Acura MDX (2018 year). Manual - part 16

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Information Screen

Features

Deleting the history manually
1. Press  

on 

the 

History of Trip A screen to select Delete History.

2. A confirmation message appears on the screen. Rotate 

 to select Yes, then 

press .

Clock/Wallpaper:
Shows a clock screen or an image you import.

Traffic Incidents

*

:

Shows a traffic incidents list.

2  Refer to the Navigation System Manual

Voice Recognition Guide

*

:

Shows a voice recognition guide screen.

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Smartphone

Displays the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

2 Apple CarPlay P. 299
2 Android Auto P. 303

* Not available on all models

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Information Screen

Features

You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the information screen.

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Import wallpaper

1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port 

 (2.5A).

2 USB Ports P. 233

2. Press the SETTINGS button.
3. Rotate 

 to select Clock Settings, then 

press .

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Repeat the procedure to select Clock/
Wallpaper Type.

4. Move  

to 

select 

Wallpaper tab.

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The screen will change to the wallpaper 
list.

5. Rotate 

 to select Options…, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select, Add 
New Wallpaper.

6. Rotate 

 to select a desired picture.

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The preview is displayed on the left side 
on the screen.

7. Rotate 

 to select Start Import, then 

press 

 to save the data.

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The display will return to the wallpaper 
list.

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Wallpaper Setup

1

Wallpaper 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 255 characters.

•

The file format of the image that can be imported 
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).

•

The individual file size limit is 2 MB.

•

The maximum image size is 1,680 x 936 pixels.

•

Up to three files can be saved.

•

If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures, 
the No files detected message appears.

•

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 210 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 (Driver 1 
and Driver 2).

•

If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures, 
the No files detected message appears.

Models without navigation system

Models with navigation system

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Information Screen

Features

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Select wallpaper

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Clock Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select Clock/Wallpaper Type.

3. Move 

 to select Wallpaper.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

4. Rotate 

 to select a desired wallpaper, then press 

.

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The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.

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The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Set, then press 

.

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The display will return to the Clock Settings screen.

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Delete wallpaper

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Clock Settings, then press 

.

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Repeat the procedure to select Clock/Wallpaper Type.

3. Move 

 to select Wallpaper.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

4. Rotate 

 to select a wallpaper that you want to delete, then press 

.

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The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.

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The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Delete, then press 

.

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The confirmation message will appear.

6. Rotate  

to 

select 

Yes, then press 

 to delete completely.

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The display will return to the wallpaper list.

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

1. Select Audio Menu, then select Sound 

Settings.

2. Select the Bass, Treble, Fader, Balance, 

Center

*

, Subwoofer, SVC (Speed-

sensitive Volume Compensation) or DTS 
Neural Surround

*

.

3. Use 

(

+, 

(

- or other icons to adjust the 

setting.

1

Adjusting the Sound

The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle 
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As 
you slow down, audio volume decreases.

DTS Neural Surround is a trademark of DTS, Inc.

Instead of using 

(

+, 

(

- or icons, you can also touch 

the point where your desired setting is.

* Not available on all models

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Display Setup

Features

Display Setup

You can change the brightness of the information screen and On Demand Multi-Use 
Display

TM

.

1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate 

 to select System Settings, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select Brightness, then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to adjust the setting.

5. Press .

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The display will return to the System 
Settings screen.

1. Select Audio Menu, then select Screen 

Settings.

2. Use 

(

+, 

(

- to adjust the setting.

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Changing the Screen Brightness

1

Changing the Screen Brightness

You can change the Contrast and Black Level 
settings in the same manner.

Information Screen

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

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Features

Voice Control Operation

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the 

 (Talk) and 

 (hang-up/back) buttons on the 

steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights in the ceiling.

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are 

using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice command P. 252

• Close the windows and moonroof.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone in 

the ceiling.

• Speak clearly in a natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your 

command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

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Voice Recognition

Models with navigation system

1

Voice Control Operation

When you press the 

 button, a helpful prompt asks 

what you would like to do. Press and release the 

 

button again to bypass this prompt and give a 
command.

1

Voice Recognition

The voice control system can only be used from the 
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes 
noises from the front passenger’s side.

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Voice Control Operation

Features

When the 

 (Talk) button is pressed, 

available voice commands appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “Voice 
Help” after the beep.

