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with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon.

‘‘ - - - - ’’

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The selected channel number does not exist, or is not part of your subscription, or this channel has no artist or title information at this time.

‘‘ANTENNA’’

There is a problem

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system)

The XM satellites are in orbit over the equator; therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause satellite reception interruptions. To help compensate for this, ground-based repeaters are placed in major metropolitan areas. Satellite signals are more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and mountains the farther north you travel from the equator.

Signal may be blocked by mountains or large obstacles to the south.

Signal weaker in these areas.

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GROUND REPEATER

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Playing the XM Satellite Radio (Models with navigation system)

Depending on where you drive, you may experience reception problems. Interference can be caused by any of these conditions:

Driving on the north side of an east/west mountain road. Driving on the north side of a large commercial truck on an east/west road. Driving in tunnels. Driving on a road beside a vertical wall, steep cliff, or hill to the south of you. Driving on the lower level of a multi-tiered road. Driving on a single lane road alongside dense trees taller than 50 ft. (15 m) to the south of you.

There may be other geographic situations that could affect XM Satellite Radio reception.

AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.

them your radio I.D. number and your credit card number. To get your radio I.D. number, turn the TUNE knob until ‘‘0’’ appears in the display. Your I.D. will appear in the display.

Receiving XM Satellite Radio Service If your XM Radio service has expired or you purchased your vehicle from a previous owner, you can listen to a sampling of the broadcasts available on XM Satellite Radio. With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position, push the power/volume knob to turn on the audio system, and press the

button. A variety of music

types and styles will play.

If you decide to purchase XM satellite radio service, contact XM Radio at 1-800-852-9696. In Canada, contact , or at XM Canada at 1-877-438-9677. You will need to give

www.xmradio.com

www.xmradio.ca

, or at

After you’ve registered with XM Radio, keep your audio system in the XM Satellite Radio mode while you wait for activation. This should take about 30 minutes.

While waiting for activation, make sure your vehicle remains in an open area with good reception. Once your audio system is activated, ‘‘CATEGORY’’ or ‘‘CH’’ will appear in the display, and you’ll be able to listen to XM Radio broadcasts. XM Radio will continue to send an activation signal to your vehicle for at least 12 hours from the activation request. If the service has not been activated after 36 hours, contact XM Radio.

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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

Without rear entertainment system

With rear entertainment system

AUDIO DISPLAY

PRESET BUTTONS

AUDIO DISPLAY

PRESET BUTTONS

LOAD BUTTON

CD BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON CATEGORY BAR

AUDIO BUTTON

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EJECT BUTTON TITLE BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB TUNE KNOB

LOAD BUTTON POWER/ VOLUME KNOB

CATEGORY BAR

AUDIO BUTTON

SKIP BUTTONS

CD/AUX BUTTON EJECT BUTTON SCAN BUTTON TITLE BUTTON

SKIP BAR

TUNE KNOB

INTERFACE DIAL

INTERFACE DIAL

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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

Your vehicle’s audio system has an in-dash disc changer with the same controls used for the radio. To operate the disc changer, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position.

The disc changer can play these disc formats:

CD (CD-DA) CD-R/RW MP3/WMA

If you have a disc that is a combination of CD-DA tracks and MP3/WMA files, you can choose the format to listen by pressing and holding CD/AUX or CD button until you hear a beep.

The disc packages or jackets should have one of these marks.

The changer can also play MP3 or WMA format (see page

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).

When playing a disc in MP3, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ in the display. In WMA format, ‘‘WMA’’ will appear in the display.

NOTE: If a file on an MP3 or WMA disc is protected by digital rights management (DRM), the audio system displays UNSUPPORTED in the center display, and then skips to the next file.

Video CDs and DVD discs will not work in this unit.

Some CD-DA and CD-ROM mixed discs are not playable.

You cannot load and play 3-inch (8-cm) discs in this system.

Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the disc to jam in the unit.

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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

Loading Discs in the Changer To load multiple discs in one operation:

1.

2.

3.

With the ignition in the ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II) position, press and hold the LOAD button until you hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAD’’ in the upper display, then release the button.

Insert a disc into the slot. Insert it only about halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ in audio display.

When ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the audio display again, insert the next disc into the slot. Do not try to insert a disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

4.

Repeat this until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, the system will then begin playing the last disc loaded.

If you stop loading discs before all six positions are filled, the system will wait for 10 seconds, stop the load operation, and begin playing the last disc loaded.

To load a single disc: 1.

Press and release the LOAD button.

2.

‘‘NO DISC’’ is shown on the screen for an empty position in the changer. When the green load indicator comes on and you see the ‘‘LOAD’’ in the audio display, insert the disc into the slot. Insert it only about halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way.

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Do not try to insert a disc until ‘‘LOAD’’ appears. You could damage the audio unit.

You can select the position to load a disc. Turn the interface knob or press a preset button to select the position, then press ENTER on the selector. This starts the loading sequence. If you do not select the position, the system loads the disc to the first empty position in numerical order.

If you press the LOAD button while a disc is playing, the system will stop playing that disc and start the loading sequence. It will then play the disc just loaded.

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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

To Play a Disc

CURRENT DISC

Select the changer by pressing the CD or CD/AUX button. The system will begin playing the last selected disc in the disc changer. You will see the current disc position highlighted.

To select a different disc, press the corresponding number on the preset buttons, or turn the interface knob to highlight the desired disc, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

The player can play CD-TEXT, MP3, and WMA formats.

When you play CD-TEXT, you will see the track name, artist name, and album name on the screen. When you play MP3/WMA discs, you will see the track name and folder name on the screen. If the disc was not recorded with this information, it will not be displayed.

Each time you press the TITLE button, the center display changes from album name, to track name, to artist name, and then to normal display that shows the track number and the elapsed time. When playing a disc in MP3/WMA, the display mode changes from folder name, to file name, to artist tag, to album tag, to track tag, and then to normal display.

If the disc does not carry album, track, or artist name, pressing the TITLE button shows ‘‘NO INFO.’’

To Change Tracks Each time you press and release the side of the SKIP bar, button, or

side of the

push the interface selector to the right, the player skips forward to the beginning of the next track. Press and release the SKIP bar, button, or push the interface selector to the left to skip backward to the beginning of the current track. Press the side or push the interface selector to the left again to skip to the previous track. To move rapidly within a track, press and hold either side of the SKIP bar or button.

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To exit the track list display, press the AUDIO button, or push the interface selector to the left.

Track Scan When you press the SCAN button or scroll down and push the interface selector to the left, the next track of the current track plays for about 10
seconds. You will see SCAN next to TRACK on the screen and audio display. To listen to the rest of the track, press and hold the SCAN button until you hear a beep or push the interface selector to the left again within 10 seconds.

If you don’t, the system advances to the next track, plays about 10
seconds of it, and continues through the rest of the tracks the same way.

Disc Scan When you press the SCAN button repeatedly until you see D-SCAN in the audio display, or push down the interface selector to the right, the first track of the current disc plays for about 10 seconds. You will see SCAN next to DISC on the screen and D-SCAN in the audio display. To listen to the rest of the disc, press and hold the SCAN button until you hear a beep, or push down the interface selector to the right again within 10 seconds.

If you don’t, the system advances to the next disc, plays about 10 seconds of its first track, and continues through the rest of the discs the same way. When the system reaches the last disc, DISC SCAN is canceled, and that disc continues to play.

To Choose a Track

CURRENT TRACK

You can also choose a track directly from a track list. Press ENTER on the interface selector, and the track list screen will be shown. If there are no track names, track numbers are displayed. You will see the current track is highlighted. Turn the interface knob to select the desired track, then press ENTER on the interface selector.

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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

Track Repeat To replay the current track continuously, press and release the RPT button, or use the interface selector to scroll down, select TRACK REPEAT, and press ENTER on the interface selector. As a reminder, you will see REPEAT next to TRACK on the screen and RPT in the audio display. To turn this feature off, press and hold the RPT button until you hear a beep, or highlight TRACK REPEAT (if not already highlighted), and press ENTER on the interface selector again.

