Acura CSX. Manual - part 573
Audio Glossary
Item
Definition
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GA-Net
The GA-Net allows the audio unit to communicate with all the audio and
navigation components in a vehicle. If there is an open in the GA-Net or
components, components or the entire audio and navigation system may
appear inoperative.
GB (Gigabyte)
A unit of memory or disk storage equal to billion bytes (1000 million bytes).
HDD
Abbreviation for hard disc drive. They are sensitive to heat and it is not
recommended that they be used in the PC card slot for playing audio files.
Hertz (Hz)
The unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second (cps). One kilohertz (kHz)
equals 1,000 cps; one megahertz (MHz) equals 1 million cps.
Integrated amplifier
A component that combines a pre amp and a power amp into a single unit. A
receiver combines an integrated amp and a tuner into a single unit.
Jewel case
The hard plastic case that contains a compact disc or DVD. Always use a jewel
case to prevent scratches on the underside of a CD or DVD.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
A type of digital display that changes reflectance or transmittance when an
electrical field is applied to it.
Memory
Circuitry or devices that hold information in electrical or magnetic form, such
as the AM/FM radio presets.
MB (Megabyte)
One million bytes. Written as 1 MB. Megabytes are used as a measure of digital
storage space. For example, a CD can hold 650 MB.
Mic
An abbreviation for microphone. For vehicles with navigation, the microphone
accepts navigation voice commands to control audio and navigation functions.
MP3 music files
MP3 is an audio coding format. MP3 is a popular audio compression format on
the Internet and computers. CDs and PC Cards with these files can be played on
some vehicle’s audio system.
Mute
When the navigation gives guidance, the front speakers are muted (no music).
When you use the voice control system, all of the speakers are muted.
Noise
Unwanted random sounds like buzzing, hiss, pops, static, whine, etc.
PC card
The slot used for playing MP3 and WMA music files. The PC Card is usually a
combination of a small flash card in a PCMCIA adaptor that slides into the slot.
The ATA, SD, and compact flash types of cards have been tested up to 1 GB.
PCMCIA
A computer standard for the slot that the PC card slides into. Another term for
the PC card slot.
Processor
The part of an audio device that performs tasks/calculations. In the audio unit
the processor handles muting to allow the navi to speak its voice commands,
and the decoding/playback of the sound files etc.
Radio
A head unit that combines a tuner, a preamplifier, and often a power-amplifier.
Route guidance (RG)
Spoken voice used for turn-by-turn navigation from the audio speakers.
SCF (Cold Start Fix) screens
These screens are displayed if the system requires a GPS initialization. The
vehicle should be moved outside into an open area away from buildings/power
lines.
Stereo
A recording of at least two channels where you can hear sound or music from
the left or right side.
SD (Secure Digital) card
This compact type of memory card allows for fast data transfer and has built-in
security functions. SD cards have a small write-protection switch on the side.
Shield
A metallic foil or braided wire layer surrounding conductors which are
designed to prevent electrostatic or electromagnetic interference (noise) from
external sources such as buzzing, or popping sounds heard on the speakers.
Speaker (Loudspeaker)
A device that converts electrical energy into acoustical energy (sound).
Speed-sensitive volume
compensation (SVC)
The SVC increases the audio volume to compensate for increased interior noise
when the vehicle drivers at freeway speeds.
Subwoofer
A loudspeaker made to reproduce the lowest audio frequencies, about 25 Hz to
125 Hz.
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