2017 Acura RDX USB port

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Quick Reference Guide
Helps you check for obstacles around the rear of your vehicle on the audio/information screen when reversing.
AudioThe 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:
Other FeaturesMulti-View Rear Camera (P314)
FM/AM Radio (P184)
SiriusXM® Radio (P190)
Compact Disc (P205)
Hard Disc Drive (HDD) (P212)
iPod (P224)
Internet Radio (P236)
Bluetooth ® Audio (P247)
USB Flash Drive (P241)
AcuraLink® (P298)
AcuraLink® provides you with important information and messages between your vehicle and Acura.
Voice Control (P22)
Use voice commands for safer system control while dr iving. You can operate all key functions of the
navigation, audio, Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, and climate control systems.
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® (P252)
Pair a compatible mobile 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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uuInterface Settings uWallpaper Settings
System Setup
Wallpaper Settings
Select, delete, and import wallpaper pictures for display on the screen.
H SETTINGS buttonuSystem Settings uClock uClock/Wallpaper Type
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the
USB port.
2. Move to select Wallpaper.
u The screen will change to the
wallpaper list.
3. Move and rotate to select
Add New Wallpaper. Press .
4. Rotate to select a desired
picture. Press .
u The preview is displayed on the
left side on the screen.
5. Move and rotate to select
Start Import . Press .
u The confirmation message will
appear. Then the display will
return to the wallpaper list.
■Import Wallpaper
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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 im age 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 × 5,800 pixels.
•Up to 10 files can be saved for each driver (Driver 1
and Driver 2).
•If the USB flash drive doe s not have any pictures,
the No files detect ed message appears.
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uuPersonal Information uDownload POI
System Setup
Download POI
Import custom Points of Interest (POI) into the navigation system and set the POI as
a destination. You can also add, edit, and delete POIs.
H MENU button (on map) uMore Search Methods uDownload POI
1. Connect a USB fl ash drive with
stored POI data to the USB
connector.
2. Move and rotate to select
Import from USB . Press .
■Importing POI Categories1
Importing POI Categories
For more information about connecting a USB flash
drive. 2 Connecting a USB Flash Drive P. 241
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 the AcuraLink ® server.
2 AcuraLink ® P. 298
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uuCustomized Features u
Continued
System Setup
*1: Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Audio
Settings
SportsFlashTM *
NotificationTurns on and off the sports alert function.Disable*1/
Enable /
Enable(one time)
BeepCauses the system to beep when the sports alert is
notified.On*1/ Off
Favorite TeamsSelects your favorite sport teams.On*1/Off
Play Song TopTurns on and off the Tune Start function.On*1/Off
Cover ArtTurns on and off the cover art display.On*1/Off
Bluetooth Device List
Edits or deletes a Bluetooth® Audio device paired
to HFL.—
Connect Bluetooth Audio Device
Connects, disconnects or pairs a Bluetooth® Audio
device to HFL.—
DefaultCancels/Resets all customized items in the Audio
Settings group as default.Default/OK
SiriusXM ® mode
SiriusXM ® mode
iPod, USB, Pandora ®* or AhaTM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora ®* or AhaTM mode
Bluetooth® Audio, Pandora ®* or AhaTM mode
* Not available on all models
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uuEntering a Destination uDownload POI
Navigation
Download POI
H MENU button uMore Search Methods uDownload POI
Select a place imported into the navi gation system as the destination.
1. Rotate to select a category
from the list. Press .
2. Rotate to select a place. Press
.
3. Set the route to your destination.
2 Calculating the Route P. 141
1Download POI
Move and rotate to select the following
items:
•Import from USB : Imports POI data into the
navigation system. 2 Importing POI Categories P. 50
•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 widearray of media sources, and control the audio system using the audio buttons, the
Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System.................................................. 174
About Your Audio System .............................. 174
USB Port ........................................................ 175
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 176
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 176
Setting Audio Shortcuts ................................. 177
Customizing Audio Source ............................. 178
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 179
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 179
Audio Settings ................................................. 181
Adjusting the Sound ...................................... 183
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 184
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 184
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 185
Audio Menu .................................................. 188
Playing SiriusXM ® Radio ................................. 190
Selecting SiriusXM ® Mode .............................. 190
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 191 Audio Menu ................................................... 200
SiriusXM®
Radio Service.................................. 203
Playing a Disc ................................................... 205
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 205
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 206
Audio Menu ................................................... 207
Recommended CDs ........................................ 210
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 212
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 212
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 213
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 214
Audio Menu ................................................... 215
Playing an iPod ................................................ 224
Selecting iPod Mode....................................... 225
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 226
Audio Menu ................................................... 228
Song By Voice
TM (SBV) .................................... 231 Playing Internet Radio
.................................... 236
Selecting Internet Radio Mode ....................... 236
Pandora ® Menu
*............................................ 237
AhaTM Radio Menu ......................................... 239
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 241
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 242
Audio Screen Control..................................... 243
Audio Menu .................................................. 244
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio .............................. 247
Selecting Bluetooth ® Audio Mode.................. 247
Audio Screen Control..................................... 248
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Audio
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the SiriusXM® Radio service. It can also
play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Di sc Drive (HDD) audio, USB flash drives,
iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the touc hscreen interface.1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer. 2 SiriusXM ® Radio Service P. 203
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the U.S. and Canada,
except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM ®
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3 in (80 mm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
When the screen is vi ewed through polarized
sunglasses, a rainbow pa ttern may appear on the
screen due to optical characteristics of the screen. If
this is disturbing, please operate the screen without
polarized sunglasses.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash Drive
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uuAudio System uUSB 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
disc drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.
•We recommend backing up yo ur 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 manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
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