ECO mode HONDA FIT 2010 2.G Owner's Manual

Adjusting the Sound
Press the SOUND (
) button to
select an appropriate setting: bass,
treble, fader, balance, and SVC
(speed-sensitive volume
compensation). Turn the VOL/
SELECT knob to adjust the setting. BASS －Adjusts the bass.
TREBLE －Adjusts the treble.
FADER －Adjusts the front-to-back
strength of the sound.BALANCE －Adjusts the side-to-
side strength of the sound.
Each mode is shown in the display as
it changes. Turn the VOL/SELECT
knob to adjust the setting to your
liking. When the level reaches the
center, you will see ‘‘C ’’in the
display. SVC
－Adjusts the volume level
based on the vehicle speed.
The system will return to the audio
display about 10 seconds after you
stop adjusting a mode.
Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC)
The SVC mode controls the volume
based on vehicle speed. The faster
you go, the louder the audio volume
becomes. As you slow down, the
audio volume decreases.
The SVC has four modes; SVC OFF,
SVC LOW, SVC MID, and SVC
HIGH. Turn the VOL/SELECT knob
to adjust the setting to your liking. If
you feel the sound is too loud,
choose low. If you feel the sound is
too quiet, choose high.
This function is set to MID as the
default setting when the vehicle
leaves the factory. Audio System Lighting
You can use the instrument panel
brightness control knob to adjust the
illumination of the audio system (see
page 76). The audio system
illuminates when the parking lights
are on, even if the system is turnedoff.
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The specifications of the compatible
MP3 file are:
Sampling frequency:
32/44.1/48 kHz (MPEG1), 24/
22.05/16 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 andmulti-session.
Maximum layers (including ROOT):
8 layers
The specifications of the compatible
WMA file are:
Sampling frequency:
32/44.1/48 kHz
Bit rate:
48/64/80/96/128/160/192 kbps
Compatible with variable bit rate andmulti-session.
Maximum layers (including ROOT):
8 layersTo Load a Disc
Insert a disc about halfway into the
disc slot. The drive will pull the disc
in the rest of the way to play it. You
operate the disc player with the same
controls used for the radio. The
number of the current track is shown
in the display. When playing a disc in
MP3 or WMA, the numbers of the
current folder and file are shown.
The system will continuously play a
disc until you change modes.
You cannot load and play 3-inch
(8-cm) discs in this unit.
For information on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page186.
Text Data Display Function
Each time you press the TITLE
button, the display shows you the
text data on a disc, if the disc was
recorded with text data.You can see the album, artist, and
track name in the display. If a disc is
recorded in MP3 or WMA, you can
see the folder and file name, and the
artist, album, and track tag.
With the folder name, you will see
the FOLDER indicator in the display.
The TRACK indicator is shown with
the file or track name.
When you press the TITLE button
while a disc without text data is
playing, you will see
‘‘NO INFO ’’on
the display.
The display shows up to about 16
characters of selected text data (the
folder name, file name, etc.).
If the text data has more than 16
characters, you will see the first 15
characters and theindicator on the
display. Press and hold the TITLE
button until the next 16 characters
are shown. You can see up to about
31 characters of the text data.
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SCAN－The scan function samples
all the tracks on the disc in the order
they are recorded on the disc (all
files in the selected folder in MP3 or
WMA mode). To activate the scan
feature, press the SCAN button. You
will see ‘‘SCAN ’’in the display. You
will get a 10 second sampling of each
track/file in the disc/folder. Press
and hold the SCAN button to get out
of scan mode and play the last tracksampled.In MP3/WMA mode
FOLDER-SCAN －This feature,
when activated, samples the first file
in each folder on the disc in the
order they are recorded. To activate
the folder scan feature, press the
SCAN button repeatedly. You willsee ‘‘F-SCAN ’’in the display. The
system will then play the first file in
the main folders for about 10
seconds. If you do nothing, the
system will then play the following
first files for 10 seconds each. When
the system samples the first file of all
folders, F-SCAN is cancelled, and the
system plays normally.
Each time you press the SCAN
button, the mode changes from
track/file scan to folder scan, then to
normal playing. To Stop Playing a Disc
Press the eject button ()to
remove the disc. If you eject the disc,
but do not remove it from the slot,
the system will automatically reload
it after 10 seconds and put it in pause
mode. To begin playing, press the
CD button.
