2020 HONDA ACCORD SEDAN radio

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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM® Radio* service. It can also
play USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and Bluetooth® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and knobs on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface
*.
1 About Your Audio System
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio*,
contact a dealer.
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SiriusXM ® Radio
* is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
SiriusXM ®
* is a registered tra demark of SiriusXM
Radio*, Inc.
Remote Controls
iPod
USB Flash Drive
*
*1
*2
*1 : Models with Display Audio
*2 : Models with color audio
* Not available on all models

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USB Port(s)
Install the iPod USB connector or the USB flash drive to the USB port.
■In the Center Pocket
The USB port (1.0A) is for playing audio files
on a USB flash drive, connecting a cellular
phone and charging devices.
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
1 USB Port(s)
•Do not leave the iPod or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.
•We recommend using an ex tension 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 yo ur 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 manufac turer’s instructions
provided with the iPod or visit www.apple.com/ipod.
The USB port can supply up to 1.0A/2.5A of power. It
does not output 1.0A/2.5A unless the device
requests.
For amperage details, read the operating manual of
the device that ne eds to be charged.
Set the power mode to ACCESSORY or ON first.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
USB charge
Models
with
color
audioModels
with
Display
Audio
In the Center PocketModels with color audio
Models with Display Audio

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■In the consol e compartment*
The USB port (2.5A) is for charging devices,
playing audio files and connecting compatible
phones with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
■Rear of the center console*
The USB ports (2.5A) are only for charging
devices.
In the Console Compartment*
Manual
transmission
models
Except
manual
transmission
models
1 USB Port(s)
These ports are for battery charge only. You cannot
play music even if you ha ve connected music players
to them.
Under certain condi tions, a device connected to the
port may generate noise in the radio you are listening
to.
Rear of the center console*Rear of the center console*
* Not available on all models

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Audio Remote Controls
Allow you to operate the audio system while driving.
SOURCE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1FM2 AM USB/iPod
Pandora ®Bluetooth ® Audio
VOL
(+/VOL(- (Volume) Buttons
Press VOL
(+: To increase the volume.
Press VOL
(-: To decrease the volume.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth ® Audio
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.
1Audio Remote Controls
Some modes appear only when an appropriate
device or medium is used.
Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some functions ma y not be operated.
Press the (Hang-up/back ) button to go back to
the previous command or cancel a command.
Models with color audio
Models with color audio
/
(Seek/Skip)
Buttons
SOURCE
Button
VOL( +/VOL(- (Volume) Buttons
(Hang-up/back) Button

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/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
• When listening to the radio
Press : To select the next preset radio station.
Press : To select the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : To select the next strong station.
Press and hold : To select the previous strong station.
• When listening to an iPod, USB flash drive, or Bluetooth® Audio, or Smartphone
Connection
Press : To skip to the next song.
Press : To go back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
• When listening to a USB flash drive
Press and hold : To skip to the next folder.
Press and hold : To go back to the previous folder.

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Playing AM/FM Radio
Audio/Information Screen
RADIO Button
Press to select a band.
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. MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.
Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
Press, and then turn to select an item.
After that, press again to make your
selection.
VOL/ (Volume/Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
(Back) button
Press to go back to the previous display
or cancel a setting.
/ (Seek/Skip) Buttons
Press or to search up
and down the selected band for a
station with a strong signal.

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Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select the station, then press .
■Update List
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select Update List, then press .
■Radio text
Displays the radio text informat ion of the selected RDS station.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Settings, then press .
3. Rotate to select RDS Settings, then press .
4. Rotate to select Radio Text, then press .
■Scan
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Scan, then press .
To turn off scan, press .
■Radio Data System (RDS)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.
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You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store 6
stations each.
1 Radio Data System (RDS)
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS
automatically turns on, and the frequency display
changes to the station name. However, when the
signals of that station become weak, the display
changes from the statio n name to the frequency.

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Playing AM/FM Radio
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.
Seek Buttons
Press or to search up and
down the selected band for a
station with a strong signal.
VOL/ AUDIO (Volume/Power) Knob
Push to turn the audi o system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Tune Icon
Select to use the on-screen keyboard for
entering the radio frequency directly. Audio/Information Screen
Scan Icon
Select to scan eac
h station with a strong signal.Preset Icons
Tune the radio frequency for
preset memory.
Select and hold the preset icon to
store that station. Select to
display beyond preset 5.
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Settings Icon
Select whether to tune to HD
Radio
TM * automatically.
Selector knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
Press, and then turn to select an item. After
that, press again to make your selection.
* Not available on all models