2014 Acura MDX display

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Playing an iPod®1.Open the USB cover.
2. Install the iPod® dock connector to the USB connector.■Connecting an iPod®
1 Connecting an iPod®
• Do not connect your iPod® using a hub.
• Do not use a device such as a card reader or
hard disk drive, as the device or your tracks
may be damaged.
• We recommend backing up your data before
using the device in your vehicle.
• Displayed messages ma y vary depending on
the device model a nd software version.
Your audio system ma y not work with all
software versions of these devices.
If the audio system does not recognize your
iPod®, try reconnecting it a few times or reboot
the device.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
■ Model Compatibility
Model
iPod (5th generation)
iPod classic 80GB/160GB (launch in 2007)iPod classic 120GB (launch in 2008)
iPod classic 160GB (launch in 2009)iPod nano (1st to 6th generation) launch in 2010
iPod touch (1st to 4th generation) launch in 2010iPhone 3G/iPhone 3GS/iPhone 4/iPhone 4S

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Playing an iPod®
Selecting iPod® Mode
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Selecting iPod® Mode1.Connect the iPod® to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment.
2. Press the MENU button. (in AUDIO mode)
3. Rotate i, select Change Source . Press u.
4. Rotate i, select iPod. Press u.
2. Select Audio Source .
3. Select the iPod icon.
1Playing an iPod®
You can control an iPod® using voice
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5
2 Song By Voice
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Available opera ting functions vary on models or
versions. Some functions may not be available on
the vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error
message on the navigation screen.
2 iPod®/USB Flash Drive P. 303
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Playing an iPod®
Audio Screen Control
Audio
Audio Screen ControlControl the audio system through the navigation screen and On Demand Multi-Use
Display
TM.1.Rotate i or press u o display
the song list.
2. Rotate i, move w or y to
select a song from the list. Press
u .

Press MENU button to display
the menu items.2Audio Menu P. 155
1Audio Screen Control
This function may not be available depending on
models or versions.
Select r to go back to the previous screen.
Track list
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Playing an iPod®
Audio Screen Control
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1.Select the album bar.
The image of the current album is displayed.
2. Select c or x to search for an album.

When the album image you are looking for appears, select it to play.

Select More to display the menu item.
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Album Bar Album Image
Select an album
image.
Select the
album bar.

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Playing an iPod®
Audio Menu
Audio
1.Select More.
2. Select a setting item.
The following item s are available:
• Sound Settings: Displays the sound preferences screen.
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Adjusting the Sound
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• Shuffle/Repeat:
Repeat Song: Repeats the current track.
Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a se lected list (playlists, artists,
albums, songs, genres, or composers) in random order.
Shuffle All Songs: Plays all available files in a se lected list (playlists, artists,
albums, songs, genres, or composers) in random order.
• Screen Settings: Displays the screen preferences screen.
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Changing the Screen Settings
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195Audio
Playing Internet RadioSelecting Internet Radio Mode1.Connect a compatible phone through Bluetooth®.
2. Press the MENU button.(in AUDIO mode)
3. Rotate i to select Change Source . Press u.
4. Rotate i to select Pandora or Aha. Press u.
2. Select Audio Source .
3. Select the Pandora or Aha icon.
You can also connect the phone using your dock connector to the USB port.
1 Playing internet Radio
Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora
trade dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Medi a, 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.acura .com/handsfreelink, or
call 1-888-528-7876.
Pandora® is a personalized Internet radio service
that selects music based on an artist, song, or
genre a user enters, and st reams what is likely to
be of interest.
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora®
app must first be inst alled on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com. for more information.
If you cannot operat e Pandora® through the
audio system, it may be streaming through
Bluetooth ® Audio.
Make sure Pandora® mode on your audio
system is selected.
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Playing Internet Radio
Pandora® Menu
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Pandora® Menu
Rotate i to select an item. Press u .Press MENU button to display the
menu items. 2Selecting Internet Radio Mode
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The following item s are available:
1.Select b or n to change a
station.
2. Select x to skip a song.

Select to resume or play a
song.

Select or to evaluate a
song.

Select More to display the menu
item. 2 Adjusting the Sound P. 151
2 Changing the Screen
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•Skip Forward
•Dislike
• Play/Pause
•Bookmark Track
• Station List •Bookmark Artist
• Like
1Pandora® Menu
You can control Pandora® using voice
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5
Available operating functi ons vary on software
versions. Some functions may not be available on
the vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error
message on the navigation screen.
2 Pandora® P. 304
There are restrictions on the number of songs
you can skip or dislike in a given hour.
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Playing Internet Radio
Aha
TM Radio Menu
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Aha
TM
Radio Menu
Rotate i to select an item. Press u.Press MENU button to display the
menu items. 2 Selecting Internet Radio Mode
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The following items are available:
3.Select b or n to change a
station.
4. Select c or x to skip contents.

Select to resume or play a
song.

Select an icon to evaluate a
song.

Select More to display the menu
item.2 Adjusting the Sound P. 151
2 Changing the Screen
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•Like
•30sec skip
• Dislike
•View text
• Play/Pause •View list
• 15sec Back •Reply
1Aha
TM Radio Menu
AhaTM by Harman is a cloud-based service that
organizes your favorite web content into live
radio stations. You can access podcasts, internet
radio, location-based se rvices, and audio updates
from social media sites.
You can control Aha
TM Radio using voice
commands.
2 Voice Control Operation P. 5
Available operating functi ons vary on software
versions. Some functions may not be available on
the vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error
message on the navigation screen.
2 Aha
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The menu items vary depending on the station
you selected.
To use this service in your vehicle, the AcuraLink
app must be installed on your phone. Visit
owners .acura.com/apps for more information.
You must have a previously set up Aha account
prior to using the service in your vehicle. Visit
www.aharadio.com for more information.
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