2013 Acura MDX USB

To Play an iPod
ᤎ
This audio system can select and
play the audio files on the iPod
ᤎwith
the same controls used for the in-
dash disc player. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment by using
your dock connector, then press the
USB/AUX button. The ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position. The iPod
will also be charged with the ignition
switch in these settings.The audio system reads and plays
sound files to be playable on the
iPod. The system cannot operate an
iPod as a mass storage device. The
system will only play songs stored on
the iPod with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
Voice Control SystemYou can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
the play mode functions.
The voice command music search
feature, Song By Voice™, is also
available. Refer to the navigation
system manual for complete details.iPod models confirmed to be
compatible with your audio system
using the USB adapter cable are:
Model
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic 80GB/160GB
iPod classic 120GB
iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009)
iPod touch
iPod nanoThis system may not work with all
software versions of these devices.
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Use only compatible iPods with the
latest software. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.
NOTE:●Do not connect your iPod using a
hub.●Do not keep the iPod and dock
connector cable in the vehicle.
Direct sunlight and high heat will
damage it.●Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.●We recommend backing up your
data before playing it.●Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter, if
this is the case use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.
Connecting an iPod1. Unclip the USB connector by
pulling it up, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.
2. Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
3. Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely.
USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
DOCK CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
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To Stop Playing Your iPod
ᤎ
To play the radio, press the AM/FM,
or XM button. Press the DISC button
to switch to the disc mode. Press the
HDD button to switch to HDD Audio
and press the USB/AUX button to
switch to
Bluetooth
ᤎAudio.
Disconnecting an iPod
ᤎ
You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see the‘‘OK to
disconnect’’message
ᤳin the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
the‘‘OK to disconnect’’message in
the iPod display before you
disconnect it. Make sure to follow
the iPod’s instructions on how to
disconnect the dock connector from
the USB adapter cable.ᤳ: The displayed message may
vary on models or versions. On
some models, there is no
message to disconnect.
When you disconnect the iPod while
it is playing, the audio display and
the navigation screen (if selected)
show USB NO DATA.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
left off, depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
When you connect your iPod to the
navigation system, the most recent
settings (Shuffle, Repeat, etc.) will be
carried over.
iPod
ᤎError Messages
If you see an error message in the
audio display, see page 286.
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VOL/Ⴛ
(VOLUME/POWER)
KNOB SCAN BUTTONAUDIO DISPLAYWithout rear entertainment system
With rear entertainment system
AUDIO DISPLAY
SCAN BUTTON
VOL/Ⴛ
(VOLUME/POWER)
KNOBNAVIGATION SCREEN
AUDIO BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON MAP/GUIDE BUTTON
INTERFACE DIALUSB/AUX BUTTONSKIP BUTTONS
REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON
INTERFACE DIAL AUDIO BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON MAP/GUIDE BUTTONREPEAT
BUTTONRANDOM
BUTTON
USB/AUX BUTTONSKIP BUTTONS
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
This audio system can select and
play the audio files on a USB flash
memory device with the same
controls used for the disc player. To
play a USB flash memory device,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment, then
press the USB/AUX button until you
see‘‘USB’’in the display. The
ignition switch must be in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.The audio system reads and plays
the audio files on the USB flash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
ACC
ᤳformats.
ᤳ: Only AAC format files recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
The recommended USB flash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and formatted with the FAT
file system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
Some USB flash memory devices
(such as devices with security
lockout features, etc.) will not work
in this audio unit.
NOTE:
●Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as it or your
files may be damaged.
●Do not connect your USB flash
memory device using a hub.●Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.●Do not keep a USB flash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.●We recommend backing up your
data before playing a USB flash
memory device.●Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter, if
this is the case use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.●Depending on the type and
number of files, it may take some
time before they begin to play.
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●Depending on the software the
files were made with, it may not be
possible to play some files, or
display some text data.●Depending on the type of
encoding and writing software
used, there may be cases where
character information does not
display properly.●The order of files in USB playback
may be different from the order of
files displayed in PC or other
devices etc. Files are played in the
order stored in USB flash memory
device.Voice Control SystemYou can select the AUX mode by
using the voice control buttons, but
cannot operate the play mode
functions.Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or
AAC format, a file with unsupported
version cannot be played. If the
system finds it, the audio unit
displays UNSUPPORTED, and then
skips to the next file.
Combining a low sampling frequency
with a low bitrate may result in
extremely degraded sound quality.
Connecting a USB Flash Memory
Device1. Unclip the USB connector by
pulling it up, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.
USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
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2. Connect the USB flash memory
device to the USB adapter cable
correctly and securely.When the USB device is connected
and the USB mode is selected on the
audio system, the USB indicator is
shown in the audio display. It also
shows the folder and file numbers.
Pressing the AUDIO button displays
the USB indicator, the folder and file
names, and the elapsed time in the
navigation screen.
To Change or Select FilesUse the SKIP button while a USB
flash memory device is playing to
select passages and change files.
SKIP－Each time you press and
release the
side of the SKIP
button, the system skips forward to
the beginning of the next file. Press
and release the
side of the
button, to skip backward to the
beginning of the current file. Press it
twice to skip to the beginning of the
previous file.To move rapidly within a file, press
and hold either side (
or
)of
the SKIP button.
Folder Selection－To select a
different folder, turn the TUNE knob
to move to the beginning of the next
folder. Turn the knob to the right
until it clicks once to skip to the next
folder, and to the left to move to the
beginning of the current folder. Turn
it again to skip to the beginning of
the previous folder.
DOCK CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
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To Select a File from Folder and File
ListsYou can also select a folder or file
from the list by using the interface
dial. Press the AUDIO button to
show the audio display on the
navigation screen. Use the interface
dial to highlight the file, then press
ENTER to set your selection.
Push the selector up to display the
folder list screen, then turn the
interface dial to select a folder. Press
ENTER to set your selection.
If you have more than one layer of
folders (folders within folders), you
can also see each folder on the
screen.To go back to the normal playing
display, press the AUDIO button.
Pressing the CANCEL button goes
back to the previous screen and
pressing the MAP/GUIDE button
cancels the audio mode display.
To Select Repeat, Random or Scan
Mode:Push the interface selector down to
display the AUDIO MENU.
You can select any type of repeat,
random or scan mode on the audio
menu screen.
Move the interface selector up to
select BACK to show the USB
screen, or press the CANCEL button
to return to the previous screen.
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