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Features
Audio System
About Your Audio System
The audio system features AM/FM radio and SiriusXM ® Radio* service. It can also
play audio CDs*, WMA/MP3/AAC files*, USB flash drives, and iPod, iPhone and
Bluetooth ® devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, the
remote controls on the steering wheel, or the icons on the touchscreen interface
*.
1About Your Audio System
SiriusXM ® Radio is available on a subscription basis
only. For more information on SiriusXM ® Radio,
contact a dealer.
*
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 318
SiriusXM ® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Ha waii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
*
SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of SiriusXM
Radio, Inc.*
Video CDs, DVDs*, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are
not supported.
iPod, iPhone and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.
State or local laws may pr ohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devi ces while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Controls iPod
USB Flash
Drive
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System uAudio Remote Controls
Features
Steering Wheel (Menu) Button
• When listening to the radio
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset, or
Seek.
• When listening to the HD Radio
TM *
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset, or
Seek.
• When listening to the SiriusXM ®
*
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Save Preset,
Channel , or Category.
• When listening to a CD
* or USB flash drive
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Scan, Repeat, or
Random .
• When listening to an iPod
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Repeat or Shuffle.
• When listening to a Bluetooth® Audio
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Pause or Play.
• When listening to a Pandora ®
*
Press : To display the menu items. You can select Bookmark, or Play/
Pause .
1Audio Remote Controls
The button is availabl e only when the audio
mode is FM, AM, SiriusXM ®
*, CD*, USB, iPod,
Pandora ®*, or Bluetooth ® Audio.
Models with Display Audio
Models with Display Audio
* Not available on all models
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Features
Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Use the selector knob or MENU/CLOCK
button to access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display fo r some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
MENU/CLOCK button:
Press to select any mode.
The available modes include wallpaper,
display, clock, langu age setup, and play
modes. Play mode choices include scan,
random, repeat, and so on.
(Back) button: Press to go back to the previous display.
(Sound) button: Press to select the sound setting mode.
(Day/Night) button: Press to change the audio/information screen
brightness.
Press the button, then adjust the brightness using . u Each time you press the button, th e mode switches between the daytime
mode, nighttime mode and OFF mode.
Models with color audio system1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Menu Items 2 Wallpaper Setup P. 231
2 Display Setup P. 234
2 Scan P. 236, 242
2 Play Mode P. 239, 242
2 RDS Settings P. 236
One of the operating system s used in this unit is
eCos.
For software license terms and condition, visit their
website (eCos license URL:
http://ecos.sourceware.org/license-overview.html )
For source code disclo sure and other details
regarding eCos, visit:
http://www.hondaopensource2.com
Press the SOURCE, , , or button on the
steering wheel to cha nge any audio setting.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 226
(Back) Button
Selector Knob
MENU/CLOCK
Button
(Day/Night) Button
(Sound) Button
Menu Display
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.
■To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select the station, then press .
■Update List
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press while listening to an FM station.
2. Rotate to select Update List, then press .
■Radio text
Displays the radio text informat ion of the selected RDS station.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Settings, then press .
3. Rotate to select RDS Settings, then press .
4. Rotate to select Radio Text, then press .
■Scan
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate to select Scan, then press .
To turn off scan, press .
■Radio Data System (RDS)1 Playing AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
reset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store 6
stations each.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 226
1Radio Data System (RDS)
When you select an RDS-capable FM station, the RDS
automatically turns on, and the frequency display
changes to the station name. However, when the
signals of that station become weak, the display
changes from the statio n name to the frequency.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
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Features
Voice Control Operation
Your vehicle has a voice control syst em that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the (Tal k) and (hang-up/back) buttons on the
steering wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.
To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displa yed for the voice command that you are
using.
The system recognizes only certain commands.
Available voice commands.
2 Voice Portal Screen P. 268
•Close the windows and moonroof*.
• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone
on the ceiling.
• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possibl e. The system may misinterpret your
command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.
■Voice Recognition
1Voice Control Operation
When you press the button, a helpful prompt asks
what you would like to do. Press and release the
button again to bypass th is prompt and give a
command.
1 Voice Recognition
The voice control system can only be used from the
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes
noises from the front passenger’s side.
* Not available on all models
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To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.
You can also store a preset station by the following procedure.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select the open/close ic on to display a list.
3. Select the Preset tab.
4. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.
Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.
1. Select the open/close ic on to display a list.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select the station.
■Manual update
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select the open/close ic on to display a list.
