Acura RDX Audio Connections 2016 SUV Instruction Manual PDF

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

Basic Audio Operation Connect audio devices in the front console, and operate buttons and displays for the audio system.

USB Port

ConnectaUSBflashdriveorotheraudiodevice,suchasaniPodoriPhone.

1. Open the USB cover.

2. InstalltheiPoddockconnectorortheUSBflash drive into the USB port.

Auxiliary Input Jack

Connect standard audio devices with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) stereo miniplug.

1. Open the AUX cover.

2. Insert the miniplug attached to the audio device into the jack. The audio system switches to AUX mode. Use the device to control the audio.

iPodandiPhonearetrademarksofApple,Inc. Stateorlocallawsmayprohibittheoperationofhandheldelectronicdeviceswhileoperatingavehicle.

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY Learn how to operate the vehicles audio system.

Accessory Power Socket

Located in the front and center consoles. Open the socket cover to use power when the vehicle is on.

NOTICE

Do not insert an automotive type cigarette lighter element. This can overheat the power socket.

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

Adjusting the Sound

Adjust various sound settings.

Models without navigation

Use the selector knob to make and enter selections.

1. Press the SETUP button.

2. Select Sound Settings.

3. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the desired level.

4. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.

Models with navigation

Use the interface dial to make and enter selections.

1. From the audio screen, press the MENU button.

2. Select Sound.

3. Select the setting you want, and adjust it to the desired level.

4. Press the BACK button to exit the menu.

You can also adjust the sound using the ODMD touchscreen. Select More, select Sound, and select the + or - icons to adjust settings. Select X to exit the screen.

Steering Wheel Controls

Operate certain functions of the audio system using the steering wheel controls.

MODE button: Cycle through available audio modes.

VOL (p/q) buttons: Adjust audio volume.

CH (+/-) button: Change presets, tracks, albums, or folders.

FM/AM/XM Radio Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous station. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous strong station.

CD/HDD*/iPod/USB/Bluetooth Audio Press (+) or (-) for the next or previous track. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous folder (CD/USB).

Pandora Press (+) for the next song. Press and hold (+) or (-) for the next or previous station.

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Color Information Display Display audio information. Use the buttons to operate the system.

Selector knob: Rotate to scroll through options, and press to enter a selection.

DISPLAY button: Choose the audio, wallpaper, or blank display mode.

SETUP button: Select various audio mode options, sound settings, and clock adjustment.

BACK button: Go back to the previous display.

button: Change screen brightness. Use the selector knob to make adjustments.

Color information display

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FM/AM button: Select a band.

Preset buttons (1-6): Press and hold a preset button to store the current station.

Press a preset button to select a previously stored station.

SKIP bar: Search the selected band for a station with a strong signal.

A.SEL (Auto Select) button: Press to scan bands and store the strongest stations in each preset.

Press again to turn off scan and restore your original presets.

CATEGORY bar: Display and select an RDS category.

SCAN button: Press to hear a 10-second sample of each strong station on the selected band. Press again to turn off scan.

Selector knob: Press and rotate to tune radio frequency.

SETUP button: Choose RDS options to display station text if available.

Models without navigation

FM/AM Radio Play FM or AM radio stations.

FM/AM radio display

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

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SiriusXM Radio Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com(U.S.) orwww.siriusxm.ca(Canada).

AvailableintheU.S.andCanada,exceptHawaii,Alaska,andPuertoRico. XMisaregisteredtrademarkofSiriusXMRadio,Inc.

XM button: Select XM1 or XM2.

Preset buttons (1-6): Press and hold a preset button to store the current channel.

Press a preset button to select a previously stored station.

SKIP bar: Go to the previous or next channel.

SETUP button: Choose Channel Mode or Category Mode.

CATEGORY bar: Display and select an XM category.

SCAN button: Press to hear a 10-second sample of each channel. Press again to turn off scan.

Selector knob: Press and rotate to change channels.

SiriusXM display

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Compact Disc (CD) Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD- RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.

