2008 HONDA S2000 audio

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XM radio does not transmit the artist
name and or the song title
inf ormation. If this happens, there is
nothing wrong with your system.
This inf ormation is not available
under certain situations.
If youpressandholdtheDISP/
MODE button f or 5 seconds, it will
change between category mode and
channel mode. The display will show
CH f or the channel mode or
CATEGORY f or the category mode.
In the channel mode, you can receive
all of the available channels in all of
the dif f erent categories. In category
mode, you will receive only the
stations within the selected category.
Expands the display to
show the 6 remaining letters beyond
the first 10 letters in an artist’s name
or song title. The system is set up so
only 16 letters can be displayed f or any title or name. Press MORE to
view the next 6 letters. The system
will return to the original display
af ter 8 seconds.
Turn the TUNE knob lef t
to go down the channels or right to
go up. In the channel mode, the
TUNE knob will tune up or down
through all the channels available
from the XM radio. In the category
mode, the TUNE knob will cycle
through only the channels within the
category you have currently selected.
Use
the CATEGORY bar to select a
desired category, such as jazz, rock,
classical, etc. In both category mode
and channel mode, pressing the
category bar will change the
category up or down.
Each time the
DISP button is pressed and released,
the display inf ormation changes in
the f ollowing sequence: channel
name, channel number, category,
artist name, and music title.
To listen to satellite radio, turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position. Push the
PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio
system, and press the CD/AUX
button. Adjust the volume by turning
the PWR/VOL knob. The last
channel you listened to will show in
the display.
Playing the Satellite Radio
MORETUNE
CA T EGORY (SEEK /SK IP)
DISPL AY/MODE
Playing the XMSatellite Radio (Optional on U.S. Models)
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Depending on where you drive, you
may experience reception problems.
Interf erence can be caused by any of
these conditions:Driving on a road beside a vertical
wall, steep clif f , or hill to the south
of you.
Driving on the north side of a
large commercial truck on an
east/west road.
Driving in tunnels.
Driving on a single lane road
alongside dense trees taller than
50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.
Driving on the north side of an
east/west mountain road. There may also be other geographic
situations that could af f ect satellite
radio reception.
If you decide to purchase XM
satellite radio service, contact XM
Radio at , or at 1-800-852-9696. You will need to give
them your radio I.D. number and
your credit card number. To get your
radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE
knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display.
Your I.D. will appear in the display.
After you’ve registered with XM
Radio, keep your audio system in the
Satellite Radio mode while you wait
f or activation. This should take about
30 minutes.
While waiting for activation, make
sure your vehicle remains in an open
area with good reception. Once your
audio system is activated, ‘‘category’’
or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display,
andyou’llbeabletolistentoXM
Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will
continue to send an activation signal
to your vehicle for at least 12 hours
from the activation request. If the
service has not been activated after
36 hours, contact XM Radio.
Driving on the lower level of a
multi-tiered road. If your XM Radio service has expired,
or you purchased your vehicle f rom
a previous owner, you can listen to a
sampling of the broadcasts available
on XM Satellite Radio. With the
ignition switch in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position, push the
PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio
system, and press the CD/AUX
button. A variety of music types and
styles will play.
As required by the FCC:
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
www.xmradio.com
Playing the XMSatellite Radio (Optional on U.S. Models)
Receiving Satellite Radio Service
Features
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Playing a CD
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CD SLOT CD BUTTON
CD SLOTEJECT BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
PWR/VOL KNOB
CD BUTTON
RANDOM BUTTON
U.S. model with Audio System
PWR/VOL KNOB SEEK/SKIP BAR REPEAT BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON REPEAT BUTTON
RANDOM BUTTON
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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.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
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.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the magazine.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 using CD-R discs, use only
high quality CDs labeled f or audio
use.
When recording a CD-R, the
recording must be closed f or it to
be used by the 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.
Protecting Your CDs
Protecting CDs
General Inf ormation
Features
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The CD player/changer has a
sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
CDasindicatedinthissection,it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these CDs are shown to
the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick CDs
Damaged CDs Poor quality CDs
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2. 3.
Additional Inf ormation of
Recommended CDs
Protecting Your CDs
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Sealed
Warped Burrs
Chipped/
Cracked With Label/
Sticker
With Plastic
Ring
Using Printer
Label Kit
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
For the additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer. Cause
Error
Message Solution
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FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High temperature Press the EJECT button, and pull out the CD.
Check if the CD is inserted correctly in the CD
player.
Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.
For more information, see page118.
Press the EJECT button, and pull out the CD.
Check the CD for damage or deformation.
For more information, see page118.
If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error
message does not disappear after the CD is
ejected, see your dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
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CD Player Error Messages
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Cause Solution
Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
For the additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer. Error
Message
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FOCUS Error
No CD in the CD
magazine
Mechanical Error
High temperature
No CD magazine in the
CD changer Press the magazine eject button, pull out the
magazine, and check for an error message.
Insertthemagazineagain.Iftheerrormessage
does not disappear or the magazine cannot be
pulled out, see your dealer.
Insert CD.
Press the magazine eject button, and pull it out.
Check f or an error message, and insert the
magazine again. If the error message does not
disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see your dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Insert CD magazine.
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2 : Canadian model
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CD Changer Error Messages
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µ If you want to mute the sound
temporarily, push the MUTE button.
The indicator in the button will come
on to indicate the mute f unction is on.
Press the button again to cancel
mute.
Use the VOLUME bar to adjust the
volume. Push to increase the
volume and to decrease it. Hold
the lever until the volume reaches
the desired level, then release it.
Four controls f or the audio system
areontheleftsideof thedashboard
by the instrument panel. These let
you control basic f unctions without
distracting your attention f rom
driving. The AUDIO CONTROL button
changes the mode. Pressing the
button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2,
AM,CD(if aCDisloaded),CD
changer (if you have the optional CD
changer).
The CHANNEL button has two
f unctions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio, or playing a
CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the CHANNEL 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 buttonin the audio system display.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
CHANNEL button.
These controls work only with the
f actory-installed audio system. They
will not f unction if you install any
non-Honda system.
If equipped
Remote Audio Controls
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AUDIO CONTROL
BUTTON
CHANNEL
BUTTON
MUTE
BUTTON
VOLUME
BAR
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