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If you see an error message on the
audio display while playing an iPod,
f ind the solution in the chart to the
right. If you cannot clear the error
message, take your vehicle to your
dealer.Error
Message Solution
Cause
There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Appears when the overcurrent protection
feature of the system stops supplying power to
USB because an incompatible device is
connected. Disconnect the device. Then, turn
the audio system off, and turn it on again. Do
not reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the iPod is empty. Store some
files in the iPod.
Appears when an unsupported device is
connected. Disconnect the device.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is
connected. See page134for the specification
information for iPods. If it appears when a
supported iPod is connected, update the iPod
firmware to the newer version.
Appears when the system does not
acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
USB ROM Error
Abnormal power souce
No files in iPod
Use of unsupported
device
Use of unsupported iPod
Recognition failure of
iPod
Audio System (Models without navigation system)
iPodError Messages
140
USB ERROR
BAD USBDEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL
NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
UNSUPPORTED VER
CONNECT RETRY
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Audio System (Models without navigation system)
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
Features
On EX-L , Si, U.S. EX, and Canadian Sport models
141
AUX BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON
CD BUTTON
AM/FM BUTTON
U.S. Si model is shown. USB INDICATOR
SCAN BUTTON TUNE/FOLDER KNOB
REPEAT BUTTON RANDOM BUTTON
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Error
Message
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. Cause Solution
USB ROM Error
Abnormal power source
Use of unsupported files
No files in USB flash
memory device
Use of unsupported USB
flash memory deviceThere is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Appears when the overcurrent protection
feature of the system stops supplying power to
USB because an incompatible device is
connected. Disconnect the device. Then, turn
the audio system off, and turn it on again. Do
not reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the files in the USB flash
memory device are DRM or an unsupported
format. This error message appears for about 3
seconds, then plays the next song.
Appears when the USB flash memory device is
emptyortherearenoMP3,WMA,orAACfiles
in the USB flash memory device. Save some
MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash
memory device.
Appears when an unsupported device is
connected. See page142for the specification
information for the USB flash memory device.
If it appears when the supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
Audio System (Models without navigation system)
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages
148
USB ERROR
BAD USBDEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL
UNPLAYABLE FILE
NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
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CONT INUED
Pull out the USB connector f rom
the holder and remove the cable
f rom the clip in the console
compartment.
Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely.
When the iPod is connected and the
iPod mode is selected on the audio
display, the iPod indicator is shown
on the screen. Af ter loading, you will
see Honda Logo mark on the iPod.
That means you can only operate
your iPod using 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.
1.
2. 3. :
Connect ing an iPod
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
Features
185
DOCK CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE USB CONNECTOR
Sample Display
USB CONNECTOR OK to disconnect
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CONT INUED
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.Connect the USB f lash memory
device to the USB connector
correctly and securely.
When the USB f lash memory device
is connected and the USB mode is
selected on the audio system, the
WMAorMP3indicatorisshownon
the navigation screen. It also shows
the f older and f ile numbers, and the
elapsed time on the screen.
Pull out the USB connector f rom
the holder and remove the cable
f rom the clip in the console
compartment.
1. 2.
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
Connect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
Features
193
USB ADAPTER CABLE USB CONNECTOR
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.Error Message SolutionThe 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 an unsupported USB flash memory device is inserted.
Information of music is nothing.
Audio System (Models with navigation system)
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages
Features
197
ULPNAYABLE FILE
UNSUPPORTED NO SONG
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