Features -> Audio System Basic Operation for your Honda CR-V 2011-2015
Audio System Basic Operation
Models with one display
1Audio System Basic Operation
To use the audio system, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY (q or ON (w
.
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
SETUP
Rotate
Press
to select.
to enter.
Button
Press
to switch between the normal and
Press the SOURCE, (+
steering wheel to change any audio setting.
extended display for some functions.
Button
Selector
Knob
Setup menu items
2 Auto Select P. 216
2 RDS information P. 217
2 Sound Settings P. 214
2 Play Mode P. 220
2 Resume/Pause P. 230
2 Adjust Clock P. 128
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
Menu Display
through the available choices. Press
your selection.
to set
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the Auto Select, RDS Information,
Sound Settings, Play Mode, Resume/
Pause, or Adjust Clock.
button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound
Adjusting the Sound
1Adjusting the Sound
Press the SETUP button, and rotate
to
select Sound Settings, then press . Rotate
to scroll through the following choices:
SETUP
Button
The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
Selector
Knob
BAS
TRE
FAD
BAL
SVC
Bass
Treble
Fader
Balance
Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation
Treble is selectable.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio
Playing AM/FM Radio
/
Buttons
Press to display and select an
RDS category.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
AM Button
FM Button
Press to select a band.
SCAN Button
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
Press to sample each of the
strongest stations on the
selected band for 10 seconds.
To turn off scan, press the
button again.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Seek/Skip Buttons
Press to search up and down
the selected band for a
station with a strong signal.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio
1Playing AM/FM Radio
Auto Select
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The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Use the auto select feature to scan both bands and store the strongest station in
each preset.
1. Press the SETUP button.
To switch the audio mode, press the SOURCE button
on the steering wheel.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 211
2. Rotate
to select Auto Select, then
press
.
To turn off auto select, press
restores the presets you originally set.
again. This
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store 6 stations each.
Auto Select function scans and stores up to 6 AM
stations and 12 FM stations with a strong signal into
the preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio
Radio Data System (RDS)
■
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.
■ RDS information
1. Press the SETUP button and rotate
select RDS Information.
to
2. Each time you press , the RDS
Information switches between on and off.
■
To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1. Press the button to display and
/
RDS Category
select an RDS category.
2. Use Seek/Skip or SCAN to select an RDS
station.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD
Playing a CD
Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA
format. With the CD loaded, press the CD button.
SCAN Button
You will get a 10-second
sampling of each song.
Press to sample all tracks
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
●
on the CD (all files in the
current folder in MP3 or
WMA).
●
Press twice to sample the
first file in each of the main
folders (MP3 or WMA).
To turn off scan, press and
CD Slot
Insert a CD about halfway into the
CD slot.
●
hold the button.
CD Button
Press to play a CD.
(CD Eject) Button
Press to eject a CD.
/
Buttons
to skip to the
Press
next folder, and
the beginning of the previous
folder in MP3 or WMA.
to skip to
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.
Seek/Skip Buttons
SETUP Button
Press
or
to change
Press to display menu items.
tracks (files in MP3 or WMA).
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD
1Playing a CD
How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob
(MP3/WMA)
■
NOTICE
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can
cause the CD to jam in the unit.
1. Press
list.
to switch the display to a folder
WMA files protected by digital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays Unsupported, then skips
to the next file.
Text data appears on the display under the following
circumstances:
•
•
•
When you select a new folder, file, or track.
When you change the audio mode to CD.
When you insert a CD.
Folder Selection
2. Rotate
to select a folder.
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot,
the system reloads the CD automatically after several
seconds.
Track Selection
3. Press
to change the display to a list of
files in that folder.
4. Rotate to select a file, then press
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD
1How to Select a Play Mode
How to Select a Play Mode
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Play mode menu items
Normal Play
Repeat One Track: Repeats the current track/file(s).
Repeat One Folder (MP3/WMA): Repeats all files
in the current folder.
You can select repeat and random modes when playing a track or file.
1. Press the SETUP button.
Random in Folder (MP3/WMA): Plays all files in
the current folder in random order.
Random All: Plays all tracks/files in random order.
Play Mode
Items
2. Rotate
to select Play Mode, then press
to select a mode, then press
.
3. Rotate
.
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To turn off a play mode
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate
3. Rotate
to select Play Mode, then press
to select Normal Play, then press
.
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod
Playing an iPod
Connect the iPod using your dock connector to the USB adapter cable, then press
the AUX button.
