all weather conditions.
The standard audio system has many features. This section de- scribes those features and how to use them.
Vents, Heating, and A/C Dual Temperature Control Climate Control Sensors Playing the Radio
To Play the Radio To Select a Station Adjusting the Sound Radio Frequencies Radio Reception
............. .......... .............. .......................... ..................... .................... ................. .................... ........................ .................................. .......... ............................. ...............
. 106
. 115
. 117
. 118
. 120
. 120
. 123
. 124
. 124
. 126
. 128
. 128
. 131
Playing a CD Playing a CD, CD Changer
To Play a CD To Stop Playing a CD Removing CDs from the
Changer
.................................
. 131
Operating the Optional CD
Changer
CD Player Error Messages CD Changer Error Messages Protecting your CDs
................................. ......... ..... ..................... ................. .......................... ............................... .......................... ............ ............
. 132
. 133
. 134
. 135
. 135
. 135
. 136
. 138
. 138
. 139
General Information Protecting CDs
Playing a Tape
To Play a Tape To Stop Playing a Tape Tape Search Functions
Caring the Tape and Player
.....
. 140
Playing the XM Satellite
TM
Radio
. 141
Satellite Digital Radio
. 141
To Play XM Satellite Radio . 142
To Select a Channel
. 142
Satellite Radio Signals
. 144
Receiving Satellite Radio
...................................... ............... ... .................. ..............
TM
Service
.................................... ............. ................. .......................... ............................ ...............................
Steering Wheel Controls Radio Theft Protection Setting the Clock Security System Cruise Control HomeLink Universal
. 145
. 147
. 148
. 149
. 150
. 151
Transceiver
................................
. 154
105
Main Menust04/05/27 18:00:14 31SDA620 0109
Vents, Heating, and A/C
All models except EX-L and EX-V6
EX-L and EX-V6 Models without Navigation System
FAN CONTROL DIAL
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL (DRIVER’S SIDE)
FAN SPEED INDICATOR
TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL (PASSENGER’S SIDE)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON
FAN CONTROL BUTTONS
AUTO BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
MODE BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
AIR CONDITIONING BUTTON
MAX A/C BUTTON
MODE BUTTONS
DUAL BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
106
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:00:20 31SDA620 0110
EX-L and EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)
TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
AIR CONDITIONING ICONS
FAN CONTROL ICONS
Vents, Heating, and A/C
A/C BUTTON
MODE ICONS
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS (DRIVER’S SIDE)
AUTO BUTTON
OFF BUTTON
TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS (PASSENGER’S SIDE)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTON
WINDSHIELD DEFROST BUTTON
DUAL BUTTON
RECIRCULATION BUTTON
107
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:00:33 31SDA620 0111
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Heating and Cooling Air conditioning is optional for U.S. DX model. Your Honda dealer can install a Honda air conditioning system that is designed to fit in your vehicle.
What Each Control Does For EX-L and EX-V6 with navigation system, see page for Automatic Climate Control and Manual Operations information.
117
Fan Control On all models except EX-L and EX-V6, turn this dial to increase or decrease the fan speed airflow.
On EX-L and EX-V6 models without the navigation system, you can manually select the fan speed by pressing the fan control buttons. The fan speed is represented by vertical bars in the display.
108
On EX-L and EX-V6 models with the navigation system, you can manually select the fan speed by pressing the A/C button next to the display and then, pressing the fan control icons.
Temperature Control
OnallmodelsexceptEX-LandEX-V6
withNavigationSystem
Turning this dial clockwise increases
the temperature of the airflow.
OnEX-LandEX-V6models The driver and passenger can select independent temperature settings by selecting the DUAL button.
For vehicles without navigation system, push the DUAL button. When the indicator in the button is lit, turn the dials to adjust the temperature.
For vehicles with the navigation system, press the DUAL button. The indicator will come on. The driver and passenger can each select the temperature control buttons ( or ▼
) to the desired setting.
