ACURA NSX 2021 Owners Manual

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
Features
8. Select the item to modify (e.g., Artists).
u The list of the selected item appears on
the screen.
9. Select an entry to modify.
u The pop-up menu appears on the
screen.
u To listen to the current phonetic
modification, select Play.
u To delete the current phonetic
modification, select Delete.
10. Select Modify .
11. Select the phonetic spelling you want to
use (e.g., ”Artist A”) when prompted.
12. Select OK.
u The artist “No Name” is phonetically
modified to “Artist A.” When in the SBV
mode, you can press the (Talk)
button and use the voice command
“Play ‘Artist A’” to play songs by the
artist “No Name.”
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*1
Features
Playing Pandora ®*1
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from the Pandora ® app on a
compatible smartphone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using
your USB cable to the USB port.
2 Phone Setup P. 282
2 USB Ports P. 167
*1:Available only on U.S. models.
1Playing Pandora ®*1
Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora
is only available in certai n countries. Visit the Pandora
website for more information.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink , or call
1-888-528-7876.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com for more information.
Pandora ® is free, personalized radio that plays music
and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of
one of your favorite arti sts, songs, comedians or
composers and Pandora ® will create a custom station
that plays similar tracks. Pandora ® also features
hundreds of genre stations ranging from Dubstep to
Smooth Jazz to Power Workout.
If you cannot operate Pandora ® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora ® mode on your audio
system is selected.
If your phone is connecte d to Android Auto, Pandora
is only available through the Android Auto interface.
Visit the Android Auto website to check
compatibility.
Audio/Information
Screen Cover Art
VOL (Volume) Icons
S elect
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.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a song.
Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station. Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*1
Features
You can operate some of the Pandora ® menu items from your vehicle’s audio
system. The available items are:
• Bookmark
• Station List
• New Station
• Sound
• Setting
■Operating a menu item
1.Select .
2. Select an item.
■Pandora® Menu1Pandora ® Menu
Available operating functi ons vary on software
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 Pandora ®
*1 P. 228
Pandora ® may limit the total number of skips allowed
on the service. If you dislike a track after the skip limit
has been reached, your fe edback will be saved but
the current track will continue to play.
To change stations, activate the Pandora ® menu,
select Station List , and then select a new station. It
also changes stations on the main Pandora ® screen.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound fi les on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA, or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
2USB Ports P. 167
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
*2:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the volume.
(Back) Icon
Select to go back to the previous
display.
Track Icons
Select or to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly within
a track.
(Power/Audio) Icon
Select to turn the audio system on
and off.
Open/Close Icon*2
Displays/hides the detailed
information.
(Menu) Icon
Select to display the menu items.
Folder Icons
Select to skip to the next folder, and
to skip to the beginning of the
previous folder.
Audio/Information Screen
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
1. Select and select Music Search.
2. Select a folder.
3. Select a track.
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 230
WMA files protected by di gital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, then
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 227
Select Switch USB Device in the Audio menu to
switch another USB device.
Folder Selection
Track Selection
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Features
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.
■Scan
1. Select .
2. Select Scan.
3. Select a play mode.
■Random/Repeat
Select a play mode.
■To turn off a play mode
To turn off Scan, select or Cancel.
To turn off Random/Repeat , select the mode again.
■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
Random in Folder : Plays all files in the current
folder in random order.
Random All Tracks : Plays all files in random order.
Repeat Folder : Repeats all files in the current folder.
Repeat Track: Repeats the current file.
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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. 282
*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: For more info rmation on smartphone
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.
It may be illegal to pe rform 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. 282
Audio/Information
Screen
VOL (Volume)
Icons
Select to adju

st
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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Features
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to the system.
2 Phone Setup P. 282
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
Select the play icon or pause icon.
1.Select .
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search cate gory (e.g., Albums).
4. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
■To Play Bluetooth ® Audio Files1 To 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.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
You can change the connected phone in the
Bluetooth ® settings on the Audio menu screen by
the following procedure.
1. Select .
2. Select Setting .
■Searching for Music1Searching for Music
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the list s may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uWi-Fi Connection
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Features
Wi-Fi Connection
You can connect the audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi and browse websites
or use online services on the audio/information screen. If your phone has wireless
hotspot capabilities, the system can be tethered to the phone. Use the following
steps to setup.
1.Select .
2. Select Settings .
3. Select Bluetooth/Wi-Fi .
4. Select the Wi-Fi tab.
5. Select Wi-Fi On/Off Status , then On.
6. Select Wi-Fi Network List .
u Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is
in access point (tethering) mode.
u Select the phone you want to connect to
the system.
u If you do not find the phone you want to
connect in the list, select Scan.
7. Select Connect .
u If needed, enter a password for your
phone and select OK.
u When the connection is successful, the
icon is displayed on the top of the
screen.
8. Select to go back to the home screen.
■Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)1Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)
You cannot go through the se tting procedure while a
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to setup the
Wi-Fi connection.
Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.
Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.
You can confirm whether Wi -Fi connection is on or
off with the icon on Wi-Fi Network List.
Network speed will not be displayed on this screen.
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Features
Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.
■Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)1Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)
You may need to go through an initial setup for Wi-
Fi connection again af ter you boot your phone.
iPhone users
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