Acura MDX (2020 year). Manual in english - page 21

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General Information on the Audio System

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About Open Source Licenses

Features

About Open Source Licenses

About the software license of the product

The software installed in the product contains open source software.
See the following Alpine website for details on the open source software.

http://www.alpine.com/h/e/oss/download/

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Important information on the software

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General Information on the Audio System

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License information

*

Features

License information

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D 
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

For DTS patents, see 

http://patents.dts.com

. Manufactured under license from DTS 

Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered 
trademarks, and DTS Digital Surround and Neural Surround are trademarks of DTS, 
Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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DOLBY DIGITAL

*

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DTS

* Not available on all models

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Features

Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Allows the rear passengers to enjoy a different entertainment source, such as DVD, 
CD, and radio, than the front passengers.

Wireless Headphones

The rear seat passengers can listen to audio from the rear entertainment system by 
a wireless headphone that comes with your vehicle.

To turn on the switch: 

Press the 

 (power) 

button at the right earpiece. The indicator 
comes on.

To adjust the volume: 

Turn the dial at the 

right earpiece.

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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CAUTION: 

Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure 

The Rear Entertainment System remote complies with 
FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio 
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines.
The Rear Entertainment System remote should be 
kept at least 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more away from a 
person’s body when operated.

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Wireless Headphones

Your vehicle comes with two wireless headphones.

Wear the headphone correctly with the earpiece 
marked with L goes to your left ear and R goes to 
your right ear.
Wearing the headphone backward may affect the 
audio reception.

Indicator

Volume Dial

 (Power) Button

* Not available on all models

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Auxiliary Console Panel

Features

Auxiliary Console Panel

Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system 
are on the back of the front console compartment.

V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack

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Auxiliary input jacks

The system will accept auxiliary inputs from standard video games and video 
equipment. Some video game power supplies may cause poor picture quality.

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Headphone connectors

The headphones can also be used by connecting to the auxiliary console panel.
There are two headphone connectors for the rear passengers. Each connector has 
its own volume control.

Headphone Connectors

Auxiliary 
Input 
Jacks

Volume 
Control 
Knob

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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HDMI

TM

 Port

Features

HDMI

TM

 Port

There is an HDMI port on the back of the front console compartment. The system 
will accept HDMI input from video games and video equipment which are equipped 
with an HDMI port.

Open the outlet cover and insert the cable.

Models with ultrawide RES

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HDMI

TM

 Port

•

Do not leave the HDMI connected device in the 
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may 
damage it.

•

We recommend keeping your data backed up 
before using the device in your vehicle.

•

Displayed messages may vary depending on the 
device model and software version.

The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
Licensing LLC in the United States and other 
countries.

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Overhead Screen

Features

Overhead Screen

Pull down the screen to the first or second 
detent until it latches.

Press the open button to open and pull down 
the screen.

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Overhead Screen

You can use the rear control panel as a remote. Press 
the release button to detach it.

Models with RES

Overhead 
Screen

Models with ultrawide RES

Open Button

Overhead Screen

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Operating the System

Features

Operating the System

To operate the system, set the power mode to ON or ACCESSORY. Press the 

REAR

 

(power) button to turn on the system.

REAR

 

 (Power) Button

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Rear Control Panel Operation

Features

Rear Control Panel Operation

The rear passengers can operate the system with the rear control panel.

 (Play/Pause) Button

Press to play or pause the playback.

TITLE SCROLL Button

Press to display the track title, artist, 
and other text information.

MENU Button

Press to display the audio menu.

SETUP Button

Press to display the setup items.

CANCEL Button

Press to go back to the previous display or operation.

3

, 

4

,  ,   and ENTER Buttons

Use 

3

, 

4

,  , or   to highlight a 

menu item, and press the 

ENTER

 

button to make a selection.

Models with RES

CATEGORY Bar

Press to change the category (SiriusXM

®

).