▲
When the indicator in the DUAL button is off, both sides adjust to the same temperature.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:00:46 31SDA620 0112
Air Conditioning (A/C) Button On all models except EX-L and EX-V6, this button turns the air conditioning on and off. The indicator in the button is on when the A/C is on.
EX-LandEX-V6
When you turn the A/C off, the
system cannot regulate the inside
temperature if you set the
temperature control buttons below
the outside temperature.
On vehicles without the navigation system, press the A/C button to turn on the A/C. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
On vehicles with the navigation system, press the A/C button to view the display. Touching ‘‘ON’’ or ‘‘OFF’’ in the display turns the air conditioning on and off. You will see A/C ON or A/C OFF in the display.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Recirculation Button When the recirculation indicator is on, air from the vehicle’s interior is sent throughout the system again. When the indicator is off, air is brought in from the outside of the vehicle (Fresh Air mode).
The outside air intakes for the heating and cooling system are at the base of the windshield. Keep this area clear of leaves and other debris.
The system should be left in Fresh Air mode under almost all conditions. Keeping the system in Recirculation mode, particularly with the A/C off, can cause the windows to fog up. Switch to Recirculation mode when driving through dusty or smoky conditions, then return to Fresh Air mode.
Rear Window Defogger Button
This button turns the rear window
73
).
defogger off and on (see page
109
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:01:05 31SDA620 0113
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Mode Control Use the mode control buttons or icons to select the vents the air flows from. Some air will flow from the dashboard corner vents in all modes.
or
When you select the system automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. In these modes, the A/C stays on with the indicator off.
Air flows from the center and corner vents in the dashboard.
Airflow is divided between the vents in the dashboard and the floor vents.
Air flows from the floor
vents.
Airflow is drivided between
the floor vents and the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.
Air flows from the defroster vents at the base of the windshield.
When you select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode.
, the system
OnEX-LandEX-V6model ForVehicleswithoutNavigationSystem
Each time you press the MODE button, the display shows the mode selected.
ForVehicleswithNavigationSystem
Press the A/C button to view the display, then touch any of the mode icons on the display.
MAX A/C Button OnLX,EX,LX-V6andCanadianDX models
The system automatically turns on the A/C and switches to Recirculation mode. Air flows from the center and side vents in the dashboard.
Ventilation The flow-through ventilation system draws in outside air, circulates it through the interior, then exhausts it through vents near the rear window.
1.
2. 3. 4.
Set the temperature to the lower limit. Make sure the A/C is off. Select Set the fan to the desired speed.
and Fresh Air mode.
110
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:01:20 31SDA620 0114
Using the Heater The heater uses engine coolant to warm the air. If the engine is cold, it will be several minutes before you feel warm air coming from the system.
ExceptEX-LandEX-V6withNavigation System Select 1. When you select automatically switches to the Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed. Adjust the warmth of the air with the temperature control dial.
, the system
2. 3.
EX-LandEX-V6withNavigationSystem Press the A/C button, the manual 1. operation of A/C screen will appear. Select the desired mode and fan speed icons on the display. Adjust for warmth with the temperature buttons ( or
▲ ▼
2.
3.
).
Using the A/C
Air conditioning places an extra load
on the engine. Watch the engine
coolant temperature gauge (see page
65
turn off the A/C until the gauge
reads normally.
). If it moves near the red zone,
ExceptEX-LandEX-V6withNavigation System 1.
Turn on the A/C by pressing the ON button. The indicator in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected. Make sure the temperature control dial or button is set to maximum cool. Select If the outside air is humid, select Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode. Set the fan to the desired speed.
2.
3. 4.
5.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
2. 3.
EX-LandEX-V6withNavigationSystem Press the A/C button, the Manual 1. Operation A/C screen will appear. Select the ON icon on the display. Select the desired temperature and MODE selections. If the outside air is humid, select the Recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select Fresh Air mode.
you can
Iftheinteriorisverywarm, cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the A/C, and setting the fan to maximum speed in Fresh Air mode.
OnallmodelsexceptEX-LandEX-V6
To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
Set the fan to the desired speed.
1.
Select the MAX A/C mode.
2.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects
switches to Recirculation mode.
