USB port ACURA NSX 2021 Owners Manual

Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide❚Power Window Switches (P 129)
❚Driver’s Front Airbag (P 48)
❚Hatch Release Button (P 123)
❚Hood Release Handle (P 392)
❚Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 48)
❚Glove Box (P 155)
❚Driver’s Knee Airbag (P 52)
❚Door Mirror Controls (P 146)
❚Power Door Lock Master Switch (P 121)
❚Fuel Fill Door Release Button (P 376)
❚USB Port (P 167)
❚Memory Buttons* (P 143)
❚SET Button* (P 143)
❚Rearview Mirror (P 145)
❚Driver’s Side Interior Fuse
Boxes
(P 463)
❚Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 464)
❚USB Port (P 167)
❚Accessory Power Socket
(P 157)
❚Electric Parking Brake Switch
(P 361)
❚Automatic Brake Hold Button
(P 364)
❚Shift Button
Electronic Gear Selector
(P 330)
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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 166
USB Ports ......................................... 167
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 168
Audio Remote Controls .................... 169
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 170
Audio/Information Screen ................ 171
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 185
Display Setup ................................... 186
Voice Control Operation .................. 188
Playing FM Radio ............................. 192
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio
*................. 196
Playing an iPod ................................ 203 Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 206
Playing Pandora ®*1........................... 210
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 212
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 215
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 217
Siri ® Eyes Free .................................. 219
Apple CarPlay
TM............................... 220
Android AutoTM................................ 223
Audio Error Messages iPod/USB Flash Drive ........................ 227
Pandora ®
*1....................................... 228
Android/Apps .................................. 229
General Information on the Audio SystemSiriusXM ® Radio Service*................. 230 Compatible iPod, iP
hone, and USB Flash
Drives ............................................ 231
Honda App License Agreement........ 232
Legal Information on Apple CarPlay/
Android Auto................................. 244
About Open Source Licenses............ 246
License Information ......................... 247
Customized Features ........................ 248
Defaulting All the Settings ............... 270
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 271
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 274
HFL Menus ...................................... 277
AcuraLink®
*....................................... 308
*1: Available only on U.S. models.
* 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. u To prevent any potenti al issues, be sure
to use an Apple MFi Certified Lightning
Connector for Apple CarPlay, and for
Android Auto, the USB cables should be
certified by USB-IF to be compliant with
USB 2.0 Standard.
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 keeping y our 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 noise to the radio station 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
Features
You can change, store, and delete the wa llpaper on the audio/information screen.
■Import wallpaper
You can import up to five images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive. 1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB
port.
2 USB Ports P. 167
2.Select Settings .
3. Select Clock/Info .
4. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type , then open
the Wallpaper tab.
5. Select Add New .
u The picture name is displayed on the list.
6. Select a desired picture.
u The preview is displayed on the left side
on the screen.
7. Select Start Import to save the data.
u The display will return to the wallpaper
list.
■Wallpaper Setup1Wallpaper Setup
The wallpaper you set up on Clock/Wallpaper Type
cannot be displayed on th e driver information
interface.
•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 64 characters.•The file format of the im age that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
•The individual file size limit is 5 MB.•The maximum image size is 4,096 × 4,096 pixels. If
the image size is less than 800 × 480 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.
•If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.
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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 .
The system only recognizes the commands
on the following pages, at certain screens.
Free form voice commands are not
recognized.
*1: Models with navigation system
*2: Available only on U.S. models
.
■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. 191
■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*2
•iPod
• USB
• Other Sources
Pandora®
*2 cannot be used while Android
Auto is active.
■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 uVoice Control Operation
Features
■Voice Help
You can see a list of the available
commands on the screen.
• Useful Commands
• Phone Commands
• Audio Commands
*1
•On Screen Commands
• Music Search Commands*1
•General Commands
• Climate Control Commands*1
The system accepts th ese commands on the
voice portal top screen.
• Call
• Call
• What time is it?
• What is today’s date?
*1: Models with navigation system
*2: Available only on U.S. models
.
■Useful Commands
The system accepts these commands on the
dedicated screen for the voice recognition
of the phone.
• Call by Number
• Call by Name
• Call
• Call
The system accepts these commands on the
dedicated screen for the voice recognition
of the audio.
■Radio FM Commands
• Radio tune to <87.7-107.9> FM
• Radio tune to <87.7 -107.9> HD <1-8>
FM
• Radio FM preset <1-12>
■Radio SXM Commands*
•SXM channel <1-999>
• SXM channel name, traffic and weather city name,
sports team name>
• Radio SXM preset <1-12>
■Phone Commands
■Audio Commands*1
■Pandora Commands*2
•Pandora play
■iPod Commands
• iPod play
• iPod play track <1-30>
• Music Search
• What album is this?
• What am I listening to?
■USB Commands
• USB play
• USB play track <1-30>
• Music Search
• What album is this?
• What am I listening to?
■Bluetooth ® Audio Commands
• Bluetooth ® Audio play
NOTE:
Bluetooth® Audio commands may not work
on some phones or Bluetooth ® Audio
devices.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying an iPod
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Features
Playing an iPod
Connect the iPod using your dock connector to the USB port, then select the iPod
mode.
2 USB Ports P. 167
*1: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.
Song Icons
Select or to change songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a song.
(Power/Audio) Icon
Select to turn th e audio system on
and off.
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the detailed
information.
(Menu) Icon
Select to display the menu items.
Cover Art Audio/Information ScreenPlay/Pause Icon
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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 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 uApple CarPlayTM
Features
Apple CarPlayTM
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. 167
■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
1Apple CarPlayTM
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. 167
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. 221
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. 282
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
TM Dashboard screen
: Go back to the Apple CarPlayTM menu screen
Go back to the
home screen
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