Disc Repeat To replay the current disc continuously, press the RPT button repeatedly until you see D-RPT in the audio display, or use the interface selector to scroll down, select DISC REPEAT, and press ENTER on the interface selector. As a reminder, you will see REPEAT next to DISC on the screen and D-RPT in the audio display. To turn this feature off, press and hold the RPT button until you hear a beep, or highlight DISC REPEAT (if not already highlighted), and press ENTER on the interface selector again.

Random Play To play the tracks of the current disc in random order, press and release the RDM button, or use the interface selector to scroll down, select TRACK RANDOM, and press ENTER on the interface selector. As a reminder, you will see RANDOM next to TRACK on the screen and RDM in the audio display. To turn this feature off, press and hold the RDM button until you hear a beep, or highlight TRACK RANDOM (if not already highlighted), and press ENTER on the interface selector again.

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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

To Stop Playing a Disc To take the system out of disc mode, press the AM or FM button, the

button, AUX button, or CD/ AUX button. To return to disc mode, press the CD button or CD/AUX button.

If you turn the system off while a disc is playing, either with the power/volume knob or the ignition switch, play will continue at the same point when you turn it back on.

Playing an MP3/WMA Disc The CD changer can play CD-Rs and CD-RWs compressed in MP3 and WMA format. When playing a disc in MP3 or WMA, you will see ‘‘MP3’’ or ‘‘WMA’’ on the center display. A disc can support more than 99 folders, and each folder can hold up to 255
playable files.

When there are more than 99 folders in a disc, the center display only shows two digits.

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The specifications for compatible MP3 files are: −

Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1), 16/ 22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2) Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/ 160/192/224/256/320 kbps (MPEG1), 8/16/24/32/40/48/56/ 64/80/96/112/128/160 kbps (MPEG2) Compatible with variable bit rate

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and multi-session. Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

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The specifications for compatible WMA files are: −

Sampling frequency: 22.05/32/44.1/48 kHz Bitrate: 48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps Compatible with variable bit rate and multi-session Maximum layers (including ROOT): 8 layers

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To play an MP3/WMA disc, use the disc controls previously described, along with the following information.

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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

ChangingandSelectingtheFolders/ Files

Changing the Folders While playing an MP3/WMA disc, you can select a folder within the disc by pressing either side of the category bar. Each time you press either side of the bar, the folder title and its first file’s information appear in the center display in recorded order.

MP3/WMA INDICATOR

CURRENT FOLDER

Using the interface selector, you can see the list of all the files and folders within a disc. While playing a MP3/ WMA disc, press the AUDIO button. The currently playing folder and file information comes on the screen.

Push the selector to show the folder list. Turn the selector knob, highlight the folder you want to see the information within, and press ENTER.

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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

Folder Scan This feature, when activated, samples the first file of each folder for 10 seconds. To scan a folder, press the SCAN button repeatedly until you see F-SCAN in the audio display. You will see SCAN next to FOLDER and F-SCAN in the audio display.

To listen to the rest of the folder, press and hold the SCAN button until you hear a beep. If you do not, the system advances to the next folder, plays 10 seconds of it, and continues throughout the rest of the folder same way. When the system samples the first file of all folders, folder scan is canceled, and the last file played comes back.

Folder Repeat This feature, when activated, replays all files on the selected folder. To activate folder repeat mode, press the RPT button repeatedly until you see F-RPT in the audio display, or use the interface selector to scroll down, select FOLDER REPEAT by interface knob, and press ENTER on the interface selector. You will see REPEAT next to FOLDER on the screen and F-RPT in the audio display. To turn this feature off, press and hold the PRT button until you hear a beep, or highlight FOLDER REPEAT (if not already highlighted), and press ENTER on the interface selector again.

CURRENT TRACK

You can see the list of all the files in the selected folder. Turn the selector knob, then press ENTER to set your selection.

If the main folder has some additional folders in the lower layer, you can also see each lower folder listed on the screen.

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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)

Folder Random This feature, when activated, plays in the current folder in random order. To activate folder random play, press the RDM button; or use the interface selector to scroll down, select FOLDER RANDOM by interface knob, and press ENTER on the interface selector. You will see RANDOM next to FOLDER on the screen and F-RDM in the audio display. To turn this feature off, press and hold the RDM button until you hear a beep, or highlight FOLDER RANDOM (if not already highlighted), and press ENTER on the interface selector again.