Make sure the temperature
control dial is all the way to the left.
and
3.
111
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:01:34 31SDA620 0115
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Dehumidify the Interior Air conditioning, as it cools, removes moisture from the air. When used in combination with the heater, it makes the interior warm and dry.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Turn the fan on. Turn on the air conditioning. Select Adjust the temperature control dial or buttons to your preference.
and Fresh Air mode.
This setting is suitable for all driving conditions whenever the outside temperature is above 32°F (0°C).
112
To Defog and Defrost To remove fog from the inside of the windows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Set the fan to the desired speed or high for faster defrosting. Select
. When you select
, the system automatically
switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on in U.S. vehicles. Set the temperature control dial or buttons so the airflow feels warm. Select rear window. To increase airflow to the windshield, close the side vents.
to help clear the
When you switch to another mode from Press the A/C button to turn it off.
, the A/C stays on.
. The system
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice From the Windows 1.
Select automatically switches to Fresh Air mode and turns on the A/C. The A/C indicator will not come on in U.S. vehicles. Select Set the fan and temperature controls to maximum level.
2. 3.
To clear the windows faster, you can close the dashboard corner vents by rotating the wheel below it. This will send more warm air to the windshield defroster vents. Once the windshield is clear, select the Fresh Air mode to avoid fogging the windows.
For your safety, make sure you have a clear view through all the windows before driving.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:01:45 31SDA620 0116
Automatic Climate Control OnEX-LandEX-V6models The automatic climate control system adjusts the fan speed and airflow levels to maintain the interior temperature you select.
OnmodelswithNavigationSystem In the AUTO mode, the vehicle’s interior temperature is independently regulated for the driver and passenger. If the driver’s side of the vehicle is getting too much sun, the system will adjust to a lower temperature.
Set the
Press the AUTO button. WithoutNavigationSystem: desired temperature by turning the Temperature Control dial. You will see AUTO in the system’s display. WithNavigationSystem: desired temperature by pressing the to raise the temperature or ▲ to lower the temperature. The ▼ selected temperature will show in the upper display.
Set the
Vents, Heating, and A/C
The system automatically selects the proper mix of conditioned and/or heated air to raise or lower the interior temperature to the temperature you selected.
If you set the temperature to its lowest limit, (Lo) or its highest limit, (Hi) the system runs at full cooling or heating only. It does not regulate the interior temperature.
In cold weather, the fan will not come on automatically until the heater starts to develop warm air.
−
When
DualTemperatureControl the indicator in the Dual button is on, the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperature can be controlled ). independently (see page
115
113
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:01:56 31SDA620 0117
To Turn Everything Off Press the OFF button. However, a lack of airflow can cause the windows to fog up. You should keep the fan on at all times so stale air and moisture do not build up in the interior and cause fogging.
Vents, Heating, and A/C
Manual Operation You can manually select various functions of the automatic climate control system when it is in AUTO. All other features remain automatically controlled.
EX-LandEX-V6withoutNavigation System Manual selections will cause the word AUTO in the display to go out.
EX-LandEX-V6withNavigationSystem If you press the A/C button next to the display, the manual selections will show in the display. Manual selection will cause the light in the AUTO button to turn off.
114
If you press OFF, the Climate Control system shuts off completely. −
Keep the system completely off for short periods only. To keep stale air and mustiness from collecting, you should have the fan running at all times.
−
WithNavigationSystem When the Climate Control System is turned OFF, the temperature in the upper display will also turn off.
ExceptforEXandEX-V6models Turning the fan speed and temperature control dials all the way to the left shuts off the system completely.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:02:07 31SDA620 0118
OnEX-LandEX-V6models WithoutNavigationSystem Your vehicle has two temperature control dials, one for the driver, and one for the passenger. WithNavigationSystem Your vehicle has four temperature control buttons, two for the driver, and two for the passenger.
The driver’s side and the passenger’s side can be controlled independently by adjusting these dials or buttons when the green indicator in the DUAL button is lit.
