2014 Acura RLX USB port

Visual Index
4Quick Reference Guide
❙Power Window Switches
(P 130)
❙Driver’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Trunk Release Button
(P 125)
❙Hood Release Handle
(P 417)
❙Driver’s Side Interior Fuse Box
(P 487)
❙Passenger’s Front Airbag
(P 40)
❙Shift LeverAutomatic Transmission
(P 347)
❙Glove Box
(P 161)
❙Driver’s Knee Airbag
(P 40)
❙Door Mirror Controls
(P 150)
❙Power Door Lock Master Switch
(P 123)
❙Fuel Fill Door Release Button
(P 404)
❙Electric Parking Brake Switch (P 384)❙Passenger’s Side Interior Fuse
Box
(P 488)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙Accessory Power Socket
(P 167)
❙Auxiliary Input Jack
(P 190)
❙USB Port
(P 189)
❙Memory Buttons
(P 147)
❙SET Button
(P 147)
❙Rearview Mirror
(P 149)
❙SPORT Button
(P 351)
❙Automatic Brake Hold Button (P 387)

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 188
USB Port .......................................... 189
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 190
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 191
Audio Remote Controls .................... 192
Audio System Basic Operation........ 193
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM....... 194
Audio/Information Screen ................ 203
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 207
Display Setup ................................... 208
Voice Control Operation .................. 209
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 217Playing XM® Radio ........................... 222
Playing a CD .................................... 225
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio .... 228Playing an iPod®............................... 238
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) ...................... 242
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 246
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 249
Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 252
Audio Error Messages
CD Player ......................................... 254
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 255
iPod®/USB Flash Drive....................... 256
Pandora®......................................... 257
Aha
TM Radio ..................................... 259
General Information on the Audio SystemXM® Radio Service ........................... 260
Recommended CDs ......................... 261Compatible iPod
®, iPhone
®, and USB Flash
Drives .................................................... 263
Customized Features
............................264
Defaulting All the Settings........................ 283
Deleting all HDD Data .............................. 284HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
.......285
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 287
HFL Menus ...................................... 289AcuraLink
®*...........................................327
* Not available on all models

188Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemSee the Navigation System Manual for information on the navigation system.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio service. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives, and
iPod®, iPhone® and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the touchscreen interface.
1About Your Audio System
XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2General Information on the Audio System
P. 260
XM® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod® and iPhone® are registered trademarks owned
by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is viewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Models with navigation systemRemote ControlsiPod®
USB Flash
Drive

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uuAudio SystemuUSB Port
Features
USB Port
Install the iPod® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
1USB Port•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 backing up your 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 manufacturer’s instructions
provided with the iPod® or visit www.apple.com/
ipod.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
Features
You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.■Import wallpaper
You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive.
1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB
port.
2USB Port P. 189
2.Press the SETTINGS button.
3.Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
uRepeat the procedure to select Clock,
Clock/Wallpaper Type.
4.Move to select Wallpaper.
uThe screen will change to the wallpaper
list.
5.Move to select Add New, then press .
6.Rotate to select a desired picture.
uThe preview is displayed on the left side
on the screen.
7.Press , then move to select Start
Import.
uThe confirmation message will appear.
Then the display will return to the
wallpaper list.
■
Wallpaper Setup
1Wallpaper Setup•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 image that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).•The individual file size limit is 6 MB.•The maximum image size is 1,680 x 936 pixels. If
the image size is less than 420 × 234 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.•Up to 255 files can be selected.•If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod®
Features
Playing an iPod®Connect the iPod® using your dock connector to the USB port, then select the iPod
mode.2USB Port P. 189Audio/Information Screen
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
Album Bar
Select to search for an album. Audio Source
Select to change an audio source.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a song.More
Select to display the menu items.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.Interface Dial/ENTER Button
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.
Move up, down, right and left to
select secondary menu.
USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod® is connected.
Album Art
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
VOL (Volume) Knob (Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the volume.Album Art Icon

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Internet Radio
Features
Playing Internet RadioConnect a compatible phone through Bluetooth®.
You can also connect the phone using your dock connector to the USB port.
Select Audio Source to select Pandora or Aha mode.U.S. modelsCompatible phones only
1Playing Internet Radio
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.
iPhone®Audio/Information ScreenAlbum Art
USB Indicator
Appears when a phone is
connected.Rating Icon
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.
More
Select to display the menu items. Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station. Audio Source
Select Pandora® or Aha
TM.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a song.
Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Interface Dial/ENTER Button
Press and turn to select an item, then press
to set your selection. Move up, down, right
and left to select secondary menu.
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
VOL (Volume) Knob (Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the volume.
Bluetooth® Indicator
Appears when your phone is
connected to HFL.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive
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Features
Playing a USB Flash DriveYour 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.
2USB Port P. 189*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes® are playable on this unit.Audio/Information Screen
BACK Button
Press to go back to the previous display.
More
Select to display the menu items. Audio Source
Select to change an audio source.USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive
is connected.Folder Up/Down Icons
Select to skip to the next folder,
and to skip to the beginning of
the previous folder.Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change files.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a file.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.Interface Dial/ENTER Button
Press and turn to select an item, then press
to set your selection. Move up, down, right
and left to select secondary menu.
MENU Button
Press to display the menu items.
On Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
VOL (Volume) Knob (Pushed out)
Turn to adjust the volume.