radio HONDA PILOT 2006 1.G User Guide

µOn the audio display, you will see the
selected CHANNEL (number),
CATEGORY, NAME (artist name),
and TITLE (music title).
Your audio system is capable of
receiving XM
Satellite Radio
anywhere in the United States,
except Hawaii and Alaska.
You may experience periods when
XM Radio does not transmit the
artist’s name and song title
inf ormation. If this happens, there is
nothing wrong with your system.
XM
is a registered trademark of
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
XM radio receives signals f rom two
satellites to produce clear, high-
quality digital reception. It of f ers
many channels in several categories.
Along with a large selection of
dif f erent types of music, XM radio
allows you to view channel and
category selections in the display.
The navigation system screen also
shows all XM inf ormation when the
AUDIO button is pressed. To switch between
channel mode and category mode,
press and hold the DISP/MODE
button until the mode changes.
In channel mode, you can select all
of the available channels. In category
mode, such as Jazz, Rock, Classical,
etc., you can select all of the
channels within that category.
Each time you press and release the
DISP/MODE button, the display
changes in the f ollowing sequence:
Channel name, channel number,
category, artist name, and music title.
To listen to XM radio, turn the
ignition switch to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the ON (II) position. Push the
PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio system, and press the ‘‘XM’’ button.
Adjust the volume by turning the
PWR/VOL knob. The last channel
you listened to will show in the
display.
You can also change to the XM radio
while you are listening to an FM
station, AM station, CD, etc., by
touching the XM1 or XM2 icon on
the audio display (navigation system
screen).
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U.S. EX and EX-L models only
Playing the XMSatellite Radio
Operating the XM Radio
MODE
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On vehicles with navigation system

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µ Pick a preset number (icon) you
want f or that channel. Press and
hold the bar (icon) until you hear a
beep.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to store the
f irst six channels.
To store a channel:
Press the XM button. Either XM1
or XM2 will show in the display. Press the XM button again or
touch the other XM icon (XM1 or
XM2) on the audio display. Store
the next six channels using steps 2
and 3.
In the category mode, only channels
within that category can be selected.
In the channel mode, all channels
can be selected.
Press either side of the CATEGORY
bar ( or ) to select another
category.
The scan f unction gives
you a sampling of all channels while
in the channel mode. In the category
mode, only the channels within that
category are scanned. To activate
scan, press the SCAN/RPT button or
touch the SCAN icon on the audio
display. The system plays each
channel in numerical order f or a f ew
seconds, then selects the next
channel. When you hear a channel
you want to continue listening to,
press the button or touch the icon
again. Youcanstoreupto12
preset channels using the six preset
buttons or preset icons on the audio
display. Each button stores one
channel f rom the XM 1band and one
channel f rom the XM 2band.
Use the TUNE knob, or the
CATEGORY or SCAN buttons to
tune to a desired channel. Once a channel is stored, press and
release the proper preset button
(icon) to tune to it.
Turn the TUNE knob lef t
or right to select channels. In the
category mode, you can only select
channels within that category.
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2.3.
4.
5.
Playing the XMSatellite Radio
SEEK /SK IP (CA T EGORY)
SCAN
Preset
TUNE
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The encryption
code is being
updated. Wait
until the
encryption code is
f ully updated.
Channels 0 and 1
should still work
normally. The signal is
currently too
weak. Move the
vehicle to an area
away from tall
buildings, and
with an
unobstructed view
of the southern
horizon.
The selected channel
number does not exist or
isnotpartofyour
subscription, or this
channel has no artist or
title information at this
time.
The channel
currently selected is
no longer
broadcasting. XM is loading the
audio or program
inf ormation.
There is a problem
with the XM
antenna. Please
consult your dealer.
Playing the XMSatellite Radio
XM Radio Display Messages
‘‘UPDA T ING’’ ‘‘NO SIGNA L ’’
‘‘----’’
‘‘OFF A IR’’ ‘‘L OA DING’’
‘‘A NT ENNA ’’
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The XM satellites are in orbit over
the equator; therefore, objects south
of the vehicle may cause satellite
reception interruptions. To help
compensate f or this, ground-based
repeaters are placed in major
metropolitan areas.
Satellite signals are more likely to be
blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the f arther north you
travel f rom the equator. Carrying
large items on a roof rack can also
block the signal.
Playing the XMSatellite Radio
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Signal may be blocked by
mountains or large obstacles to
the south.Signal weaker in
these areas.
SATELLITE GROUND
REPEATER