. The selected
TemperatureControlDials/Buttons Push AUTO or temperatures appear in the upper display. For vehicles with navigation system when the indicator in the DUAL button is off, you can adjust both sides to the same temperature by adjusting the driver’s side temperature control dial or buttons.
Dual Temperature Control
PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
Without Navigation System
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAL
DUAL BUTTON
With Navigation System
DRIVER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS
PASSENGER’S SIDE TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUTTONS
DUAL BUTTON
CONTINUED
115
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:02:14 31SDA620 0119
Dual Temperature Control
or
▲ ▼
buttons on the
To set the driver’s side temperature to a different value than the passenger’s, press the DUAL button, then turn the driver’s control dial or press the driver’s side. To set the passenger’s side to a different value than the driver’s, turn the passenger’s control dial or press the buttons on the passenger’s side. You can adjust the passenger’s side without pressing the DUAL button first.
▲ ▼
or
DRIVER’S SIDE
PASSENGER’S SIDE
When you set the temperature to its lower limit or its upper limit, it will be displayed as
or
116
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:02:20 31SDA620 0120
Sunlight Sensor/Temperature Sensor
SUNLIGHT SENSOR
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Climate Control Sensors
The climate control system has two sensors. A sunlight sensor is in the top of the dashboard, and a temperature sensor is next to the steering column. Do not cover the sensors or spill any liquid on them.
117
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:02:27 31SDA620 0121
Playing the Radio
DX and LX Models
EX and LX-V6 Models without Navigation System
STEREO INDICATOR
STEREO INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
AM/FM BUTTON
A.SEL BUTTON
TUNE BAR
A.SEL BUTTON
TUNE BAR
PRESET BARS
SEEK BAR
SEEK BAR
PRESET BARS
SOUND BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
SOUND BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
PWR/VOL KNOB
118
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:02:34 31SDA620 0122
Playing the Radio
EX-L, EX-V6 Models without Navigation System
EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)
STEREO INDICATOR
PRESET BARS
STEREO INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
A.SEL BUTTON
AM/FM BUTTON
TUNE BAR
SCAN BUTTON
SEEK BAR
SCAN BUTTON
SOUND BUTTON
SEEK BAR
PWR/VOL KNOB
UPPER DISPLAY
AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
PRESET ICONS
TUNE/ SOUND KNOB
PWR/VOL KNOB
AUDIO SELECT ICON
SCAN ICON
SOUND ICON
119
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:02:45 31SDA620 0123
Playing the Radio
To Play the Radio The ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position. Turn the system on by pushing the PWR/VOL knob or the AM/FM button. Adjust the volume by turning the PWR/VOL knob.
ForVehicleswithNavigationSystem Pushing the AUDIO DISPLAY button will also turn on the system.
The band and frequency that the radio was last tuned to is displayed. To change bands, press the AM/FM button. On the FM band, ST will be displayed if the station is broadcast- ing in stereo. Stereo reproduction on AM is not available.
XM Satellite Radio information is available on page
141
120
−
The SCAN function
SCAN samples all stations with strong signals on the selected band. To activate it, press the SCAN button, then release it. You will see SCAN in the display. The system will scan for a station with a strong signal. When it finds one, it will stop and play that station for about five seconds.
If you do nothing, the system will then scan for the next strong station and play it for five seconds. When it plays a station you want to listen to, press the SCAN button again.
To Select a Station You can use any of five methods to find radio stations on the selected band: TUNE, SEEK, SCAN, AUTO SELECT, and the preset bars or icons.
−
Use the TUNE bar or
TUNE knob to tune the radio to a desired frequency. Press the bar or turn the knob to the right to tune to a higher frequency, and the
side of the
side or turn the knob to the left
to tune to a lower frequency.
−
The SEEK function
SEEK searches up and down from the current frequency to find a station with a strong signal. To activate it, press the side of the bar, then release it.
or
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:02:54 31SDA620 0124
−
Each preset bar or icon
Preset can store one frequency on AM, and two frequencies on FM.
1.
Select the desired band, AM or FM. FM1 and FM2 let you store two frequencies with each preset bar or icon. ForVehicleswithNavigationSystem Push the AUDIO DISPLAY button to view the preset icons.
