2012 HONDA PILOT USB

The heating and air conditioning
system in your vehicle provides a
comf ortable driving environment in
all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has
many f eatures. This section
describes those f eatures and how to
use them.
Your vehicle has an anti-theft audio
system that requires a code number
to enable it.
The security system helps to
discourage vandalism and thef t of
your vehicle.
Theclimatecontrolsystemandthe
audio system have a voice control
feature. Refer to the navigation
system manual f or more inf ormation..............
Vents, Heating, and A/C . 192
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Climate Control System . 199
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Audio System . 209
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 212 ................................
Playing a Disc . 219
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Disc Player Error Messages . 226
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Audio System . 227
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 228
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Playing the XM
Radio . 237
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Playing a Disc . 243
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Disc Player Error Messages . 253
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Playing CD Library Audio . 254
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PlayinganiPod
. 265
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iPod
Error Messages . 273
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USB Flash Memory Device Error
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Messages . 281
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Audio System . 282............................
Wallpaper Setup . 288
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Display Setup . 291
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Setting the Clock . 294
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Setting the Language . 297
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Audio System . 298
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Playing the FM/AM Radio . 299
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Playing the XM
Radio . 312
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Playing a Disc . 319
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Disc Player Error Messages . 331 ..................
Protecting Your Discs . 332
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD)
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Audio . 335
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PlayinganiPod
. 363
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iPod
Error Messages . 371
.. 372
USB Flash Memory Device Error
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Messages . 383
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Audio System . 384
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FM/AM Radio Reception . 389
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Auxiliary Input Jack . 391
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Remote Audio Controls . 392
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Radio Thef t Protection . 394
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Rear Entertainment System . 396
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Security System . 429
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Cruise Control . 430
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Compass . 433
...... 437
HandsFreeLink
(Models without navigation..................................
system) . 441
HandsFreeLink
(Models with navigation
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system) . 462
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Parking Sensor System . 484
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Reaview Camera and Monitor . 491
U.S. LX model EX, EX-L, and Canadian LX models
without navigation system
BluetoothModels with navigation system Bluetooth
BluetoothBluetooth
On vehicles with navigation system
Playing a USB Flash Memory Device Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
HomeLink
Universal Transceiver
Features
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If equipped
The CD Library Audio f unction can
record tracks from music CDs to the
f lash memory. Each music CD is
stored on an albumlist. This audio
system can store up to 18 albums.Digital music f iles, such as MP3,
WMA, AAC etc., from CD-R,
DVD-R and USB f lash memory
devices cannot be copied to the
CD Library. Likewise, digital
musicfilesrecordedintheCD
Library cannot be copied to CD-R,
DVD-R and USB devices. Music data recorded in the CD
Library can only be used f or
personal use.
Title inf ormation will be displayed
when the inf ormation is f ound in
the Gracenote
Album Inf o
(Gracenote
Media Database) in
the built-in f lash memory. See
page . If the CD Library is ever replaced,
all data will be lost and stored
music will not be recovered.
Only recordings f rom a standard
CD-DA (44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo
PCM digital sound data) to CD
Library are supported.
Although data is recorded using
ultra-ef f icient compression
technology, sound quality may
vary slightly f rom the original.Recording f unction f rom f ollowing
media is not supported.
CD-DA which prohibits the
copying by SCMS
CD-DA with copy control
SACD (Super Audio CD)
DTS-CD
DVD-A
CD-R/RW
DVD-R/RW
Copy controlled CDs (Playback
cannot be guaranteed)
DTS-CDs (Only enabled f or
playback)
360
Playing CD L ibrary Audio (EX, EX-L , and Canadian L X models without navigation syst em)
256
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Playing an iPod(EX-L and Canadian EX models without navigation system)
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SELECTOR KNOB
EX-L models
Canadian EX models EX-L models with Rear
Entertainment System
SKIP BAR USB INDICATOR
ALBUM ART
SKIP BAR RETURN BUTTONRETURN BUTTON
SETUP BUTTON SETUP BUTTON
POWER/VOLUME KNOB
SELECTOR KNOB
RETURN BUTTON USB/AUX BUTTON
POWER/VOLUMEKNOB
SKIP BAR
SETUP BUTTON
SELECTOR KNOB
POWER/VOLUME KNOB
USB/AUX BUTTON
USB/AUX BUTTON
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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.
iPods compatible with your audio
system using the USB adapter cable
are:
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 nano
1st generation
iPod touch
2nd generation
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
Playing an iPod(EX-L and Canadian EX models without navigation system)
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Connect your dock connector to
the iPod correctly and securely.
Install the dock connector to the
USB adapter cable securely.
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.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing it.
Do not use an extension cable
between the USB adapter cable
equipped with your vehicle and
your dock connector.
Do not keep the iPod and dock
connector cable in the vehicle.
Direct sunlight and high heat will
damage it.
Do not connect your iPod using ahub.
UseonlycompatibleiPodswiththe
latest sof tware. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.
Unclip the USB connector by
pivoting it, and pull out the USB
adapter cable in the console
compartment.
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Connect ing an iPod
Playing an iPod(EX-L and Canadian EX models without navigation system)
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DOCK CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB CONNECTOR
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If you see an error message on the
audio display while playing an iPod,
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 iPod is empty. Store some f iles in the iPod.
Appears when an unsupported device is connected. Disconnect the
device.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. See page 266 for
specif ication information for iPods. If it appears when a supported
iPod is connected, update the iPod sof tware to the newer version.
Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect
the iPod.
iPodError Messages (EX-L and Canadian EX models without navigation syst em)
Features
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USB ERROR
BAD USB DEVICE
PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL
NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
UNSUPPORTED VER. CONNECT RETRY
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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (EX-L and Canadian EX models without navigation system)
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SELECTOR KNOB
EX-L models
Canadian EX models EX-L models with Rear
Entertainment System
USB INDICATOR
ALBUM ART
RETURN BUTTON SETUP BUTTON
SKIP BAR
RETURN BUTTONSETUP BUTTON
SELECTOR KNOB
POWER/VOLUME KNOB
USB/AUX BUTTON
POWER/VOLUME
KNOB USB/AUX BUTTON
USB/AUX BUTTON
POWER/VOLUMEKNOB
SELECTOR KNOB
RETURN BUTTON SKIP BAR
SETUP BUTTON SKIP BAR
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Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as the device
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.
Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it.
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.
Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit.
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 (EX-L and Canadian EX models witho
ut navigation system)
Features
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