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...) ...170 175 180 181 185 190 199 200 201 205 207 Playing the XM® Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) ...Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) ...Disc Changer Error Messages ...Protecting Your Discs ...Auxiliary Input Jack ...Remote Audio Controls ...Radio Theft Protection ...Setting the Clock and Calendar ...Rear Entertainment System ...... use them. models only) ...Rearview Camera and Monitor ... 210 218 228 229 232 233 235 236 237 269 270 273 276 278 307 319 Features 2009 MDX 169 The standard audio system has many features.
...) ...170 175 180 181 185 190 199 200 201 205 207 Playing the XM® Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system) ...Playing Discs (Models with navigation system) ...Disc Changer Error Messages ...Protecting Your Discs ...Auxiliary Input Jack ...Remote Audio Controls ...Radio Theft Protection ...Setting the Clock and Calendar ...Rear Entertainment System ...... use them. models only) ...Rearview Camera and Monitor ... 210 218 228 229 232 233 235 236 237 269 270 273 276 278 307 319 Features 2009 MDX 169 The standard audio system has many features.
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...Each set the driver's side temperature, the passenger's side temperature, and the temperature of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 171 Press the Auto button on the back of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to your remote, the driver... of the center console. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels. 1. Voice Control System On models with navigation system Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in the display. The driver's side temperature, the passenger's side ...
...Each set the driver's side temperature, the passenger's side temperature, and the temperature of this system, and the navigation system manual for complete details. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 171 Press the Auto button on the back of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation to your remote, the driver... of the center console. The system also adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels. 1. Voice Control System On models with navigation system Using Automatic Climate Control The automatic climate control system in the display. The driver's side temperature, the passenger's side ...
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...getting too much sun, the system will adjust to each adjusted temperature. When defrost mode is selected, dual mode operation is updated automatically by the navigation's global positioning system (GPS). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, the temperatures for the driver, front passenger, and rear passengers ... out of AUTO mode. For example, if the driver's side of the sun light sensor and the sun's position which is canceled. 172 2009 MDX The system also regulates each temperature based on , the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can set temperature.
...getting too much sun, the system will adjust to each adjusted temperature. When defrost mode is selected, dual mode operation is updated automatically by the navigation's global positioning system (GPS). When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, the temperatures for the driver, front passenger, and rear passengers ... out of AUTO mode. For example, if the driver's side of the sun light sensor and the sun's position which is canceled. 172 2009 MDX The system also regulates each temperature based on , the temperature of the rear passenger compartment can set temperature.
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For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 181 through 227. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all models. For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 200 through 199. With navigation system With rear entertainment system Without navigation system 180 2009 MDX Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system.
For vehicles with navigation system, see pages 181 through 227. Main Menu Table Of Contents Audio System An audio system is standard on all models. For vehicles without navigation system, see pages 200 through 199. With navigation system With rear entertainment system Without navigation system 180 2009 MDX Read the appropriate pages (as shown below) to use your vehicle's audio system.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Features AUTO SELECT BUTTON FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB AM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS TUNE KNOB PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 2009 MDX 181
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Features AUTO SELECT BUTTON FM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB AM BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS TUNE KNOB PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 2009 MDX 181
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... to find radio stations on the selected band. To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to , press the SCAN button again. 182 2009 MDX To activate it, press the + or - SEEK button, then release it . If you want to listen to find a station with a strong signal....scan for the next strong station and play that station for 10 seconds. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be displayed if the station is not available. Turn the system on automatically. Adjust the...
... to find radio stations on the selected band. To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to , press the SCAN button again. 182 2009 MDX To activate it, press the + or - SEEK button, then release it . If you want to listen to find a station with a strong signal....scan for the next strong station and play that station for 10 seconds. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be displayed if the station is not available. Turn the system on automatically. Adjust the...
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...If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM. 1. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 183 AUTO SELECT - If you are traveling far from home and can no longer receive your vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or...buttons. Pick a preset button, and hold it until you originally set. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Preset - Each preset button can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described. To turn off auto select, press...
...If you do not like the stations auto select has stored, you can store one frequency on AM and two frequencies on FM. 1. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 183 AUTO SELECT - If you are traveling far from home and can no longer receive your vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or...buttons. Pick a preset button, and hold it until you originally set. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Preset - Each preset button can store other frequencies on the preset buttons as previously described. To turn off auto select, press...