2.
Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to tune the radio to a desired station.
3.
−
Pick the preset number (1
6)
you want for that station. Press
the left or right side of the bar or
icon and hold it until you hear a
beep.
4.
Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and twelve stations on FM.
Playing the Radio
The preset frequencies will be lost if your vehicle’s battery goes dead, is disconnected, or the radio fuse is removed.
121
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:02:59 31SDA620 0125
Playing the Radio
If you do not like the stations Auto Select has stored, you can store other frequencies on the preset bars or icons. Use the TUNE, SEEK, or SCAN function to find stations, then store them in the preset bars or icons as described previously.
ToturnoffAutoSelect, SEL button or Auto Select icon. This restores the presets you originally set.
press the A.
−
If you are
AUTO SELECT traveling far from home and can no longer receive your preset stations, you can use the Auto Select feature to find stations in the local area.
Press the A. SEL button or touch the
Auto Select icon. A. SEL will flash in
the display, and the system will go
into scan mode for several seconds.
It stores the frequencies of six AM,
and twelve FM stations in the preset
bars (1
6) or icons. You will see a
‘‘0’’ displayed after pressing a preset
bar or icon if Auto Select cannot find
a strong station for every preset bar
or icon.
−
122
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:03:12 31SDA620 0126
Adjusting the Sound Press the SOUND button or icon, or press the TUNE knob repeatedly to display the Bass (BAS), Treble (TRE), Balance (BAL), and Fader (FAD) settings. On vehicles with navigation system, touch the SOUND icon or press the TUNE knob.
−
These two
Balance/Fader modes adjust the strength of the sound coming from each speaker. BAL adjusts the side-to-side strength, while FAD adjusts the front-to-back strength.
Treble/Bass modes to adjust the tone to your liking.
Use the TRE/BAS
−
OnVehicleswithNavigationSystem If you want to adjust the sound while the radio/CD is playing, push the AUDIO DISPLAY button, then touch the SOUND icon in the display.
Playing the Radio
ForVehicleswithoutNavigationSystem Each mode is shown in the display as it changes. Turn the VOLUME knob or touch the icon to adjust the setting to your liking. When the level reaches the center, you will see ‘‘C’’ in the display.
The system will automatically return the display to the selected audio mode about five seconds after you stop adjusting a mode. On vehicles with navigation system, touch the RETURN icon to go back to the audio screen.
ForVehicleswithNavigationSystem (U.S.vehiclesonly) Touch the arrows next to the BAS or TRE icons. The adjustment shows you the current setting.
Touch the left or right bars on the sound grid. Balance is equalized when the vertical lines are centered on the grid.
Touch the front or rear bars on the sound grid. The fader is equalized when the horizontal lines are centered on the grid.
123
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:03:22 31SDA620 0127
Playing the Radio
Radio Frequencies The radio can receive the complete AM and FM bands. Those bands cover these frequen- cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kilohertz FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 megahertz
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned frequencies at least ten
kilohertz apart (530, 540, 550).
Stations on the FM band are
assigned frequencies at least 0.2
megahertz 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.’’
124
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.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:03:29 31SDA620 0128
Playing the Radio
AsrequiredbytheFCC: Changesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythepartyresponsiblefor compliancecouldvoidtheuser’s authoritytooperatetheequipment.
