Acura MDX 2016 Owner's Manual

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.
1.Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate to select Scan or Random/
Repeat, then press .
3. Rotate to select a mode, then press .
1. Select More.
2. Select Random/Repeat .
3. Select a mode.
■To turn off a play mode
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate to select the mode you want to turn off, then press .
1. Select More.
2. Select the mode you want to turn off.
■How to Select a Play Mode1How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Scan
Scan Folders: Provides 10-second sampling of the
first file in each of the main folders.
Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sa mpling of all files
in the current folder.
Random/Repeat
Repeat Folder: Repeats all files in the current folder.
Repeat Track: Repeats the current file.
Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current
folder in random order.
Random All Tracks: Plays all files in random order.
Random/Repeat is selected.
Interface Dial
Random/Repeat is selected.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired an d connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 291
1Playing Bluetooth ® Audio
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
•U.S.: Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink , or call 1-
888-528-7876.
•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-
528-7876.
In some states, it may be il legal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
Bluetooth® Indicator
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.
Play Icon
Pause Icon
More
Select to display
the menu items.
Audio Source
Select to change
an audio source.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the
audio system on and
off.
Interface Dial/
ENTER Button
Press and turn to
select an item,
then press to set
your selection.
Move up, down,
right and left to
select secondary
menu.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or
to change files.
MENU Button
Press to display
the menu items. Folder Up/Down
Icons
Select or to
change folders.
On Demand Multi-
Use DisplayTM
VOL (Volume) Knob
(Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the
volume.
Audio/Information
Screen
Sound Icon
Select to display
the Sound
menu.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Bluetooth ® Audio
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Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2. Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth ® Audio, may already be
connected.
■To pause or resume a file
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Rotate to select Play or Pause , then press .
Select the play icon or pause icon.
■To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files1To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files
To play the audio files, y ou may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker’s operating
instructions.
The pause function may no t be available on some
phones.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone. This functi on may not be available
on some phones.
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri Eyes Free
Features
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the Talk bu tton on the steering wheel when your
compatible iPhone is paired to Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
2Phone Setup P. 291
■Using Eyes Free
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
When operating the vehicle, only use Siri through the
Talk button.
1 Using Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
Appears when Siri is
activated in Eyes Free
While in Eyes Free:
The display remains the same. No
feedback or commands appear.
(Talk) button:
Press and hold until the
display changes as shown.
(Hang-up/back) button:
Press to deactivate Siri.
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Features
Audio Error Messages
CD Player
If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.
Error MessageCauseSolution
Unplayable FileTrack/file format not supported●Current track/file will be skippe d. The next supported track/file
plays automatically.
Bad Disc
Please Check Owner’s
Manual
Push Eject
Mechanical error
●Press the (eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the
error message is cleared.
●Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the
disc again.
2 Protecting CDs P. 261
●If the error message reappears, press the button, and pull out
the disc.
●Insert a different disc.
If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc.
●If the error message repeats, or the disc cannot be removed,
contact a dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
Mecha Error
Bad Disc
Please Check Owner’s
Manual
Servo error
Check DiscDisc error●Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed.
2Protecting CDs P. 261
Heat ErrorHigh temperature●Turn the audio system off and allo w the player to cool down until
the error message is cleared.
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uuAudio Error Messages uiPod/USB Flash Drive
Features
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
USB ErrorAppears when there is a problem wi th the audio system. Check if the device is compatible with the
audio system.
Incompatible USB Device
Please Check Owner’s
Manual.Appears when an incompatib le device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system
off, and turn it on again. Do not reco nnect the device that caused the error.
Unsupported VersionAppears when an unsupported iPod is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod is connected,
update the iPod software to the newer version.
Connect RetryAppears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
Unplayable FileAppears when the files in the USB flash drive are DRM or an unsupported format. This error message
appears for about three seconds, then plays the next song.
No Data
Appears when the iPod is empty.
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash
drive.
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
UnsupportedAppears when an unsupported device is connected . If it appears when a supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod and USB flash drive
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uuAudio Error Messages uPandora®
Features
Pandora ®
If an error occurs while playing Pandora ®, you may see the following error messages.
If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
Incompatible USB Device
Please Check Owner’s ManualAppears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect
the device. Then turn the audio system off, and turn it again. Do
not reconnect the device that caused the error.
No stations have been created.
Please create a station on the device.Appears when there is no station list on the device. Use the device
to create a station.
Music licenses force us to limi t the number of tracks you may
skip each hour.Appears when you try to skip a song or select Dislike over the
predetermined number of times in an hour.
U.S. models
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uuAudio Error Messages uPandora ®
Features
Error MessageSolution
Unable to save rating.
Unable to save bookmark.
or
Unable to skip.
Appears when the commanded operat ion is failed. Try again later.
No dataAppears when no data is available with Pandora ® activated.
Reboot the app and reconnect the device.
PANDORA App version is not supported.Appears when Pandora® version is not supported. Update
Pandora ® to the latest version.
PANDORA system maintenance.Appears when the Pandora ® server is in maintenance. Try again
later.
Cannot connect to PANDORA. When stopped, check your
mobile device.Appears when Pandora® is unable to play music. Check your
device.
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uuAudio Error Messages uAhaTM Radio
Features
AhaTM Radio
If an error occurs while playing AhaTM Radio, you may see the following error
messages.
If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
Incompatible USB Device
Please Check Owner’s ManualAppears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect
the device. Then turn the audio syst em off, and turn it on again.
Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
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Features
General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio Service
1.You need your radio ID ready before regist ering for subscription. To see the ID in
the display: Turn the interface dial until 0 appears.
2. Have your radio ID and credit card numb er ready, and either call or visit the
SiriusXM ® website to subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM® mode by using the SOURCE button on the steering wheel,
or through the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM, and stay in this mode for about 30
minutes until the service is activated. Make su re your vehicle is in an open area with
good reception.
Loading:
SiriusXM ® is loading the audio or program information.
Ch off air:
The channel is not currently broadcasting.
Ch unauthorized:
SiriusXM ® radio is receiving informat ion update from the network.
No signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Ch unavailable:
No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription, or the artist or
title information is unavailable.
Check antenna:
There is a problem with the SiriusXM ® antenna. Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to SiriusXM® Radio
■Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
■SiriusXM ® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:
•US: SiriusXM ® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or 1-
800-852-9696
•Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at www.xmradio.ca , or
1-877-209-0079
1 Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
The SiriusXM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Sa tellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels
•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road
•Large items carried on the roof rack
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