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REPEAT — The Repeat function continuously replays the current
song or passage. Press the RPT
button to activate it; you will see RPT displayed as a reminder. When thesystem reaches the end of the song
or passage currently playing, it will
automatically go into rewind. When
it senses the beginning of the same song or passage, the system returns
to PLAY mode. It will continue to repeat this same program until youdeactivate REPEAT by pressing the
button again.
Pressing the REW or FF button, or
either of the SKIP buttons, also turns
off REPEAT. The SKIP and REPEAT functions
use silent periods on the tape to find
the end of a song or passage. These features may not work to yoursatisfaction if there is almost no gap
between selections, a high noise level between selections, or a silent
period in the middle of a selection.
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Audio System
Operating the CD Changer
Your Honda's audio system has an in-dash CD changer that holds up to six discs, providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate this CD changer with the same controls used for the radio and
cassette player.
To load the CDs or operate the CD changer, the ignition switch must be
in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II).
Load and play only standard rounddiscs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in
the drive or cause other problems.
You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this system.
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Comfort and Convenience Features
LOAD BUTTON
CD SLOTCD EJECT BUTTON
PWR/VOL
KNOB
RDM BUTTON CD BUTTON
SKIP BUTTONS
REPEAT BUTTON
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If you press the Load button while a
CD is playing, the system will stop
playing that CD and start the loading sequence. It will then play the CD
just loaded.
You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing by
pressing the appropriate preset
button. Select an empty position (theCD Loaded indicator is off), and
press the preset button for that
position (1 to 6). The system will stop playing the current CD and start
the loading sequence. It will then
play the CD just loaded.
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Comfort and Convenience Features
LOAD BUTTON
CD LOADED
INDICATORAM
BUTTON CD SLOT
FM BUTTON
PRESET BUTTONSTAPE BUTTON
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Audio System
Operation
Select the CD changer by pressing
the CD button. You will see "Cd" in the display. The system will begin
playing the last selected disc in theCD changer. You will see the disc
and track numbers displayed.
When that disc ends, the next disc in the CD changer is loaded and played.
After the last disc finishes, the system returns to disc 1.
To select a different disc, press the appropriate Preset button (1 — 6). If
you select an empty position in the CD changer, the system will go into
the loading sequence (see page 165 ).
You can use the SKIP buttons while a disc is playing to select passages
and change tracks. To move rapidly within a track, press
and hold the appropriate SKIP
button. You will hear a beep and the system will continue to move. Press
the button to move forward, or the button to move backward.
Release the button when the system
reaches the point you want. Each time you press the button
and release it, the system skips
forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release the
button to skip backward to the
beginning of the current track. Press
and release it again to skip to the
beginning of the previous track.
REPEAT — To activate the Repeat
feature, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display as a reminder. The system
continuously replays the current
track. Press the RPT button again to turn it off. Pressing either of the
SKIP buttons also turns off the
repeat feature.
RANDOM PLAY — This feature,
when activated, plays the tracks
within a CD in random order, rather than in the order they are recordedon the CD. To activate Random Play,
press the RDM button. You will see RDM in the display. The system will
then select and play tracks randomly.
This continues until you deactivate Random Play by pressing the RDM
button again, or you select a different CD with a preset button.
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To take the system out of CD mode, press the AM or FM button, or insert
a cassette in the player. If a tape is
already in the cassette player, press
the TAPE button. When you return
to CD mode by pressing the CD
button, play will continue at the same
point that it left off.
If you turn the system off while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or the ignition switch, play will continue at the same point when you
turn it back on.
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Comfort and Convenience Features
PWR/VOL
KNOB
FM BUTTON
RDM
INDICATOR
RPT
INDICATOR
CD BUTTONAM BUTTON
RDM
BUTTON
RPT BUTTON
TAPE
BUTTON
SKIP
BUTTONS
PRESET BUTTONS
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Remote Audio Controls
On EX model with leather interior and
EX-V6 model
Two controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
functions without removing your hand from the wheel. The top and bottom buttons adjust the volume up or down
Press the proper button and hold it
until the desired volume is reached,
then release it.
The AUDIO/CH button has three functions, depending on whether youare listening to the radio, or playing a
cassette or CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the AUDIO/CH button to changestations. Each time you press this
button, the system advances to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. You will see the
number of the selected Preset button
in the display. To change bands,
press the AM or FM button on the audio system's front panel. If you are playing a cassette, use the
AUDIO/CH button to advance to the next selection. You will see "FF"
blinking in the display when you
press the AUDIO/CH button. Thesystem fast forwards until it senses a
silent period, then goes back to
PLAY.
If you are playing a CD, the system skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
AUDIO/CH button. You will see the disc and track number in the display.
Comfort and Convenience Features
AUDIO/CH
BUTTON
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Audio System
Theft Protection
On EX, EX-V6 models
Your car's audio system will disable itself if it is disconnected from
electrical power for any reason. Tomake it work again, the user must
enter a specific five-digit code in the
Preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations possible from five digits, making thesystem work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
You should have received a card that lists your audio system's codenumber and serial number. It is best
to store this card in a safe place at
home. In addition, you should writethe audio system's serial number in
this Owner's Manual. If you should
happen to lose the card, you mustobtain the code number from your
Honda dealer. To do this, you will
need the system's serial number. If your car's battery is disconnected
or goes dead, or the radio fuse is
removed, the audio system willdisable itself. If this happens, you
will see "Code" in the frequency display the next time you turn on the
system. Use the Preset buttons to
enter the five-digit code. If it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over or try tocorrect your mistake. Complete the
five-digit sequence, then enter the correct code. You have ten tries toenter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessful in ten attempts, you must then leave the system on forone hour before trying again. You will have to store your favorite
stations in the Preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your original settings were lost when
power was disconnected.
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Battery
On EX and EX-V6 models
If your car's battery is disconnected
or goes dead, the audio system will
disable itself. The next time you turn
on the radio you will see "Code" in
the frequency display. Use the Preset buttons to enter the five-digit
code (see page 174 ).
Charging the battery with the cables
connected can seriously damage your
car's electronic controls. Detach the
battery cables before connecting the
battery to a charger.
Maintenance
The battery gives off explosive
hydrogen gas during normal
operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to explode with enough
force to kill or seriously hurt you.
Wear protective clothing and a
face shield, or have a skilled mechanic do the battery
maintenance.
NOTICE