2010 HONDA PILOT USB

Thestandardaudiosystemhas
manyfeatures.Thissection
describesthosefeaturesandhowto
usethem.
Yourvehiclehasananti-theftaudio
systemthatrequiresacodenumber
toenableit.
Theheatingandairconditioning
systeminyourvehicleprovidesa
comfortabledrivingenvironmentin
allweatherconditions.
Thesecuritysystemhelpstodis-
couragevandalismandtheftofyour
vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audiosystemhaveavoicecontrol
feature.Refertothenavigation
systemmanualformoreinformation.
..............Vents,HeatingandA/C.192
.........UsingtheRearA/CUnit.197
...............ClimateControlSystem.199
..............RearClimateControls.204
................................AudioSystem.208
..........PlayingtheFM/AMRadio.210
................................PlayingaDisc.218
.......DiscPlayerErrorMessages.225
................................AudioSystem.226
..........PlayingtheFM/AMRadio.227
................PlayingtheXMRadio.236
.................................PlayingDiscs.242
...DiscChangerErrorMessages.251
................................AudioSystem.252
..........PlayingtheFM/AMRadio.253
................PlayingtheXMRadio.266
.................................PlayingDiscs.274
...DiscChangerErrorMessages.284
..................ProtectingYourDiscs.285
............................PlayinganiPod.288
.................iPodErrorMessages.297
PlayingaUSBFlashMemory
........................................Device.298
USBFlashMemoryDeviceError
...................................Messages.307
............FM/AMRadioReception.308
......................AuxiliaryInputJack.310
................RemoteAudioControls.311
.................RadioTheftProtection.313
..........................SettingtheClock.314
........RearEntertainmentSystem.317
............................SecuritySystem.349
...............................CruiseControl.350
.........................................Compass.353
HomeLinkUniversal
................................Transceiver.357
........HandsFreeLink.361
................ParkingSensorSystem.386
...RearviewCameraandMonitor.390
LXmodels
EXandEX-Lmodelswithout
navigationsystem
Modelswithnavigationsystem
Bluetooth
Onvehicleswithnavigationsystem
ExceptLXmodels
Features
Features
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Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
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CATEGORY BAR
USB ICON
iPod ICON
MAP/GUIDE BUTTON
AUDIO BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON
With rear entertainment system
CENTER DISPLAY
SKIP BAR
INTERFACE DIAL
CD/AUX BUTTON
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This audio system can operate the
audio f iles on the iPodwith the
same controls used f or the in-dash
disc changer. To play an iPod,
connect it to the USB adapter cable
in the console compartment by using
your dock connector, then press the
AUX button. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position. The iPod will also
be recharged with the ignition switch
in these positions.
iPods compatible with your audio
system using the USB adapter cable
are:
The system will only play songs
stored on the iPod with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc.
You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.
UseonlycompatibleiPodswiththe
latest sof tware. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.
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Model
iPod Classic
5 Gen.
(2005 or later)
iPod Classic
(2007 or later)
iPod nano
iPod nano 2
generation
iPod nano 3
generation
iPod touch
iPhone
Sof tware
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.2 or more
Ver. 1.1.2 or more
Ver. 1.0 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
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To Play an iPod
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
Voice Cont rol Syst emFeatures
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Do not connect your iPod using a
hub.
Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing it.
In AAC f ormat, DRM (digital rights
management) f iles cannot be played.
If the system finds a DRM file, the
audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE,
andthenskipstothenextfile.
Unclip the USB connector by
pivoting it, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.
DonotkeeptheiPodinthe
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high
heat will damage it.
1.
Connect ing an iPod
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
290
NOTE:
USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB CONNECTOR
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Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely.
If the iPod indicator does not appear
in the audio display, check the
connections, and try to reconnect the
iPod a f ew times.
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
The current f ile number and total of
the selected playable f iles are
displayed in the center display.
Pressing the AUDIO button displays
the artist, album and track (f ile)
names on the navigation screen.
2.
3.
www.apple.com/
ipod.
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Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
Features
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USB ADAPTER CABLE
DOCK CONNECTOR
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You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see ‘‘OK to
disconnect’’ message in the iPod
display. Always make sure you see
‘‘OK to disconnect’’ message in the
iPod display bef ore you disconnect it.
Make sure to f ollow the iPod’s
instructions on how to disconnect
the dock connector f rom the USB
adapter cable.
The displayed message may
vary on models or versions. On
some models, there is no
message to disconnect.
When you disconnect the iPod while
it is playing, the center display and
the audio screen (if selected) show
NO DATA.
If you see an error message in the
center display, see page .
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
system may begin playing where it
lef t of f , depending on what mode the
iPod is in when it is reconnected.
:
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Disconnect ing an iPodiPodError Messages
Playing an iPod(Models with navigation system)
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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
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With rear entertainment system
INTERFACE DIAL
SKIP BAR
SCAN BUTTON
CD/AUX BUTTON
CENTER DISPLAY
AUDIO CONTROL DISPLAY
USB INDICATOR
CATEGORY BAR
MAP/GUIDE BUTTON
CANCEL BUTTON
AUDIO BUTTON
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This audio system can operate the
audio f iles on a USB f lash memory
device with the same controls used
f or the in-dash disc changer. To play
a USB f lash memory device, connect
it to the USB adapter cable in the
console compartment, then press the
AUX button. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.
Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
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 bef ore they begin to play.
Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possibletoplaysomefiles,or
display some text data.
You can select the AUX mode by
using the navigation system voice
control buttons, but cannot operate
theplaymodefunctions.
The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher. Some digital audio players
maybecompatibleaswell.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormats. Depending on the
f ormat, the display shows MP3,
WMA or AAC when a USB flash
memory device is playing. The USB
f lash memory device limit is up to
700 f olders or up to 65535 f iles.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
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.
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Voice Cont rol Syst em
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)
Features
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NOTE:
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