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When you touch
the TRACK RPT icon, the system
continuously plays the same track.
You will see TRACK RPT
highlighted on the audio screen and
RPT in the upper display. Press the
icon again to get out of track repeat. When you touch the
DISC SCAN icon on the audio
display, the system gives you a 10
second sampling of the f irst track on
each disc in the in-dash CD changer.
You will see DISC SCAN highlighted
on the audio screen and D-SCAN in
the upper display. Touch the icon
again to get out of the system.
When you touch
this icon on the audio display or
press the SCAN button, you will get a10secondsamplingof eachtrack
on the current CD. You will see
TRACK SCAN highlighted on the
audioscreenandSCANintheupper
display. Press the icon or button
again to get out of the system.
To use the controls, press the
AUDIO DISPLAY button, the control
icons will appear on the screen. Press and release the
RDM button to play the tracks in
random order. You will see RDM in
the display. Press it again to return
to normal play. To continuously replay
a track, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display. Press it again to turn it of f .
To continuously
replay the current disc, press and
hold the RPT button. You will see
D-RPT in the display. Press the RPT
button again to turn it off.
The scan f unction samples
all the tracks on the selected disc in
the order they are recorded on the
CD. To activate it, press and release
the SCAN button. You will see SCAN
in the display. You will get a 10
second sampling of each track on the
selected CD. Press the SCAN button
again to get out of the system.
This f unction samples
each f irst track of all the discs in the
in-dash CD changer in the order they
are stored. To activate it, select the
D-SCAN mode by pressing and
holding the SCAN button. You will
see D-SCAN in the display. You will
get a 10 second sampling of the f irst
track on each CD. Press the SCAN
button again to get out of the system.
On models with navigation system
Except f or LX model
Except f or LX model
Playing a CD
TRACK RPT
DISC SCAN
TRACK SCAN
RANDOM
REPEAT
D-REPEA T
SCAN
D-SCAN
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When you touch the
RANDOM icon on the audio display,
the system plays the tracks on the
current CD in random order. You
will see RANDOM highlighted on
the audio screen and RDM in the
upper display. To turn this f eature
of f , touch RANDOM again or select
a dif f erent disc icon. When you touch the
DISC RPT icon on the audio display,
the system continuously replays the
current CD. You will see DISC RPT
highlighted on the audio screen and
D-RPT in the upper display. Touch
the icon to turn the feature off.
Each time you
press and release the , the
player skips f orward to the
beginning of the next track. Press
and release the , to skip
backward to the beginning of the
current track. Press it twice to skip
to the beginning of the previous track.
To move rapidly within a track, press
andholdthe or .
Press the or to
select an icon and play the disc.
Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the CD. If you eject the CD,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the CD af ter 15 seconds and put it in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the CD button.
Press the AM/FM button to switch
to the AM/FM radio while a CD is
playing. To play the CD, press the
CD button. PresstheAM/FMorCD/AUX
(XM) button to switch to the AM/
FM radio or satellite radio while a
CD is playing. To play the CD, press
the CD button again.
If a tape is in the optional tape player,
press the AUX button to switch to
the tape while a CD is playing. Press
the CD button again to switch back
to the CD player.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the disc will stay in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it lef t of f .
On LX model
Except EX with Leather and EX-V6models in the U.S. On EX with Leather and EX-V6
models in the U.S.
Playing a CD
RANDOM
DISC RPT
SEEK /SK IP CH/DISC
To Stop Playing a CD
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When using CD-R discs, use only
high quality CDs labeled f or audio
use.
CD-RW discs will not work in this
unit.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.AnewCDmayberoughonthe
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
When recording a CD-R, the
recording must be closed f or it to
be used by the system.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
theCDplayer/CDchangerorthe
magazine.
Protecting Your CDs
General Inf ormation Protecting CDs
138
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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Playing a T ape (Opt ional)
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PWR/VOL KNOBAUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
TUNE/SOUND KNOBUPPER DISPLAY
CD/DISC BAR
FF ICON
REW ICON SEEK/SKIP BAR TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
PLAY/PROG ICON NOISE REDUCTION (NR) ICON
REPEAT INDICATOR
CD/AUX (XM)
BUTTON REPEAT ICON
EX with Leather and EX-V6 models
with navigation system (U.S. only)
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The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Make sure the open side of the tape
is facing right, then insert the tape
most of the way into the slot. The
system will pull the tape in the rest
of the way, and begin to play it.
Thetapedirectionindicatorcomes
on to show you which side of the
tape is playing. The indicates the
sideyouinsertedupwardisnow
playing. If you want to play the other
side, press the preset 3 (PLAY/
PROG) side of the preset bar or
touch the PLAY/PROG icon on
models with navigation system.