Removing Discs from the Changer To remove the disc that is currently playing, press the eject button. You will see ‘‘EJECT’’ in the audio display. When you remove the disc from the slot, the system begins the load sequence so you can load another disc. If you do not load another disc, the load sequence is canceled, and the system continues playing in the previous mode.

If you do not remove the disc from the slot, the system will reload the disc after 10 seconds.

To remove a different disc from the changer, first select it by pressing the corresponding number on the preset button or turning the interface knob, and pressing ENTER on the interface selector. When that disc begins playing, press the eject button.

When you press the eject button while listening to the radio, or with the audio system turned off, the disc that was last selected is ejected. After that disc is ejected, pressing the eject button again will eject the next disc in numerical order. By doing this six times, you can remove all the discs from the changer.

You can also eject discs when the ignition switch is off: To eject one disc, press and release the eject button. To eject all discs, press and hold the eject button.

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Error Message

Cause

Solution

HEAT ERROR

High Temperature

Track/File format not supported

Mechanical Error

UNSUPPORTED

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

OWNER’S

MANUAL PUSH

EJECT

BAD DISC

PLEASE CHECK

Servo Error

OWNER’S MANUAL

Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal. Current track will be skipped. The next supported track or file plays automatically. Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s). Check the disc for serious damage, signs of deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt (see page 284). Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

Disc Changer Error Messages

The chart on the right explains the error messages you may see in the display while playing a disc.

If you see an error message in the display while playing a disc, press the eject button. After ejecting the disc, check it for damage or deformation. If there is no damage, insert the disc again.

For additional information on damaged discs, see page 284

The audio system will try to play the disc. If there is still a problem, the error message will reappear. Press the eject button, and pull out the disc. Insert a different disc. If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc. If the error message cycle repeats and you cannot clear it, take your vehicle to a dealer.

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General Information

When using CD-R or CD-RW discs, use only high quality discs labeled for audio use.

When recording a CD-R or CD-RW, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the disc changer.

Play only standard, round, 5-inch (12 cm) discs. Smaller or odd- shaped discs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.

Handle your discs properly to prevent damage and skipping.

Do not use discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the disc to jam in the unit.

Protecting Discs When a disc is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep discs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.

To clean a disc, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the disc from the center to the outside edge.

A new disc may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the recording surface of the disc, causing skipping or other problems. Remove these pieces by rubbing the inner and outer edges with the side of a pencil or pen.

Never try to insert foreign objects in the disc changer.

Protecting Your Discs

Handle a disc by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the disc. These, along with contamination from finger prints, liquids, and felt- tip pens, can cause the disc to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.

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Protecting Your Discs

Additional Information on Recommended Discs The in-dash disc player/changer has a sophisticated and delicate mechanism. If you insert a damaged disc as indicated in this section, it may become stuck inside and damage the audio unit.

Examples of these discs are shown to the right:

1.

Bubbled, wrinkled, labelled, and excessively thick discs

Bubbled/ Wrinkled

With Label/ Sticker

Using Printer Label Kit

Sealed

With Plastic Ring

2.

Damaged discs

3.

Poor quality discs

Chipped/ Cracked

Warped

Burrs

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4.

Small, irregular shaped discs

5.

Discs with scratches, dirty discs

Protecting Your Discs

Recommended discs are printed with the following logo. For the rear entertainment system, see page

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3-inch (8-cm) CD

Triangle Shape

Fingerprints, scratches, etc.

CD-R or CD-RW may not play due to the recording conditions.

Scratches and fingerprints on the discs may cause the sound to skip.

Audio unit may not play the following formats.

Can Shape

Arrow Shape

This audio unit cannot play a Dual- disc .

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Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system)

With rear entertainment system

USB ICON

CATEGORY BAR

MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

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iPod ICON

CENTER DISPLAY

CD/AUX BUTTON

SKIP BAR

INTERFACE DIAL

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Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system)

To Play an iPod This audio system can operate the audio files on the iPod with the same controls used for the in-dash disc changer. To play an iPod, connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment by using your dock connector, then press the AUX button. The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. The iPod will also be recharged with the ignition switch in these positions.