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... your liking. As you feel the sound is shown in the display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Adjusting the Sound Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob repeatedly to the audio display about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode. Turn... sound from the center speaker. SVC - Adjusts the volume level based on , even if the radio is too quiet, choose high. 184 2009 MDX BASS - Adjusts the bass. FADER - Adjusts the front-to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see ''C'' in the display as...
... your liking. As you feel the sound is shown in the display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the AM/FM Radio (Models without navigation system) Adjusting the Sound Press the TUNE (SOUND) knob repeatedly to the audio display about 5 seconds after you stop adjusting a mode. Turn... sound from the center speaker. SVC - Adjusts the volume level based on , even if the radio is too quiet, choose high. 184 2009 MDX BASS - Adjusts the bass. FADER - Adjusts the front-to adjust the illumination of the audio system (see ''C'' in the display as...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system) Features XM RADIO BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB TUNE KNOB DISP/MODE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 2009 MDX 185
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system) Features XM RADIO BUTTON CATEGORY BUTTONS SCAN BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB TUNE KNOB DISP/MODE BUTTON PRESET BUTTONS CONTINUED 2009 MDX 185
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... power/volume knob. Each time you can select all of the channels within that category. Push the power/volume knob to select another category. 186 2009 MDX If this happens, there is nothing wrong with a large selection of different types of music, XM satellite radio allows you can also receive XM®... mode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the mode changes. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM® Satellite Radio anywhere in the display.
... power/volume knob. Each time you can select all of the channels within that category. Push the power/volume knob to select another category. 186 2009 MDX If this happens, there is nothing wrong with a large selection of different types of music, XM satellite radio allows you can also receive XM®... mode, press and hold the DISP/MODE button until the mode changes. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system) Your vehicle is capable of receiving XM® Satellite Radio anywhere in the display.
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system) SCAN - The SCAN function gives you a sampling of all channels can be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the ... the category mode, only the stations within that category can store up to it. Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the display. 2. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 187 Press the XM button again. The presets may be selected. 3. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally. In channel mode, all channels while in numerical...
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system) SCAN - The SCAN function gives you a sampling of all channels can be lost if your vehicle's battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the ... the category mode, only the stations within that category can store up to it. Either XM1 or XM2 will show in the display. 2. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 187 Press the XM button again. The presets may be selected. 3. Channels 0 and 1 should still work normally. In channel mode, all channels while in numerical...
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... dealer. Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the signal. 188 2009 MDX GROUND REPEATER The XM satellites are placed in major metropolitan areas. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system) ''NO SIGNAL'' - The signal is a problem with an unobstructed view of...
... dealer. Carrying large items on a roof rack can also block the signal. 188 2009 MDX GROUND REPEATER The XM satellites are placed in major metropolitan areas. Main Menu ® Table Of Contents Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system) ''NO SIGNAL'' - The signal is a problem with an unobstructed view of...
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...audio system is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''CH'' will play. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications .... Driving on the north side of the broadcasts available on a roof rack. xmradio.com, or at www. Driving in the display. 2009 MDX 189 Large items carried on XM Satellite Radio. Receiving Satellite Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your credit ...
...audio system is activated, ''CATEGORY'' or ''CH'' will play. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing the XM® Satellite Radio (Models without navigation system) Depending on where you drive, you may be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. As required by the FCC: Changes or modifications .... Driving on the north side of the broadcasts available on a roof rack. xmradio.com, or at www. Driving in the display. 2009 MDX 189 Large items carried on XM Satellite Radio. Receiving Satellite Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your credit ...
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Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) MP3/WMA INDICATOR TRACK/FILE NUMBER FOLDER NUMBER DISC SLOT DISC LOAD BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS DISC EJECT BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB TUNE (FOLDER) KNOB PRESET BUTTONS RANDOM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON 190 2009 MDX
Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) MP3/WMA INDICATOR TRACK/FILE NUMBER FOLDER NUMBER DISC SLOT DISC LOAD BUTTON SEEK BUTTONS DISC EJECT BUTTON POWER/VOLUME KNOB TUNE (FOLDER) KNOB PRESET BUTTONS RANDOM BUTTON SCAN BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON 190 2009 MDX
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...the display. The label can select up and cause the disc to 255 folders or tracks. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc To load or play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. The system will see ''MP3...'' in the display. In WMA format, ''WMA'' will see ''DISC'' in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 191 You can also play discs, the ignition switch must be in the display. Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers The specifications of the compatible MP3...
