2016 Acura MDX USB port

3Quick Reference Guide
Rear Entertainment System
(P267)
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio
choices.
Audio
The advanced audio system provides clear, well-defined sound and makes the most of your music.
Enjoy listening to a variety of audio sources, such as:
FM/AM Radio
(P155)
SiriusXM® Radio
(P161)
Compact Disc
(P166)
iPod®
(P185)
USB Flash Drive
(P202)
Bluetooth® Audio
(P208)
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
(P173)
Internet Radio
(P197)
AcuraLink®
(P258)
AcuraLink® provides you with important info rmation and messages between your vehicle and
Acura.
Voice Control
(P24)
Use voice commands for safer system control while driving. You can operate all key functions of
the navigation, audio, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, and climate control systems.
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(P212)
Pair a compatible cell phone to receive incoming and make outgoing calls. You can operate the
phone features without ever taking your hands off the wheel.
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Interface Settings
XWallpaper Settings
System Setup
Wallpaper SettingsSelect, delete, and import wallpaper pictures for display on the screen.
H SETTINGS button
X System Settings
X Clock
X Clock/Wallpaper Type
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the
USB port.
2. Move y to select Wallpaper .
X
The screen will change to the
wallpaper list.
3. Move r and rotate i to select
Add New Wallpaper . Press u.
4. Rotate i to select a desired
picture. Press u.
X
The preview is displayed on the
left side on the screen.
5. Move r and rotate i to select
Start Import . Press u.
X
The confirmation message will
appear. Then the display will
return to the wallpaper list.
■Import wallpaper
1 Wallpaper Settings•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 255
characters.•The file format of the image that can be
imported is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).•The individual file size limit is 10 MB.•The maximum image size is 5,800 x 5,800
pixels.•Up to 10 files can be saved for each driver
(Driver1 and Driver2).•If the USB flash driv e does not have any
pictures, the No file s detected message
appears.
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Personal Information
XDownload POI
System Setup
Download POIImport custom Points of Interest (POI) into the navigation system and set the POI as a
destination. You can also ad d, edit, and delete POIs.
H MENU button (on map)
X More Search Methods
X Download POI
1. Connect a USB flash drive with
stored POI data to the USB
connector.
2. Move r and rotate i to select
Import from USB . Press u.
■Importing POI Categories
1 Importing POI Data
For more information about connecting a USB
flash drive.
2 Connecting a USB Flash Drive P. 202
POI data in csv and kml formats can be imported.
You can download POI data from various POI
websites.
If you select From AcuraLink , you can
download POI data from th e AcuraLink® server.
2 AcuraLink® P. 258
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Entering a Destination
XDownload POI
Navigation
Download POIHMENU button
X More Search Methods
X Download POI
Select a place imported into the navi gation system as the destination.
1.Rotate i to select a category
from the list. Press u.
2. Rotate i to select a place. Press
u .
3. Set the route to your destination.2 Calculating the Route
P. 114
1Download POI
Move r and rotate i to select the following
items:•Import from USB : Imports POI data into the
navigation system.
2 Importing POI Categories P. 52•Delete All: Deletes all POI entries.•Help with Feature : Views tips for the
Download POI feature.
If you select From AcuraLink , you can
download POI data stored on the AcuraLink®
server.
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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play
music from a wide array of media s ources, and control the audio system
using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System .................................................. 144
About Your Audio System .............................. 144
USB Port ........................................................ 145
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 146
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 147
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 148
Customizing Audio Source ............................. 149
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 150
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 150
Audio Settings ................................................. 151
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 153
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 155
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 155
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 155
Audio Menu .................................................. 157
Playing SiriusXM® Radio ................................ 161
Selecting SiriusXM® Mode............................. 161
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 161 Audio Menu ................................................... 163
SiriusXM® Radio Service................................. 165
Playing a Disc ................................................... 166
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 166
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 167
Audio Menu ................................................... 168
Recommended CDs ........................................ 171
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 173
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 173
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 174
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 175
Audio Menu ................................................... 176
Playing an iPod® ............................................. 185
Selecting iPod® Mode .................................... 186
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 187
Audio Menu ................................................... 189
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 192 Playing Internet Radio
.................................... 197
Selecting Internet Radio Mode ....................... 197
Pandora® Menu ............................................ 198
Aha
TM Radio Menu ......................................... 200
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 202
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 203
Audio Screen Control..................................... 204
Audio Menu .................................................. 205
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio............................. 208
Selecting Bluetooth ® Audio Mode ................ 208
Audio Screen Control..................................... 209
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Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemThe audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC fi les, 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.
1 About Your Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio is avai lable on a subscription
basis only. For more information on SiriusXM®
Radio, contact a dealer.
2 SiriusXM® Radio Service P. 165
SiriusXM® Radio is available in the United States
and Canada, except Hawa ii, Alaska, and Puerto
Rico.
SiriusXM® 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 pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pattern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the
screen. If this is distur bing, please operate the
screen without polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod®
USB Flash
Drive
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Audio System
XUSB Port
Audio
USB Port
Install the iPod® or iPhone® dock
connector or the USB flash drive to
the USB port.
1 USB Port
• Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in
the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high
temperatures may damage it.
• 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 a nd software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the
iPod®, try reconnecting it a few times or reboot
the device. To reboot, fo llow the manufacturer’s
instructions provided wi th the iPod® or visit
www.apple.com/ipod.
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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
To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit www.acura .com/handsfreelink, or
call 1-888-528-7876.
Interface DialOn Demand Multi-Use Display
TM
iPhone®
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