2012 HONDA CR-Z Owners Manual

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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio. It can also play audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPods®, and USB flash drives.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel or
the remote controls on the steering wheel, or icons on the navigation screen.
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.
You can operate the audio system by voice
commands. See the navigation system manual for full details.
Models with navigation system
Remote Control iPod
® USB Flash Drive
USB Adapter Cable
Models with navigation system
Models without navigation system
Auxiliary Input Jack
Auxiliary Input Jack

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uuAudio SystemuUSB Adapter Cable
Features
USB Adapter Cable 1.Pull up the center pocket lid.
2. Unclip the USB connector and loosen the adapter cable.
3. Install the iPod ® dock connector or the USB flash drive to the USB connector.
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 .
USB Adapter Cable

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uuAudio SystemuAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
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.
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.
Press either the AM/FM button or the CD/AUX
button, or touch the icon to switch the mode.
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.
Models with navigation system
Cover
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
Cover

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uuAudio SystemuAudio 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 12 volt 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.
2. Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons.
Touch the icon to enter the code, then touch the Done icon to set it.
If you enter an incorrect digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do
not enter the 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
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system

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uuAudio SystemuAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote Controls
Allows you to operate the audio system while driving.MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1 FM2 AM CD AUX
FM1 FM2 AM CD PC Card AUX
VOL Button
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
CH Button • When listening to the radio
Press
(+ : Selects the next preset radio station.
Press
(- : Selects the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold
(+ : Selects the next strong station.
Press and hold
(- : Selects the previous strong station.
• When listening to a CD, iPod ® or USB flash drive, or PC Card
Press
(+ : Skips to the next song.
Press
(- : Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a CD or USB flash drive
Press and hold
(+ : Skips to the next folder.
Press and hold
(- : Goes back to the previous folder.
1Audio Remote Controls
When in the AUX mode, the following is operable
from the remote controls:
• iPod ®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
VOL
(Volume) Button
MODE Button
CH (Channel) Button
Models without navigation system
Models with navigation system
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Features
Audio without Navigation System
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 to access some audio
functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection. button: Press to select the Sound
Setting mode.
button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to ENTER.
Press the MODE,
(+ , (-, or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting. 2 Audio Remote Controls P. 14034
Button
Selector Knob

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Features
Press the button, and rotate to
adjust the setting.
Each time you press the button, a sound
mode switches as follows.
■Adjusting the Sound1Adjusting 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.
Selector Knob (Sound) Button
Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation
Subwoofer
*
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uuAudio without Navigation SystemuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
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Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
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.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to tune the radio frequency. FM/AM Button
Press to select a band.
A.SEL (Auto Select) Button
Press to scan both bands and store the
strongest station in each preset. To turn
off auto select, press the button again.
This restores the presets you originally set.
/ Button
Press to display and select an RDS category.
/ SEEK Buttons
● Press to change a station.
● Press and hold to search up and
down the selected band for a station with a strong signal.
TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name
on and off.