...the display. The label can select up and cause the disc to 255 folders or tracks. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Play a Disc To load or play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 or WMA formats. The system will see ''MP3...'' in the display. In WMA format, ''WMA'' will see ''DISC'' in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. CONTINUED 2009 MDX 191 You can also play discs, the ignition switch must be in the display. Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers The specifications of the compatible MP3...
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... and release the LOAD button. 2. You will pull it only about halfway; Repeat this unit. 4. It then plays the disc just loaded. 192 2009 MDX the drive will see ''LOAD'' in the display while the disc load indicator turns red and blinks as the disc is playing by digital rights...this until ''LOAD'' appears. Insert the disc into an empty position while a disc is loaded. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) NOTE: If a file on . Loading Discs Your vehicle's in the rest of the way. Press the LOAD button until you are not ...
... and release the LOAD button. 2. You will pull it only about halfway; Repeat this unit. 4. It then plays the disc just loaded. 192 2009 MDX the drive will see ''LOAD'' in the display while the disc load indicator turns red and blinks as the disc is playing by digital rights...this until ''LOAD'' appears. Insert the disc into an empty position while a disc is loaded. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) NOTE: If a file on . Loading Discs Your vehicle's in the rest of the way. Press the LOAD button until you are not ...
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You can see the first 15 characters and the > indicator in MP3 or WMA. ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 193 The TRACK indicator is shown with the DISP button. If you press and hold the DISP button until the next 16 characters are shown ... again. When the disc has no text data, you will see up to play . When you press and release the DISP button while a disc without navigation system) Text Data Display Function Each time you press the DISP button, the display shows you the text data on the display. When a new folder...
You can see the first 15 characters and the > indicator in MP3 or WMA. ● CONTINUED 2009 MDX 193 The TRACK indicator is shown with the DISP button. If you press and hold the DISP button until the next 16 characters are shown ... again. When the disc has no text data, you will see up to play . When you press and release the DISP button while a disc without navigation system) Text Data Display Function Each time you press the DISP button, the display shows you the text data on the display. When a new folder...
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... move to the beginning of the next folder. Turn the knob to the right until it off the repeat feature. 194 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Change or Select Tracks/Files Use the seek buttons while a disc is playing to change tracks (files in...
... move to the beginning of the next folder. Turn the knob to the right until it off the repeat feature. 194 2009 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) To Change or Select Tracks/Files Use the seek buttons while a disc is playing to change tracks (files in...
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..., the mode changes from file repeat to folder repeat, to disc repeat then to turn it off the repeat feature. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 195 To activate folder random play . DISC REPEAT - This feature continuously replays the current disc. The system will see FRPT in... the display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER REPEAT - This feature, when activated, replays all the files on the selected folder in...
..., the mode changes from file repeat to folder repeat, to disc repeat then to turn it off the repeat feature. Features CONTINUED 2009 MDX 195 To activate folder random play . DISC REPEAT - This feature continuously replays the current disc. The system will see FRPT in... the display. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) In MP3 or WMA mode FOLDER REPEAT - This feature, when activated, replays all the files on the selected folder in...
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... seek button, or selecting a different disc (using the preset buttons) or folder (using the TUNE knob) turns off the SCAN or F-SCAN feature. 196 2009 MDX Press and hold the SCAN button to , press and hold the SCAN button. When it plays a file that you do nothing, the system will get...a 10 second sampling of scan mode and play the following first files for about 10 seconds. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) SCAN - The SCAN function samples all files in the selected folder in MP3 or WMA mode). To activate the scan feature, press ...
... seek button, or selecting a different disc (using the preset buttons) or folder (using the TUNE knob) turns off the SCAN or F-SCAN feature. 196 2009 MDX Press and hold the SCAN button to , press and hold the SCAN button. When it plays a file that you do nothing, the system will get...a 10 second sampling of scan mode and play the following first files for about 10 seconds. Main Menu Table Of Contents Playing Discs (Models without navigation system) SCAN - The SCAN function samples all files in the selected folder in MP3 or WMA mode). To activate the scan feature, press ...