apple carplay Acura NSX 2017 Owner's Manual

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 162
USB Ports ......................................... 163
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 164
Audio Remote Controls .................... 165
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 166
Audio/Information Screen ................ 167
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 181
Display Setup ................................... 182
Voice Control Operation .................. 184
Playing FM Radio ............................. 188
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 192
Playing an iPod ................................ 199 Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 202
Playing Pandora ®*............................ 206
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 208
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 211
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 213
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 215
Apple CarPlay .................................. 216
Android Auto................................... 219
Audio Error Messages iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 223
Pandora ®......................................... 224
Android/Apps .................................. 225
General Information on the Audio SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service*................. 226 Compatible iPod, iP
hone, and USB Flash
Drives ............................................ 227
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto................................. 228
About Open Source Licenses............ 230
License Information ......................... 231
Customized Features ........................ 232
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 254
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 255
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 258
HFL Menus ...................................... 261
AcuraLink®
*....................................... 292
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
Features
USB Ports
Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.
■In the glove box
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive and connecting a cellular
phone and charging device.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (1.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
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 ex tension 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 k eeping your data backed up
before using the device in your vehicle.
•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 1.0A/1.5A of power. It
does not output 1.0A/1.5A unless requested by the
device.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noi se in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
In the glove box
In the console compartment
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this display, you can go to various
setup options.
■Using the audio/in formation screen
Select to go to the home screen.
Select Phone , Info , Audio , Settings , Navigation
*, AcuraLink*, Smartphone
Connection (Apple CarPlay, Android Auto), or (app list).
■Switching the Display
Home Screen
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAudio/Information Screen
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Features
■Navigation*
Displays the navigation screen.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■AcuraLink*
Is a subscription-based service that can pr ovide convenient features such as voice
communication if an airbag deploys, online security, and one-on-one operator
assistance.
2 AcuraLink ®* P. 292
■Smartphone Connection
Connects with your smartphone*1 and allows some apps on your smartphone to be
used on the audio system.
2 Apple CarPlay P. 216
2 Android Auto P. 219
■App List
Adds or removes apps or widgets on the home screen.
2 Home Screen P. 173
*1: Available on specific phones only. Check
www.acura.com/handsfreelink (US) and
www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) for compatible phones.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
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FeaturesWhen the (Talk) button is pressed,
available voice comma nds appear on the
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “ Voice
Help ” after the beep or select Voice Help.
You can see the list of commands in Voice
Info on the Info menu screen. Select Info,
then select .
*1: Models with navigation system
■Voice Portal Screen■Phone Call
This can be only used when the phone is
connected. When the sy stem recognizes the
Phone call command, the screen will
change to the voice re cognition screen for
phone commands.
• Dial by number
• Call history
• Redial
• Call
• Call
• Call Police
• Call 911
Phone Call commands are not available if
using Apple CarPlay.
■Music Search*1
This can be only used when the iPod or USB
device is connected.
■Climate Control*1
When the system recognizes the Climate
Control command, the screen will change
the dedicated screen to the climate control
voice recognition screen.
2 Climate Control Commands*1 P. 187
■Audio*1
When the system recognizes the Audio
command, the screen will change to the
audio voice recognition screen.
• Audio On
• Audio Off
• Radio FM
• Radio SXM
*
•Pandora*
•iPod
• USB
• Other Sources
When there is an ac tive connection to
Android Auto, Pandora
* can only be played
from within Android Auto.
■Navigation*1
The screen changes to the navigation
screen.
2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual
■Voice Setting
The screen changes to the Voice Recog tab
on the System settings screen.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
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Features
1. Select and select Music Search.
2. Select the items on that menu.
■How to Select a Song from the Music Search List1Playing an iPod
Available operating functi ons vary on models or
versions. Some functions ma y not be available on the
vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen. 2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 223
If you operate any musi c app on your iPhone/iPod
while the phone is connected to the audio system,
you may no longer be able to operate the same app
on the audio/information screen.
Reconnect the devi ce if necessary.
If an iPhone is connected via Apple CarP lay, the iPod/
USB source is unavailable and audio files on the
phone can only be played within Apple CarPlay.
