Selector Wheel
Roll Up: To increase the volume.
Roll Down: To decrease the volume.
Push: To mute. Push again to unmute.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next preset radio station.
Move to the left: To select the previous preset radio station.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next strong station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
Move to the right and hold: To go to the group up. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
Move to the left and hold: To go to the group down. (Bluetooth® Audio only)
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Move to the right and hold: To skip to the next folder.
Move to the left and hold: To go back to the previous folder.
• When listening to Pandora ®
*
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the right and hold: To select the next station.
Move to the left and hold: To select the previous station.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
Left Selector WheelSOURCE Button
* Not available on all models

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Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.Use the interface dial or MENU button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Interface dial: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection. Move right, left, up or down to
select a secondary menu.
MENU button: Press to select any mode. The
available mode includes Change Source,
Station List , Save Preset , Radio Text,
Music Search , and play modes. Play modes
can be also selected from Scan, Random/
Repeat , and so on.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
(Day/Night) button: Press to change
the audio/information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment
using the interface dial. u Each time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and off mode.
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the interface dial.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Move , , or to select a secondary menu.
Audio Menu Items
2 Station List P. 230
2 Save Preset P. 229, 234
2 Radio Text P. 231
2 Music Search P. 236, 240, 246
2 Scan P. 237, 247
2 Random/Repeat P. 237, 241, 247
When you unlock the doors with your remote, the
driver’s ID ( Driver 1 or Driver 2) is detected, and the
audio system settings and preset memory are turned
to the respective mode au tomatically when you set
the power mode to ON.
Interface Dial
MENU Button
BACK Button
Button

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Features
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Use the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM to operate the audio system.
Select Audio Source , then select an icon on the source list to switch the audio
source.
Select More to display the menu items.
■
Selecting an Audio Source
1On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Icons that appear on the screen vary by the source
selected.
Select to go back to the previous screen.
Use the / / / icons to turn the page.
X
■
Displaying the Menu Items
Select Audio Source .
Source List Icons
Select More.
Menu Items

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Features
You can preset the settings of four categories
(Phone , Climate , Audio ) from Shortcuts .
■
Shortcuts
1Shortcuts
The preset memory is cleared when it is disconnected
from the power source, such as when the battery is
disconnected or goes dead.
Shortcuts Icon

uuAudio System Basic Operation uOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
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■Phone
You can preset five speed dial entries, and make a call from one of the preset
numbers, or call history when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle‘s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup P. 286
To preset a speed dial:
1.Select Shortcuts .
2. Select Phone .
3. Select Speed Dial .
4. Select Edit or No Entry .
u If you select No Entry, go to step 6.
5. Select Add.
u Five presets appear. Select a No Entry
preset or an existing preset.
u The screen changes to a list of previously
stored speed dial entries.
6. Select a number you want to store as a
shortcut.
To make a call from a speed dial entry:
1. Select Shortcuts .
2. Select Phone .
3. Select Speed Dial .
4. Select a preset number.
u Dialing starts automatically.
1Phone
Dial icon
You can make a call using the keyboard on the On
Demand Multi-Use Display
TM to input numbers.
2 To make a call using a phone number
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
Features
To delete a speed dial:
1. Select Shortcuts .
2. Select Phone .
3. Select Speed Dial .
4. Select Edit.
5. Select Delete .
6. Select the preset number with the phone number you want to delete.
To make a call from call history:
1.Select Shortcuts .
2. Select Phone.
3. Select Call History .
4. Select a phone number.
u Dialing starts automatically.■Climate2 Shortcuts P. 205
1Phone
The call history displays the last six dialed, received, or
missed calls.