125
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.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:03:38 31SDA620 0129
Playing a CD
DX and LX Models
CD BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
SCAN/RPT BUTTON
RDM BUTTON PRESET BAR CD LOAD INDICATOR
CD SLOT
EJECT BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
EX, EX-V6 and LX-V6 Models without Navigation System
CD BUTTON
PRESET BAR
RPT BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
LOAD BUTTON SCAN BUTTON
126
EX, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)
UPPER DISPLAY
CD BUTTON
SCAN BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
PWR/VOL KNOB
CD SLOT
LOAD BUTTON
AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
CHANGE DISC BUTTON
TRACK RPT ICON
DISC RPT ICON
RANDOM ICON
CD LOAD INDICATOR
EJECT BUTTON
RDM BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON CD SLOT
CD LOAD INDICATOR
PWR/VOL KNOB
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:03:46 31SDA620 0130
EX-L, EX-V6 Models without Navigation System
EX-L, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System (U.S. Vehicles Only)
UPPER DISPLAY
CD BUTTON
RPT BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
LOAD BUTTON
RDM BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON
CD SLOT
CD LOAD INDICATOR
PWR/VOL KNOB
CD BUTTON
SEEK BAR
PWR/VOL KNOB
CD SLOT
LOAD BUTTON
Playing a CD
AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
TRACK RPT ICON CD LOAD INDICATOR
DISC RPT ICON
CHANGE DISC BUTTON
RANDOM ICON
EJECT BUTTON
127
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/06/01 14:12:42 31SDA620 0131
DX,LX,andSiModelsinCanada Insert a CD into the CD slot. The drive will pull the CD in the rest of the way to play it. When the system reaches the end of the disc, it will return to the beginning and play the disc again.
To play the radio when a CD is playing, press the AM/FM button. Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player.
ForvehicleswithSatelliteRadio To listen to satellite radio when a CD is playing, press the CD/AUX XM button.
To play the tape when a CD is playing, insert a tape in the player (optional). If a tape is in the player, press the AUX button. Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player. The cassette player is optional on all U.S. models.
If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, either with the PWR/VOL knob or by turning off the ignition, the disc will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the CD will begin playing where it left off.
Playing a CD, CD Changer
To Play a CD To load or play CDs, the ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON(II) position.
You operate the CD player/CD changer with the same controls used for the radio. To select the CD player/CD changer, press the CD button. The number of the track playing is shown in the display. With the in-dash CD changer, the disc and track numbers are displayed. The system will continuously play a CD until you change modes.
Avoid using discs with adhesive labels. The label can curl up and cause the disc to jam in the unit.
128
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:04:04 31SDA620 0132
Playing a CD, CD Changer
3.
2.
ForVehiclewithin-dashCDChanger Press the LOAD button until you 1. hear a beep and see ‘‘LOAd’’ in the display. The disc number for an empty position is highlighted and the red light starts blinking. Insert the disc into the CD slot when the green CD load indicator comes on. Insert it only about halfway; the drive will pull it in the rest of the way. You will see ‘‘BUSY’’ in the display as the CD load indicator turns red and blinks as the CD is loaded. When the CD load indicator turns green and ‘‘LOAD’’ appears in the screen again, insert the next CD in the slot. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all six positions are loaded. If you are not loading all six positions, the system begins playing the last CD loaded.
5.
4.
You can also load a CD into an empty position while a CD is playing. Select the empty position (the disc number indicator is not highlighted) and press the appropriate preset bar or touch a disc icon. The current CD stops playing and starts the loading sequence. The CD just loaded will play.
You operate the CD changer with the same controls used for the radio. The numbers of the disc and track playing are shown in the display. On vehicles with navigation system, these numbers also appear in the upper display.
−
+
Onvehicleswithin-dashCDchanger To select a different disc, press the appropriate side of a preset bar (1 6) or use the Preset 5 (DISC ) − to select the previous disc or Preset 6 (DISC ) to select the next disc in sequence. On vehicles with navigation system, touch the appropriate disc icon or press the or side of the CH/DISC bar. If you select an empty position in the CD changer, the system will try to load the CD in the next available slot.
▼
▲
129
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:04:15 31SDA620 0133
Playing a CD, CD Changer
−
Press to play the
RANDOM tracks in random order. You will see RDM in the display. Press the RDM button again to return to normal play.
−
SCAN The SCAN function samples all the tracks on the selected disc in the order they are recorded. To activate it, press and release the SCAN button. You will see SCAN in the display, and you will get a 10 second sampling of each track on the selected CD. Press the SCAN button again to get out of the system.
EX-L,EX-V6ModelswithNavigation System To use the controls, press the AUDIO DISPLAY button, the control icons will appear on the screen.