Depending on where you drive, you
may experience reception problems.
Interf erence can be caused by any of
these conditions: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 clif f , 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. After you’ve registered with XM
Radio, keep your audio system in the
satellite radio mode while you wait
f or activation. This should take about
30 minutes.
Driving on the north side of an
east/west mountain road.
Large items carried on a roof rack.
Theremaybeothergeographic
situations that could af f ect XM radio
reception. While waiting f or activation, make
sure your vehicle remains in an open
area with good reception. Once your
audio system is activated, you’ll be
able to listen to XM radio broadcasts.
XM Radio will continue to send an
activation signal to your vehicle f or
at least 12 hours from the activation
request. If the service has not been
activated after 36 hours, contact XM
Radio.
If your XM Radio service has expired
or you purchased your vehicle f rom
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
PWR/VOL knob to turn on the audio
system and press the XM RADIO
button. A variety of music types and
styles will play.
If you decide to purchase XM
satellite radio service, contact XM
Radio at , or at
1-800-852-9696. You will need to give
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.As required by the FCC:
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
www.xmradio.com
Receiving Satellite Radio Service
Playing the XMSatellite Radio
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To load or play CDs, the ignition
switch must be in the ACCESSORY
(I) or the 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.
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.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm)discsinthissystem.
If you turn the system of f 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
youturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it lef t of f . To listen to satellite radio when a CD
is playing, press the AUX/XM or XM
button.
To play the radio when a CD is
playing, press the AM/FM button
(AM or FM button). Press the CD
button again to switch back to the
CD player.
To select a dif f erent disc, press the
appropriate preset button (1 6). On
models with navigation system,
touch the appropriate disc icon. If
youselectanemptypositioninthe
CD changer, the system will go into
the loading sequence.
On models with Satellite Radio
LX models
Playing a Disc, Disc Changer
To Play a CD
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Do not use discs with adhesive labels.
The label can curl up and cause the
disc to jam in the unit.

On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system
On vehicles with navigation system On LX models
When you press the RDM button or
touch the TRACK RANDOM icon on
the screen, the system plays the
tracks of the current disc in random
order. You will see RDM (TRACK
RANDOM) in the display. To turn
this feature off, press the RDM
button (touch TRACK RANDOM)
again.
Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the CD. If you eject the CD,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the CD af ter 10 seconds and put it in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the CD button.
Press the AM/FM button to switch
to the radio while a CD is playing.
Press the CD button to play the CD.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the CD will stay in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it lef t of f .
When you press and release the RPT
button or touch the TRACK
REPEAT icon on the screen, the
system continuously replays the
current track. As a reminder, you
will see RPT (TRACK REPEAT) in
the display. To turn this feature off,
press the RPT button, or touch the
TRACK REPEAT icon again.
WhenyoupressandholdtheRPT
button until D-RPT (DISC REPEAT)
is in the display, or when you touch
the DISC REPEAT icon on the
screen, the system continuously
replays the current disc. As a
reminder, you will see D-RPT in the
display.
Playing a Disc, Disc Changer
Random Play within a Disc T o Stop Playing a CD
T rack Repeat
Disc Repeat
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To remove the disc currently in play,
press the eject ( ) button. When
a disc is removed f rom 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 f rom 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
remainthereinapausemode. To remove a dif f erent CD f rom the
changer,firstselectitwiththe
appropriate preset button. When that
CD begins playing, press the eject
button. Continue pressing the eject
button to remove all the discs from
the changer.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f . The disc that
was last selected is ejected f irst.
To eject one disc, press and release
the eject button.
To eject all discs, press and hold the
eject button until the system beeps.
Load the desired CDs into the
magazine, and load the magazine
into the changer according to the
instructions that came with the unit.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The CD and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent CD, use the preset 5
(DISC ) or preset 6 (DISC )
button. If you select an empty slot in
the magazine, the changer will, af ter
f inding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot.
Except f or LX model
Optional on LX models
Playing a Disc, Disc Changer
Removing CDs f rom the In-dash
CD ChangerOperating the Optional CD
Changer
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If you are playing a CD
If you are listening to the radio,usetheCH
buttontoskiptothebeginningof the
next track. You will see the CD and
track number in the display.
,usethe
CHbuttontogotothenextpreset
station. You will see the number of
the preset button in the display. To
change bands, press the AM/FM
button.
Three controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel.
The middle button adjusts the
volume. Press the top or bottom of
the button and hold it until the
desired volume is reached, then
release it.
The MODE button changes the
audio mode between FM1, FM2, AM,
XM, CD, and DVD/AUX (if a disc is
inserted). The CH button has three functions,
depending on whether you are
listening to the radio, or playing a
CD.
Remote Audio Controls
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CH BUTTON
VOLUME
BUTTON MODE
BUTTON

If you lose the card, you must obtain
the code number f rom a dealer. To
do this, you will need the system’s
serial number. Your vehicle’s audio system will
disable itself if it is disconnected
f rom electrical power f or any reason.
To make it work again, you must
enter a specif ic f ive-digit code in the
preset buttons. Because there are
hundreds of number combinations
possible f rom f ive-digits, making the
system work without knowing the
exact code is nearly impossible.
Youshouldhavereceivedacardthat
lists your audio system code number
and serial number. It is best to store
this card in a saf e place at home. In
addition, you should write the audio
system’s serial number in this owner’s
manual.You will have to store your favorite
stations in the preset buttons after
the system begins working. Your
original settings were lost when the
power was disconnected.
If your vehicle’s battery is
disconnected or goes dead, or the
radio f use is removed, the audio
system will disable itself . If this
happens, you will see ‘‘ENTER
CODE’’ in the f requency display the
nexttimeyouturnonthesystem.
Use the preset buttons (icons on
vehicles with navigation system) to
enter the code. The code is on the
radio code card included in your
owner’s manual kit. When it is
entered correctly, the radio will start
playing.
If you make a mistake entering the
code, do not start over; complete the
sequence, then enter the correct
code. You have ten tries to enter the
correct code. If you are unsuccessf ul
in ten attempts, you must then leave
the system on f or 1 hour bef ore
trying again.
On EX and EX-L models
Radio Thef t Protection
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