2 USB Adapter Cable* P. 207
USB Indicator
Comes on when an iPod is
connected.
Album Art
/
Buttons
(Power) Button
Press
previous display.
to go back to the
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
Press
to set your selection.
AUX Button
Press to select iPod (if connected).
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to select an item,
then press to set your selection.
Seek/Skip Buttons
SETUP Button
Press
or
to change songs.
Press to display menu items.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod
1Playing an iPod
How to Select a File from the iPod Menu
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versions. Some functions may not be available on the
vehicle's audio system.
1. Press
to display the iPod menu.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the i-MID.
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 263
iPod Menu
2. Rotate
to select a menu.
3. Press
to display the items on that menu.
4. Rotate
to select an item, then press
.
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uuAudio System Basic Operationu
1How to Select a Play Mode
How to Select a Play Mode
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Play mode menu items
Normal Play
Shuffle Off: Turns off the shuffle mode.
Shuffle: Plays all available tracks in a selected list
(playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres, or
composers) in random order.
You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a track.
1. Press the SETUP button.
Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a
selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres,
or composers) in random order.
Repeat Off: Turns off the repeat mode.
Repeat One Track: Repeats the current track.
Play Mode
Items
2. Rotate
.
to select Play Mode, then press
to select a mode, then press
3. Rotate
.
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To turn off a play mode
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate
3. Rotate
to select Play Mode, then press
to select Normal Play, then press
.
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Internet Radio
U.S. models
iPhone use only
Playing Internet Radio
Activate Pandora®, and connect the iPhone using your dock connector to the USB
adapter cable, then press the AUX button.
2 USB Adapter Cable* P. 207
Rating Icon
Album Art
Selector Knob
Press to enter PANDORA MENU.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to select an item, then
press to set your selection.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
AUX Button
Press to select iPhone (if connected
when the Pandora® application is
activated).
/
Buttons
to the next
Press
station.
Press
station.
Skip Button
to the previous
Press
to skip a song.
SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Internet Radio
1Playing Internet Radio
Pandora® Menu
■
Pandora® is a personalized Internet radio service that
selects music based on an artist, song, or genre a user
enters, and streams what is likely to be of interest.
You can operate some of the Pandora menu items from your vehicle’s audio system.
The available items are:
• Station List (QuickMix is also available)
• Like
• Dislike
• Resume/Pause
• SKIP
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora® app
must first be installed on your iPhone. Visit
www.pandora.com. for more information.
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora® mode on your audio
system is selected.
• Bookmark this song
• Bookmark this artist
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Operating a menu item
1Pandora® Menu
1. Press
2. Rotate
3. Press
to display the PANDORA MENU.
to select a menu.
vehicle's audio system.
to display the items on that menu.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the i-MID.
2 Pandora® P. 264
There are restrictions on the number of songs you
can skip or dislike in a given hour.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB adapter cable, then press the AUX button.
2 USB Adapter Cable* P. 207
USB Indicator
Comes on when a USB flash drive
is connected.
/
Buttons
Press
next folder, and
to skip to the
to skip to
the beginning of the previous
folder.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio
system on and off.
SCAN Button
You will get a 10-second
sampling of each file.
Press to sample all files in
Selector Knob
Turn to adjust the volume.
Press and turn to select an item, then
press to set your selection.
●
the current folder.
Press twice to sample the
●
first file in each of the main
folders.
To turn off scan, press and
AUX Button
Press to select USB flash drive
(if connected).
●
hold the button.
SETUP Button
Seek/Skip Buttons
Press to display menu items.
Press
or
to change files.
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive
1Playing a USB Flash Drive
How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob
■
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 267
1. Press
to switch the display to a folder
list.
Files in WMA format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) are not played.
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the i-MID.
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 263
Folder Selection
2. Rotate
to select a folder.
Track Selection
3. Press
to change the display to a list of
files in that folder.
4. Rotate to select a file, then press
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive
1How to Select a Play Mode
How to Select a Play Mode
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Play mode menu items
Normal Play
Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file.
Repeat One Folder: Repeats all files in the current
folder.
You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file.
1. Press the SETUP button.
Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current folder
in random order.
Random All: Plays all files in random order.
Play Mode
Items
2. Rotate
.
to select Play Mode, then press
to select a mode, then press
3. Rotate
.
■
To turn off a play mode
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate
3. Rotate
to select Play Mode, then press
to select Normal Play, then press
.
.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
Playing Bluetooth® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
1Playing Bluetooth® Audio
phone.
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup P. 291
•
888-528-7876.
