audio Acura RDX 2020 Owner's Guide

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio System ................ 238
USB Ports ......................................... 239
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 241
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 242
Audio Remote Controls .................... 243
Audio System Basic Operation ........ 245
True Touchpad Operation ................ 246
Audio/Information Screen ................ 249
System Updates ............................... 262
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 268
Display Setup ................................... 269 Voice Control Operation .................. 270
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 273
Playing SiriusXM
® Radio ................... 277
Playing an iPod ................................ 290
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 293
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 296
Wi-Fi Connection ............................. 299
Siri Eyes Free .................................... 301
Apple CarPlay .................................. 302
Android Auto................................... 306
Audio Error Messages ...................... 310 General Information on the Audio
System ............................................. 313
Customized Features ........................ 335
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver ... 358
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® ............. 361
AcuraLink® ........................................ 390
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Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also play
USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone, iPad and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the true touchpad, buttons and knobs on
the panel, or the remote c ontrols on the steering wheel.1About Your Audio System
iPod, iPad, iPhone and iT unes are trademarks of
Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer. 2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 313
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.
After you turn the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) with the driver’s door closed, you can use the
audio system for up to 30 minutes per driving cycle.
However, whether you can continue using the audio
system depends on the batter y condition. Repeatedly
using this feature ma y drain the battery.
The audio system turns off when you open the
driver’s door.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
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uuAudio System uUSB Ports
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USB Ports
Install the device USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.
■In the consol e compartment
The USB port (2.5A) 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 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 backing up yo ur data 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 2.5A of power. It does
not output 2.5A unless the device requests.
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 in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
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■On the front panel
The USB port (2.5A) is only for charging
devices.
■On the back of the console
compartment*
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging
devices.
1 On the front panel
This port is for battery charge only. You cannot play
music even if you have connected music players to
them.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
1 On the back of the console compartment*
These ports are for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you ha ve connected music players
to them.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect a standard audio device.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.1Auxiliary Input Jack
You can return to the AUX mode by selecting AUX
Input on the home screen.
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Features
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is di sconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. In certain conditions, the system
may display a code entry screen. If this occurs, reactivate the audio system.
■Reactivating th e audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON.
2. Turn on the audio system.
3. Press and hold the audio system power knob for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reac tivated when the audio co ntrol unit establishes a
connection with the vehicle control unit. If the control unit fails to recognize
the audio unit, you must go to a dealer and have the audio unit checked.
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Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system whil e driving. The information is shown on
the multi-information display or head-up display*.
VOL
(+/VOL(- (Volume) Switch
Press Up: To increase the volume.
Press Down: To decrease the volume.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Left Selector Wheel
• When selecting the audio mode
Press the APPS button, then roll up or down to select an item on the multi-
information display or head-up display
*, and then press the left selector wheel.
Move the left selector wheel to the right to display the Recents list, then scroll to
an item selected in the past and press the wheel.
1 Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions ma y not be operated.
Press the (back) button for the multi-
information display or head-up display
* to go back to
the previous screen or cancel a command.
Press the APPS button to go back to the menu screen
of the multi-information di splay or head-up display
*.
Recents list is available when the following audio
mode is selected.
•FM Radio
•AM Radio•SiriusXM
•USB Audio
Models with head-up display
(Power) Button
VOL( +/VOL(-
(Volume) Switch
(back) ButtonLeft Selector
Wheel
APPS Button
Models with head-up display
* Not available on all models
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Roll up or down:
To cycle through each modes, roll up or down and then press the left selector
wheel:
After an audio mode is selected, the left selector wheel can be operated for the
following functions.
• When listening to the radio
Move to the right: To select the next favorite radio station or channel.
Move to the left: To select the previous favorite radio station or channel.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone
Connection
Move to the right: To skip to the next song.
Move to the left: To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.1Audio Remote Controls
You can customize the items on multi-information
display or the head-up display
*.
2 Customizing the Meter or Head-Up
Display
* P. 260
You cannot operate the a udio functions while the
following functions are be ing operated on the multi-
information display or head-up display
*.•Mode selection by pressing APPS button
•Navigation*
•Phone
•Select Driving View*
•Customize Apps
Navigation*
Phone
FM Radio
USB Audio
SiriusXM
Select Driving View*
Customize Apps
* Not available on all models
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Audio System Basic Operation
You can use the audio system for 30 minutes when the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) with the driver’s door closed, the system will then turn off automatically.
If you want to keep using it, we recomme nd that you turn the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
VOL/AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob:
Push to turn the audio system on and off. Turn
to adjust the volume wh en audio system is on.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons: Press to
change station, channel, song or file.
(Back) Button: Press to go back to the
previous display when it is displayed. (Home) Button: Press to go to the home
screen. (Cards List) Button: Press to display the
cards list of the second ary information area on
the audio/information screen.
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True Touchpad A: Click or swipe the pad
with your finger, or move your finger along
the pad to operate the primary information
area on the audio/information screen.
True Touchpad B: Click or swipe the pad
with your finger to operate the secondary
information area on th e audio/information
screen.
1 Audio System Basic Operation
True Touchpad Operation
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Primary Information Area 2 Primary Information Area P. 249
Secondary Information Area 2 Secondary Information Area P. 251
(Home) Button
(Back) Button
True Touchpad A (Cards List) Button
Audio/Information Screen
/ (Seek/
Skip) Buttons
VOL /AUDIO (Volume/
Power) Knob
True Touchpad B
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True Touchpad Operation
You can operate the system using yo ur finger(s) on the true touchpad.
■Click
Lightly press true touchpad A to select an
item.
■Press and hold
Press and hold to initiate edit mode
throughout the system.
■Swipe
Swipe or drag your finger in various directions
to operate each screen.
■True Touchpad A Operation
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•Some items may be grayed out during driving to
reduce the potential for distraction.
•You can select them when the vehicle is stopped or
use voice commands.
•Wearing gloves may limit or prevent true touchpad
response.
•Some electronics like inverters may cause slow
response while using the true touchpad.
You can operate the true touchpad using gloves
when you set the Touchpad Sensitivity setting to
High . However, the insulated gloves can not be
operated the true touchpad.
2 Customized Features P. 335
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