CD changer HONDA RIDGELINE 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

When you press the eject button
while listening to the radio, or with
the audio system turned of f , the disc
that was last selected is ejected.
Af ter that disc is ejected, pressing
the eject button again will eject the
next disc in numerical order. By
doing this six times, you can remove
all the discs f rom the changer.
To eject one disc, press and release
the eject button.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is on or of f :
To eject all discs, press and hold the
eject button until the LOAD
indicator begins to blink. For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect discs, see page .
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CD Changer (Models with navigation system)
Protecting Discs
Features
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When a CD is not being played, store
it in its case to protect it f rom dust
and other contamination. To prevent
warpage, keep CDs out of direct
sunlight and extreme heat.
To clean a CD, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the CD f rom the center
to the outside edge.
AnewCDmayberoughonthe
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the re-
cording surf ace of the CD, causing
skipping or other problems. Remove
these pieces by rubbing the inner
and outer edges with the side of a
pencil or pen.Handle a CD by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the CD to not play
properly or possibly jam in the drive.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the CD player or the CD changer.
When using CD-R or CD-RW discs,
use only high quality CDs labeled
f or audio use.
When recording a CD-R or
CD-RW, the recording must be
closedforittobeusedbythe
system.
Play only standard round CDs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your CDs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.
General Inf ormation Protecting CDs
Protecting Your CDs
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The in-dash disc player/changer has
a sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
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CONT INUED
Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
Protecting Your CDs
Features
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Using Printer Label Kit
With Label/ Sticker
Bubbled/Wrinkled
Sealed With Plastic Ring
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Small, irregular shaped discs
Damaged discs Poor quality discs 4.
2. 3.
Protecting Your CDs
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3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape
Arrow Shape
Can Shape
(Only on models
with CD changer.)
Warped
Chipped/Cracked Burrs
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Thechartontherightexplainsthe
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 additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer. Cause
Error Message Solution
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High Temperature
Track/File format not
supported
Mechanical Error
Servo Error
Disc Error Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s).
Check the disc f or serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page 199). Insert the disc again. If the code
does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot be
removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to
f orce the disc out the player.
Check the disc f or serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page 199).
On models without navigation system
On models with navigation system
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CD Player/Changer Error Messages
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HEAT ERROR
HOT
UNSUPPORTED UNSUPPORT
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK
OWNER’SMANUAL
PUSH EJECT
MECH ERROR
CHANGER ERROR
CHKDISCLOAD BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’S
MANUAL
CHECK DISC
DISC ERROR1
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2
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