The system only recognizes the commands 
on the following pages, at certain screens. 
Free form voice commands are not 
recognized.

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Voice Portal Screen

2 Refer to the Navigation System Manual

When the system recognizes the Audio 
command, the screen will change the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the audio.
• Tune to FM <87.7-107.9>
• Tune to AM <530-1710>
• SiriusXM Channel <0-999>
• SiriusXM <0-999>
• More
• Back
• Cancel
• Play Artist <Artist>
• Play <Artist>
• Play Album <Album>
• Play <Album>
• Play Song <Song>
• Play <Song>
• Play Composer <Composer>
• Play <Composer>
• Play Genre <Genre>
• Play <Genre>
• Play Playlist <Playlist>
• Play <Playlist>
• List Artist <Artist>

■

Navigation

■

Audio

• List <Artist>
• List Album <Album>
• List <Album>
• List Composer <Composer>
• List <Composer>
• List Genre <Genre>
• List <Genre>
• List Playlist <Playlist>
• List <Playlist>

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Voice Control Operation

Features

This can be only used when the phone is 
connected. When the system recognizes the 
Phone command, the screen will change 
the dedicated screen for the voice 
recognition of the phone.
• Dial by Number
• Redial
• Back
• Cancel
• Call <Your Contact Name>
• Dial <Your Contact Name>
• Call <Your Contact Name> <Type>
• Dial <Your Contact Name> <Type>
• Call <Voice Tag>
• Dial <Voice Tag>

Phone commands are not available if using 
Apple CarPlay.

You can see a list of the available 
commands on the screen.
• Phone Commands
• Audio Commands
• Navigation Commands
• Voice Settings
• Voice Recognition Guide

■

Phone

■

Voice Help

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

VOL/

 (Volume/Power) Knob

Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Skip/Seek Icons
Select 

 or 

 to search up and 

down the selected band for a 
station with a strong signal.

Audio Menu
Select to display the menu items.

Source
Select to change a band or 
change an audio source.

 (Information) Icon

Select to displays the current 
station details.
Select 

 to displays the previous 

screen.

Preset Icons
Tune the preset radio frequency. Select and 
hold the preset icon to store that station. 
Select 

 or 

 to display preset 6 onwards.

Tune
Select to displays the manual input 
screen of radio frequency.

Stations
Select to displays the station list 
screen.

HD Radio List
Select to displays the sub-channel 
list screen.

Models with HD Radio

TM

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select and hold the preset number you want to store that station.

Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.

■

To find an RDS station from Station List

1. Select Stations.
2. Select station on the list.

■

Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select Stations.
2. Select Refresh on the list.

■

Preset Memory

■

Radio Data System (RDS)

1

Playing AM/FM Radio

You can control the AM/FM radio using voice 
commands

*

.

2 Voice Control Operation P. 251

The ST indicator appears on the display indicating 
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.

2 Audio Remote Controls P. 237

You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into 
the preset memory.

HD Radio Technology manufactured under license 
from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign 
Patents. HD Radio

TM

 and the HD, HD Radio, and 

“Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity 
Digital Corp.

Models with HD Radio

TM

 feature

* Not available on all models

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Features

■

Radio frequency manual tune screen

1. Select Tune.
2. Enter the desired radio frequency using the 

numeric keypad.

3. Select OK to tune into the frequency.

You can also tune into the radio frequency of 
your choice following the procedures below 
instead of inputing its frequency value.
1. Touch the desired frequency value on the 

frequency bar.

2. Select and hold the frequency indicator, 

then slide it to the desired frequency value 
on the frequency bar.

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Radio text

Display the radio text information of the selected RDS station.
1. Select Audio Menu.
2. Select Radio Text.

■

Scan

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.

Select SCAN.
To turn off scan, select Stop Scan.

1

Radio frequency manual tune screen

You can tune the range of FM frequency between 
87.7 to 107.9MHz and range of AM frequency 
between 530 to 1710kHz.

Tune icons:
Select 

 or 

 to tune the radio frequency.

Seek icons:
Select 

 or 

 to search the selected band up 

or down for a station with a strong signal.

Frequency 
Indicator

Frequency Bar

Numeric Keypad

1

Radio text

The text indicator comes on when you received a text 
message. The indicator stays on until you read the 
message.

The radio text information is not updated 
automatically. If you want to display the latest 
information, return to the previous screen and select 
Radio Text again.

