2014 HONDA ACCORD Audio system

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Power Mode ComparisonIgnition Switch
Position
LOCK (0)
(with/without
the key)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
START (III)
Without Smart Entry
System
●
Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.
●
The steering wheel is
locked.
●
No electrical
components can be
used.
●
Engine is turned off.
●
Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.
●
Normal key position
while driving.
●
All electrical components
can be used.
●
Use this position to start
the engine.
●
The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.
Power Mode
VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)
ACCESSORY
ON
START
With Smart Entry
System and ENGINE
START/STOP
Button
Indicator-Off●
Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.
●
The steering wheel is
locked.
●
No electrical
components can be
used.
Indicator-On or blinking●
Engine is turned off.
●
Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.
Indicator-
On (engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)●
All electrical components
can be used.
Indicator-Off●
The mode automatically
returns to ON after the
engine starts.
Indicator is: On Off

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uDriving Position Memory System
*
Continued
Controls
Driving Position Memory System
*
You can store two driver’s seat positions with the driving position memory system.
When you unlock and open the driver’s door with a remote, the seat adjusts
automatically to one of the two preset positions.
The multi-information display
* shows you which remote you used to unlock the
vehicle when you enter.
• DRIVER 1 transmitter is linked to memory button 1.
• DRIVER 2 transmitter is linked to memory button 2.
1Driving Position Memory System
*
Using the audio/information screen or multi-
information display, you can disable the automatic
seat adjustment function.
2 Customized Features P. 97, 299
DRIVER 1
DRIVER 2
* Not available on all models

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio SystemUSB Port .......................................... 175
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 176
Audio System Theft Protection
*....... 177
Region Setting ................................. 178
Audio Remote Controls .................... 179
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 180
Audio/Information Screen ................ 181
Display Setup ................................... 186
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 187
Playing a CD .................................... 190
Playing an iPod ®............................... 193
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 196
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 198
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................. 201
Models with one display
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 203
Audio with Touch Screen ................. 204
Audio/Information Screen ................ 207
Display Setup ................................... 213
Playing AM/FM Radio ....................... 214
Playing XM ® Radio ........................... 218
Playing a CD .................................... 221
Playing an iPod® ............................... 224
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 228
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 231
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio................. 234
Audio System Basic Operation ...... 236
Audio with Touch Screen ................. 237
Audio/Information Screen ................ 239Models with two displaysModels with navigation system
Display Setup ................................... 244
Voice Control Operation .................. 245
Playing AM/FM Radio....................... 253
Playing XM ® Radio ........................... 257
Playing a CD .................................... 260Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio..... 263Playing an iPod ®.............................. 273
Playing Internet Radio ...................... 281
Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 284
Playing Bluetooth ® Audio ................ 287
Audio Error Messages ...................... 289
General Information on the Audio System
.....295
Customized Features........................ 299
HomeLink ® Universal Transceiver
*.. 337
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ®..... 339 , 376
Compass
*.......................................... 414
* Not available on all models

174Features
Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemSee the Navigation System Manual for information on the navigation system.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and XM® Radio service
*. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, Hard Disc Drive (HDD) audio*, USB flash drives,
and iPod®, iPhone ® and Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
icons on the touchscreen interface
*.
1 About Your Audio System
XM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 295
XM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM ® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod ® and iPhone ® are registered trademarks owned
by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Models with navigation system
Remote Controls iPod
®
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uUSB Port
Features
USB Port
Install the iPod ® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB port.
1 USB 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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uuAudio System uAuxiliary Input Jack
Features
Auxiliary Input JackUse 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.
u The 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.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.
Models with one displayModels with two displaysModels with navigation system
Models with one displayModels with two
displaysModels with
navigation system

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uuAudio System uAudio 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 battery is disconnected or goes dead.■
Reactivating the audio system
1. Set the power mode to ON, and turn on the audio system.
u If you set the power mode to ACCESSORY, you will be requested to enter the
audio security code. See step 3.
2. Press and hold the power button again for more than two seconds.
u The audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, Enter PIN Code appears on the audio/
information screen.
3. If the two steps do not work, you can enter the audio security code using the
touch screen. If you enter an incorrect digit, continue to the last digit, then try
again. If you do not enter 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
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System uRegion Setting
Features
Region SettingThe audio system’s region setting will be lost when the battery is disconnected or
goes dead.
If the Region Select screen appears, you need to set the region for the audio
system. Follow the steps below:
1. Press to select OK.
2. Rotate to select the region you live in, then press .
3. You will receive a confirmation message on the screen. Rotate to select Yes,
then press .Models with two displays
1 Region Setting
The region setting is required only when the battery
power is temporarily disconnected. It is set to your
vehicle’s region type by the factory.
You cannot change the setting once you have
completed the setting procedure. Contact a dealer if
you selected an incorrect region.