−
Press the icon or
TRACK SCAN SCAN button, to get a 10 second sampling of each track on the current CD. Press the icon or button again to turn it off.
−
Touch to get a 10
DISC SCAN second sampling of the first song of each disc in the CD changer. Touch the icon again to turn it off.
−
Touch to
TRACK RPT continuously play the same song on the CD. Press the icon again to stop the function.
to
−
Push the
ForVehicleswithoutNavigationSystem SEEK/SKIP play the next track on the disc. Push the once to replay the track in play, press twice to replay the previous track. To remove rapidly within a track, press and hold the
, or the
button.
−
REPEAT Press to continuously replay a track. You will see RPT in the display. Press the RPT button again to turn it off.
130
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:04:26 31SDA620 0134
−
DISC RPT continuously replay the current CD. Touch again to turn it off.
Touch the icon to
TRACK RDM Touch the icon to play the current CD in random order. Touch again to stop.
−
CH DISC − plays the disc.
Selects an icon and
To Stop Playing a CD OnmodelswithCDplayerorchanger Press the eject button ( remove the CD. If you eject the CD, but do not remove it from the slot, the system will automatically reload the CD after 15 seconds and put it in pause mode. To begin playing, press the CD button.
) to
EX-L,EX-V6Models Press the AM/FM or XM/CD button to switch to the radio or satellite radio while a CD is playing. Press the CD button again to play the CD.
If a tape is in the optional tape player, press the AUX button to switch to the tape while a CD is playing. Press the CD button again to switch back to the CD player.
If you turn the system off while a CD is playing, the CD will stay in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the CD will begin playing where it left off.
Playing a CD, CD Changer
Removing CDs from the Changer EX,EX-V6Models To remove the disc currently playing, press the EJECT button. When a disc is removed from a slot, the system automatically begins the load sequence so you can load another CD in that position. If you do not remove the disc from the changer within 15 seconds, the system returns to the previous mode (AM/ FM or satellite radio). The disc will reload into the system and will remain there in a pause mode.
To remove a different disc from the changer, first select it with the appropriate preset bar or icon. When that CD begins playing, press the eject button. Continue pressing the EJECT button to remove all the discs from the changer.
131
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:04:34 31SDA620 0135
Playing a CD, CD Changer
Operating the Optional CD Changer DX,LX,LX-V6,andEXmodels An optional six or eight disc CD changer is available for your vehicle from your Honda dealer. This disc changer uses the same controls used for the in-dash CD player/changer or the radio.
Load the desired CDs in the magazine, and load the magazine in the changer according to the instructions that came with the unit.
On LX model, if there are no CDs in the changer, the display will flash, and you will have to select another mode.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a different disc, use Preset 5 (DISC
), for a previous disc; or Preset 6
−
(DISC ), to select the next disc in
+
sequence.
If you select an empty slot in the magazine, the changer will search for the next available CD to load and play.
132
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:04:45 31SDA620 0136
If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to your dealer.
CD Player Error Messages
Error Message
Cause
Solution
or
or
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
High Temperature
Press the eject button and pull out the disc. Check if the disc is inserted correctly in the CD player. Make sure the disc is not scratched or damaged. Press the eject button and pull out the disc. Check the disc for damage or deformation. If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error indication does not disappear after the disc is ejected, see your dealer. Do not try to force the disc out of the player. Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
133
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:04:53 31SDA620 0137
CD Changer Error Messages
If you see an error message in the display while playing a CD, find the cause in the chart to the right. If you cannot clear the error message, take the vehicle to your dealer.
Error Message
Cause
Solution
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
No CD in the CD Changer High Temperature
Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs again. If the code does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your dealer. Press the CD eject button and pull out the CDs. Check for an error indication. Insert the CDs again. If the code does not disappear or the CDs cannot be pulled out, consult your dealer. Insert CDs.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
134
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/06/01 14:12:55 31SDA620 0138
General Information
When using CD-R discs, use only high quality CDs labeled for audio use.
When recording a CD-R, the recording must be closed for it to be used by the system.
CD-RW discs will not work in this unit.
Play only standard round CDs. Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the drive or cause other problems.