•
528-7876.
Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.
In some states, it may be illegal to operate devices
that use data while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
(Power) Button
Selector Knob
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Turn to adjust the
volume.
Press to display the
device’s name.
Preset 1 Button
Press to switch the
mode between
pause and resume.
AUX Button
Press to select
Bluetooth® Audio.
SETUP Button
Press to display
menu items.
Seek/Skip Buttons
Press
or
to
change files.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
1To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files
To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files
■
To play the audio files, you may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating
instructions.
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2. Press the AUX button.
The pause function may not be available on some
phones.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth® Audio, may already be
connected.
If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary input
jack, you may need to press the AUX button
repeatedly to select the Bluetooth® Audio system.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
■
To pause or resume a file
1. Press the SETUP button.
2. Rotate
to select Resume/Pause, then press
.
Each time you press , the setting switches between pause and resume.
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Audio System Basic Operation
Models with two displays
To use the audio system function, the power mode must be in ACCESSORY or ON.
Audio Menu Items
(Home) Button: Press to go to the home
screen.
2 Switching the Display P. 233
2 Station List P. 240
(Menu) Button
2 Music Search P. 246, 249, 254
2 Random/Repeat P. 247, 255
2 Scan P. 241, 247, 255
(Home) Button
(Menu) Button: Press to select any mode.
The available mode includes Change Source,
Station List, Save Preset, Radio Text,
Music Search, and play modes. Play modes
can be also selected from Scan, Random/
Repeat, and so on.
Button
(Back) Button: Press to go back to the
previous display when it is displayed.
(Back) Button
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness.
Press
once and select (- or (+ to make
an adjustment.
u Each time you press
, the mode
switches between the daytime mode,
nighttime mode and OFF mode.
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uuAudio System Basic Operationu
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How to access the disc slot
1How to access the disc slot
Press the (Eject/CLOSE) button to open the
screen.
u The screen folds back, and the CD slot
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot,
the system reloads the CD automatically after several
seconds.
appears.
Do not use the folded down screen as a tray.
Press the
the screen to the upright position.
(Eject/CLOSE) button to return
You cannot open the screen when the power mode
is in VEHICLE OFF.
(Eject/CLOSE) Button
CD Slot
(Eject/CLOSE) Button
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
Audio/Information Screen
Displays the audio status and wallpaper. From this screen, you can go to various
setup options.
Switching the Display
■
(Home) Button
Home screen
Press the
button to go to the home screen.
Select Phone, Info, Audio, Settings, or Connect.
■
Phone
Shows the HFL information.
2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® P. 284
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
■
Info
Shows the Trip Computer, Clock/Wallpaper, Voice Info, or System/Device
Information.
■
Audio
Shows the current audio information.
■
Settings
Enters the customizing menu screen.
■
Connect Apps
Connects with your smartphone*1 to play personalized music, information, and
social media streams.
2 Smartphone Apps P. 260
Changing the Home screen icon Layout
■
1. Press the
button.
2. Select Settings to go to the settings screen.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Home tab.
5. Select Home Screen Edit Order.
6. Select and hold the icon then, drag it to the
desired position.
*1: Available on specific phones only. Check handsfreelink.honda.com for
compatible phones and hondalink.com for feature details.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
1Wallpaper Setup
Wallpaper Setup
■
•
When importing wallpaper files, the image must be
in the USB flash drive’s root directory. Images in a
folder cannot be imported.
You can change, store, and delete the wallpaper on the audio/information screen.
■
Import wallpaper
•
•
The file name must be fewer than 256 characters.
The file format of the image that can be imported
is BMP (bmp) or JPEG (jpg).
You can import up to five images, one at a time, for wallpaper from a USB flash
drive.
•
•
The individual file size limit is 5 MB.
1. Connect the USB flash drive to the USB
The maximum image size is 4,096 x 4,096 pixels. If
the image size is less than 800 x 480 pixels, the
image is displayed in the middle of the screen with
the extra area appearing in black.
If the USB flash drive does not have any pictures,
the No files detected message appears.
port.
2 USB Port(s)* P. 208
2. Select Settings to go to the settings screen.
3. Select Clock/Info.
4. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the
Wallpaper tab.
•
5. Select Add New.
u The picture name is displayed on the list.
6. Select a desired picture.
u The preview is displayed on the left side
on the screen.
7. Select Start Import to save the data.
u Then the display will return to the
wallpaper list.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio/Information Screen
■
Select wallpaper
1Wallpaper Setup
1. Select Settings to go to the settings screen.
2. Select Clock/Info.
From the pop-up menu, select Preview to see a
preview at full-size screen.
