Honda Civic 5 Owners Manual

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μ Each time you press the TITLE
button the display mode switches
between the album name, the song
name, the artist name, or name of f
(which turns off the text display).
When the iPod is connected and the
iPod mode is selected on the audio
display, ‘‘iPod’’ is shown in the
display. Af ter loading, you will see
Honda mark on the iPod. That
means the operation is allowed only
with the vehicle’s audio unit controls.
Thedisplaymaybechanged
depending on models or
f irmware versions.If ‘‘iPod’’ does not appear in the audio
display, check the connections, and
try to reconnect the iPod a f ew times.
If the system still does not recognize
the iPod, it may need resetting.
Disconnect the iPod and reset it
f ollowing the iPod’s instructions.
You can disconnect the iPod at any
time when the display on the iPod
allows to disconnect it. Always
conf irm the notice on the iPod when
to disconnect it and make sure to
f ollow the maker’s instructions to
disconnect the dock connector f rom
the USB adapter cable.The display shows up to 11
characters of the selected data. If the
text data has more than 11
characters, you will see the f irst 10
characters and the indicator in
the display. Press and hold the
TITLE button until the next 11
characters are shown.
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T ext Data Display Function
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Sample Display
OK to disconnect.
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Use the SKIP bar while an iPod is
playing to select passages and
change f iles.
Each time you press and
releasethe sideof theSKIPbar,
the system skips forward to the
beginning of the next f ile. Press and
releasethe sideof thebar,to
skip backward to the beginning of
the current f ile. Press it again to skip
to the beginning of the previous file.
To move rapidly within a f ile, press
andholdeitherside( or )
of the SKIP bar.Af ter making a selection, wait f or a
f ew seconds until the display returns
to the previous screen. The iPod
menu is set. Pressing the TUNE
knob cancels this setting mode
bef ore returning to the normal
display.
Turn the TUNE knob to select an
item. Af ter making a selection, wait
f or a f ew seconds until the display
returns to the previous screen. The
system will then play the f irst f ile on
the selected item.
If you select ‘‘ALL’’ on either the
artists or albums list, all available
f iles on the selected list are played. You can also select a file from any
list on the iPod menu: playlists,
artists, albums and songs, by using
the TUNE knob. Push the TUNE
knob to switch the display to an iPod
menu, then turn the TUNE knob to
select a desired list.
Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system)
Features
T o Change or Select Files T o Select a File f rom iPod Menu
SK IP
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Press the TUNE
knob.
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µ You can select any type of repeat and
shuf f le modes by using the RPT and
RDM buttons.
To continuously replay
a song, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display. Press it again to turn it of f .Press and
release the RDM button to play the
songs in random order. You will see
RDM in the display. Press and hold
the RDM button to return to normal
play.
This feature,
when activated, plays all songs in
each album in random order. To
activate shuffle album, press the
RDM button twice. You will see F-
RDM in the display. Press and
release the RDM button to return to
normal play.Available operating f unctions vary on
models or versions. Some f unctions
may not be available on the vehicle’s
audio system.
Features
Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system)
T o Select Repeat or Shuf f le Mode:
REPEATSHUFFLE ALL
SHUFFLE ALBUM
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							Disconnect the dock connector of
the iPod f rom the USB adapter cable.
Make sure to f ollow the maker’s
instructions to disconnect it.To play the radio, press the AM/FM
button. Press the CD/AUX button to
switch to the disc mode (if a disc is
loaded). Press the CD/AUX button
again to switch back to the iPod
mode.
If you reconnect the same iPod, the
audio unit may begin playing where
it lef t of f , depending on the iPod
specif ication.If you see an error message in the
display, see page .250
Features
Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system)
T o Stop Playing Your iPod iPodError Messages
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							If there is a problem with your iPod,
an error message will appear. The
chart on the right explains the error
messages you may see. Disconnect
the iPod, and reconnect it. If there is
still a problem, the error message
will reappear. Take your vehicle to a
dealer.Error
MessageCause Solution
USB ROM Error
Abnormal power source
No files in iPod
Use of unsupported iPod
Recognition f ailure of
iPodThere is a problem with the USB adapter unit.
Appears when the overcurrent protection
feature of the system stops supplying power to
USB because an incompatible device is
connected. Disconnect the device. Then, turn
the audio system off, and turn it on again. Do
not reconnect the device that caused the error.
Appears when the iPod is empty. Store some
f iles in the iPod.
Appears when an unsupported iPod is
connected. See page 244 for the specification
information for iPods. If it appears when a
supported iPod is connected, update the iPod
firmware to the newer version.
