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This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System USB Port .......................................... 171
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 172
Audio System Theft Protection *
....... 173
Audio Remote Controls .................... 174
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 175
Audio/Information Screen ................ 176
Display Setup ................................... 181
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 182
Playing a CD .................................... 184
Playing an iPod ................................ 187
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 190
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 192
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 195
Models with one display
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 197
Audio with Touch Screen ................. 198
Audio/Information Screen ................ 201
Display Setup ................................... 207
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 208Playing XM ® Radio *
......................... 212
Playing a CD .................................... 215
Playing an iPod ................................ 218
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 222
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 225Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 228
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 230
Audio with Touch Screen ................. 231
Audio/Information Screen ................ 233Models with two displays
Models with navigation system
Display Setup ................................... 238
Voice Control Operation .................. 239
Playing AM/FM Radio....................... 247
Playing XM ® Radio ........................... 251
Playing a CD .................................... 254 Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio..... 257
Playing an iPod ................................ 267
Playing Internet Radio .... .................. 275
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 278
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 281
Audio Error Messages ...................... 283
General Information on the Audio System.....289Customized Features........................ 293
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver *
.. 331
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ®..... 333 , 370
* Not available on all models
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USB PortInstall the iPod dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
1USB Port •Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may damage it.
• We recommend using an extension cable with the
USB port.
• 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.
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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
You can return to AUX mode by pressing the AUX
button.
You can return to AUX mode by selecting Change
Source on the Audio menu screen or Source on the
touchscreen.
Replacement of the audio system with other than a
genuine Honda system may make the auxiliary jack inoperable.
Models with one display
Models with two displaysModels with navigation system
Models with one display
Models with two
displays
Models with
navigation system
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Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.Use the selector knob or MENU 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.
MENU button: Press to select any mode.
The available mode includes Change Source,
Station List , Save Preset , Radio Text ,
Music Search , and play modes. Play modes
can be also selected from Scan, Random/
Repeat , and so on.
BACK button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness.
Press once and make an adjustment.
uEach time you press , the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and OFF mode.
Models with one display1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Audio Menu Items
2 Station List P. 183
2 Radio text P. 183
2 Music Search P. 185, 188, 193
2 Scan P. 186, 194
2 Random/Repeat P. 186, 189, 194
ButtonSelector Knob
MENU ButtonBACK Button
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Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to various
setup options.
Press the (display) button to change the display.
■Switching the Display
(Display) ButtonAudioTrip Computer
(Current Drive)
Clock/Wallpaper Trip Computer
(History of Trip A)
Audio/Information Screen
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■Audio
Shows the current audio information. ■ Trip computer (Current Drive)
Shows the range, and instant and average fuel economy of the current trip, as well
as the average fuel economy from your last trip. ■ Trip computer (History of Trip A)
Shows the range, average fuel economy and distance traveled for the current trip,
as well as the average fuel economy and distances traveled during the last three
driving cycles.
Each time you reset the trip meter A, the information on the display updates. The
history of the previous three driving cycles is kept. ■ Clock/Wallpaper
Shows a clock screen or an image you import.
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You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen. ■ Import wallpaper
You can import up to three images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive. 1.Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port.
2 USB Port P. 171
2. Press the SETTINGS button.
3. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
uRepeat the procedure to select Clock,
Clock/Wallpaper Type , then
Wallpaper .
4. Rotate to select Add New Wallpaper ,
then press .
uThe preview of the imported data is
displayed.
5. Rotate to select a desired picture.
uThe preview is displayed on the left side
on the screen.
6. Press to save the data.
uThe confirmation message will appear.
Then the display will return to the
wallpaper list.
■Wallpaper Setup1Wallpaper Setup •When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory.
Images in a folder cannot be imported.
• The file name must be fewer than 64 characters.
• The file format of the image that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
• The individual file size limit is 2 MB.
• The maximum image size is 1,680 x 936 pixels. If
the image size is less than 420 × 234 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.
• Up to 255 files can be selected.
• If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures, the No files detected message appears.
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Display Setup
You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.1.Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
uRepeat the procedure to select Display.
3. Rotate to select Brightness, then press
.
4. Rotate to adjust the setting, then press
.
1. Press the SETTINGS button.
2. Rotate to select System Settings, then
press .
uRepeat the procedure to select Other.
3. Rotate to select Background Color,
then press .
4. Rotate to select the setting you want,
then press .
■Changing the Screen Brightness1Changing the Screen Brightness
You can change the Contrast and Black level
settings in the same manner.
■Changing the Screen’s Color Theme
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