Category
Selection
Item Selection
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
Features
■Searching for music using SBV
1.Set the Song by Voice setting to On.
2. Press the (Talk) button and say “Music
Search” to activate the SBV feature for the
USB flash drive and iPod.
3. Then, say the next command.
u Example 1: Say “(List) ‘Artist A’“ to view a
list of songs by that artist. Select the
desired song to start playing.
u Example 2: Say “Play ‘Artist A’“ to start
playing songs by that artist.
4. To cancel SBV, press the (hang-up/
back) button on the steering wheel. The
selected song continues playing.
Once you have canceled this mode, you need
to press the button and say “Music Search”
again to re-activate this mode.1 Searching for music using SBV
Song By Voice
TM Commands List
2 Song By Voice Commands P. 187
NOTE:
Song By Voice
TM commands are available for tracks
stored on the USB flash drive or iPod.
You can add phonetic modi fications of difficult
words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize artists,
songs, albums, and composers in voice commands. 2 Phonetic Modification P. 204
SBV is not available when using Apple CarPlay. Use
Siri Eyes Free instead.
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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 and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 266
*1:Depending on the Bluetooth ® device you connect, some or all of the lists may not
be displayed.
1 Playing 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.
It may be illegal to perform some data device
functions while driving.
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there are more than two paired phones in the
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is
automatically connected.
The connected phone for Bluetooth® Audio can be
different.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there may be a delay before the system begins to
play.
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track
may not appear correctly.
Some functions may not be available on some
devices.
If a phone is currently conne cted via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is
unavailable. However, a se cond previously paired
phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by selecting
Connect from the Bluetooth Device List .
2 Phone Setup P. 266
Audio/Information
Screen
VOL (Volume)
Icons
Select to adjust
the volume. (Back) Icon
Select to go back to
the previous display. (Power/Audio)
Icon
Select to turn the
audio system on and
off.
(Menu) Icon
Select to display
the menu items.
Group Icons
Select or to change group.
Pause Icon
Play Icon
Bluetooth
Indicator
Appears when
your phone is
connected to HFL.
Track Icons
Select or to change tracks.
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the
detailed
information.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
Apple CarPlay
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatible iPhone to the system via USB, you can
use the audio/information screen, instead of the iPhone display, to make a phone
call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
2USB Ports P. 163
■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1 Apple CarPlay
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the
USB port located in the console compartment. The
USB port located in the glove box will not enable
Apple CarPla y operation.
2 USB Ports P. 163
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
select Phone on the home screen. While connected
to Apple CarPlay, calls are only made through Apple
CarPlay. If you want to make a call with
HandsFreeLink, turn Apple CarPlay OFF or detach the
USB cable from your iPhone. 2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 217
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
2 Phone Setup P. 266
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Home screen
Apple CarPlay
icon Apple CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the Apple
CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the
home screen
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlay
Features
■Maps
Display Apple CarPlay map and use the navi gation function just as you would on
your iPhone.
Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple CarPlay) can give
directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are
currently using will direct you to your destination.
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via USB, use the following
procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Us e of Apple CarPlay will result in the
transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such as vehicle location, speed,
and status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay experience. You will need
to consent to the sharing of this in formation on the audio/information screen.
■Enabling Apple CarPlay
Enable once: Allows only once. (Prompt
shows again next time.)
Always enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt
does not show again.)
Cancel: Does not allow this consent.
You may change the consent settings under
the Smartphone settings menu.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay
1Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay Operating Requirements &
Limitations
Apple CarPlay requi res a compatible iPhone with an
active cellular connecti on and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.
Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay functionality, as well as new or revised
governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay functionality and services.
Acura cannot and does not provide any warranty or
guarantee of future Appl e CarPlay performance or
functionality.
It is possible to use 3r d party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay. Refer to the Apple
homepage for information on compatible apps.
Models with navigation system
1 Setting Up Apple CarPlay
You can also use the method below to set up Apple
CarPlay:
Select Settings Smartphone Apple CarPlay
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
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