Appears when the system does not
acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
iPodError Messages
Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system)
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USB ERROR
BAD USB
NO SONG
UNSUPPORTED
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							(For some types) Playing a USB Flash Memory Device
Features
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SCAN BUTTON
TITLE BUTTON
POWER/VOLUME KNOB
SKIP BARTUNE KNOB REPEAT BUTTONRANDOM BUTTON AM/FM BUTTON
CD/AUX BUTTON
Left-hand drive model is shown.
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the audio f iles on the USB f lash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormats. Depending on the
f ormat, the display shows MP3,
WMA or AAC when a USB flash
memory device is playing. The USB
f lash memory device limit is up to
700 f olders or up to 65535 f iles.
Only AAC f ormat f iles recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit.
The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are 256 MB or
higher. Some digital audio players
maybecompatibleaswell. The recommended USB f lash
memory devices are: This audio system can operate the
audio f iles on the USB f lash memory
device with the same controls used
f or the disc player. To play a USB
f lash memory device, connect it to
the USB adapter cable equipped with
your vehicle, then press the CD/
AUX button. The ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON (II) position.
We recommend backing up your
data bef ore playing it. Do not keep a USB f lash memory
device in the vehicle. Direct
sunlight and high heat will damage
it. Do not use an extension cable to
the USB adapter cable equipped
with your vehicle. Do not connect your USB f lash
memory device using a hub. Do not use a device such as a card
reader or hard drive as the device
or your f iles may be damaged. Some USB f lash memory devices
(such as devices with security lock-
out f eatures, etc.) will not work in
this audio unit. For more inf ormation,
consult your dealer.
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Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system)
To Play a USB Flash Memory
Device
Features252
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Maximum layers: 8 Supported standards:
MPEG4/AAC LC
MPEG2/AAC LC Bitrate:
48 320 kbps The specif ications f or compatible
AAC files are:Maximum layers: 8 The specif ications f or compatible
WMA f iles are:
Bitrate:
48 320/VBR kbps (Max 384) Depending on the type and
number of f iles, it may take some
time bef ore they begin to play.
Depending on the sof tware the
f iles were made with, it may not be
possibletoplaysomefiles,or
displaysometextdata.
The specif ications f or compatible
MP3 f iles are:
Bitrate:
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
Maximum layers: 8 Sampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1)
16/22.05/24 kHz (MPEG2)
Partition:
Top partition onlySampling f requency:
32/44.1/48 kHz
Supported standards:
WMA version 7/8/9
Partition:
Top partition only
Sampling f requency:
8/11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/
44.1/48 kHz
Partition:
Top partition onlyEven if recorded in MP3, WMA or
AAC f ormat, a f ile with unsupported
version cannot be played. If the
system f inds it, the audio unit
displays UNPLAYABLE, and then
skips to the next f ile.
In WMA or AAC format, DRM
(digital rights management) f iles
cannot be played. If the system f inds
a DRM f ile, the audio unit displays
UNPLAYABLE, and then skips to
the next f ile.
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							You can disconnect the USB f lash
memory device at any time even if
the USB mode is selected on the
audio system. Make sure to follow
the USB f lash memory device’s
instructions when you remove it.
Connect the USB f lash memory
device to the USB adapter cable
correctly and securely. Open the lid of the USB adapter
cable socket. Insert the USB
adapter cable connector into it
securely.
When the USB f lash memory device
is connected, ‘‘USB’’ is shown in the
display. 1. 2.
Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system)
Connect ing a USB Flash Memory
Device
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USB ADAPTER CABLE
USB ADAPTER CABLE SOCKET
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Each time you press the TITLE
button, the display shows you the
text data (f older, f ile, artist, album or
track name) on a file.
The display shows up to 11
characters of the selected data. If the
text data has more than 11
characters, you will see the f irst 10
characters and the indicator in
the display. Press and hold the
TITLE button until the next 11
characters are shown.Each time you press and
releasethe sideof theSKIPbar,
the system skips forward to the
beginning of the next f ile. Press and
releasethe sideof thebar,to
skip backward to the beginning of
the current f ile. Press it again to skip
to the beginning of the previous file. Use the SKIP bar while a USB f lash
memory device is playing to select
passages and change f iles.
To move rapidly within a f ile, press
andholdeitherside( or )
of the SKIP bar.To
select a dif f erent f older, turn the
TUNE knob to move to the
beginning of the next f older. Turn
the knob to the right until it clicks
once to skip to the next folder, and to
thelefttomovetothebeginningof
the current f older. Turn it again to
skip to the beginning of the previous
f older. Turning the TUNE knob
more than two clicks skips several
folders.
Features
Audio System (on vehicles without navigation system)
T ext Dat a Display Funct ion T o Change or Select Files
SK IPFOLDER SELECTION
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