USB Acura TLX 2020 User Guide

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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.
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2 USB Port P. 215
*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 currently available exclusively in the United States.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit www.handsfreelink.com/Acura , or call
1-888-528-7876.
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Audio Menu
Select to display the menu items.
Source
Select to change an audio source.
(Information) Icon
Select to display the current track
details.
Select to display the previous
screen.
Stations
Select to display the station list
screen.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTMLike/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a track.
Skip Icon
Select to skip a track.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to pause or play a track.Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station.
Bookmark Track Icon
Bookmarks the current track.
Bookmark Artist Icon
Bookmarks the current artist.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying Pandora ®*1
Features
1.Select Stations .
2. Select an item to select a track.
■Create Station
You can create a station by Genre, Current
Track or Current Artist .
1. Select Stations .
2. Select Create Station.
3. Select the item you want to create a station.
You can also create a station by the following
procedure.
1. Select track name or artist name.
2. Select Yes.
■Select the conn ecting method
If the two devices that install Pandora app are c onnected via the USB and Bluetooth®
connection separately, you can select the USB or Bluetooth® connection to use the
Pandora ®.
1. Select the PANDORA on the source list screen.
2. Select USB or Bluetooth .
■How to Select a Track from the Stations List1Playing Pandora ®*1
Pandora® is a personalized Intern et radio service that
selects music based on an arti st, track, or genre a user
enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora ® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com . for more information.
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.
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 On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
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There are restrictions on the number of tracks you
can skip or dislike in a given hour.
If your phone is connec ted to Android Auto,
Pandora ® is only available through the Android Auto
interface.
Visit the Android Auto website to check
compatibility.
Select track or artist name.
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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 files 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.
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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a file.
Audio Menu
Select to display the menu items.
Source
Select to change an audio source.
(Information) Icon
Select to display the current file
details.
Select to display the previous
screen.
Search
Select to display the music search list
screen.
Folder Up/Down Icons
Select or to skip to the next
folder, and to skip to the beginning
of the previous folder.
On Demand Multi-Use DisplayTMRepeat Icon
Select to repeat the current file.
SCAN Icon
Select to listen to a 10-second sampling of each file. Random Icon
Select to play all files in random
order.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
1. Select Search .
2. Select a folder.
3. Select a file.
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
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Files in WMA/AAC format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) are not played.
The audio system skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM.
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Folder Selection
File Selection
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Features
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.
■Scan
Select SCAN to provide a 10-second sampling
of each file.
■Random/Repeat
Select repeat or random icon repeatedly until
a desired mode.
■To turn off a play mode
To turn off scan, select Stop Scan.
To turn off random or repeat, sele ct repeat or random icon repeatedly.
■How to Select a Play Mode1How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
SCAN
Scan Folders : Provides a 10-second sampling of the
first file in each of the main folders.
Scan Tracks: Provides a 10-second sampling of all
files in the current folder.
Repeat
Random (repeat off): Repe
at mode to off.
(repeat track): Repeats the current file.
(repeat folder): Repeats all files in the current
folder.
(random off): Random mode to off.
(random in folder): Plays all files in the
current folder in random order.
(random all tracks): Play s all files in random
order.
Random Icon
Repeat Icon
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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 the 2.5A USB
port, you can use the information screen, in stead of the iPhone display, to make a
phone call, listen to musi c, view maps (navigation), and access messages.
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*1:The operation methods may differ from your connected iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1Apple 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
2.5A USB port. 2 USB Port P. 215
To directly access the Appl e CarPlay phone function,
press the PHONE button. While connected to Apple
CarPlay, call s are only made through Apple CarPlay. If
you want to make a call with Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®, turn Apple CarPlay OFF or detach
the USB cable from your iPhone.
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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.
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For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Go back to the previous
screen of this audio system.
Information Screen
Apple CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the Apple CarPlay menu screen
SMARTPHONE Button
Press to display the Apple CarPlay menu screen.
Interface Dial ( ENTER/MENU Button)
*1
Move and rotate the interface dial to select the item.
Press to enter the item.
BACK Button*1
Press to go back to the previous display.
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Features
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the 2.5A USB port, use the
following procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use 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 th e Apple CarPlay experience. You will need
to consent to the sharing of this information on the 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 CarPlay1Setting Up Apple CarPlay
You can also use the method below to set up Apple
CarPlay:
Press the SETTINGS Select Smartphone
Settings Apple CarPlay Device List
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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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
Features
Android Auto
When you connect an Android phone to the audio system via the 2.5A USB port,
Android Auto is automatically initiated. When connected via Android Auto, you can
use the information screen to access the Phone, Google Maps (Navigation), Google
Play Music, and Google Now functions. When you first use Android Auto, a tutorial
will appear on the screen.
We recommend that you complete this tuto rial while safely parked before using
Android Auto.
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1Android Auto
To use Android Auto, you need to download the
Android Auto app from Google Play to your
smartphone.
Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are
compatible with Android Auto.
Bluetooth A2DP cannot be used with Android Auto
phone.
Park in a safe place befo re connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto and when launching any
compatible apps.
To use Android Auto, connect the USB cable to the
2.5A USB port.
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When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto, it is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio.
However, other previously paired phones can stream
audio via Bluetooth ® while Android Auto is
connected. 2 Phone Setup P. 325
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAndroid Auto
Features
When you connect an Android phone to the unit via the 2.5A USB port, Android
Auto is automatically initiated.
■Enabling Android Auto
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.
■Auto Pairing Connection
1Enabling Android Auto
Only initialize Android Auto when you are safely
parked. When Android Auto first detects your phone,
you will need to set up your phone so that auto
pairing is possibl e. Refer to the instruction manual
that came with your phone.
You can use the method below to change Android
Auto settings after you ha ve completed the initial
setup:
Press the SETTINGS Select Smartphone
Settings Android Auto Device List
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto is
governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
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uuAudio Error Messages uiPod/USB Flash Drive
Features
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
Communication error
detected. When safe, please
reconnect your device.Appears when there is a problem with the audio system. Check if the device is compatible with the
audio system.
This USB device is
incompatible. Please see
your owner’s manual for
more details.
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system
off, and turn it on again. Do not reco nnect the device that caused the error.
This version of iOS is not
supported.Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod is connected,
update the iPod software to the newer version.
There is an authentication
error. When safe, please
reconnect your device.
Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
This function is not available
because the system has
encountered a file error or a
DRM protected file.
Appears when you select the grayed-out option on the screen while displaying the DRM or an
unsupported format file.
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