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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

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Features

Playing SiriusXM® Radio

On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

VOL/

 (Volume/Power) Knob

Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Category Up/Down Icons
Select 

 or 

 to display and select 

a SiriusXM® Radio category.

Audio Menu
Select to display the menu items.

Source
Select to change an audio source.

 (Information) Icon

Select to displays the current 
channel details.
Select 

 to displays the previous 

screen.

Preset Icons
Tune the preset channel. Select and hold the 
preset icon to store that channel. Select 

 or 

 to display preset 4 onwards.

Tune
Select to displays the channel 
number input screen.

Presets/Controls
Select to changes between the 
Presets mode and Controls mode 
of the Replay function.

Browse
Select to displays the channel list 
of Categories, Channels or 
Featured channels types.

Channel Up/Down Icons
Select 

 or 

 to the previous or 

next channel.
Select and hold to rapidly skip 10 
channels at a time.

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Features

1. Select the SiriusXM® mode.

2 Audio Remote Controls P. 237
2 On Demand Multi-Use Display

TM

 P. 240

2. Select a channel using the 

, 

 icons or the preset numbers (1-12) on the preset 

mode screen.

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SiriusXM® channel manual tune screen

1. Select Tune.
2. Enter the desired channel number using the 

numeric keypad.

3. Select OK to tune into the channel.

You can also tune into the channel of your 
choice following the procedures below 
instead of inputing its channel number.
1. Touch the desired channel number on the 

channel bar.

2. Select and hold the channel indicator, then 

slide it to the desired channel number on 
the channel bar.

■

To Play SiriusXM® Radio

1

Playing SiriusXM® Radio

You can control the SiriusXM® radio using voice 
commands

*

.

2 Voice Control Operation P. 251

In the channel mode, all available channels are 
selectable. In the category mode, you can select a 
channel within a category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).

There may be instances when SiriusXM® Radio does 
not broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title). 
This does not indicate a problem with your audio 
system.

SiriusXM® Radio stations load in ascending order, 
which can take about a minute. Once they have 
loaded you will be able to scroll up or down to make 
your selections.

Tune Start:
When you change a channel, a song being played on 
that channel restarts from the beginning with this 
function. This can be turned on or off from the Play 
the Song from the Beginning setting.

2 Customized Features P. 358

1

SiriusXM® channel manual tune screen

Channel icons:
Select 

 or 

 to the previous or next channel. 

Select and hold to rapidly skip 10 channels at a time.

Channel Indicator

Channel Bar

Numeric Keypad

* Not available on all models

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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

Features

To change the tune mode:

1. Select Tune.
2. Select Channel/Category icon.

To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected channel.
2. Select Presets/Controls icon to set the Presets.
3. Select and hold the preset number you want to store that channel.

Channel/Category Icon

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Preset Memory

1

Playing SiriusXM® Radio

You can store 12 SiriusXM® stations into the preset 
memory.

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Features

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TuneMix

TM

 (Multi-channel preset)

You can store up to 10 of your preferred music channels and listen to them 
randomly.

1. Tune a channel.
2. Select and hold the preset number you 

want to store that channel.

3. Select Add.
4. Select Done to return the previous screen.

To delete a multi-channel preset:
1. Select and hold the preset number you want to delete that channel.
2. Select the channel icon.
3. Select Delete.
4. Select Done to return the previous screen.

1

TuneMix

TM

 (Multi-channel preset)

TuneMix

TM

 is registered trademarks of SiriusXM® 

Radio, Inc.

To store a multi-channel preset, you need to setup 
the TuneMix setting to On.

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TuneMix

TM

 is available for music channels only.

Select and hold.

Channel Icon

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Playing SiriusXM® Radio

Features

Suggested channel listing received from SiriusXM® can be displayed and selected.
1. Select Browse.
2. Select Featured Channels.
3. Select a channel.

You can check a channel schedule by selected channel list on the On Demand Multi-
Use Display

TM

.

1. Select Audio Menu.
2. Select View Channel Schedule.

You can also check the other channel by the following procedure.
3. Select Categories, Channels or Presets.
4. Select a channel.

■

Listening to Featured Channels

■

Displaying a Channel Schedule

1

Listening to Featured Channels

Up to three featured channels by SiriusXM® can be 
displayed.

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