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When the iPod is connected and the
iPod mode is selected on the audio
display, the USB and iPod indicators
areshowninthedisplay.After
loading, you will see Acura mark on
the iPod. That means you can only
operate your iPod using the vehicle’s
audio unit. 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 about 16
characters of the selected data. If the
text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 15
characters and the indicator in
the display. Press and hold the
TITLE button until the next 16
characters are shown.
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
If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a f ew times. Itmaytakeafewminutesfor
the Acura mark to display on
the iPod. If the display does not
change, this f unction is not
supported on your iPod model
or f irmware.
:
www.apple.com/
ipod.
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
T ext Data Display Function
202
Sample Display
OK to disconnect.
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µ The specif ications f or compatible
MP3 f iles are:
Bit rate:
32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
160/192/224/256/320/VBR kbps
(MPEG1)
Supported standards:
MPEG1 Audio Layer3
MPEG2 Audio Layer3
Partition: Top partition only
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
Maximum layers: 8
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz
Bit rate:
48 320/VBR kbps (Max 384) The specif ications f or compatible
AAC files are:
Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormat, a f ile with unsupported
version cannot be played. If the
system f inds it, the audio unit
displays UNSUPPORTED, and then
skips to the next f ile.
In WMA or AAC format, DRM
(digital rights management) f iles
cannot be played. If the system f inds
a DRM f ile, the audio unit displays
UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips
to the next file.
Bit rate:
48 320 kbps
Supported standards:
MPEG4/AAC LC
MPEG2/AAC LC
Partition: Top partition only
Maximum layers: 8
Sampling f requency:
8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/
44.1/48 kHz
Maximum layers: 8
Partition: Top partition only
Supported standards:
WMA version 7/8/9
The specif ications f or compatible
WMA f iles are:
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system)
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If you see an error message on the
audio display while playing a USB
f lash memory device, f ind the
solution in the chart to the right. If
you cannot clear the error message,
take your vehicle to your dealer.Solution
Error Message
The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the USB flash
memory device. There is a possibility that the files have been
damaged.
Appears when the unsupported USB flash memory device is inserted.
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system)
216
FILE ERROR
MEDIA ERROR
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Your vehicle is equipped with a
Bluetooth
audio system, which
allows you to listen streaming audio
f rom your Bluetooth audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on Bluetooth Audio
Compatible phones that are paired
and linked to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ).
Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to the HFL.
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
1-888-9-ACURA-9. Press the AUX button with the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position. The audio
displayshowstheBluetooth
Audio
message and mark. Until the phone
is recognized, you will see ‘‘NO
CONNECT’’ on the display. This
message will go of f when the phone
is recognized, then the system
begins to play. Af ter a device is linked, press the
TITLE button to confirm the device
name. The name of the device will
appear on the audio display.
If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be delay
bef ore the system begins to play.
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.
If an iPod, 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
audio display. Push the AUX
button again to play audio f iles
f rom your Bluetooth
Audio
phone.
In some states it may be
illegal to perf orm some data device
f unctions while driving. :
315
www.acura.com/handsfree
link
www.acura.ca
BluetoothAudio System (Models without navigation system)
T o Play BluetoothAudio Files
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Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely. When the iPod is connected and the
iPod mode is selected on the audio
system, the iPod indicator is shown
in the center display. If you selected
the audio control display by pressing
the AUDIO button, you will see the
iPod and USB icons on the screen.
Af ter loading, you will see the Acura
mark on the iPod. That means you
can only operate your iPod using the
vehicle’s audio unit. Itmaytakeafewminutesfor
the Acura mark to display on
the iPod. If the display does not
change, this f unction is not
supported on your iPod model
or f irmware.
If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a f ew times.
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
The current f ile number and total of
the selected playable f iles are
displayed in the center display.
Pressing the AUDIO button displays
the artist, album and track (f ile)
names on the navigation screen.
2.
3. :
www.apple.com/
ipod.
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
262
USB ADAPTER
CABLE
DOCK CONNECTOR Sample Display
OK to disconnect.
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The specif ications f or compatible
MP3 f iles are:
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
Bit rate:
32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
160/192/224/256/320/VBR kbps
(MPEG1)
Supported standards:
MPEG1 Audio Layer3
MPEG2 Audio Layer3
Partition:
Top partition only
The specif ications f or compatible
WMA f iles are: Maximum layers: 8
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz
Bit rate:
48 320/VBR kbps (Max 384)
Supported standards:
WMA version 7/8/9 Partition:
Top partition only
Maximum layers: 8
The specif ications f or compatible
AAC files are: Sampling f requency:
8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/
44.1/48 kHz
Bit rate:
48 320 kbps
Supported standards:
MPEG4/AAC LC
MPEG2/AAC LC
Partition:
Top partition only
Maximum layers: 8
Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormat, a f ile with unsupported
version cannot be played. If the
system f inds it, the audio unit
displays UNSUPPORTED, and then
skips to the next f ile. In WMA or AAC format, DRM
(digital rights management) f iles
cannot be played. If the system f inds
a DRM f ile, the audio unit displays
UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips
to the next file.
CONT INUED
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
Features
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If you see an error message in the
center display while playing a USB
f lash memory device, 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 Solution
The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the USB flash
memory device. There is a possibility that the files have been
damaged.
Appears when the unsupported USB flash memory device is inserted.
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
278
FILE ERROR
MEDIA ERROR
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Your vehicle is equipped with a
Bluetooth
audio system, which
allows you to listen streaming audio
f rom your Bluetooth audio
compatible phone. This f unction is
only available on Bluetooth Audio
Compatible phones that are paired
and linked to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth
HandsFreeLink(HFL)
system (see page ).
Press the AUX button with the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position. When the
phone is recognized, you will see the
Bluetooth
Audio message and icon
on the center display and the audio
control display on the navigation
screen (if selected), and the system
begins to play.
Make sure that your phone is paired
and linked to the HFL. Onceadeviceislinked,thenameof
the device will appear on the screen.
Pressing the TITLE button switches
the center display between the
Bluetooth
Audio and the device
name.
If an iPod, 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
AUX button again to play audio
f iles f rom your Bluetooth
Audio phone.
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
1-888-9-ACURA-9. If more than one phone is paired to
the HFL system, there will be delay
bef ore the system begins to play.
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.
In some states it may be
illegal to perf orm some data device
f unctions while driving. :
315
www.acura.com/handsfree
link
www.acura.ca
BluetoothAudio System (Models with navigation system)
T o Play BluetoothAudio Files
280
NOTE:
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