2011 HONDA ACCORD CD player

The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to dis-
courage vandalism and thef t of your
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Vents, Heating, and A/C . 122
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Climate Control System . 128
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Audio System . 136
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 137
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Playing a Disc . 144
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Disc Player Error Messages . 150
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Audio System . 151
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 152
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Playing the XM
Radio . 159
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Playing Discs . 165
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 175
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PlayinganiPod
. 176
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iPod
Error Messages . 184
Playing a USB Flash Memory
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Device . 185
USB Flash Memory Device
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Error Messages . 193
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Audio System . 194
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 195
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Playing the XM
Radio . 207
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Playing Discs . 214
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Disc Changer Error Messages . 225 ............................
PlayinganiPod
. 226
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iPod
Error Messages . 234
Playing a USB Flash Memory ........................................
Device . 235
USB Flash Memory Device ........................
Error Messages . 244
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Protecting Your Discs . 245
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 248
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Remote Audio Controls . 250
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 252
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Radio Thef t Protection . 253
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Setting the Clock . 254
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Security System . 257
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Compass . 259
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Cruise Control . 263
HomeLink
Universal
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Transceiver . 266
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HandsFreeLink
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Rearview Camera and Monitor . 294
LX, LX-P, and U.S. SE models
EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigation system
Models with navigation system Bluetooth
Except LX
Except LX, LX-P, and SE
Features
Features
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Main Menu

To load or play a disc, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position.This audio system can also play
CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in
MP3 or WMA f ormats. When
playing a disc in MP3, you will see
‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA
f ormat, ‘‘WMA’’ will appear in the
display. You can select up to 99
f olders, or up to 255 tracks/f iles.
You operate the disc player with the
same controls used f or the radio. To
select the disc player, press the CD
button. You will see ‘‘CD’’ in the
display.
Video CDs and DVDs do not work in
this unit.
If a f ile on a WMA disc is protected
by digital rights management
(DRM), the audio unit displays
UNSUPPORTED, and then skips to
the next f ile.
Depending on the sof tware the f iles
were made with, it may not be
possible to play some f iles, or display
some text data. Insert a disc about half way into the
disc slot. The drive will pull the disc
intherestof thewaytoplayit.You
operate the disc player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
The number of the current track is
showninthedisplay.Whenplayinga
disc in MP3 or WMA, the numbers
of the current f older and f ile are
shown. The system will continuously
play a disc until you change modes.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem.
For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
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To Play a Disc
Playing a Disc (L X, L X-P, and U.S. SE models)
To Load a Disc
Features
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NOTE:
Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.
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You can use the SKIP buttons while
a disc is playing to select passages
and change tracks (files in MP3/
WMA mode).
Each time you press and
release the SKIP button, the
player skips f orward to the
beginning of the next track (f ile in
MP3 or WMA mode). Press and
release the to skip backward to
the beginning of the current track.
Press it again to skip to the
beginning of the previous track.
To move rapidly within a track, press
andholdthe or SKIP
button.
When a new f older, f ile, or track is
selected.
You will also see some text data
under these conditions:
When you change the audio mode
to play a disc with text data or in
MP3 or WMA.
When you insert a disc, and the
system begins to play.
When playing a CD-DA with text
data, the album and track name are
showninthedisplay.Withadiscin
MP3 or WMA, the display shows the
f older and f ile name.
Each time you press the TITLE
button, the display shows you the
text, if the disc was recorded with
text data.
You can see the album, artist, and
track name in the display. If a disc is
recorded in MP3 or WMA, you can
see the f older and f ile name, and the
artist, album, and track tag.
The display shows up to about 14
characters of selected text data (the
foldername,filename,etc.).If the
text data has more than 14
characters, you will see the f irst 14
characters and the indicator in
the display. Press and hold the
TITLE button until the next 14
characters are shown.
T o Change or Select T racks/Files
T ext Dat a Display Funct ion
SK IP
Playing a Disc (L X, L X-P, and U.S. SE models)
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Main Menu

