.....................
Heating and Cooling . 104
.........
What Each Control Does . 104
............
How to Use the System . 107
..........
To Turn Everything Of f . 110
...............
Climate Control System . 111
.......
Fully-automatic Operation . 113
.......
Semi-automatic Operation . 114
Sunlight Sensor/
............
Temperature Sensor . 118
......................
Audio System (DX) . 119
.................
Operating the Radio . 120
.................
Adjusting the Sound . 123
Operating the Cassette
.....................................
Player . 124
.................
Caring f or Cassettes . 126
Operating the Optional CD
.................................
Changer . 127
.......
Protecting Compact Discs . 129
CD Changer Error
.............................
Indications . 130
Audio System ...........
(LX and U.S. LX V-6) . 131
.................
Operating the Radio . 131
.................
Adjusting the Sound . 135
.........
Operating the CD Player . 136
.....
Operating the CD Changer . 138 CD player Error
.............................
Indications . 140
CD Changer Error .............................
Indications . 141
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player . 142
............
Tape Search Functions . 144
Caring f or the Cassette
.....................................
Player . 145
Audio System (U.S. EX, ...
Canada EX-L and EX V-6) . 146
.................
Operating the Radio . 147
.................
Adjusting the Sound . 151
............
Audio System Lighting . 152
Operating the Cassette
.....................................
Player . 152
............
Tape Search Functions . 153
Caring f or the Cassette
.....................................
Player . 155
.....
Operating the CD Changer . 156
.......
Protecting Compact Discs . 162
CD Changer Error
.............................
Indications . 163
Audio System (U.S. Value .....
Package and SE models) . 164
.................
Operating the Radio . 165 .................
Adjusting the Sound . 169
....................
Radio Frequencies . 170
........................
Radio Reception . 170
.........
Operating the CD Player . 172
Operating the Optional CD
.................................
Changer . 174
.......
Protecting Compact Discs . 175
....
CD Player Error Indications . 176
CD Changer Error
.............................
Indications . 177
Operating the Cassette .....................................
Player . 178
Caring f or the Cassette .....................................
Player . 181
...........
Remote Audio Controls . 182
.......................
Thef t Protection . 183
............................
Security System . 184
...............................
Cruise Control . 185
Homelink Universal
................................
Transceiver . 188
Comf ort and Convenience Features
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures103
µµ
These two
controls adjust the strength of the
sound coming f rom each speaker.
The Balance control adjusts the side-
to-side strength, while the Fader
control adjusts the f ront-to-back
strength.
To adjust the fader, push on the
BASS/FADER control knob to get it
to pop out. Pull it out slightly f arther,
and adjust the f ront-to-back sound to
your liking. Push the knob back in
when you are done so you cannot
change the setting by accidentally
bumping it.
To adjust the balance, push on the
TREBLE/BALANCE control knob
to get it to pop out. Pull it out slightly
f arther, and adjust the side-to-side
sound to your liking. Push the knob
back in when you are done so you
cannot change the setting by
accidentally bumping it. Use these controls
to adjust the tone to your liking.
To adjust the Treble level, push on
the TREBLE/BALANCE control
knob to get it to pop out. Without
pulling it out f arther, turn the knob
to adjust the treble level. Push the
knob back in when you are done so
you cannot change the setting by
accidentally bumping it. To adjust the Bass level, push on the
BASS/FADER control knob to get it
to pop out. Without pulling it out
f arther, turn the knob to adjust the
bass level. Push the knob back in
when you are done so you cannot
change the setting by accidentally
bumping it.
For inf ormation, See page .
170
Adjusting the Sound
Balance/Fader
Treble/BassRadio Frequencies and Reception
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures123
TTRREEBBLLEE//BBAALLAANNCCEECCOONNTTRROOLLBBAASSSS//FFAADDEERRCCOONNTTRROOLL
CONT INUED
A Compact Disc changer is available
f rom your dealer. It holds up to six
discs, providing several hours of
continuous entertainment. You
operate the CD changer with the
same controls used f or the radio and
cassette player.
Your dealer also has an accessory in-
dash single CD player available that
is operated by the radio controls. To
operate this unit, use the instructions
(except f or those relating to multiple
discs) in this section.
Using the instructions that came
with the changer, load the desired
CDs in the magazine, and load the
magazine in the changer. Play only
standard round discs. Odd-shaped
CDs may jam in the drive or cause
other problems.
