2012 HONDA PILOT CD player

Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discs Poor quality discs
The in-dash disc player has a
sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
1.
2. 3.
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Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
Protecting Your Discs
Features
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Sealed
Warped Burrs
Chipped/ Cracked With Label/Sticker
With Plastic
Ring
Using Printer
Label Kit
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
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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.
You can select the AUX mode by
using the voice control buttons.
iPods compatible with your audio
system using the USB adapter cable
are:
The audio system, including the
music search f eature Song By
Voice , can be operated by voice
control. See the navigation system
manual f or complete details.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles on the iPod
with
the same controls used f or the in-
dash 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
USB/AUX button. The ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or ON (II) position. The iPod will
also be charged with the ignition
switch in these settings.
Sof tware
Ver. 1.3 or more
Ver. 1.1.2 or more
Ver. 1.3.1 or more
Ver. 1.1.3 or more
Ver. 1.1.3 or more
Ver. 1.0.4 or more
Ver. 1.1.1 or more
Ver. 2.2.1 or more
Ver. 2.1.0 or more
Ver. 2.1.0 or more
Ver. 5.12.1 or more
Model
iPod 5th
generation
iPod classic
iPod nano
1st generation
iPod nano
2nd generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
iPod nano
4th generation
iPod touch
1st generation
iPod touch
2nd generation
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GSTo Play an iPod
Voice Cont rol Syst em
Playing an iPod(Models wit h navigat ion syst em)
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Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher, and f ormatted with the FAT
f ile system. Some digital audio
players may be compatible as well.
Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as it or your
f iles may be damaged.
Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub.
Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC formats.
This audio system can select and
play the audio f iles f rom a USB f lash
memory device with the same
controls used f or the in-dash disc
player. To play a USB f lash memory
device, connect it to the USB adapter
cable in the console compartment,
then press the USB/AUX button.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
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To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation syst em)
Features
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NOTE:
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To operate the rear entertainment
system f rom the f ront panel, press
the REAR SOURCE button. You will
hear two beeps and the indicator in
the button comes on to show that the
control panel is enabled.
When REAR SOURCE is selected,
the f ront entertainment system
audio controls can also be used to
operate the rear entertainment
system in all modes.To play the radio, the buttons for the
f ront entertainment system have the
same f unctions.
The media that the rear passengers
are listening to will then be heard
f rom the f ront speakers.
If you do not operate the rear
entertainment system f rom the f ront
panel within 20 seconds, the
indicator in the REAR SOURCE
button will go of f and the display will
return to the front entertainment
system automatically. If an audio CD is loaded into the
upper slot, select the CD/CDL or
CD button. If a DVD or CD is loaded
into the lower slot, select the DVD
button.
The DVD player in your rear
entertainment system can play DVD
video discs, audio CDs, MP3/WMA
discs and DTS CDs.
Open the overhead screen by
pushing the OPEN button. The
screen will swing down part-way.
Pivot the screen the rest of the way.
If you pivot the screen too f ar
f orward, past the second detent, the
display will turn of f . Pivot the screen
back to the second or first detent to
turn the display back on. To close
the screen, pivot it up until it latches.
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To Select Rear Entertainment
f rom the Front Control Panel
Operating the DVD Player f rom
the Front Control Panel
Rear Entertainment System
Features
399
REAR CONTROL PANEL
OVERHEADSCREEN
OPEN BUTTON
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Insert a DVD into the lower DVD/
CD slot in the audio unit.
Push the DVD in half way, the drive
will pull it in the rest of the way.
When you insert a DVD, the system
automatically starts to play. To turn
this f eature of f , see pages and
.
Press the button if
the DVD does not start playing
automatically.
Press the button to
pause the DVD. Press the button
again or press PLAY to resume.
Pause works only with the DVD
player. 402
405
Rear Entertainment System
PL A Y
PAUSE
400
On vehicles without navigation system On vehicles with navigation syste m
EJECT BUTTON
CD SLOT
DVD/CD SLOT
SKIP BAR
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON EJECT BUTTON
CD SLOT
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON SKIP BAR
DVD/CD SLOT
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There are various types of DVDs
available. Some of them are not
compatible with your system.
The DVD player in your rear
entertainment system can play
DVDs and CDs bearing the above
marks on their packages or jackets.The DVD player can also play discs
recorded in MP3/WMA/AAC
f ormats and DTS CDs.
Those packages or jackets should
also bear the designation of ‘‘1

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.
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the 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.
Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.
Solution
Error Message Cause
On vehicles without navigation system
Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc.
Check for an error indication. Insert the disc
again. If the code does not disappear or the disc
cannot be removed, consult your dealer.
The disc is not playable in this unit. Eject the
disc, and insert a disc compatible with this
system.
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
Invalid region code
DVD f ormat not
supported
DVD Player Error Messages
Rear Entertainment System
424 CHECK DISC
PUSH EJECT
CHECK REGION
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Bulb Replacement..........................
Back-up Lights . 589
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Brake Lights . 589
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Fog Lights . 588
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Front Parking Lights . 587
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Front Side Marker Lights . 587
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Headlights . 586
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Rear Bulbs . 589
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Specif ications . 643
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Turn Signal Lights . 587
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Bulbs, Halogen . 586
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Cancel Button . 432
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Capacities Chart . 642
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard . 60
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Cargo Area Light . 178
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Cargo Hook . 510
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Cargo, How to Carry . 506
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CAUTION, Explanation of . iv
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CD Care . 332
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CD Player . 219, 243, 319
CD Player Error
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Messages . 226, 253, 331
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CD Library . 254 ........................
Certif ication Label . 640
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Chains, Tires . 606
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Changing a Flat Tire . 613
Changing Oil
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How to . 577
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When to . 559
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Charging System Indicator . 68, 626
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving . 512
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Childproof Door Locks . 143
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Child Saf ety . 38
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Booster Seats . 57
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Child Seats . 43, 46
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Important Saf ety Reminders . 38
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Inf ants . 43
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Larger Children . 56
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LATCH . 48
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Risks with Airbags . 39
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Small Children . 44
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Tether . 53
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Warning Labels . 61
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Where Should a Child Sit? . 39
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Child Seats . 46
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LATCH Anchorage Points . 48
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Tether Anchorage Points . 54, 55
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Cleaning Seat Belts . 593
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Climate Control System . 199 ..............................................
Clock . 294
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Coat Hooks . 185
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Code, Audio System . 394
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CO in the Exhaust . 652
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Compact Spare Tire . 612
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Console Compartment . 180
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Consumer Inf ormation . 658
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Controls, Instruments and . 63
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Conversation Mirror . 184
Coolant
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Adding . 579
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Checking . 500
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Proper Solution . 579
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Temperature Gauge . 80
Crankcase Emissions Control ........................................
System . 651
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Cruise Control Indicator . 76
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Cruise Control Operation . 430
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Cup Holders . 181
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Customer Service Of f ice . 658
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Customize Settings . 95
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Door/Window Setup . 113
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Lighting Setup . 108
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Meter Setup . 101
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Position Setup . 106
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Setting to Def ault . 98
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