CD eject button CD slot

CD button: Play a CD.

SKIP bar: Change tracks, or rewind or fast forward within a track.

SETUP button: Choose various play modes, such as repeat and random.

CATEGORY bar: Skip to the next folder or the beginning of the previous folder.

SCAN button: Press to hear a 10-second sample of each song.

Press again to turn off scan.

Selector knob: Rotate to change tracks. Press and rotate to display folders.

NOTICE

Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types of CDs may cause them to get stuck or damage the audio unit.

CD display

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

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iPod Play and operate an iPod through the vehicles audio system. Connect your device to the USB port.

SKIP bar: Change tracks, or rewind or fast forward within a track.

SETUP button: Choose various play modes, such as repeat, random,andshuffle.

AUX button: Play a connected iPod.

Selector knob: Rotate to change tracks. Press to display the iPod search menu, and rotate and press to select items.

Searching for Music

Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the iPod using several methods.

1. From the audio screen, press the selector knob to enter the iPod menu.

2. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).

3. Select the song you want to play.

iPodisatrademarkofApple,Inc.

iPod display

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

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USB Flash Drive PlayandoperateaUSBflashdrivethroughthevehiclesaudiosystem. ConnectyourUSBflashdrivetotheUSBport.

CATEGORY bar: Skip to the next folder or the beginning of the previous folder.

SKIP bar: Change files, or rewind or fast forward within a file.

SETUP button: Choose various play modes, such as repeat and random.

AUX button: Play a connected USB drive.

Selector knob: Rotate to change files. Press to display the folder list, and rotate and press to select items.

SCAN button: Press to hear a 10-second sample of each file on the folder.

Press again to turn off scan.

Searching for Music

Use the selector knob to search for tracks stored on the USB drive using several methods.

1. Press the selector knob to enter the USB menu.

2. Select a folder or file.

3. Select the song you want to play.

USB display

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

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Bluetooth Audio Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through your vehicles audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink.

Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.

SKIP bar: Press to change files.

Selector knob: Display the device name.

AUX button: Play Bluetooth Audio.

Preset 1 button: Pause or resume audio.

Notes:

Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted. You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback. The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all

phones.

Bluetooth Audio display

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AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

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On-Demand Multi-Use Display (ODMD) Operate the audio system using either the touchscreen or dashboard buttons.

The functions shown here can be used with most audio sources. Refer to subsequent audio pages for more specific functions. Options that appear depend on the selected audio source.

Power/ volume knob

More: Change screen and sound settings, or display menu options.

Shortcuts (Audio tab): Store or select up to six AM, FM, or SiriusXM stations or HDD tracks.

Audio Source: Change the audio source. Select Edit Order to arrange audio icons to your preference.

ODMD controls Sound: Adjust sound settings.

AUDIONAV

MENU button: Display menu items.

AUDIO button: Display the audio screen.

Audio buttons

BACK button: Return to the previous display.

Interface dial (from the audio screen): Move up, down, left, and right. Rotate and press ENTER to make selections in the upper display.

SETTINGS button: Choose Audio Settings.

button: Adjust the upper screen brightness.

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

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FM/AM Radio Play FM or AM radio stations.

Presets: To store a station, tune to the desired station, select Presets, and select and hold the desired preset number. Select a preset station once stored.

AUDIONAV Interface dial (from the Audio screen): Select from the station list or presets in the upper display.

Audio Source: Select the FM or AM icon.

Skip/seek bar: Find a station with a strong signal.

TAG*: Tag songs from HD Radio and store to a connected iPod or iPhone.

Tune bar: Change the station.

Scan: Scan for stations with a strong signal.

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FM/AM radio display

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

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SiriusXM Radio Available on a subscription basis only. For more information or to subscribe, contact your dealer, or visit www.siriusxm.com(U.S.) orwww.siriusxm.ca(Canada).

AvailableintheU.S.andCanada,exceptHawaii,Alaska,andPuertoRico.