Operating the Optional CD
Changer
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures127
RRAANNDDOOMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORRTTAAPPEE//CCDDBBUUTTTTOONN
AAMM//FFMMBBUUTTTTOONNRREEPPEEAATTIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
RRPPTTBBUUTTTTOONN
SSKKIIPPSSWWIITTCCHH
PPWWRR//VVOOLLKKNNOOBB
PPRREESSEETTBBUUTTTTOONNSS
You operate the CD player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control dial to adjust the il-
lumination of the audio system (see
page ). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the radio is turned of f .
For inf ormation, see page .
With the ignition switch in
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II), insert
the disc into the CD slot. Push the
disc in half way, the drive will pull it
in the rest of the way and begin to
play. The number of the track that is
playing is shown in the display. You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring. Play
only standard round discs. Odd-
shaped CDs may jam in the drive or
cause other problems.
For best results when using CD-R
discs, use only high quality discs
labeled f or audio use. When
recording a CD-R, the recording
must be closed in order f or the disc
to be used by CD players. CD-RW
discs will not work in this unit.
170
65
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Operating the CD Player
A udio System L ighting
Radio Frequencies and Reception
136
CCDD//TTAAPPEEBBUUTTTTOONNRREEPPEEAATTIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
AAMM//FFMMBBUUTTTTOONNCCDDSSLLOOTTRRPPTTBBUUTTTTOONN
EEJJEECCTTBBUUTTTTOONN
PPWWRR//VVOOLLKKNNOOBB
SSEEEEKK//SSKKIIPPBBAARR
RRAANNDDOOMMIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
AA..SSEELL//RRDDMMBBUUTTTTOONN
Î
Î
Dolby noise reduction manuf actured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-
ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
The in-dash CD changer holds up to
six discs. You operate the CD
changer with the same controls used
f or the radio. See page f or CD
changer operation.
The cassette system f eatures Dolby
noise reduction, automatic sensing of
chromium-dioxide (CrO ) tape, and
auto-reverse f or continuous play.
Your Honda’s audio system provides
clear reception on both AM and FM
bands, while the preset buttons allow
you to easily select your f avorite
stations.
156
2
For U.S. EX, Canada EX-L, and all EXV-6 models
A M/FM/Cassette/CD Changer
Audio System
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures146
TTUUNNEEKKNNOOBB
FFMMBBUUTTTTOONN
SSEEEEKKBBUUTTTTOONNSS
SSTTEERREEOOIINNDDIICCAATTOORR
PPWWRR//VVOOLLKKNNOOBBAAMMBBUUTTTTOONN
SSCCAANNBBUUTTTTOONNPPRREESSEETTBBUUTTTTOONNSS
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 round
discs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in
the drive or cause other problems.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem.
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 f or the radio and
cassette player.
For best results when using CD-R
discs, use only high quality discs
labeled f or audio use. When
recording a CD-R, the recording
must be closed in order f or the disc
to be used by CD players. CD-RW
discs will not work in this unit.
Operating the CD Changer
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures156
SSKKIIPPBBUUTTTTOONNSS
RREEPPEEAATTBBUUTTTTOONN
LLOOAADDBBUUTTTTOONN
PPWWRR//VVOOLLKKNNOOBB
CCDDEEJJEECCTTBBUUTTTTOONNCCDDSSLLOOTT
RRDDMMBBUUTTTTOONNCCDDBBUUTTTTOONN
You operate the CD player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
With the system on, insert the disc
into the CD slot. Push the disc in
half way, the drive will pull it in the
rest of the way and begin to play.
The number of the track that is
playing is shown in the display.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring. In all
cases, play only standard round discs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
For best results when using CD-R
discs, use only high quality discs
labeled f or audio use. When
recording a CD-R, the recording
must be closed in order f or the disc
to be used by CD players. CD-RW
discs will not work in this unit.
Operating the CD Player
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Audio System
172
CCDDSSLLOOTTSSKKIIPPBBUUTTTTOONNSS
CCDDBBUUTTTTOONNRRDDMMBBUUTTTTOONNRREEPPEEAATTBBUUTTTTOONN
ÛÝ
The top and bottom buttons adjust
thevolumeup( )ordown( ).
Press the proper button and hold it
until the desired volume is reached,
then release it.
The AUDIO/CH button has three
f unctions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio, or playing a
cassette or CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the AUDIO/CH button to change
stations. 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 f ront 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. The
system f ast f orwards until it senses a
silent period, then goes back to
PLAY.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
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.
Two controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
On all EX models
Remote Audio Controls
Audio System
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures182
AAUUDDIIOO//CCHHBBUUTTTTOONN