USB port Acura MDX 2017 Navigation Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System (P277)
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio
choices.
AudioThe advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
FM/AM Radio (P154)
SiriusXM® Radio (P159)
Compact Disc (P177)
iPod (P196)
USB Flash Drive (P211)
Bluetooth® Audio (P217)Hard Disk Drive (HDD) (P184)
Internet Radio (P208)
AcuraLink® (P268)
AcuraLink
® provides you with important informatio n and messages between your vehicle and
Acura.
Voice Control (P24)
Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of
the navigation, audio, Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink®, and climate control systems.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (P222)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.

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Interface SettingsWallpaper Settings
System Setup
Wallpaper Settings
Select, delete, and import wallpaper pictures for display on the screen.
H SETTINGS button
 System Settings  Clock  Clock/Wallpaper Type
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the
USB port.
2. Move y to select Wallpaper .
The screen will change to the
wallpaper list.
3. Move r and rotate i to select
Add New Wallpaper . Press u.
4. Rotate i to select a desired
picture. Press u.
The preview is displayed on the
left side on the screen.
5. Move r and rotate i to select
Start Import . Press u.
The confirmation message will
appear. Then the display will
return to the wallpaper list.
■Import wallpaper
1 Wallpaper Settings
•When importing wallpaper files, the image
must be in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.
•The file name must be fewer than 255
characters.
•The file format of the image that can be
imported is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•The individual file size limit is 10 MB.
•The maximum image size is 5,800 x 5,800
pixels.
•Up to 10 files can be saved for each driver
(Driver1 and Driver2).
•If the USB flash driv e does not have any
pictures, the No file s detected message
appears.

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Personal InformationDownload POI
System Setup
Download POI
Import custom Points of Interest (POI) into the navigation system and set the POI as a
destination. You can also a dd, edit, and delete POIs.
H MENU button (on map)
 More Search Methods  Download POI
1. Connect a USB flash drive with
stored POI data to the USB
connector.
2. Move r and rotate i to select
Import from USB . Press u.
■Importing POI Categories1 Importing POI Data
For more information about connecting a USB
flash drive.
2 Connecting a USB Flash Drive P. 211
POI data in csv and kml formats can be imported.
You can download POI data from various POI
websites.
If you select From AcuraLink, you can
download POI data from the AcuraLink
® server.
2 AcuraLink® P. 268
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Entering a DestinationDownload POI
Navigation
Download POI
HMENU button  More Search Methods  Download POI
Select a place imported into the navi gation system as the destination.
1.Rotate i to select a category
from the list. Press u.
2. Rotate i to select a place. Press
u .
3. Set the route to your destination.
2 Calculating the Route P. 112
1Download POI
Move r and rotate i to select the following
items:
•Import from USB : Imports POI data into the
navigation system.
2 Importing POI Categories P. 51
•Delete All: Deletes all POI entries.
•Help with Feature : Views tips for the
Download POI feature.
If you select From AcuraLink , you can
download POI data stored on the AcuraLink
®
server.

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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play
music from a wide array of media s ources, and control the audio system
using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System .................................................. 142
About Your Audio System .............................. 142
USB Ports ....................................................... 143
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 145
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 146
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 147
Customizing Audio Source ............................. 148
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 149
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 149
Audio Settings ................................................. 150
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 152
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 154
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 154
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 154
Audio Menu .................................................. 157
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................................. 159
Selecting SiriusXM® Mode .............................. 159
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 159 Audio Menu ................................................... 173
SiriusXM
® Radio Service .................................. 176
Playing a Disc ................................................... 177
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 177
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 178
Audio Menu ................................................... 179
Recommended CDs ........................................ 182
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 184
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 184
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 185
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 186
Audio Menu ................................................... 187
Playing an iPod ................................................ 196
Selecting iPod Mode....................................... 197
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 198
Audio Menu ................................................... 200
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 203 Playing Internet Radio
.................................... 208
Selecting Internet Radio Mode ....................... 208
Aha
TM Radio Menu ......................................... 209
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 211
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 212
Audio Screen Control..................................... 213
Audio Menu .................................................. 214
Playing Bluetooth
® Audio............................... 217
Selecting Bluetooth® Audio Mode.................. 217
Audio Screen Control..................................... 218

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Audio
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC fi les, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives,
and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth
® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel or
the remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the On Demand Multi-
Use Display
TM.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM
® Radio is available on a subscription
basis only. For more information on SiriusXM®
Radio, contact a dealer.
2 SiriusXM
® Radio Service P. 176
SiriusXM
® Radio is available in the United States
and Canada, except Hawa ii, Alaska, and Puerto
Rico.
SiriusXM
® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 8-cm (3-inch) mini CDs
are not supported.
iPod and iPhone are registered trademarks
owned by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the
screen. If this is distur bing, please operate the
screen without polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive

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Audio SystemUSB Ports
Audio
USB Ports
■In the front console
compartment
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing
audio files on a USB flash drive and
connecting a cellular phone and
charging device.
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for
charging devices.
■ On the back of the front console
compartment
*
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for
charging devices.
*: Not available on all models
1 USB Ports
• Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures
may damage it.
• We recommend using an extension cable with
the USB port.
• Do not connect the iPod or USB flash drive
using a hub.
• Do not use a device such as a card reader or
hard disk drive, as the device or your files may
be damaged.
• We recommend backing up your data before
using the device in your vehicle.
• Displayed messages may vary depending on
the device model a nd software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod,
try reconnecting it a few times or reboot the
device. To reboot, foll ow the manufacturer’s
instructions provided with the iPod or visit
www.apple.com/ipod.
USB Port (1.0A)
USB Ports (2.5A)
Models without RES or Ultrawide RES
Models with RES or Ultrawide RES
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Audio SystemUSB Ports
Audio
■In the rear console
compartment*
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for
charging devices.
■On the back of the rear console
compartment
*
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for
charging devices.
*: Not available on all models
1 USB Ports
The USB port can supply up to 1.0A or 2.5A of
power. It does not output 1.0A or 2.5A unless
requested by the device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual
of the device that needs to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
This port is for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you have connected a music
player to it.
Under certain c onditions, a device connected to
the port may generate noise in the radio you are
listening to.
USB Ports (2.5A)

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Audio
Playing Internet Radio
Selecting Internet Radio Mode
1.Connect a compatible phone through Bluetooth®.
2. Press the MENU button. (in AUDIO mode)
3. Rotate i to select Change Source . Press u.
4. Rotate i to select Aha. Press u.
2. Select Source .
3. Select the Aha icon.
You can also connect the phone using your dock connector to the USB port.1 Playing internet Radio
To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit handsfreelink.ca , or call 1-888-528-
7876.
Interface Dial
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTM
iPhone

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Audio
Playing a USB Flash Drive
1.Open the USB cover.
2. Install the USB flash drive to the USB connector.
Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.
■Connecting a USB Flash Drive1 Connecting a USB Flash Drive
• Do not connect your US B flash drive using a
hub.
• Do not use a device such as a card reader or
hard disk drive, as th e device or your tracks
may be damaged.
• We recommend backing up your data before
using the device in your vehicle.
■ USB Flash Drives1 USB Flash Drives
Digital music tracks, such as MP3, WMA, AAC,
etc., in USB flash drives cannot be copied to
HDD. Likewise, digital music tracks recorded to
HDD cannot be copied to USB flash drives.
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their
stored order. This orde r may be different from
the order displayed on your PC or device.