2012 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

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Features
Audio System*
About Your Audio System
On models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system,
Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink ®
, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play CDs and WMA/MP3 files.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel.
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPods ®
, USB flash drives, and Bluetooth®
devices *
.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel.
1About Your Audio System
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ®
is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
MP3 and AAC are standard audio compression
formats. WMA is an audio compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation.
Models with information display
Models with multi-information display
Remote Control iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System*uUSB Adapter Cable
*
Features
USB Adapter Cable *
1.Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2. Install the iPod ®
dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Use the jack to connect standard audio devices. 1.Open the AUX cover.
2. Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
uThe audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
1USB Adapter Cable •Do not leave the iPod ®
or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.
• Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.
• Do not connect the iPod ®
or USB flash drive using a
hub.
• Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be damaged.
• We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.
• Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.
If the audio system does not recognize the iPod ®
, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions provided with the iPod ®
or visit www.apple.com/
ipod .
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
State or local laws may limit the circumstances in
which you can launch or control your attached audio device.
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System*uAudio System Theft Protection
*
Features
Audio System Theft Protection *
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead. ■ Reactivating the audio system
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w , and turn on the audio system.
uIf you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q, you will be requested to
enter the audio security code. See step 3.
2. Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds.
uThe audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, “ENTER CODE” appears on the multi- information display.
3. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter code correctly
after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit a dealer
to have the system reset.
1Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system's security code and serial
number label in your owner’s manual kit.
We recommend that you write down the serial
number in this owner’s manual.
Do not store the label in your vehicle. If you lose the
label, you must first retrieve the serial number, and
then obtain the code.
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Owner Link (owners.honda.com. ), and find information on how
to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.honda.com .
U.S. models
* Not available on all models

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Features
Audio System Basic Operation*
To use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q
or
ON
(w .
Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the Auto Select (A.SEL), Radio Data System
(RDS), Play Mode, or the Title Display. button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
Models with information display1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to ENTER.
Press the SETUP button while listening to the radio: 2 Auto Select (A.SEL) P. 150
2 Radio Data System (RDS) P. 150
Press the SETUP button while listening to a CD: 2 How to Select a Play Mode P. 153
2 How to Select a Title Display P. 154

Button
Selector Knob SETUP
Button
Menu Display
Selector knob can be scrolled
to the direction(s).
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uAdjusting the Sound
Features
Adjusting the Sound
Press the button, and rotate to adjust the setting.
Each time you press the button, a sound
mode switches as follows.
1Adjusting the Sound
When the adjustment level reaches the center, you
will see "C" in the display.
The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
BASS is selectable.
Button
Selector Knob
Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
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Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
FM Button / Button
Press to display and select an
RDS category.
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the
strongest stations on the
selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the
button again. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system ON and OFF.Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SEEK/SKIP Buttons
Press to search up and down
the selected band for a
station with a strong signal. SETUP Button
Press to select Auto Select (A.SEL) or
Radio Data System (RDS).
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency.
AM Button
Press to select a band.

uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying the AM/FM Radio
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Features
Use the auto select feature to scan both bands and store the strongest station in each preset. 1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Press to enter the auto select mode.
uThe system goes into scan mode for several seconds.
To turn off auto select, press again. This restores the presets you originally set.
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
■ RDS INFO ON
Press the SETUP button twice then press while listening to an RDS capable
station. The station name is displayed. To turn off the RDS information, press
again. ■ To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1.Press the / button to
display and select an RDS category.
2. Use SEEK/SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS
station.
■Auto Select (A.SEL)
■Radio Data System (RDS)
1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations
and twelve FM stations with a strong signal into the preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.
1Radio Data System (RDS)
The display shows up to 12 characters of text data.
RDS Category

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uuAudio System Basic Operation*uPlaying a CD
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Features
Playing a CD
Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA
format. With the CD loaded, press the CD button.
/ Button
Press to change folders (MP3
or WMA).
SCAN Button
You will get a 10-second
sampling of each song.● Press to sample all tracks
on the CD (all files in the
current folder in MP3 or WMA).
● Press two times to sample
the first file in each of the
main folders (MP3 or WMA).
● To turn off scan, press and
hold the button. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system ON and OFF.
CD Slot
Insert a CD about halfway into the
CD slot.
SEEK/SKIP Buttons
Press or to change
tracks (files in MP3 or WMA).
SETUP Button
Press to select Play Mode or Title
Display.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to change tracks/
files or select an item, then press
to set your selection.
CD Button
Press to play a CD.
(CD Eject) Button
Press to eject a CD.