 (Power) Button

Press to turn the system 
on or off (when rear 
power is turned on).

Audio Source Button

Press to select the audio source.

 (Light-up) Button

Press to illuminate the 
buttons on the rear 
control panel.

TUNE/SKIP Bar

Press 

 or 

 to search up and down the 

selected band for a station with a strong signal 
(FM/AM).
Press 

 or 

 to change tracks. Press and 

hold to move rapidly within a track/file (Disc/
USB/DVD).

CH/FOLDER Bar

Press to change the channel (Radio) or 
folder (Disc/USB).

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Rear Control Panel Operation

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Features

 (Play/Pause) Button

Press to play or pause the playback.

TITLE SCROLL Button

Press to display the track title, artist, and other text information.

MENU Button

Press to display the audio menu.

SETUP Button

Press to display the setup items.

CANCEL Button

Press to go back to the previous display or operation.

Models with ultrawide RES

CATEGORY Bar

Press to change the category (SiriusXM

®

).

DUAL Button

Press to change the screen mode to dual.

SWAP Button

Press to swap left side screen and right side screen.

 (Power) Button

Press to turn the system 
on or off (when rear 
power is turned on).

SINGLE Button

Press to change the screen mode to single.

 (Light-up) Button

Press to illuminate the 
buttons on the rear 
control panel.

TUNE/SKIP Bar

Press 

 or 

 to search up and down the 

selected band for a station with a strong signal 
(FM/AM).
Press 

 or 

 to change tracks. Press and 

hold to move rapidly within a track/file (Disc/
USB/DVD).

CH/FOLDER Bar

Press to change the channel (Radio) or 
folder (Disc/USB).

SOURCE Button

Press to select the audio source.

Interface Dial, 

3

/

4

/ /  

(Directional) Buttons, and ENTER 
Button

Rotate the interface dial or press 
directional button to select items.
Press the 

ENTER

 button to make a 

selection.

DVD bar

Press to change the DVD mode.

AUX bar

Press to change the input source 
toggling through the auxiliary 
input jack(s), HDMI port and USB 
port  

(2.5A).

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Rear Control Panel Operation

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Features

1.

Press the 

REAR

 

 (power) button on the front control panel.

2.

Press the audio source button on the rear control panel.

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You can also change the audio source by the front control panel.

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Front Control Panel Operation

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3.

Select a station, channel, track, or chapter using the 

CH/FOLDER

, 

TUNE/SKIP

, or 

CATEGORY

 bars.

2

Rear Control Panel Operation

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1.

Press the 

REAR

 

 (power) button on the 

front control panel.

2.

Press the 

SOURCE

 button on the rear 

control panel.

3.

Select the audio source. Press the 

ENTER

 

button.

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You can also change the audio source by 
the front control panel.

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Front Control Panel Operation

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4.

Select a station, channel, track, or chapter 
using the 

CH/FOLDER

, 

TUNE/SKIP

, or 

CATEGORY

 bars.

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Selecting the Audio Source

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Rear Control Panel Operation

In the procedures of this section, “select” means the 
following actions:

The rear control panel can be detached from the 
ceiling unit and used as a remote control.

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Overhead Screen

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In this section, screen illustrations from the standard 
RES are used for the explanation unless otherwise 
noted.

The screen is displayed on the overhead screen.

Models with RES

Models with ultrawide RES

Press the cursor 
buttons on the rear 
control panel.

Rotate the interface 
dial or press the 
directional buttons on 
the rear control panel.

Models with RES

Models with ultrawide RES

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Rear Control Panel Operation

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Features

1.

Press the 

MENU

 button (in DVD mode).

2.

Select an item. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

The following items are available:

•

Top Menu

: Displays the top menu of the DVD.

•

Menu

: Displays the menu of the DVD.

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Play Mode

: Displays while a DVD is playing and changes the DVD’s audio, 

subtitle, or angle settings.

