2006 HONDA ELEMENT Owners Manual

µµIf you turn the system of f while a
disc is playing, either with the PWR/
VOL 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 . Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the disc. If you eject the disc,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the disc af ter 15 seconds and put it in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the CD/AUX button.
Press the AM/FM button to switch
to the radio while a disc is playing.
To play the disc, press the CD button.
The scan f unction samples
all tracks/f iles on the selected disc in
the order they are recorded. To
activate scan, 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/f ile on the selected disc.
Press the SCAN button again to exit
scan and play the last track/f ile
sampled.
Pressing either side of the SEEK/
SKIP button also turns of f scan. This feature,
when activated, samples all files on
the selected f older in order. To
activate f older scan, press and hold
the SCAN button until you hear a
beep. You will see 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 irst f ile in
each f older f or 10 seconds. When it
plays a file you want to continue
listening to, press the SCAN button
again.
Pressing either side of the SEEK/
SKIP button or selecting a dif f erent
folder with the FOLDER knob also
turns off folder scan.
Playing a Disc
To Stop Playing a Disc
SCA N FOL DER SCA N
Features
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µ´µ
´ If you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will search
f or the next available disc to load and
play.
The auxiliary input jack is on the
dashboard next to the accessory
power socket. The system will accept
auxiliary input f rom standard audio
accessories.
When the accessory is connected to
the auxiliary input jack, press the
AUX button to select it.
See pages and for
inf ormation on error messages.
For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect discs, see page . An optional six disc changer is
available f or your vehicle. This disc
changer uses the same controls used
f or the in-dash disc player or the
radio.
Load the desired discs in the
magazine, and load the magazine in
the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To select the disc changer, press the
CD/AUX 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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If equipped
Auxiliary Input Jack
Audio System Malf unction
Protecting Discs Operating the Optional Disc
Changer
Playing a Disc
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Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player 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.
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 inger prints, liquids, and f elt-
tip pens, can cause the disc to not
play properly, or possibly jam in the
drive.
When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality CDs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythe
system.
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 recorded
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.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping. Play only standard round discs.
Odd-shaped discs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
General Inf ormation
Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs
Features
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Indication
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
the vehicle to your dealer. Cause
Solution
FOCUS error
Mechanical error
High temperature Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check if it is inserted correctly in the player.
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.
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U.S. EX models and Canadian Y package
Except U.S. EX models and Canadian Y package
Disc Player Error Messages
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Indication
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
the vehicle to your dealer. Solution
Cause
Press the magazine eject button, and pull the
magazine out.
If the message does not disappear or the
magazine cannot be pulled out, see your dealer.
Insert disc.
Press the magazine eject button, and pull the
magazine out. Check for an error message, and
insert the magazine again. If the message does
not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled
out, see your dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Insert magazine.
FOCUS error
No disc in the magazine
Mechanical error
High temperature
No magazine in the
changer
: U.S. EX models and Canadian Y package
: Except U.S. EX models and Canadian Y package
Disc Changer Error Messages
Features
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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 ‘‘CODE’’ in the
frequencydisplaythenexttimeyou
turn on the system. Use the preset
buttons to enter the five-digit 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
f ive-digit sequence, then enter the
correct code. You have 10 tries to
enter the correct code. If you are
unsuccessf ul in 10 attempts, you
must then leave the system on for 1
hour bef ore trying again.
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. 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. 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 f ive-digit code in the
preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations
possible f rom f ive-digits, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.On U.S. EX models and Canadian Y
package
Radio T hef t Protection
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If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, you will
need to set the clock.You can use the R button to quickly
set the time to the nearest hour.
Press the R button while pressing
the CLOCK button. If the displayed
time is before the half hour, pressing
Rsetstheclockbacktotheprevious
hour. If the displayed time is af ter
the half hour, pressing R sets the
clock f orward to the beginning of the
next hour.
For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
To set the hour, press the H button
while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/
RPT) button until the hour advances
to the desired time. Change the
minute by pressing the M button
while pressing the CLOCK (SCAN/
RPT) button until the minute
advances to the desired time.
Press and hold the CLOCK button
until the numbers f lash and you hear
abeep.Changethehourbypressing
the H button until the numbers
advance to the desired time. Change
the minute by pressing the M button
until the numbers advance to the
desired time.
CONT INUED
On U.S. EX models
U.S. LX and Canadian Base models
Setting the Clock
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CLOCK
BUTTON
H BUTTON R BUTTON TIME DISPLAY
M BUTTON CLOCK
BUTTON
H BUTTON R BUTTON
M BUTTON
TIME
DISPLAY

You can quickly set the time to the
nearest hour. If the displayed time is
bef ore the half hour, press the R
(RESET) button to set the clock
back to the previous hour. If the
displayed time is af ter the half hour,
pressing R sets the clock f orward to
the beginning of the next hour.For example:
1:06 will reset to 1:00
1:53 will reset to 2:00
When you are f inished, press the
CLOCK button again.
On Canadian Y package
Setting the Clock
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H BUTTON
R BUTTON
M BUTTON
TIME
DISPLAY
CLOCK BUTTON