Press the FM/AM button to switch
to the radio while a disc is playing.
Press the CD button to play the disc.
If you turn the system off while a disc
is playing, either with the power (
)
button or by turning off the ignition
switch, the disc will stay in the drive.
When you turn the system back on,
the disc will begin playing where it
left off.
Protecting Discs
For information on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page186.
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To Play an iPodꭂ
This audio system can operate the
audio files on the iPodꭂwith 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 compatible with your audio
system using the USB adapter cable are: Model Software
iPod classic Ver. 1.0 or more
iPod with video
(iPod 5th generation) Ver. 1.2 or more
iPod nano Ver. 1.2 or more
iPod nano 2nd generation Ver. 1.1.2 or more
iPod nano 3rdgeneration Ver. 1.0 or more
iPod touch Ver. 1.1.1 or more
Use only compatible iPods with the
latest software. iPods that are not
compatible will not work in this audiounit. 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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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 iPod
You 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 todisconnect.
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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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 orAAC
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, and formatted with the FAT
file system. 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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–Supported standards:
MPEG1 Audio Layer3
MPEG2 Audio LSF Layer3
– Partition: Top partition only
– Maximum layers: 8
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
– 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:8－ 320 kbps
– Supported standards:
MPEG4/AAC LC
MPEG2/AAC LC
– Partition: Top partition only
– Maximum layers: 8
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.
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.Connecting a USB Flash Memory Device
1. Open the upper glove box, and pull
out the USB adapter cable.
USB CONNECTOR
USB ADAPTER CABLE
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SCAN－This feature samples all
files in the selected folder in the
order they are stored. To activate the
scan feature, press the SCAN button.
You will see ‘‘SCAN ’’in the display.
You will get a 10 second sampling of
each file in the folder. Press and hold
the SCAN button to get out of the
scan mode and play the last filesampled.
FOLDER SCAN －This feature
samples the first file in each folder in
the order they are stored. To activate
the folder scan feature, press the
SCAN button repeatedly. You willsee ‘‘F-SCAN ’’in the display. You will
get a 10 second sampling of each first
file in the folder(s). Press and hold
the SCAN button to get out of the
folder scan mode and play the last
file sampled.
Each time you press the SCAN
button, the mode changes from file
scan to folder scan, then to normal playing. To Stop Playing a USB Flash
Memory Device
To play the radio when a USB flash
memory device is playing, press the
FM/AM button. If a disc is in the
audio unit, press the CD button to
play the disc.
Disconnecting a USB Flash Memory
Device
You can disconnect the USB flash
memory device in any time even if
the USB mode is selected on the
audio system. Always 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 display shows ‘‘USB NO DATA. ’’
If you reconnect the same USB flash
memory device, the system will
begin playing where it left off. USB Flash Memory Device Error Messages
If you see an error message in the
display, see page 142.
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SEEK－The SEEK function
searches up and down from the
current frequency to find a station
with a strong signal. To activate it,
press and hold the
orside of the
TUNE bar until you hear a beep,
then release it. SCAN －The SCAN function
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 10 seconds. If you do nothing, the system will
then scan for the next strong station
and play it for 10 seconds. When it
plays a station you want to listen to,
press the SCAN button again. Preset
－Each preset button 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 presetbutton.
2. Use the tune, seek, or scan function to tune the radio to a
desired station.
3. Pick a preset button, and hold it until you hear a beep.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to store a total of six stations on AM and
twelve stations on FM. Each preset button's frequency is
shown on the bottom of the audiodisplay.
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AUTO SELECT－If you are
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 AUDIO button to view the
audio control icons, then touch the
AUTO SEL icon. You will see AUTO
SEL flashing in the display, and the
system goes into scan mode for
several seconds. It stores the
frequencies of six AM, and twelve
FM stations in the preset buttons. You will see a
‘‘0 ’’ displayed after
pressing a preset button if auto select
cannot find a strong station for every
preset button.
If you do not like the stations auto
select has stored, you can store other
frequencies on the preset buttons as
previously described.
To turn off auto select, touch the
AUTO SEL icon . This restores the
presets you originally set.
For information on FM/AM radio
frequencies and reception, see page184. Adjusting the Sound
You can adjust the sound on the
navigation screen. To adjust the
sound, push the AUDIO button, then
enter the sound grid by touching the
SOUND icon on the display.
SOUND ICON
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