Acura MDX 2011 Owner's Manual

To Play an iPod
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This audio system can select and
play the audio files on the iPod
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with
the same controls used for the in-
dash disc player. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment by using
your dock connector, then press the
USB/AUX button. The ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position. The iPod
will also be charged with the ignition
switch in these settings. The audio system reads and plays
sound files to be playable on the
iPod. The system cannot operate an
iPod as a mass storage device. The
system will only play songs stored on
the iPod with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
Voice Control SystemYou can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
the play mode functions.
The voice command music search
feature, Song By Voice
™, is also
available. Refer to the navigation
system manual for complete details. iPods compatible with your audio
system using the USB adapter cable
are:
Model
Software
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iPod
5th and 6th
generations Ver.1.3 or greater
iPod classic Ver.1.1.2 or greater
iPod nano
1st generation Ver.1.3.1 or greater
iPod nano
2nd generation Ver.1.1.2 or greater
iPod nano
3rd generation Ver.1.1.3 or greater
iPod nano
4th generation Ver.1.0.3 or greater
iPod touch
1st generation Ver.1.1.1 or greater
iPod touch
2nd generation Ver.2.1.1 or greater
iPhone Ver.2.1.0 or greater
iPhone 3G Ver.2.1.0 or greaterꭧ : Use the latest software.
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Use only compatible iPods with the
latest software. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.
NOTE:●
Do not connect your iPod using a
hub.
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Do not keep the iPod and dock
connector cable in the vehicle.
Direct sunlight and high heat will
damage it.
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Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.
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We recommend backing up your
data before playing it.
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Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter, if
this is the case use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.
Connecting an iPod1. Unclip the USB connector bypulling it up, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.
2. Connect your dock connector tothe iPod correctly and securely.
3. Install the dock connector to the USB adapter cable securely.
USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
DOCK CONNECTOR USB ADAPTER CABLE
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If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a few 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 find reset
instructions online at
www.apple.com/
ipod
.
The current file number and total of
the selected playable files are
displayed in the center display.
Pressing the AUDIO button displays
the artist, album and track (file)
names on the navigation screen.
To Change or Select FilesUse the SKIP button an iPod is
playing to select passages and
change files.
SKIP －Each time you press and
release the
side of the SKIP
button, the system skips forward to
the beginning of the next track.
Press and release the
side of the
button to skip backward to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it again to skip to the beginning of
the previous track.
To move rapidly within playing track,
press and hold either side (
or
) of the SKIP button.
You can also select a track from any
category on the list: playlists, artists,
albums and songs, by using the
interface dial.
Push the interface selector up to
display the Music Search screen.
Turn the interface dial to select a
desired search method.
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Press ENTER on the interface
selector to display the items on that
list, then turn the interface dial to
make a selection. Press ENTER to
set your selection.If you select
‘‘ALL ’’on the artists list,
the albums list is displayed.
If you select ‘‘ALL ’’on the albums
list, all the tracks become available
for selection.
The track order that appears at this
time varies depending on the iPod
model and software. Press the AUDIO button to go back
to the normal audio playing display.
Pressing the CANCEL button goes
back to the previous screen, and
pressing the MAP/GUIDE button
cancels the audio control display on
the screen.
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REPEAT－This feature
continuously plays a file.
1. Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control screen, then
push the interface selector down to
display AUDIO MENU.
2. Turn the interface dial, select Repeat, and press ENTER on the
interface selector. 3. Turn the interface dial, select the
Repeat icon and press ENTER on
the interface selector. Playback of
the track that is currently being
played will be repeated.
To cancel this function, turn the
interface dial and select the Repeat
OFF icon, and then press ENTER on
the interface selector.
You can also select the function by
using the RPT button.
SHUFFLE －This feature shuffles
playback of tracks contained within
the iPod. This function can be
established at the same time that
Repeat Playback is set up.
1. On the iPod screen, push the interface selector down to display
AUDIO MENU.