Handle your CDs properly to prevent damage and skipping. See this page.
Protecting CDs When a CD is not being played, store it in its case to protect it from dust and other contamination. To prevent warpage, keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean soft cloth. Wipe across the CD from the center to the outside edge.
A new CD may be rough on the inner and outer edges. The small plastic pieces causing this roughness can flake off and fall on the re- cording surface of the CD, 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 CD player or the magazine.
Protecting Your CDs
Handle a CD by its edges; never touch either surface. Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD. These, along with contamination from fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens, can cause the CD to not play properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
135
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:05:16 31SDA620 0139
Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles)
DX and LX Models
RPT INDICATOR
CD/AUX BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
EX, EX-V6 Models with Navigation System
RPT BUTTON
RPT INDICATOR
TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
PRESET BARS
PWR/VOL KNOB
EX, EX-V6 and LX-V6 Models without Navigation System
RPT INDICATOR
TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
CD/AUX BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
RPT BUTTON
CD/AUX BUTTON
SEEK/SKIP BAR
PWR/VOL KNOB
PRESET BARS
PWR/VOL KNOB
136
PROG ICON
RPT ICON
NR ICON
AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
CH/DISC BAR
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:05:23 31SDA620 0140
Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles)
All U.S. EX Leather Interior Models without Navigation System
All U.S. EX Leather Interior Models with Navigation System
RPT INDICATOR
TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
RPT INDICATOR
TAPE DIRECTION INDICATOR
CD/SAT RADIO BUTTON
RPT BUTTON
CD/AUX BUTTON
SEEK BAR
PRESET BARS
PWR/VOL KNOB
SEEK BAR
PWR/VOL KNOB
UPPER DISPLAY
AUDIO DISPLAY BUTTON
CH/DISC BAR
TUNE/ SOUND KNOB
PROG ICON
RPT ICON
NR ICON
137
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:05:32 31SDA620 0141
Playing a Tape (U.S. Vehicles)
To Play a Tape OptionalonallU.S.models The ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II). Make sure the open side of the tape is facing right, then insert the tape most of the way into the slot. The system will pull the tape in the rest of the way, and begin to play it.
▲
indicates the side
The tape direction indicator will light to show you which side of the tape is playing. The you inserted upward in now playing. If you want to play the other side, press the Preset 3 (PLAY/PROG) side of the preset bar or press the AUDIO DISPLAY button and touch the PROG icon. When the player reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically reverse direction and play the other side.
138
*
Dolby noise reduction turns on when you insert a tape. The
indicator will light in the
display. If the tape was not recorded in Dolby, turn it off by pressing the Preset 4 (NR) side of the preset bar or touching the NR icon. Dolby remains off until you press the preset bar or the icon again.
*
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby laboratories licensing Corporation. ‘‘Dolby’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
To Stop Playing a Tape To remove the tape, press the EJECT button on the cassette player. If you want to turn the player off, press the PWR/VOL knob or turn off the ignition. The tape will remain in the drive. When you turn the system back on, the tape player will be in pause mode. Press the Preset 3 (PLAY/PROG) side of the preset bar or touch the PROG icon on vehicles with navigation system to resume play.
To switch to the radio or CD player while a tape is playing, press the AM/FM, or CD/AUX button or CD/ AUX XM button. To change back to the tape player, push the CD/AUX button or CD/AUX XM button.
Main MenuTable of Contentsst04/05/27 18:05:40 31SDA620 0142
▲
−
To rewind the tape,
Tape Search Functions
FF/REW
push the Preset 1 (REW) side of the
preset bar or the upper side (
) of
the CH DISC bar. You will see REW
in the display. To fast forward the
tape, push the Preset 2 (FF) side of
the preset bar. You will see FF dis-
played. Press the Preset 1, 2, or 3
side of the bars or the lower side
) of the CH DISC bar to take the
▼
system out of rewind or fast forward.
−
▲
To rewind the tape
EXandEX-V6withNavigationSystem FF/REW push the upper side ( ) of the CH DISC bar. To fast forward the tape,