2. Select the Station List tab.
3. Select Refresh .
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds. To turn
off scan, select Cancel or .
■Preset Memory
■Station List
■Scan
1Playing AM/FM Radio
If the audio system has the memory capacity, the
tagged song information ca n be stored in it.
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel or
select SOURCE on the screen.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 226
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
preset memory.
Models with HD RadioTM
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying SiriusXM ® Radio*
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1. Select .
2. Select Tune Mode .
3. Select Channel Mode or Category Mode .
■To Change the Tune Mode1Playing SiriusXM ® Radio*
In the channel mode, all available channels are
selectable. In the categor y mode, you can select a
channel within a ca tegory (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).
There may be instances when SiriusXM ® Radio does
not broadcast all the data fi elds (artist name, title).
This does not indicate a problem with your audio
system.
SiriusXM ® Radio stations load in ascending order,
which can take about a minute. Once they have
loaded you will be able to scroll up or down to make
your selections.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel or
select SOURCE on the screen.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 226
Tune Start:
When you change to a preset channel, a song being
played on that channel restarts from the beginning
with this function. This can be turned on or off from
the Audio settings screen.
2 Customized Features P. 374
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSong By VoiceTM (SBV)
Features
■Searching for music using SBV
1.Set the Song by Voice setting to On.
2. Press the (Talk) button and say “Music
Search” to activate the SBV feature for the
USB flash drive and iPod.
3. Press the button and say a command.
u Example 1: Say “(List) ‘Artist A’” to view a
list of songs by that artist. Select the
desired song to start playing.
u Example 2: Say “Play ‘Artist A’” to start
playing songs by that artist.
4. To cancel SBV, pres s the (hang-up/back)
button on the steering wheel. The selected
song continues playing.
Once you have canceled this mode, you need
to press the button and say “Music Search”
again to re-activate this mode.1 Searching for music using SBV
Song By Voice
TM Commands List
2 Song By Voice Commands P. 270
NOTE:
Song By Voice
TM commands are available for tracks
stored on the USB flash drive or iPod.
You can add phonetic modi fications of difficult
words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize artists,
songs, albums, and composers in voice commands. 2 Phonetic Modification P. 290
SBV is not available wh en using Apple CarPlay
TM. Use
Siri ® Eyes Free instead.
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uuAudio System Basic Operation uSiri ® Eyes Free
Features
Siri ® Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the (Talk) button on the steering wheel when your
iPhone is paired to the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink ® (HFL) system.
2Phone Setup P. 439
■Using Siri® Eyes Free
1 Siri ® Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
Check Apple Inc. website for features available for
Siri.
We recommend against using Siri other than in Siri ®
Eyes Free while operating a vehicle.
1 Using Siri ® Eyes Free
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
(Talk) Button
Press and hold until the display
changes as shown.
(Hang-up/back) Button
Press to deactivate Siri.
While in Siri ® Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appears. Appears when Siri is
activated in Siri
® Eyes Free
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Features
General Information on the Audio System
SiriusXM® Radio Service*
1. You need your radio ID ready before regist ering for subscription. To see the ID in
the screen, select Channel to 0.
2. Have your radio ID ready, and either call or visit the SiriusXM® website to
subscribe.
Switch to the SiriusXM ® mode by using the SOURCE button on the steering wheel,
or through the audio/information screen, and stay in this mode for about 30
minutes until the service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with
good reception.
Channel Not Subscribed:
You are not subscribed to the channel selected.
Subscription Update:
SiriusXM ® radio is receiving information update from the network.
Channel Not Available:
No such channel exits, or the artist or title information is unavailable.
No Signal:
The signal is too weak in the current location.
Antenna Disconnected:
The SiriusXM ® antenna is disconnected. Contact a dealer.
■Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
■Receiving SiriusXM® Radio
■SiriusXM® Radio Display Messages
1 Subscribing to SiriusXM ® Radio
Contact Information for SiriusXM ® Radio:
•US: SiriusXM ® Radio at
www.siriusxm.com/subscribenow or
1-866-635-2349
•Canada: SiriusXM ® Canada at
www.siriusxm.ca/subscribe-now or
1-877-209-0079
1 Receiving SiriusXM ® Radio
The SiriusXM ® satellites are in orbit over the equator;
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite rece ption interruptions. Sa tellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience rece ption problems under the
following circumstances:
•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.
•In tunnels
•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road
•Large items carried on the roof rack
* Not available on all models
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