The audio system reads and plays sound files to be playable 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.

VoiceControlSystem You can select the AUX mode by using the navigation system voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions.

iPods that are compatible with your audio system are listed below.

Model

iPod 5G iPod classic iPod nano iPod nano 2nd generation iPod nano 3rd generation iPod touch iPhone

Firmware

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Ver. 1.2 or more Ver. 1.0 or more Ver. 1.2 or more Ver. 1.1.2 or more

Ver. 1.0 or more

Ver. 1.0 or more Ver. 1.1.1 or more

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Use the latest firmware.

Use only compatible iPods with the latest firmware. iPods that are not compatible will not work in this audio unit.

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Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system)

In AAC format, DRM (digital rights management) files cannot be played. If the system finds a DRM file, the audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE, and then skips to the next file.

ConnectinganiPod

USB ADAPTER CABLE

1.

USB CONNECTOR Unclip the USB connector by pivoting it, and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment.

NOTE:

Do not connect your iPod using a HUB.

Do not keep the iPod in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.

Do not use an extension cable between the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle and your dock connector.

We recommend backing up your data before playing it.

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USB ADAPTER CABLE

DOCK CONNECTOR

2.

Connect your dock connector to the iPod correctly and securely.

3.

Install the dock connector to the USB adapter cable securely.

Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system)

Sample Display

OK to disconnect.

When the iPod is connected and the iPod mode is selected on the audio system, the iPod indicator is shown in the center display. If you selected the audio control display by pressing the AUDIO button, you will see the iPod and USB icons on the screen. After loading, you will see the Honda mark on the iPod. That means you can only operate your iPod using the vehicle’s audio unit.

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＊

It may take a few minutes for the Honda mark to display on the iPod. If the display does not change, this function is not supported on your iPod model or firmware.

If the iPod indicator does not appear in the audio display, check the connections, and try to reconnect the iPod a few times.

If the audio system still does not recognize the iPod, the iPod may need to be reset. Follow the instructions that came with your iPod, or you can find reset instructions online at ipod.

www.apple.com/

The current file number and total of the selected playable files are displayed in the center display. Pressing the AUDIO button displays the artist, album and track (file) names on the navigation screen.

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Playing an iPod (Models with navigation system)

ToChangeorSelectFiles Use the SKIP bar or button while an iPod is playing to select passages and change files.

ToSelectaFilefromiPodMenu

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Each time you press and

SKIP release the side of the SKIP bar or button, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file. Press and release the side of the bar or button, to skip backward to the beginning of the current file. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous file.

To move rapidly within a file, press and hold either side ( of the SKIP bar or button.

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You can also change files with the interface dial. Press the AUDIO button to show the audio control display on the navigation screen. Push the selector to the right side to skip forward and to the left side to skip backward.

You can also select a file from any of the iPod menus: playlists, artists, albums and songs, by using the interface dial. Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control display on the navigation screen. Push up the interface selector to display the iPod menu. Turn the knob on the interface dial to select a desired list.

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If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on either the artists or albums list, all available files on the selected list are played.

Press the AUDIO button to go back to the normal audio playing display. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen, and pressing the MAP/GUIDE button cancels the audio control display on the screen.

ToSelectRepeatorRandomMode:

Push down the selector.

You can select any type of repeat and random mode on the audio menu. Press the AUDIO button to display the audio control screen, then push down the selector to display the audio menu. Turn the knob on the interface dial to select an audio mode: repeat, album random, and track random. Press ENTER to set your selection.

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Push ENTER on the selector to display the items on that list, then turn the knob on the interface dial to select a desired list. Pushing the selector up or down moves a selection to the top or bottom of the screen items. Press ENTER to set your selection.

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To cancel the selected mode, press ENTER again while the highlighted mode is selected on the audio control display.

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TRACK RANDOM plays all available files from the selected items in the iPod menu list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. You will see TRACK RANDOM on the screen.

To turn it off, have this mode highlighted and press ENTER again.

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REPEAT This feature continuously plays a file. To turn it off, press ENTER again.

Pressing either side of the SKIP bar or button changes the file while keeping the repeat feature.

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To turn it off, have this mode highlighted and press ENTER again.

