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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays audio file s on a USB flash drive in either format
of MP3, WMA, AAC*1, etc.
2 Playable audio file P. 312
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
2USB Ports P. 239
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
Repeat Icon
Select to repeat the current
file.
SOUND
Select to display the sound
settings.
Music Library
Select to display the music
search screen.
Skip/Seek Icons
Select or to change
files.
Select and hold to move
rapidly within a file.
Random Icon
Select to play all files in the
current category in random
order.
VOL/AUDIO (Volume/
Power) Knob
Push to turn the audio system
on and off. Turn to adjust the
volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to change files.
Press and hold to move rapidly
within a file.
Play/Pause Icon
Album Art
Current File Information
Select to display the play list
screen.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Features
1. Select Music Library .
2. Select a search catego ry (e.g., Artists,
Albums, etc.).
3. Continue making selections until you find
the file of your choice.
■How to Select a File from the Music Search List1Playing a USB Flash Drive
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 310
WMA files protected by di gital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen. 2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 307
Select SEARCH or SEARCH LIST, then trace the
letters and/or numbers of the song on the true
touchpad A. When KEYBOARD is selected, the on-
screen keyboard appears.
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Features
You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.
■Random/Repeat
Repeatedly select the shuffle or repeat icon
until you find a play mode option of your
preference.
■How to Select a Play Mode1 How to Select a Play Mode
Play Mode Menu Items
Random
Repeat
*1: A white bar is displa yed under a play mode icon
to indicate which pl ay mode is active.
(random off): Random mode to off.
(random in folder):
Plays all files in
current playlist.
(repeat file): Repeats the current file.
(repeat folder): Repeats all files in the
current folder.
*1
*1
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlayTM
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Features
Apple CarPlayTM
If you connect an Apple CarPlay-compatib le iPhone to the system via the USB port
in the console compartment, you can use the audio/information screen, instead of
the iPhone display, to make a phone call, li sten to music, view maps (navigation),
and access messages.
2 USB Ports P. 239
■Phone
Access the contact list, make phone ca lls, or listen to voice mail.
■Messages
Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.
■Music
Play music stored on your iPhone.
■Apple CarPlay Menu
1 Apple CarPlayTM
Only iPhone 5 or newer versi ons with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay.
Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay and when launching any compatible
apps.
To use Apple CarPlay, connect the USB cable to the
USB port located in the console compartment.
The USB ports located on the front panel and the
back of the console compartment
* are used only for
charging. 2 USB Ports P. 239
While connected to Apple CarPlay, calls are only
made through Apple CarPlay. If you want to make a
call with Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®, turn Apple
CarPlay OFF or detach th e USB cable from your
iPhone.
2 Setting Up Apple CarPlay P. 305
When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay, it is
not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth ® while Apple CarPlay is connected.
2 Phone Setup P. 364
For details on c ountries and regions where Apple
CarPlay is available, as well as information pertaining
to function, refer to the Apple homepage.
Home screen
Apple CarPlay icon Apple CarPlay menu screen
Go back to the Apple
CarPlay menu screen
Select the Acura icon to go
back to the home screen
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uApple CarPlayTM
Features
After you have connected your iPhone to the system via the USB port in the console
compartment, use the follow ing procedure to set up Apple CarPlay. Use of Apple
CarPlay will result in the transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such
as vehicle location, speed, an d status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay
experience. You will n eed to consent to the sharing of this information on the audio/
information screen.
■Enabling Apple CarPlay Check the checkbox.
Enable Apple CarPlay: Allows this consent.
Do Not Enable Apple CarPlay: Does not
allow this consent.
You may change the consent settings under
the Connections settings menu.
■Setting Up Apple CarPlay1Setting Up Apple CarPlay
You can change your Appl e CarPlay device from the
currently connected device to a already registered
device in the following steps.
Press the (home) button  Select Settings 
Connections  Apple CarPlay  Select device 
Allow Apple CarPlay
Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iP hone by Apple CarPlay is
governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions and
Apple’s Privacy Policy.
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Features
Audio Error Messages
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
USB Error
Appears when an incomp atible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn
the audio system off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the
error.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is connecte d. If it appears when a supported iPod
is connected, update the iPod software to the newer version.
Appears when an unsupported device is co nnected. If it appears when a supported
device is connected, reconnect the device.
Appears when unsupported formats are in the device. Check that compatible files are
stored on the device.
The selected file cannot be played on this
systemAppears when the files in the USB flash driv e are copyright protected or an unsupported
format.
No Data
Appears when the iPod is empty.
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty.
Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
USB Hub ErrorAppears when the USB hub with plural USB devices is connected. Disconnect the USB
hubs and directly connect the device to the USB port using the extension cable.
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod
USB flash drive
iPod and USB flash drive
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uuAudio Error Messages uApple CarPlay
Features
Apple CarPlay
If an error occurs while using the Apple CarPlay, you may see the following error
messages. If you cannot clear th e error message, contact a dealer.
Error MessageSolution
Error
Appears when Apple CarPlay fails to recognize your device.
Check if your device is compatible with Appl e CarPlay, or the latest version of the app
is installed on your device.
Maximum Number of Apple Carplay
Devices ExceededAppears when the number of stored Apple CarPlay devices exceeds the limitation.
Select Replace and Continue and delete a registered device to connect a new device
for the Apple CarPlay connection.
Phone Call ActiveAppears when the Apple CarPlay device beco mes connected to USB during an active
Bluetooth ® hands-free phone call.
(connected device name) ConnectedAppears when the paired device is disc onnected from the HFL function. Reconnect
device and try again.
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uuGeneral Information on the Audio System uCompatible iPod, iPad, iPhone, and USB Flash Drives
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Features
Compatible iPod, iPad, iP hone, and USB Flash Drives
■iPod, iPad, and iPhone Model Compatibility
Model
iPod nano (7th generation) (launch in 2012)
iPod touch (5th to 6th generation) released between 2012 and 2015
iPhone 4s/iPhone 5/iPhone 5c/iPhone 5s/iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus/iPhone 6s/iPhone
6s Plus/iPhone SE/iPhone 7/iPhone 7 Plus
iPad 2/iPad (3rd generation)/iPad (4th generation)
iPad Pro (9.7-inch)/iPad Pro (12.9-inch) 1st Generation
iPad Air/iPad Air 2
iPad mini/iPad mini 2/iPad mini 3/iPad mini 4
1iPod, iPad, and iPhone Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.
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