SHUFFLE ICON
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2. Turn the interface dial, selectShuffle and press ENTER on the
interface selector.
3. Turn the interface dial, select the Shuffle icon and press ENTER on
the interface selector.
Shuffle playback will begin. To
cancel this function, turn the
interface dial and select the Shuffle
OFF icon, and then press ENTER on
the interface selector.
You can also select the function by
using the RDM button.
ALBUM SHUFFLE －Shuffles
playback of all available albums,
which are selected by the desired
list: playlists, artists, albums or
songs. This function can be selected
at the same time that Repeat
Playback is setup.
1. On the iPod screen, push the interface selector down to display
AUDIO MENU. 2. Turn the interface dial, select
Shuffle and press ENTER on the
interface selector.
3. Turn the interface dial, select the Album Shuffle icon and press
ENTER on the interface selector.
Shuffle playback of the album will
begin.
To cancel this function, turn the
interface dial and select the Shuffle
OFF icon, and then press ENTER on
the interface selector.
NOTE:
Available operating functions vary on
models or versions. Some functions
may not be available on the vehicle's
audio system.
ALBUM SHUFFLE ICON
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To Stop Playing Your iPod
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To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or XM button. Press the DISC button
to switch to the disc mode. Press the
HDD button to switch to HDD Audio
and press the USB/AUX button to
switch to
Bluetooth
ꭂAudio.
Disconnecting an iPod
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You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see the‘‘OK to
disconnect ’’message
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in the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
the ‘‘OK to disconnect ’’message in
the iPod display before you
disconnect it. Make sure to follow
the iPod ’s instructions on how to
disconnect the dock connector from
the USB adapter cable. ꭧ
: The displayed message may
vary on models or versions. On
some models, there is no
message to disconnect.
When you disconnect the iPod while
it is playing, the audio display and
the navigation screen (if selected)
show USB NO DATA.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
left off, depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
When you connect your iPod to the navigation system, the most recentsettings (Shuffle, Repeat, etc.) will becarried over.
iPod
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Error Messages
If you see an error message in the
audio display, see page 283.
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If you see an error message in the
audio display while playing an iPod,
find the solution in the chart to the
right. If you cannot clear the error
message, take your vehicle to your
dealer.
Error MessageSolution
UNSUPPORTED Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected.
CONNECT RETRY Appears when the iPod cannot be authenticated.
NO SONG Appears when there are no files in the iPod.
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VOL/ꂻ
(VOLUME/POWER)
KNOB SCAN BUTTON AUDIO DISPLAY
Without rear entertainment system
With rear entertainment system
AUDIO DISPLAY
SCAN BUTTON VOL/ ꂻ
(VOLUME/POWER)
KNOB NAVIGATION SCREEN
AUDIO BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON
MAP/GUIDE BUTTON
INTERFACE DIALUSB/AUX BUTTONSKIP BUTTONS
REPEAT BUTTON
RANDOM BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL
AUDIO BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON
MAP/GUIDE BUTTON REPEAT
BUTTON
RANDOM
BUTTON
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
This audio system can select and
play the audio files on a USB flash
memory device with the same
controls used for the disc player. To
play a USB flash memory device,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment, then
press the USB/AUX button until you
see‘‘USB’’ in the display. The
ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The audio system reads and plays
the audio files on the USB flash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
ACC
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formats. The USB flash
memory device limit is up to 700
folders or up to 15000 files.
ꭧ : Only AAC format files recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
The recommended USB flash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and formatted with the FAT
file system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
Some USB flash memory devices
(such as devices with security
lockout features, etc.) will not work
in this audio unit.
NOTE:
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Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as it or your
files may be damaged.
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Do not connect your USB flash
memory device using a hub.
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Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
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Do not keep a USB flash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
●
We recommend backing up your
data before playing a USB flash
memory device.
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Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter, if
this is the case use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.
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Depending on the type and
number of files, it may take some
time before they begin to play.
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