2012 HONDA PILOT USB

Some devices cannot be powered
or charged via the USB adapter. If
this is the case, use the accessory
adapter to supply power to your
device.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 file.
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.
The order of f iles in USB playback
maybedifferentfromtheorderof
f iles displayed in PC or other
devices etc. Files are played in the
orderstoredinUSBflashmemory
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
displaysometextdata.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing a USB f lash
memory device.
Depending on the type of
encoding and writing sof tware
used, there may be cases where
character inf ormation does not
display properly.
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Combining a low sampling f requency
with a low bitrate may result in
extremely degraded sound quality.
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Connect the USB f lash memory
device to the USB adapter cable
correctly and securely.When the USB f lash memory device
is connected, the USB indicator is
showninthedisplay.
If a f ile on your USB f lash memory
device has an album art, it will be
showninthedisplay.
Unclip the USB connector by
pivoting it, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.
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Connect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB CONNECTOR
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µYou can also select a file from any
list on the USB top menu: artists,
albums, songs, genres, by using the
selector knob. Push the selector
knob to switch the display to the
USB top menu, then turn the
selector knob to select a desired list.
Press the selector knob to set your
selection. The display shows items on the
selected list. Turn the selector knob
to select an item, then press the
selector knob to set your selection.
Use the SKIP bar while a USB f lash
memory device is playing to select
passages and change f iles.
Each time you press and
releasethe sideof theSKIPbar,
the system skips forward to the
beginning of the next f ile. Press and
releasethe sideof thebar,to
skip backward to the beginning of
the current f ile. Press it twice to skip
to the beginning of the previous file.
To move rapidly within a f ile, press
andholdeitherside( or )
of the SKIP bar.
Turning the selector knob to the
right or lef t also changes a f ile.
T o Change or Select Files
SK IP
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This feature
continuously plays a f ile. You will see
the repeat icon in the display. Select
normal play to turn it of f . This f eature plays
all available f iles in a selected list
(artists, albums, songs or genres) in
random order. You will see the
random all icon in the display. Select
thenormalplaymodetoturnoff this
feature.
This feature
repeats the random all f eature.
When the system f inishes playing
the random all f eature, it will repeat
playing the f iles in the same random
order. You will see the random all
and repeat icons in the display.
Select the normal play to turn of f this
feature. To take the system out of the USB
mode, press one of the other source
buttons than the USB/AUX button.
When a compatible audio unit is
connected to the auxiliary input jack,
press the USB/AUX button to select
it.
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

If you see an error message on the
audio display 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 Solution
There is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Appears when the overcurrent protection f eature of the system stops
supplying power to USB because an incompatible device is connected.
Disconnect the device. Then, turn the audio system of f , and turn it on
again. Do not 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 a few seconds,
then plays the next song.
Appears when the USB f lash memory device is empty or there are no
MP3, WMA, or AAC files 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 275 for
specification information on USB flash memory devices. If it appears
when the supported device is connected, reconnect the device.
USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (EX-L and Canadian EX models without navigation system)
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USB ERROR
BAD USB DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL
UNPLAYABLE FILE
NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
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EX-L models
Canadian EX models EX-L models with Rear
Entertainment System
Bluetooth Indicator
SELECTOR KNOB
RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON
RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON
SKIP BAR
RETURN BUTTON
USB/AUX BUTTON
SKIP BAR
SELECTOR KNOB POWER/VOLUME KNOB
POWER/VOLUMEKNOB
POWER/VOLUMEKNOB USB/AUX BUTTON
USB/AUX BUTTON
SKIP BAR
SELECTOR KNOBSETUP BUTTON
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Connect the USB f lash memory
device that includes pictures you
want to store. Press the SETUP
button to display the setup menu.
Turn the selector knob to
‘‘Wallpaper Setup

You can update the Gracenote
Album Inf o (GracenoteMedia
Database) that is included with the
navigation system.
Insert the update disc into the disc
slot, or connect the USB f lash
memory device that includes the
update.
To check the HDD audio capacity,
push the interf ace selector down to
display the AUDIO MENU. Turn the
interf ace dial to select HDD Setup,
then press ENTER.
You can check the HDD Audio
capacity and remaining space as well
as the Gracenote Music Recognition
Service (CDDB) version included
with the navigation system on the
HDD Setup screen.
Push the interf ace selector down
to display the AUDIO MENU.
Turn the interf ace dial and select
Get Music Inf o., then press
ENTER.
On the ‘‘Select an Album