2

Setting the play mode

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•

Initial Settings

*

: Displays while a DVD is not playing and changes the DVD 

preferences.

2

DVD Initial Settings

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Search/NumInput

: Skips to a title or chapter by entering the number.

2

Searching a title/chapter

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Repeat

:

 (title repeat): Repeats the current title.
 (chapter repeat): Repeats the current chapter.

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Pause/Play

: Pause or play the playback.

•

Stop

: Stops the playback.

•

Return

: Hides the rear audio menu.

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Rear DVD Menu

* Not available on all models

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Rear Control Panel Operation

Features

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Setting the play mode

1.

Press the 

MENU

 button (in DVD mode).

2.

Select 

Play Mode

. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

3.

Select an item. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

4.

Select an option. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

The following items are available:

•

Audio

: Selects the language of the DVD audio.

•

Subtitle

: Selects the language of the DVD subtitle.

•

Angle

: Selects the angle of a scene shot with multiple cameras.

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Rear Control Panel Operation

Continued

Features

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Searching a title/chapter

1.

Press the 

MENU

 button (in DVD mode).

2.

Select 

Search/NumInput

. Press the 

ENTER

 

button.

3.

Select an item. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

4.

Select a number. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

The following items are available:

•

Title

: Skips to a title you specify.

•

Chapter

: Skips to a chapter you specify.

•

NumInput

: Enters a number of a title or chapter to skip.

Enter a number and select 

ENT

. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

Enter a number and press the 

ENTER

 button. Select 

DONE

.

Models with RES

Models with ultrawide RES

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Rear Control Panel Operation

Features

1.

Press the 

SETUP

 button (in DVD mode).

2.

Select an item. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

The following items are available:

•

Brightness

*

: Adjusts the screen’s brightness. Adjust the brightness using the 

interface dial and press the 

ENTER

 button.

•

Appearance

*

: Selects the color of the rear menu screen.

•

Display Adjust

: Adjusts the screen’s preferences.

2

Adjusting the screen

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Aspect Ratio

: Selects an aspect ratio of the image.

2

Setting the aspect ratio

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PERSONAL SURROUND

: Sets the surround of the wireless headphones. You can 

choose from three options: 

Music

, 

Cinema

, or 

Voice

. Select 

Off

 to disable the 

feature.

•

Language

: Sets the system language used on all screens. You can choose from 

three languages: 

English

, 

Français

 (French), or 

Español

 (Spanish).

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Screen and Surround Settings

* Not available on all models

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Rear Control Panel Operation

Continued

Features

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Adjusting the screen

1.

Press the 

SETUP

 button (in DVD mode).

2.

Select 

Display Adjust

. Press the 

ENTER

 

button.

3.

Select an item. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

4.

Make the adjustment. Press the 

ENTER

 

button.

The following items are available:

•

Brightness

*

: Adjusts the screen’s brightness.

•

Contrast

: Adjusts the screen’s contrast.

•

Black Level

: Adjusts the screen’s black level.

•

Color

: Adjusts the screen’s color strength.

•

Tint

: Adjusts the screen’s hue.

•

Reset

: Resets all the settings to their factory default.

* Not available on all models

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Rear Entertainment System (RES)

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Rear Control Panel Operation

Features

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Setting the aspect ratio

1.

Press the 

MENU

 button (in DVD mode).

2.

Select 

Aspect Ratio

. Press the 

ENTER

 

button.

3.

Select an option. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

1.

Press the 

MENU

 button (in DVD mode).

2.

Select 

Aspect Ratio

. Press the 

ENTER

 

button.

3.

Select an item. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

4.

Select an option. Press the 

ENTER

 button.

The following items are available:

•

Wide

: Selects the wide screen option (

Normal

, 

Full

, 

Super Full

, 

Ultra Full

).

•

Zoom

: Selects the zoom screen option (

Super Zoom

, 

Ultra Zoom

).

Models with RES

Models with ultrawide RES