When the player reaches the end of
the tape, it will automatically reverse
direction and play the other side. On models with navigation system,
first push the AUDIO DISPLAY
button bef ore selecting any of the
audio icons on the audio screen.
Dolby noise reduction turns on
when you insert a tape. The
indicator will light in the
display. If the tape was not recorded
in Dolby, turn it of f by pressing the
preset 4 (NR) side of the preset bar
or touching the NR icon. Dolby
remains of f until you press the
preset bar or the icon again. To remove the tape, press the eject
button on the tape player. If you
want to turn the player off, press the
PWR/VOL knob or turn of f the
ignition. The tape will remain in the
drive. When you turn the system
back on, the tape will be in pause
mode. Press the preset 3 (PLAY/
PROG) side of the preset bar or
touch the PLAY/PROG icon on
models with navigation system.
To switch to the AM/FM radio,
Satellite Radio (U.S. models), CD
player,orCDchangerwhileatapeis
playing, press the AM/FM or CD/
AUX button [CD/AUX (XM) button
on models with navigation system].
To change back to the tape player,
push the CD/AUX or CD/AUX
(XM) button.
Dolby noise reduction is manuf actured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
Optional on all U.S. models
To Play a Tape To Stop Playing a Tape
Playing a T ape (Opt ional)
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Three 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. The VOL button adjusts the volume
up ( ) or down ( ). Press the top
or bottom of the button and hold it
until the desired volume is reached,
then release it.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CH button to change stations.
Each time you press the top ( ) of
the button, the system goes to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
station.If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you press the top
( ) of the CH button. Press the
bottom ( ) to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press
it twice to return to the previous
track. You will see the disc and track
numbers in the display.
If youareplayingatapeinthe
optional tape player, press the top
( ) of the CH button to advance to
the next selection. Press the bottom
( ) to go back to the previous
selection. The system senses a silent
period, then resumes playing.
The MODE button changes the
mode. Pressing the button
repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM,
CD (if a CD is loaded), or a tape (if
equipped). On models with satellite
radio system, you can also select
XM1 and XM2.
On all EX and V6 models
Remote Audio Controls
148
CH BUTTON
VOL BUTTON MODE BUTTON
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Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic code using the preset
bars or the TUNE knob. Because
there are hundreds of number
combinations possible, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system’s code and
serial numbers. It is best to store this
card in a saf e place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this
Owner’s Manual. If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio f use is removed, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘ ’’/
‘‘ ’’ in the f requency display
the next time you turn on the system.
Use the preset bars to enter the code.
Thecodeisontheradiocodecard
included in your Owner’s Manual kit.
When it is entered correctly, the
radio will start playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
sequence, then enter the correct
code. You have ten tries to enter the
correct code. If you are unsuccessf ul
in ten attempts, you must then leave
the system on f or 1 hour bef ore
trying again.You will have to store your favorite
stations on each side of the preset
bars (1 6) or icons af ter the system
begins working. Your original
settings were lost when the power
was disconnected.
If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number.
OnEX,EX-V6,andLX-V6models
Radio T hef t Prot ect ion
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When properly installed, cellular
phones, alarms, two-way radios, and
low-powered audio systems should
not interf ere with your vehicle’s
computer controlled systems, such
as your airbags and anti-lock brakes.Bef ore installing any accessory:
Make sure the accessory does not
obscure any lights, or interf ere
with proper vehicle operation or
perf ormance.
Be sure electronic accessories do
not overload electrical circuits
(see page ) or interf ere with
proper operation.
Modif ying your vehicle, or installing
some non-Honda accessories, can
make it unsaf e. Bef ore you make any
modif ications or add any accessories,
be sure to read the f ollowing
inf ormation.
Your dealer has Honda accessories
that allow you to personalize your
vehicle, or improve its perf ormance.
These accessories have been
designed and approved f or your
vehicle, and are covered by warranty.
Bef ore installing any electronic
accessory, have the installer
contact your dealer for assistance.
If possible, have your dealer
inspect the f inal installation.
Do not install accessories on the
side pillars or across the rear
windows as these may interf ere
with proper operation of the side
curtain airbags.
Although non-Honda accessories
may f it on your vehicle, they may not
meet f actory specif ications, and
could adversely af f ect your vehicle’s
handling and stability. 264
A ccessories
A ccessories and Modif ications
Bef ore Driving
167
Improper accessories or
modifications can affect your
vehicle’s handling, stability, and
performance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt
or killed.
Follow all instructions in this
owner’s manual regarding
accessories and modifications.
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