You can also select another list from the iPod menu while keeping the random function.

NOTE: Available operating function varies on models or versions. Some functions may not be available on the vehicle’s audio system.

To Stop Playing Your iPod To play the radio, press the AM, FM, or XM button. Press the CD or CD/ AUX button to switch to the disc mode (if a disc is loaded).

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ALBUM RANDOM plays all available albums from the selected items in the iPod menu list (playlists, artists, albums or songs) in random order. The files in each album are played in the recorded order. You will see ALBUM RANDOM on the screen.

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If you reconnect the same iPod, the system may begin playing where it left off, depending on what mode the iPod is in when it is reconnected.

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DisconnectinganiPod You can disconnect the iPod at any time when you see ‘‘OK to Disconnect’’ message in the iPod display. Always make sure you see ‘‘OK to Disconnect’’ message in the iPod display before you disconnect it. Make sure to follow the iPod’s instructions on how to disconnect the dock connector from the USB adapter cable.

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The displayed message may vary on models or versions. On some models, there is no message to disconnect.

When you disconnect the iPod while it is playing, the center display and the audio screen (if selected) show NO DATA.

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iPod Error Messages (Models with navigation system)

If you see an error message in the center display while playing an iPod, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Error Message

Solution

FILE ERROR

MEDIA ERROR

The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the iPod. There is a possibility that the files have been damaged. Appears when an unsupported iPod is inserted.

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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)

With rear entertainment system

USB INDICATOR

CATEGORY BAR

MAP/GUIDE BUTTON CANCEL BUTTON AUDIO BUTTON

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AUDIO CONTROL DISPLAY

CENTER DISPLAY

CD/AUX BUTTON

SCAN BUTTON

SKIP BAR

INTERFACE DIAL

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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)

To Play a USB Flash Memory Device This audio system can operate the audio files on a USB flash memory device with the same controls used for the in-dash disc changer. To play a USB flash memory device, connect it to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment, then press the AUX button. The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.

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The audio system reads and plays the audio files on the USB flash memory device in MP3, WMA or AAC formats. Depending on the format, the display shows MP3, WMA or AAC when a USB flash memory device is playing. The USB flash memory device limit is up to 700 folders or up to 65535 files.

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Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this audio unit.

The recommended USB flash memory devices are 256 Mbyte or higher USB flash memory devices. Some digital audio players may be compatible as well.

Some USB flash memory device (such as devices with security lock- out features, etc.) will not work in this audio unit.

NOTE:

Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard drive as the device or your files may be damaged.

Do not connect your USB flash memory device using a HUB.

Do not use an extension cable to the USB adapter cable equipped with your vehicle.

Do not keep the USB flash memory device in the vehicle. Direct sunlight and high heat will damage it.

We recommend backing up your data before playing a USB flash memory device.

Depending on the type and number of files, it may take some time before they begin to play.

Depending on the software the files were made with, it may not be possible to play some files, or display some text data.

VoiceControlSystem You can select the AUX mode by using the navigation system voice control buttons, but cannot operate the play mode functions.

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The specifications for compatible MP3 files are: −

Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1) 16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2) Bit rate: 32/40/48/56/64/80/96/112/128/ 160/192/224/256/320/VBR kbps (MPEG1) Supported standards: MPEG1 Audio Layer3
MPEG2 Audio Layer3
Partition: Top partition only Maximum layers: 8

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The specifications for compatible WMA files are: −

Sampling frequency: 32/44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 48 320/VBR kbps (Max 384) Supported standards: WMA version 7/8/9

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In WMA or AAC format, DRM (digital rights management) files cannot be played. If the system finds a DRM file, the audio unit displays UNPLAYABLE FILE, and then skips to the next file.

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Partition: Top partition only Maximum layers: 8

The specifications for compatible AAC files are: −

Sampling frequency: 8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/ 44.1/48 kHz Bit rate: 48
Supported standards: MPEG4/AAC LC MPEG2/AAC LC Partition: Top partition only Maximum layers: 8

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320 kbps

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Even if recorded in MP3, WMA or AAC format, a file with unsupported version cannot be played. If the system finds it, the audio unit displays UNSUPPORTED, and then skips to the next file.

