2014 HONDA CIVIC Owners Manual

176Features
Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q
or
ON
(w
.
Adjusting the Sound
Press the TUNE/SOUND knob, and rotate it
to adjust the setting.
Each time you press the TUNE/SOUND knob,
a sound mode switches as follows.
Models with information display
1 Adjusting the Sound
When the adjustment level reaches the center, you
will see C in the display.
The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW , MID, and
HIGH .
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
TUNE/SOUND Knob
BASS is selectable.
Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing AM/FM Radio
1Playing AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset memory.
A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations
and twelve FM stations with a strong signal into the
preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.
FM Button
SCAN Button
Press to sample
each of the
strongest stations
on the selected
band for 10
seconds. To turn
off scan, press the
button again.
VOL/PWR
(Volume/Power)
Knob
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust
the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a
beep.
To listen to a stored station,
select a band, then press the
preset button. / (SEEK/SKIP)
Buttons
Press to search up and down
the selected band for a
station with a strong signal.
A.SEL (Auto Select)
Button
Press to scan both
bands and store the
strongest station in
each preset. To turn off
auto select, press the
button again. This
restores the presets you
originally set. TUNE/SOUND Knob
Rotate to the right to tune to a
higher frequency, and turn it to
the left to tune to a lower
frequency.
AM Button
Press to select a
band.

178
uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying a CD
Features
Playing a CDYour audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA
format. With the CD loaded, press the CD/AUX button.
1Playing a CDNOTICEDo not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can
cause the CD to jam in the unit.
WMA files protected by digital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays FORMAT, then skips to
the next file.
Text data appears on the display under the following
circumstances:•When you select a new folder, file, or track.•When you change the audio mode to CD.•When you insert a CD.
The display shows up to 10 characters of text data.
Press and hold the DISP button to see additional
characters. > indicates that the text data continues.
The display goes back to the previous screen if you
press and hold the button again.
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot,
the system reloads the CD automatically after several
seconds.
SCAN Button
You will get a 10-second
sampling of each song.●Press to sample all
tracks on the CD (all
files in the current
folder in MP3 or
WMA).●Press two times to
sample the first file in
each of the main
folders (MP3 or WMA).●To turn off scan, press
and hold the button.
CD Slot
Insert a CD about halfway
into the CD slot.
DISP Button
Press to display the text
data on a CD (if it was
recorded with text data). CD/AUX
Button
Press to
play a CD. (CD Eject) Button
Press to eject a CD.
VOL/PWR (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
/ (SEEK/SKIP)
Buttons
Press or to
change tracks (files in
MP3 or WMA).RDM (Random) Button●Press to play all tracks/files on
a CD in random order.●Press two times to play all files
in the current folder (MP3 or
WMA) in random order.●To turn off random, press and
hold the button. TUNE/SOUND
Knob
Rotate to skip to
the next folder,
and to skip to the
beginning of the
previous folder in
MP3 or WMA.
RPT (Repeat) Button
●Press to replay a track/file continuously.●Press two times to replay all files in the
current folder (MP3 or WMA).●To turn off repeat, press and hold the button.

179Features
Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q
or
ON
(w
*1.
Use the selector knob or SETUP 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.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as Auto Select , RDS Information , Sound
Settings , Play Mode , and Resume/Pause.
button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.Models with one display
1 Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Press the SOURCE ,
(+, (-, or button on the
steering wheel to change any audio setting. 2 Audio Remote Controls
* P. 174
Setup Menu Items
2 Auto Select P. 182
2 RDS Information P. 183
2 Sound Settings P. 180
2 Play Mode P. 186
2 Resume/Pause P. 196

Button
Selector
Knob
SETUP
Button
Sound Settings
Menu Display
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAdjusting the Sound
Features
Adjusting the Sound
Press the SETUP button, and rotate to
select Sound Settings , then press . Rotate
to scroll through the following choices:
1 Adjusting the Sound
The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW , MID, and
HIGH .
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
Auto Select
TREBLE is selectable.
Selector
Knob
SETUP
Button
Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation Subwoofer
*
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
Continued
Features
Playing AM/FM Radio
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75°
F miles
FM Button / Button
Press to display and select an
RDS category.SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the
strongest stations on the
selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the
button again. (Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press to search up and down the
selected band for a station with
a strong signal.SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency.
AM Button
Press to select a band.

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
182Features
Use the auto select feature to scan both bands and store the strongest station in
each preset. 1.Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate to select Auto Select, then
press .
To turn off auto select, press again. This
restores the presets you originally set.■
Auto Select
1 Playing AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls
* P. 174
You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset memory.
Auto Select function scans and stores up to six AM
stations and twelve FM stations with a strong signal
into the preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.
Sound Settings
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.■RDS Information
1.Press the SETUP button and rotate to
select RDS Information .
2. Each time you press , the RDS
Information switches between on and off.■To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1.Press the / button to display and
select an RDS category.
2. Use SEEK/SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS
station.■
Radio Data System (RDS)
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Jazz
RDS Category