2011 HONDA CIVIC audio

Some versions of MP3, WMA, or
AAC f ormat may not be supported. If
an unsupported f ile is f ound, the
audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED,
then skips to the next f ile.Connect the USB f lash memory
device to the USB connector
correctly and securely.
Pull out the USB connector f rom
the holder and remove the cable
f rom the clip in the console
compartment.
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.
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.
1.
2.Connect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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USB CONNECTOR
USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
Combining a low sampling f requency
with a low bitrate may result in
extremely degraded sound quality.
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f rom a track list on the audio display.
Press the AUDIO button to show the
audio display, then touch the Track
List icon. The track list menu
appears on the display.
To scroll through the display, touch
the or icononthesideof the
screen.Togobacktotheprevious
display, touch the Return icon.
To play a f ile, touch its icon on the
screen. The current f older is
highlighted in blue.
Each time you press and
release (preset 6 button), the
player skips f orward to the
beginning of the next f ile. Press and
release (preset 5 button), to
skip backward to the beginning of
the current f ile. Press it again to skip
to the beginning of the previous file.
To move rapidly within
a f ile, press and hold (preset 4
button) or (preset 3 button).
To
select a dif f erent f older, press either
side of the TUNE bar. Press the side to skip to the next folder,
andpressthe sidetoskiptothe
beginning of the previous f older.
Use the SKIP button while a USB
f lash memory device is playing to
change f iles.
CONT INUED
Using a T rack L ist
T o Change or Select Files
SK IP
FF/REW
FOLDER SELECTION
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RETURN ICON
FOLDER ICON
TRACK LIST ICON
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You can select any type of repeat,
random and scan modes by using the
RPT button, RDM button, or SCAN
button.
This feature
continuously plays a f ile. To activate
the track repeat f eature, press the
RPT button (Preset 1 button). You
will see ‘‘TRACK REPEAT’’ in the
display. To turn it of f , press the RPT
button (Preset 1 button).
This feature
replays all the f iles in the selected
f older in the order they are stored.
To activate the folder repeat feature,
press and hold the RPT button
(Preset 1 button). You will see
‘‘FOLDER REPEAT’’ in the display.
To turn it of f , press and hold the
RPT button (Preset 1 button). This feature
plays all the f iles in random order.
To activate the track random feature,
press the RDM button (Preset 2
button). You will see ‘‘TRACK
RANDOM’’ in the display. To turn it
of f , press the RDM button (Preset 2
button). This feature
samples all f iles in the selected
f older in the order they are stored.
To activate the scan feature, press
the SCAN button. You will see
‘‘TRACK SCAN’’ in the display. You
will also see the f ile number blinking.
You will get a 10 second sampling of
each f ile in the f older. Press the
SCAN button to get out of the scan
mode. The system plays the last f ile
sampled.
This feature
samples the f irst f ile in each f older in
the order they are stored. To
activate the folder scan feature,
press and hold the SCAN button.
You will see ‘‘FOLDER SCAN’’ in the
display. You will also see the f older
number blinking. You will get a 10
second sampling of the f irst f ile in
each folder. Press the SCAN button
to get out of the scan mode. The
system plays the last f ile sampled.
This
f eature plays the f iles in the selected
f older in random order. To activate
the f older random f eature, press and
hold the RDM button (Preset 2
button). You will see ‘‘FOLDER
RANDOM’’ in the display. To turn it
off, press and hold the RDM button
(Preset 2 button).
T o Select Repeat , Random or Scan
Mode:
T RA CK REPEA T
FOLDER REPEAT TRACK RANDOM TRACK SCAN
FOLDER SCAN
FOLDER RANDOM
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To play the radio, press the AM/FM
button or touch the FM1, FM2, AM,
XM1 , or XM2 icon. Press the CD
icon to switch to the disc mode (if a
disc is loaded). Each time you press
the CD button, the audio mode
switches between the USB, disc andXM
Radio .
If a PC card is in the audio unit,
touch the CARD icon to play the PC
card. When you disconnect the USB f lash
memory device while it is playing,
the navigation screen shows ‘‘NO
DATA.’’
If you reconnect the same USB f lash
memory device, the system will
begin playing where it lef t of f .
If equipped If you see an error message in the
screen, see page .
You can disconnect the USB f lash
memory device at any time even if
the USB mode is selected on the
audio system. Always f ollow the USB
f lash memory device’s instructions
when you remove it.
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To Stop Playing a USB Flash
Memory Device
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages
Disconnect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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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 Cause SolutionUSB ROM Error
Appears when an
incompatible device is
connected
Use of unsupported
files
No files in USB flash
memory device
Use of unsupported
USB f lash memory
deviceThere is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio
systemoff,andturnitonagain.Donot
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 f lash 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 page 192 for the specification
information for the USB flash memory device.
If it appears when the supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
USB Flash Memory Device Error
Messages
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USB ERROR
BAD USBDEVICE
PLEASE CHECK
OWNERSMANUAL
UNPLAYABLE FILE
USB NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
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When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it f rom
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the
recording surf ace of the disc,
causing skipping or other problems.
Remove these pieces by rubbing the
inner and outer edges with the side
of a pencil or pen.Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
f rom f inger prints, liquids, and f elt-
tip pens, can cause the disc to not
play properly, or possibly jam in the
drive.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythe
system.
When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality discs labeled
f or audio use.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc player.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
Play only standard round discs.
Odd-shaped discs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
General Inf ormation Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs
Features
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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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Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discs Poor quality discs
The disc player/changer has a
sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated below, it may
become stuck inside and damage the
audio unit.
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2. 3.
Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
Protecting Your Discs
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Warped
Burrs
Chipped/ Cracked
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
With Label/Sticker Using Printer
Label Kit Sealed With Plastic
Ring
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Small, irregular shaped discs Discs with scratches, dirty discsCD-R or CD-RW may not play due
to the recording conditions.
Scratches and f ingerprints on the
discs may cause the sound to skip.Recommended discs are printed
with the f ollowing logo.
Audio unit may not play the
following formats.
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5.
Protecting Your Discs
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Fingerprints, scratches, etc.
3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape
Arrow Shape
Can Shape
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