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Playing a USB Flash Memory Device (Models with navigation system)

ConnectingaUSBFlashMemory Device

USB ADAPTER CABLE

USB CONNECTOR

1.

Unclip the USB connector by pivoting it, and pull out the USB adapter cable in the console compartment.

USB ADAPTER CABLE

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Connect the USB flash memory device to the USB adapter cable correctly and securely.

When the USB device is connected and the USB mode is selected on the audio system, the USB indicator is shown in the center display. It also shows the folder and file numbers. Pressing the AUDIO button displays the folder and file names, and the elapsed time in the navigation screen.

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To select a

Folder Selection different folder, press and release either side of the CATEGORY bar. side to skip to the next Press the folder, and press the side to skip to the beginning of the previous folder.

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ToChangeorSelectFiles Use the SKIP bar or button while a USB flash memory device is playing to select passages and change files.

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Each time you press and

SKIP release the side of the SKIP bar or button, the system skips forward to the beginning of the next file. Press and release the side of the bar or button, to skip backward to the beginning of the current file. Press it again to skip to the beginning of the previous file.

To move rapidly within a file, press and hold either side ( of the SKIP bar or button.

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SKIP DIRECTION

SKIP DIRECTION

You can also change files with the interface dial. Press the AUDIO button to show the audio control display on the navigation screen. Push the selector knob to the right to skip to the beginning to the next file, and to the left to skip to the beginning of the current file. Pushing it to the left again skips to the beginning of the previous file.

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ToSelectaFilefromFolderandFile Lists

You can also select a folder or file from the list by using the interface dial. Press the AUDIO button to show the audio control display on the navigation screen.

Push up the selector on the interface dial to switch the display to the folder list, then turn the knob on the interface dial to select a folder.

Press ENTER to change the display to the file list, then turn the knob on the interface dial to select a file. Press ENTER to set your selection.

To go back to the normal playing display, press the AUDIO button. Pressing the CANCEL button goes back to the previous screen and pressing the MAP/GUIDE button cancels the audio mode display.

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ToSelectRepeat,RandomorScan Mode:

highlighted play mode, then press ENTER to turn off that selected mode.

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FOLDER REPEAT replays all the files in the selected folder in the order they are stored. Pressing either side of the CATEGORY bar also turns off this feature.

You can select any type of repeat, random and scan modes on the audio menu screen. Press the AUDIO button to show the audio control display on the navigation screen. Push down the selector on the interface dial to display the audio menu items.

Turn the knob on the interface dial to select a play mode: folder random, track random, folder repeat, track repeat. Press ENTER to set your selection.

To cancel the selected mode, push down the selector to display the audio menu on the audio control display. Turn the knob on the interface dial to select the

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TRACK REPEAT This feature continuously plays a file. Pressing either side of the SKIP bar or button also turns off this feature.

FOLDER RANDOM feature plays the files in the selected folder in random order.

This

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This feature

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TRACK SCAN samples all files in the selected folder in the order they are stored. To activate the scan feature, push the selector to the right. You will see TRACK SCAN on the screen. You will also see SCAN on the center display and the file number blinking. You will get a 10 second sampling of each file in the folder. Push the selector to the right repeatedly to get out of the scan mode. The system plays the last file sampled.

You can also select the scan feature with the SCAN button on the control panel. Press and release the SCAN button. Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of the scan mode and play the last file sampled.

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FOLDER SCAN samples the first file in each folder in the order they are stored. To activate the folder scan feature, push the selector to the right repeatedly. You will see FOLDER SCAN on the screen. You will also see SCAN on the center display and the folder number blinking. You will get a 10
second sampling of each first file in the folder(s). Push the selector to the right to get out of the scan mode. The system plays the last file sampled.

You can also select the folder scan feature with the SCAN button on the control panel. Press and release the SCAN button repeatedly. Press and hold the SCAN button to get out of the folder scan mode and play the last file sampled.

Pressing either side of the CATEGORY or SKIP bar or button also turns off the feature.

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To Stop Playing a USB Flash Memory Device To play the radio, press the AM, FM, or XM button. Press the CD or CD/ AUX button to switch to the disc mode (if a disc is loaded).

If you reconnect the same USB flash memory device, the system will begin playing where it left off.

