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If the audio system still does not
recognize the iPod, the iPod may
need to be reset. Follow the
instructions that came with your
iPod, or you can f ind reset
instructions online at
If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a f ew times.
When the iPod is connected and the
iPod mode is selected on the audio
display, ‘‘USB LOAD’’ is shown f or a
f ew seconds, then the iPod indicator
is shown in the display. In the radio
or disc mode, the display shows a
‘‘USB CONNECTED’’ message f or a
f ew seconds. Af ter loading, you will
see the Honda mark on the iPod.
That means you can only operate
your iPod with the vehicle’s audio
unit. Itmaytakeafewminutesfor
the Honda mark to display on
the iPod. If the display does not
change, this f unction is not
supported on your iPod model
or f irmware.
Each time you press the DISP button,
the display mode switches between
the album name, the song/track
name, the artist name, or name of f
(which turns off the text display).
The display shows up to 16
characters of the selected data. If the
text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 15
characters and the indicator in
the display. Press and hold the DISP
button until the next 16 characters
are shown.
:
www.apple.com/
ipod.
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T ext Data Display Function
Playing an iPod(Models without navigation system)
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Sample Display
OK to disconnect.
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The specif ications f or compatible
MP3 f iles are: Bitrate:
32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
160/192/224/256/320/VBR kbps
(MPEG1)
Supported standards:
MPEG1 Audio Layer3
MPEG2 Audio Layer3
Partition: Top partition only
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
Maximum layers: 8
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz
Bitrate:
48 320/VBR kbps (Max 384) The specif ications f or compatible
AAC files are:
Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormat, a f ile with unsupported
version cannot be played. If the
system f inds it, the audio unit
displays UNSUPPORTED, and then
skips to the next f ile.
In WMA or AAC format, DRM
(digital rights management) f iles
cannot be played. If the system f inds
a DRM f ile, the audio unit displays
UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips
to the next file.
Supported standards:
MPEG4/AAC LC
MPEG2/AAC LC
Partition: Top partition only
Maximum layers: 8
Sampling f requency:
8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/
44.1/48 kHz
Maximum layers: 8
Partition: Top partition only
Supported standards:
WMA version 7/8/9
The specif ications f or compatible
WMA f iles are: Bitrate:
48 320 kbps
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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models without navigation system)
Features
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If you see an error message on the
audio display while playing a USB
f lash memory device, f ind the
solution in the chart to the right. If
you cannot clear the error message,
take your vehicle to your dealer.Solution
Error Message
The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the USB flash
memory device. There is a possibility that the files have been
damaged.
Appears when the unsupported USB flash memory device is inserted.
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models without navigation system)
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UNPLAYABLE FILE
UNSUPPORTED
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When the iPod is connected and the
USB mode is selected on the audio
display, ‘‘LOAD’’ is shown f or a f ew
seconds, then the iPod indicator is
shownonthedisplay.Onthe
navigation map display, the ‘‘USB
CONNECTED’’ message will be
displayed f or a f ew seconds in the
lower part of the screen. Af ter
loading, you will see Honda mark
on the iPod. That means you can
only operate your iPod with the vehicle’s audio unit.
If the audio system still does not
recognize the iPod, the iPod may
need to be reset. Follow the
instructions that came with your
iPod, or you can f ind reset
instructions online at
If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a f ew times.
Itmaytakeafewminutesfor
the Honda mark to display on
the iPod. If the display does not
change, this f unction is not
supported on your iPod model
or f irmware.
When the iPod is connected and the
audio display is selected on the
screen by pressing the AUDIO
button, the AUX icon switches to the USB icon. The display also shows
the current f ile number and total of
the selected playable files, the artist,
album and track (file) names on the
navigation screen.
On the map screen, you can see the
audio inf ormation whenever you
touch the AUDIO INFO icon on the
lower part of the screen.
:
www.apple.com/
ipod.
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Sample Display
OK to disconnect. AUDIO INFO ICON
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CONT INUED
Bitrate:
32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/
160/192/224/256/320/VBR kbps
(MPEG1)
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as the device
or your f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device. Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time before they begin to play.
Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possibletoplaysomefiles,or
displaysometextdata.
The specif ications f or compatible
MP3 f iles are:
You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions. Maximumlayers:8
Partition: Top partition only
Supported standards:
MPEG1 Audio Layer3
MPEG2 Audio Layer3
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
NOT E:
Voice Cont rol Syst em
Features
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Pull out the USB connector f rom
the holder and remove the cable
f rom the clip in the console
compartment.
Bitrate:
48 320/VBR kbps (Max 384)
Partition: Top partition only
Maximum layers: 8
Bitrate:
48 320 kbps
Supported standards:
MPEG4/AAC LC
MPEG2/AAC LC
Partition: Top partition only
Maximum layers: 8
The specif ications f or compatible
WMA f iles are:
The specif ications f or compatible
AAC files are:
Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or
AAC format, a file with an
unsupported version cannot be
played. If the system f inds an
unsupported f ile, the screen displays
UNSUPPORTED, and then skips to
the next f ile.
In WMA or AAC format, DRM
(digital rights management) f iles
cannot be played. If the system f inds
a DRM f ile, the screen displays
UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips
to the next file.
Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz
Supported standards:
WMA version 7/8/9
Sampling f requency:
8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/
44.1/48 kHz
1.
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
Connect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
196
CABLE USB CONNECTOR
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If you see an error message on the
screen while playing a USB f lash
memory device, f ind the solution in
the chart to the right. If you cannot
clear the error message, take your
vehicle to your dealer.Solution
Error Message
The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the USB flash
memory device. There is a possibility that the files have been damaged.
Appears when the unsupported USB flash memory device is inserted.
There is no music information.
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
Features
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UNPLAYABLE FILE
UNSUPPORTED NO SONG
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