If you turn the system of f while a
disc is playing, either with the
power/volume 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 10 seconds and begin
playing.
You can also eject the disc when the
ignition switch is of f .
To play the radio when a disc is
playing, press the AM or FM button.
Press the CD button again to switch
back to the disc player.
You can also press the MODE
buttononthesteeringwheelto
change modes. For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page
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To Stop Playing a Disc
Protecting Discs
Playing a Disc (L X, L X-P, and U.S. SE models)
Features
149
Main Menu

The ejected disc will not be reloaded automatically.
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.
For additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
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 Cause Solution
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Track/File format not
supported
Mechanical Error
Servo Error Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page 246). Insert the disc again. If the code
does not disappear, or the disc cannot be
removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to
force the disc out of the player.
Disc Player Error Messages (L X, L X-P, and U.S. SE models)
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UNSUPPORTED
BAD DISC
CHECK MANUAL PUSH EJECT
BAD DISC
CHECK MANUAL
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Each time you press and
releasethe sideof theSKIPbar,
the player skips forward to the
beginning of the next track (f ile in
MP3 or WMA mode). Press and
releasethe sideof thebarto
skip backward to the beginning of
the current track. Press it again to
skip to the beginning of the previous
track.
To move rapidly within a track or f ile,
press and hold either side ( or
) of the SKIP bar. To
select a dif f erent f older, press either
side ( or ) of the FOLDER bar
(CATEGORY bar on models with
XM Radio) to move to the beginning
of the next f older. Press the side
to skip to the next folder, and press
the side to skip to the beginning
of the previous f older.
You can select any type of repeat,
random and scan modes by using the
MENU button and the selector knob.
Push the MENU button to display
themenuitems,thenturnthe
selector knob to select ‘‘PLAY
MODE.’’ Press the selector knob
(ENTER) to set the selection.In MP3 or WMA modeSK IPFOLDER SELECTION
Playing Discs (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models without navigati on system)
T o Select Repeat , Random or Scan
Mode:
Features
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MENU ITEMS
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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.
For additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
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 Solution
Error Message
246
High Temperature
Track/File format not
supported
Mechanical Error
Servo Error Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s).
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page 246). Insert the disc again. If the code
does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be
removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to
force the disc out of the player.
Disc Changer Error Messages (EX, EX-L, Canadian SE, and V6 models wi
thout navigation system)
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HEAT ERROR
UNSUPPORTED BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK
OWNERS
MANUAL PUSH EJECT
MECH ERROR
CHANGER ERROR
CHECKDISCLOAD BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL
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This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or the disc
player. To play an iPod, connect it to
the USB adapter cable in the console
compartment by using your dock
connector, then press the CD/AUX
button (AUX button on models
without XM Radio). 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.
The audio system reads and plays
playable sound f iles on the iPod. The
system cannot operate an iPod as a
mass storage device. The system will
only play songs stored on the iPod
with iTunes.
iPod and iTunes are registered
trademarks owned by Apple Inc. iPods compatible with your audio
system using the USB adapter cable
are:
UseonlycompatibleiPodswiththe
latest sof tware. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.
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Model
iPod classic
(80/160 G)
iPod classic
(120 G)
iPod with video
(iPod 5th
generation)
iPod nano
iPod nano
2nd generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
iPod nano
4th generation
iPod nano
5th generation
iPod touch
iPod touch
2nd generation Sof tware
Ver. 1.1.2 or more
Ver. 2.0.1 or more
Ver. 1.3.0 or more
Ver. 1.3.1 or more
Ver. 1.1.3 or more
Ver. 1.1.3 or more
Ver. 1.0.3 or more
Ver. 1.0.1 or more
Ver. 1.1.5 or more
Ver. 2.2.1 or more
To Play an iPod
Playing an iPod(EX, EX-L and V6 models without navigation syst em)
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