3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the Wallpaper tab.
u The screen changes to the wallpaper list.
4. Select a desired wallpaper.
u The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
5. Select Set.
u The display will return to the wallpaper list.
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Delete wallpaper
1. Select Settings to go to the settings screen.
2. Select Clock/Info.
3. Select Clock/Wallpaper Type, then the Wallpaper tab.
u The screen changes to the wallpaper list.
4. Select a wallpaper that you want to delete.
u The preview is displayed on the left side on the screen.
u The pop-up menu appears on the screen.
5. Select Delete.
u The confirmation message will appear.
6. Select Yes to delete completely.
u The display will return to the wallpaper list.
To go back to the previous screen, select OK, or press
the BACK button.
When the file size is large, it takes a while to be
previewed.
To delete all wallpapers you add, select Delete All,
then Yes.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound
Adjusting the Sound
1. Press the
button.
1Adjusting the Sound
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Audio.
4. Select Sound.
The SVC has four modes: Off, Low, Mid, and High.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
Select the tabs to adjust the following choices:
BASS, TREBLE, FADER, BALANCE,
Subwoofer, SVC (Speed-sensitive Volume
Compensation)
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuDisplay Setup
Display Setup
You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.
1Changing the Screen Brightness
Changing the Screen Brightness
■
You can change the Contrast and Black level
settings in the same manner.
1. Press the
button.
2. Select Settings to go to the Settings
screen.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Display tab.
5. Select Display Settings.
6. Select the setting you want.
7. Select OK.
Changing the Screen’s Color Theme
■
1. Press the
button.
2. Select Settings to go to the Settings
screen.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Display tab.
5. Select Background Color.
6. Select the setting you want.
7. Select OK.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio
Playing AM/FM Radio
i-MID
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
VOL (Volume) Buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
Audio/Information Screen
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the detailed
information.
(Menu) Button
Press to display the menu items.
Seek Icons
Select
or
to search up
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.
and down the selected band for a
station with a strong signal.
Preset Icons
Scan
Tune the radio frequency for preset
memory.
Select and hold the preset icon to
store that station.
Select to scan each station with
a strong signal.
Tune Icons
Select
or
to tune the radio
Select
to display preset 7
frequency.
onwards.
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio
1Playing AM/FM Radio
Preset Memory
■
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Press the
3. Select Save Preset.
4. Select the preset number for the station you want to store.
button.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel or
select SOURCE on the list.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 211
You can also switch the mode by selecting Change
You can also store a preset station by the following procedure.
1. Select open/close icon to display a channel list.
2. Select Preset tab.
You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into
the preset memory.
3. Press and hold the preset number for the station you want to store until you hear
a beep.
1Radio Data System (RDS)
Radio 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 station name to the frequency.
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.
■
To find an RDS station from Station List
1. Press the button while listening to an FM station.
2. Select Station List.
3. Select the station.
■
Manual update
Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press the
button while listening to an FM station.
2. Select Station List.
3. Select Refresh.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Radio text
Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.
1. Press the button.
2. Select View Radio Text.
■
Scan
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Press the
button.
2. Select Scan.
To turn off scan, select Cancel.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*
Playing SiriusXM® Radio*
i-MID
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
VOL (Volume) Buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
Audio/Information Screen
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the detailed
information.
(Menu) Button
Press to display the menu items.
Channel Icons
Select
or
to go to the
(Back) Button
previous or next channel.
Press to go back to the previous
display.
Select and hold a channel icon
can move channels the rapidly.
Scan
Preset Icons
Tune the radio frequency for preset
memory.
Select to scan each station with
a strong signal.
Category Icons
Select and hold the preset icon to
store that station.
Select
or
to display and select
an SiriusXM® Radio category.
Select
to display preset 7
onwards.
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*
1Playing SiriusXM® Radio*
To Play SiriusXM® Radio
■
In channel mode, all available channels are selectable.
In category mode, you can select a channel within a
category (Jazz, Rock, Classical, etc.).
1. Select SiriusXM® mode.
2 Audio Remote Controls P. 211
2 Audio/Information Screen P. 233
There may be instances when SiriusXM® Radio does
not broadcast all the data fields (artist name, title).
This does not indicate a problem with your audio
system.
From the Status Mode screen:
2. Select a channel using the
or
icon.
To select a preset station:
2. Select open/close icon to display a preset channel list.
3. Select a channel from the list.
To switch between channel and category modes:
1. Select SiriusXM® mode.
2. Press the
button.
