HONDA FIT 2009 2.G Owners Manual

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 the
additional information on damaged
discs, see page187.
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.Error
Message Cause
Solution
HEAT ERRORHigh Temperature Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
UNSUPPORTED Track/File format not
supported Current track will be skipped. The next supported
track or file plays automatically.
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK
OWNERS
MANUAL PUSH EJECT Mechanical Error
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc.
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page187).Insert the disc again. If the code
does not disappear, or the disc cannot be
removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to force
the disc out of the player.
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL Servo Error
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNERSMANUAL DISC Error
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page187).
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ꂺPLAY BUTTON
USB INDICATOR
RANDOM
BUTTON
\b
SEEK
(SKIP ＋)
BUTTON
TITLE BUTTON AUX BUTTON
ꂹꂾ
BUTTON
VOL/SELECT KNOB REPEAT BUTTON
ꀾ
SEEK
(SKIP
－)
BUTTON iPod INDICATOR
POWER ( ꂻ) BUTTON
On Sport model
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To Play an iPod
ꭂ
This audio system can operate the
audio files on the iPod
ꭂwith the
same controls used for the in-dash
disc player. To play an iPod, connect
it to the USB adapter cable in the
upper glove box 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.
iPods that are compatible with your
audio system are listed below.
Model Firmware
ꭧ
iPod 5G Ver. 1.2 or more
iPod classic Ver. 1.0 or more
iPod nano Ver. 1.2 or more
iPod nano 2nd
generation Ver. 1.1.2 or more
iPod nano 3rd
generation Ver. 1.0 or more
iPod touch Ver. 1.1.1 or more
iPhone Ver. 1.1.1 or moreꭧ: Use the latest firmware.
Use only compatible iPods with the
latest firmware. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audio
unit.
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.
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.
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Connecting an iPod1. Open the upper glove box, and pullout the USB adapter cable.
2. Connect your dock connector tothe iPod correctly and securely.
3. Install the dock connector to the USB connector securely.
When the iPod is connected and the
iPod mode is selected on the audio
display, the USB and iPod indicators
are shown in the display. After
loading, you will see Honda mark
ꭧ
on the iPod. That means you can
only operate your iPod using the
vehicle ’s audio unit.
ꭧ : 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.
USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
DOCK CONNECTOR
USB CONNECTOR
Sample Display OK to disconnect.
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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
www.apple.com/
ipod
.
Text Data Display FunctionEach time you press the TITLE
button the display mode switches
between the album name, the song
name, the artist name, or name off
(which turns off the text display).
The display shows up to about 16
characters of the selected data. If the
text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 15
characters and the
indicator in the
display. Press and hold the TITLE
button until the next 16 characters
are shown.
To Change or Select FilesUse the SKIP button while an iPod is
playing to select passages and
change files.
SKIP －Each time you press the(SKIP +) button, the system skips
forward to the beginning of the next
file. Press the
(SKIP －) 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 (
or
)of
the SKIP button.
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You can also select a file from any list
on the iPod menu: playlists, artists,
albums and songs, by using the
VOL/SELECT knob. Push the VOL/
SELECT knob to switch the display
to an iPod menu, then turn the VOL/
SELECT knob to select a desired list.
Press the VOL/SELECT knob to set
your selection.The display shows items on the
selected list. Turn the VOL/SELECT
knob to select an item, then press the
VOL/SELECT knob to set your
selection.
If you select
‘‘ALL, ’’all available files
on the selected list are played.
Pressing the
button goes back
to the previous display and pressing
the TITLE button cancels this setting
mode.
To Select Repeat or Shuffle Mode:You can select any type of repeat and
shuffle mode by using the RPT
button or the RDM button.
REPEAT －This feature
continuously plays a file. To activate
the repeat feature, press the RPT
button. You will see ‘‘RPT ’’in the
display. To turn it off, press the RPT
button again.
SHUFFLE ALL －This feature
plays all available files in a selected
list (playlists, artists, albums or
songs) in random order. To activate
the shuffle all feature, press the RDM
button. You will see ‘‘RDM ’’in the
display. To turn it off, press and hold
the RDM button.
Press the VOL/
SELECT knob.
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SHUFFLE ALBUM－This feature
plays all available albums in a
selected list (playlists, artists, albums
or songs) in random order. The files
in each album are played in the
recorded order. To activate the
shuffle album feature, press the
RDM button repeatedly. You will see
‘‘ F-RDM ’’in the display. To turn it
off, press and hold the RDM button.
Each time you press the RDM
button, the mode changes from
shuffle all play to shuffle album play,
then to normal playing. To Stop Playing Your iPod
To play the radio when an iPod is
playing, press the FM/AM button. If
a disc is in the audio unit, press the
CD button to play the disc.
Disconnecting an iPodYou can disconnect the iPod at any
time when you see
‘‘OK to
Disconnect ’’message
ꭧin 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.
ꭧ : The displayed message may vary
on models or versions. On some
models, there is no message to
disconnect.
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. When you disconnect the iPod while
it is playing, the display shows
‘‘USB
NO DATA. ’’
iPod Error Messages
If you see an error message in the
display, see page 135.
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If you see an error message on the
audio 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
UNPLAYABLE
FILE The system cannot read the file(s). Check the files in the iPod. There is a
possibility that the files have been damaged.
UNSUPPORTED VER. Appears when an unsupported iPod is inserted.
iPod
®
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ꂺPLAY BUTTON
USB INDICATOR
RANDOM
BUTTON
\b
SEEK
(SKIP ＋)
BUTTON
TITLE BUTTON AUX BUTTON
ꂹꂾ
BUTTON
VOL/SELECT KNOB REPEAT BUTTON
ꀾ
SEEK
(SKIP
－)
BUTTON POWER ( ꂻ) BUTTON
On Sport model
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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 player. To play a
USB flash memory device, connect it
to the USB adapter cable in the
upper glove box, then press the AUX
button. The ignition switch must be
in the ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II)
position.
The audio system reads and plays
the audio files on the USB flash
memory device in MP3, WMA or
AAC
ꭧformats. 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.
ꭧ : Only AAC format files recorded
with iTunes are playable on this
audio unit. The recommended USB flash
memory devices are 256 Mbyte or
higher. Some digital audio players
may be compatible as well.
Some USB flash memory device
(such as devices with security
lockout 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.
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)
8/16/24/32/40/48/56/64/80/96/
112/128/144/160/VBR kbps
(MPEG2)
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