2005 HONDA CIVIC COUPE Owners Manual

In MP3 mode with In-dash CD ChangerWith In-dash CD Changer
When you press the TITLE button
while playing a disc in MP3, the
displayshowsthefirst13characters
of the current f older or f ile name f or
about 5 seconds, then automatically
returns to the normal display.
With the f older or f ile name, you will
see the FOLDER or FILE indicator
in the display.
Each time you press the TITLE
button, the display mode changes
f rom File Name display to Folder
Name display, then to Normal
display.
If thefolderorfilenamehasmore
than 13 characters and the name is
displayed, press and hold the TITLE
button until you hear a beep. The
display will show the next 13
characters f or about 5 seconds. Tosee all characters of the f older or f ile
name, repeat this step.
If you press the TITLE button when
the last character(s) is displayed,
you hear two beeps, then the display
shows the f irst 13 characters again.
You will also see the f older or f ile
name in the f ollowing conditions:
When the f older or the f ile is
changed.
When you change the audio mode
to play discs in MP3 and the
system begins to play.
When you insert a disc and the
system begins to play. You can use the SEEK/SKIP bar
while a disc is playing to select
passages and change tracks (f iles in
MP3 mode).
To select a dif f erent disc, press the
appropriate preset button (1 to 6). If
you select an empty position, the
system will go into the loading
sequence (see page ).
In MP3 mode, use the FOLDER bar
to select f olders in the disc and use
the SEEK/SKIP bar to change files.
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Folder Name and File Name Display
Function T o Change or Select T racks/Files
Playing a Disc
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Each time you
press and release the / side of the SEEK/SKIP bar,
the player skips forward to the
beginning of the next track (f ile in
MP3 mode). Press and release the / side, to skip backward
to the beginning of the current track.
Press it again to skip to the
beginning of the previous track.
To move rapidly within a track, press
andholdthe / or /
side of the SEEK/SKIP bar.
You will see CUE or REW in the
display while moving.
While moving forward or backward,
thetimedisplaychangestothe
track/f ile playing time. Af ter
releasing the bar, the display goes
back to the time display. To
select a different folder, press and
release the ‘‘ ’’ side of the
FOLDER bar to move the beginning
of the next f older. Press and release
the‘‘ ’’sidetomovethe
beginning of the current f older.
Press and release it again to skip to
the beginning of the previous f older.
To continuously replay
a track (f ile in MP3 mode), press and
release the RPT button. You will see
RPT in the display. Press the RPT
button again to turn it off. With the
in-dash CD changer, press the RPT
button two or three times depending
on the selected mode to return to
normal playing. Pressing either side of the SEEK/
SKIP bar or selecting a dif f erent disc
with a preset button also turns of f
the repeat f eature.
This feature,
when activated, replays all the tracks
(all f iles in each f older in MP3 mode)
on the selected disc in the order they
are recorded on the disc. To activate
the disc repeat f eature, select the
Disc-Repeat mode by pressing the
RPT button repeatedly. You will see
D-RPT in the display. The system
continuously replays the current disc.
Press the RPT button again to turn it
off. Pressing the RDM button or
selecting a dif f erent disc with a
preset button also turns of f the
repeat feature.
Except f or models with in-dash CD
changer
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CONT INUED
SEEK /SK IPFOLDER SELECTION
REPEAT (TRACK/FILE
REPEAT)DISC-REPEA T
Playing a Disc
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In MP3 mode with In-dash CD Changer
In CD mode with In-dash CD Changer In MP3 mode with In-dash CD Changer
With In-dash CD Changer In MP3 mode with In-dash CD Changer
This feature,
when activated, replays all the f iles
on the selected f older in the order
they are compressed in MP3. To
activate Folder Repeat mode, press
the RPT button. You will see F-RPT
in the display. The system
continuously replays the current
folder. Press the RPT button again to
turn it off. Pressing the RDM button,
selecting a dif f erent disc with a
preset button, or selecting a dif f erent
folder with the FOLDER bar also
turns of f the repeat f eature. This f eature plays the
tracks (all f iles in each f older in MP3
mode) within a disc in random order.
To activate Random Play, press and
release the RDM button. In MP3
mode, press the RDM button twice
to select Within a Disc Random Play.
You will see RDM in the display.
Press the RDM button again to
return to normal play.
Selecting a dif f erent disc with a
preset button also turns of f the
random f eature. This
f eature, when activated, plays the
f iles within a f older in random order,
rather than in the order they are
compressedinMP3.Toactivate
Folder Random play, press the RDM
button. You will see F-RDM in the
display. The system will then select
and play f iles randomly. This
continues until you deactivate Folder
RandomPlaybypressingtheRDM
button again, or you select a
dif f erent disc with a preset button or
a different folder with the FOLDER
bar.