XMisaregisteredtrademarkofSiriusXMRadio,Inc.

Interface dial (from the Audio Screen): Select from the category list, channel list, and presets in the upper display.

Presets: To store a station, tune to the desired station, select Presets, and select and hold the desired preset number. Select a preset station once stored.

To learn about additional featuressuch as multi-channel preset, replay, or SportsFlashsee your Navigation Manual on the Owner Information CD or visit owners.acura.com (U.S.) or myacura.ca (Canada).

AUDIONAV

Skip/seek bar: Change the channel.

Audio Source: Select the XM Icon.

Category bar: Change the category.

Scan: Scan for channels.

Play/pause

TAG*: Tag songs and store to a connected iPod or iPhone.

SiriusXM display

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

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Compact Disc (CD) or USB Flash Drive Insert a CD to begin playing. The audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD- RWs in MP3, WMA, or AAC formats.

ConnectyourUSBflashdriveusingtheUSBport(seepage50).Theaudio system supports MP3, WMA, or AAC files.

NOTICE

Do not use CDs with adhesive labels or insert a damaged CD. Inserting these types of CDs may cause them to get stuck inside or damage the audio unit.

Audio Source: Select the CD or USB icon.

CD slot CD eject button

Skip/seek bar: Change the track.

Repeat: Repeat the current track or file.

Scan: Scan tracks on the CD or USB.

Random: Play tracks or files in random order.

Interface dial (from the Audio screen): Select tracks in the upper display.

Folder: Change the folder.

Searching for Music

Use the interface dial to search for tracks on the CD or USB.

1. From the audio screen, press MENU.

2. Select Music Search.

3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.) or folder.

4. Select the song you want to play.

AUDIONAV

CD display

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

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Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio When music CDs are inserted, they are automatically recorded by system default onto the built-in HDD for later playback.

Searching for Music

Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.

1. From the audio screen, press MENU.

2. Select Music Search.

3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).

4. Select the song you want to play.

You can also search for and play HDD music using Song By Voice (see page 151).

Audio Source: Select the HDD icon.

Scan: Scan all tracks or the first track on each album.

Interface dial (from the Audio screen): Select tracks in the upper display.

Repeat: Repeat the artist, album, or track.

Album bar: Change the album.

Random: Play the artist, album, or tracks in random order. AUDIONAV

HDD display

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

Models with navigation

iPod Play and operate an iPod through the vehicles audio system. Connect your device to the USB port.

Searching for Music

Use the interface dial to search for tracks using several methods.

1. From the audio screen, press MENU.

2. Select Music Search.

3. Select a search type (artist, album, track, etc.).

4. Select the song you want to play.

You can also search for and play iPod music using Song By Voice.

iPodisatrademarkofApple,Inc.

Album bar: Change the album.

Repeat: Repeat the current track or file.

Skip/seek bar: Change the track.

Play/pause

Shuffle: Play tracks or albums in random order.

Audio Source: Select the iPod icon.

Interface dial (from the Audio screen): Select tracks in the upper display.

AUDIONAV

iPod display

AUDIO AND CONNECTIVITY

Models with navigation

Bluetooth Audio Play streaming or stored audio from your compatible phone through your vehicles audio system. Connect your phone to Bluetooth HandsFreeLink.

Visit www.acura.com/handsfreelink (U.S.) or www.handsfreelink.ca (Canada) to check phone compatibility. Standard data rates apply.

Notes:

Make sure the volume on your phone is properly adjusted. You may need to enable additional settings on your phone for playback. The resume/pause function and remote audio controls are not supported on all

phones.

Stateorlocallawsmayprohibittheoperationofhandheldelectronicdeviceswhileoperatingavehicle. Onlylaunchstreamingaudioonyourphonewhensafetodoso.

Play/Resume

Interface dial (from the Audio screen): Select an item in the upper display.

Audio Source: Select the Bluetooth icon.

Pause

Skip/seek bar: Change the track.

Folder bar: Search for a folder.

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