Part One

Audio System Description

Overview

The audio unit acts as the processor for all audio functions. Select audio functions from the audio unit buttons or the audio remote switch (on the steering wheel). The center display provides the current audio status.

The audio unit has a built-in EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory). This memory holds the audio presets (AM/FM radio frequency, sound settings, etc.) even when the battery is disconnected.

A security signal is daisy-chained between the audio and vehicle components for integration into the vehicle's security system.

There are two audio systems available for the TL:

- The ELS audio system is available on vehicles with navigation. It includes surround sound with 10 speakers.
- The premium audio system is on vehicles without navigation. It includes 8 speakers.










HDD Recording

The navigation system uses a HDD (hard disc drive) and can store music. To record music to the HDD, you must use an original CD or uncompressed CD-R files. The music must be loaded on a CD using the CD player. You cannot load music through the USB adapter or auxiliary jack.

Telematics Muting Logic

Vehicles with navigation provides voice control for the audio, the XM, the CD player, and the RES functions. The GA-Net (audio unit) communicates the voice control commands. When using the TALK/BACK or route guidance (RG) or AcuraLink, all speakers are attenuate and you hear the navigation instructions through the center speaker. When using HFL, the center speaker, the rear speakers, and the subwoofer are muted and the front speakers give the telephone sound. The RES headphones are not impacted by HFL, AcuraLink, RG (Route Guidance), or TALK/BACK playing through the front or center speakers. B-CAN bus passes the muting commands. For more information, see the navigation section. The outline of the audio interruption function is shown in the following table.






Bluetooth Audio

Bluetooth audio allows approved Bluetooth cell phones equipped with music function to play music via a car audio system using Bluetooth technology. You can control the phone's music player remotely using the wireless connection.

- You can play music stored in your cell phone using the wireless connection*1.
- You can choose next song, previous song and resume/pause via wireless*2.





Supported Devices

- Bluetooth music phones that support AVRCP 1.0/A2DP 1.0.
- Bluetooth adapters for portable music devices including iPod are not supported.

NOTE:

- Availability of the functions depends on the connected device.
- The latest support information is updated through the website www.acura.com/handsfreelink.

Pairing a Cell Phone

To pair a cell phone, refer to pairing a cell phone in the HandsFreeLink system. Once a cell phone is paired, the process does not have to be repeated for the phone.

How to Play the Bluetooth Audio

Procedure

1. Push the AUX button to select Bluetooth Audio source.

NOTE:

- If you push the AUX button when no cell phone is connected, NO CONNECT is displayed.
- If you see NO CONNECT when you are using the cell phone music function, check that the device is properly paired. If it is paired, the cell phone may not be compatible. See www.acura.com/handsfreelink for more information.
- Music titles and artist names are not displayed.





1. Start playing the music in the paired cell phone.

NOTE: Depending on the cell phone, the music may start automatically, or the user may need to select headset as an audio output.






1. A user can select the next song or the previous song using the SKIP button.






1. A user can select pause and resume by selecting [RESUME/PAUSE] in the AUDIO MENU using the interface dial.






With Navigation





Without Navigation