Each time you press and release the
RDM button, the mode changes
f rom Folder Random Play to Within
a Disc Random Play, then to normal
playing.
Each time you press and release the
RPT button, the mode changes f rom
File Repeat to Folder Repeat to Disc
Repeat, then to normal playing.
Each time you press and release the
RPT button, the mode changes from
Track Repeat to Disc Repeat, then to
normal playing.
FOL DER-REPEA T
RANDOM (Random within a
Disc)FOLDER-RANDOM
Playing a Disc
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In CD mode with In-dash CD Changer In MP3 mode with In-dash CD ChangerExcept f or models with in-dash CDchanger
The SCAN f unction
samples all the tracks on the
selected disc in the order they are
recorded on the disc. To activate the
Scan f eature, press and hold the
SCAN button until you hear a beep.
You will see SCAN in the display.
You will get a 10 second sampling of
each track on the selected disc.
Press the SCAN button again to get
out of the system and play the last
track sampled.
Pressing either side of the SEEK/
SKIP bar or selecting a dif f erent disc
with a preset button also turns of f
the scan feature. This f eature, when
activated, samples all the files in the
selected f older in the order they are
compressedinMP3.Toactivatethe
Folder Scan f eature, press and hold
the SCAN button until you hear a
beep. You will see F-SCAN in the
display. The system will then play
the f irst f ile f or about 10 seconds. If
you do nothing, the system will then
play the f ollowing f iles f or 10
seconds each. When it plays a f ile
that you want to continue listening to,
press the SCAN button again.
Pressing either side of the SEEK/
SKIP bar, selecting a dif f erent disc
with a preset button, or a dif f erent
folder with the FOLDER bar also
turns off the scan feature. 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 radio while a CD is playing. To
play the CD, press the CD button.
If a tape is in the optional tape player,
press the TAPE button to switch to
the tape while a CD is playing. Press
the CD button again to switch back
to the CD player.
CONT INUED
SCAN F-SCAN
To Stop Playing a Disc
Playing a Disc
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On models with in-dash CD changerOn models with in-dash CD changer
Press the FM/AM button to switch
to the radio while a disc is playing.
To play the disc, press the CD button.
If you turn the system of f while a
disc is playing, either with the
Power/Volume knob or by turning
of f the ignition switch, the disc will
stay in the drive. When you turn the
system back on, the disc will begin
playing where it lef t of f .To remove the disc currently in play,
press the eject ( ) button. When
a disc is removed f rom a slot, the
system automatically begins the load
sequence so you can load another
disc in that position. If you do not
remove the disc f rom the changer
within 15 seconds, the system
returns to the previous mode (FM/
AM). The disc will reload into the
system and will remain in a pause
mode.
To remove a dif f erent disc f rom the
changer,firstselectitwiththe
appropriate preset button. When that
disc begins playing, press the eject
button. Continue pressing the eject
button to remove all the discs from
the changer.You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f . The disc that
was last selected is ejected f irst.
Playing a Disc
Removing Discs f rom t he In-dash CD
Changer
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On models with in-dash CD changer
Except f or models with in-dash CDchanger
On models with in-dash CD changer Except f or models with in-dash CD
changer
The auxiliary input jack is on the
audio panel. The system will accept
auxiliary input f rom standard audio
accessories.
When the appropriate audio unit is
connected with the auxiliary input
jack, press the AUX button to select
the unit.
See pages and for
inf ormation on the error messages.
If you f ind any problem with this
audio system, take the vehicle to
your dealer.
For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect discs, see page . If you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will search
f or the next available disc to load and
play.
An optional six disc CD changer is
available f or your vehicle. This disc
changer uses the same controls used
f or the in-dash CD player or the
radio.
Load the desired CDs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent disc, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or the preset 6 (DISC )
button. To select the previous disc,
press the preset 5 (DISC ), or the
preset 6 (DISC ) to select the next
disc in sequence.
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Playing a Disc
Auxiliary Input Jack
Audio System Malf unction
Protecting Discs Operating the Optional CD
Changer
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When using CD-R or CD-RW (only
with in-dash CD changer) discs,
use only high quality CDs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW (only with in-dash CD
changer), the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythe
system.
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.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the system or the magazine.
When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it f rom
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the
recording surf ace of the disc,
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 disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the disc to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm)
discs without using an adapter
ring.
Except f or models with in-dash CD changer
Except f or models with in-dash CDchanger
General Inf ormation
Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs
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Error Message Cause Solution
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, f ind the
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take
your vehicle to your dealer.
Except f or models with in-dash CDchanger
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High temperature Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check if it is inserted correctly in the discplayer.
Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for damage or deformation.
If the disc cannot be pulled out, or the error
message does not disappear after the disc is
ejected, see your dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
CD Player Error Messages
Features
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