DisconnectingaUSBFlashMemory Device You can disconnect the USB flash memory device of any time even if the USB mode is selected on the audio system. Make sure to follow the USB flash memory device’s instructions when you remove it.

When you disconnect the USB flash memory device while it is playing, the center display and the audio screen (if selected) show NO DATA.

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USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages (Models with navigation system)

If you see an error message in the center display while playing a USB flash memory device, find the solution in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take your vehicle to your dealer.

Error Message

Solution

FILE ERROR

MEDIA ERROR

The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the USB flash memory device. There is a possibility that the files have been damaged. Appears when the unsupported USB flash memory device is inserted.

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FM/AM Radio Reception

Radio Frequencies The radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:

AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz

Radio stations on the AM band are assigned frequencies at least 10 kHz apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the FM band are assigned frequencies at least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).

Stations must use these exact frequencies. It is fairly common for stations to round-off the frequency in their advertising, so your radio could display a frequency of 100.9 even though the announcer may identify the station as ‘‘FM101.’’

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Radio Reception How well the radio receives stations is dependent on many factors, such as the distance from the station’s transmitter, nearby large objects, and atmospheric conditions.

A radio station’s signal gets weaker as you get farther away from its transmitter. If you are listening to an AM station, you will notice the sound volume becoming weaker, and the station drifting in and out. If you are listening to an FM station, you will see the stereo indicator flickering off and on as the signal weakens. Eventually, the stereo indicator will go off and the sound will fade completely as you get out of range of the station’s signal.

Driving very near the transmitter of a station that is broadcasting on a frequency close to the frequency of the station you are listening to can also affect your radio’s reception. You may temporarily hear both stations, or hear only the station you are close to.

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FM/AM Radio Reception

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Radio signals, especially on the FM band, are deflected by large objects such as buildings and hills. Your radio then receives both the direct signal from the station’s transmitter, and the deflected signal. This causes the sound to distort or flutter. This is a main cause of poor radio reception in city driving.

Radio reception can be affected by atmospheric conditions such as thunderstorms, high humidity, and even sunspots. You may be able to receive a distant radio station one day and not receive it the next day because of a change in conditions.

Electrical interference from passing vehicles and stationary sources can cause temporary reception problems.

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Auxiliary Input Jack

Onvehicleswithrearentertainment system

Touring model is shown

The auxiliary input jack is inside the front console compartment. The system will accept auxiliary input from standard audio accessories.

When a compatible audio unit is connected to the jack, press the AUX or CD/AUX button to select it.

Auxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system are on the back of the center console compartment.

For more information, see page

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Remote Audio Controls

ExceptLXmodels

MODE BUTTON

The MODE button changes the mode. Pressing the button repeatedly selects FM1, FM2, AM, XM1, XM2 (if equipped), CD (if a disc is loaded), DVD video (if equipped), USB (if a USB memory device is connected), AUX-Audio or AUX-Video (if equipped).

VOL BUTTON CH BUTTON

Three controls for the audio system are mounted in the steering wheel hub. These let you control basic functions without removing your hand from the wheel.

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) or down (

The VOL button adjusts the volume up ( ). Press the top or bottom of the button, hold it until the desired volume is reached, then release it.

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If you are listening to the radio, use the CH button to change stations. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system goes to the next preset station on the band you are listening to. Press the bottom − station.

) to go back to the previous

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To search up and down from the current frequency and find a station with a strong signal, press the top ＋ 1 second.

) of the button for

) or bottom (

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If you are playing a disc, the system skips to the beginning of the next track each time you press the top ) of the CH button. Press the ＋ bottom ( beginning of the current track. Press it again to return to the previous track. You will see the disc and track numbers in the upper display.

) to return to the

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) for 1 second

) of the button for 1 second.

To go to the next disc, press the top ＋ Press the bottom ( to go back to the previous disc. When you play an MP3/WMA disc, press the top ( ) of the button for 1
second to go to the next folder. Press the bottom ( back to the previous folder.

) for 1 second to go

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If you are listening to XM Satellite Radio, use the CH button to change channels. Each time you press the top ( ) of the button, the system goes to the next preset channel. Press the bottom (