3. Select XM Tune Mode.
4. Select Channel Mode or Category Mode.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying SiriusXM® Radio*
1Playing SiriusXM® Radio*
Preset Memory
■
Switching audio mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel or
select SOURCE on the list.
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Press the
3. Select Save Preset.
4. Select the preset number for the station you want to store.
button.
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You can also switch the mode by selecting Change
Source on the MENU screen.
You can store 12 SiriusXM® stations into the preset
memory.
You can also store a preset station by the following procedure.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select open/close icon. The preset channel list appears.
3. Select Preset tab.
4. Press and hold the preset number for the station you want to store until you hear
a beep.
To Select a Channel from a List
■
1. Press the
button.
2. Select Channel List.
3. Select the station.
Scan
■
1. Press the
button.
2. Select Scan.
u In channel mode, all channels are sampled for a few seconds each.
u In category mode, channels within a category are sampled for a few seconds
each.
3. Select Cancel to stop scanning channels and to continue listening to the sampling
channel.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD
Playing a CD
Your audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3 or WMA,
or AAC*1 format. With the CD loaded, select the CD mode.
i-MID
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
VOL (Volume) Buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
Audio/Information Screen
Open/Close Icon*2
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ᵟᶐᶒᶇᶑᶒᴾᵟᵟᵟ
ᵟᶊᶀᶓᶋᴾᵟᵟᵟ
(Menu) Button
Press to display the menu items.
Displays/hides the detailed
information.
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.
(Eject/CLOSE) Button
Press to eject a CD.
Track Icons
Select
or
to change
tracks (files in MP3, WMA, or AAC).
Folder Icons
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a track.
Select
to skip to the next folder, and
to skip to the
beginning of the previous folder in MP3, WMA, or AAC.
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
*2:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD
1Playing a CD
How to Select a File from the Music Search List (MP3/WMA/
AAC)
■
NOTICE
Do not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can
cause the CD to jam in the unit.
1. Press the
Search.
button and select Music
WMA files protected by digital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, then
skips to the next file.
Text data appears on the display under the following
circumstances:
•
•
•
When you select a new folder, file, or track.
When you change the audio mode to CD.
When you insert a CD.
Folder Selection
2. Select a folder.
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot,
the system reloads the CD automatically after several
seconds.
Track Selection
3. Select a track.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD
1How to Select a Play Mode
How to Select a Play Mode
■
Play Mode Menu Items
Scan
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a track or file.
1. Press the button.
Scan Folders (MP3/WMA/AAC): Provides 10-
second sampling of the first file in each of the main
folders.
Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sampling of all
tracks on the CD (all files in the current folder in MP3,
WMA, or AAC).
2. Select Scan or Random/Repeat.
3. Select a mode.
Random/Repeat
Repeat Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Repeats all files
in the current folder.
Random/Repeat is selected.
Repeat Track: Repeats the current track/file.
Random in Folder (MP3/WMA/AAC): Plays all files
in the current folder in random order.
Random All Tracks: Plays all tracks/files in random
order.
■
To turn off a play mode
1. Press the
2. Select the mode you want to turn off.
button.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod
Playing an iPod
Connect the iPod using your dock connector to the USB port, then select the iPod
mode.
2 USB Port(s)* P. 208
USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected.
i-MID
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected.
VOL (Volume) Buttons
Audio/Information Screen
Press to adjust the volume.
(Menu) Button
Press to display the menu items.
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the detailed
information.
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.
Song Icons
Select
songs.
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a song.
or
to change
Cover Art
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod
How to Select a Song from the Music Search List
■
Functions may vary by model or version. Some audio
system functions may not be available.
1. Press the
button and select Music
Search.
2. Select the items on that menu.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.
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If you operate the music app on your iPhone/iPod
while the phone is connected to the display audio
system, you may no longer be able to operate the
same app on the display audio. Reconnect the device
if necessary.
Folder Selection
iPod will only play through the USB cable, you cannot
play the iPod through the HondaLink Cable.
Song Selection
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying an iPod
1How to Select a Play Mode
How to Select a Play Mode
■
Play Mode Menu Items
You can select repeat and shuffle modes when playing a file.
1. Press the button.
Repeat Song: Repeats the current file.
Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a
selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres,
or composers) in random order.
Shuffle All Songs: Plays all available files in a
selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs, genres,
or composers) in random order.
2. Select Shuffle/Repeat.
3. Select a mode.
■
To turn off a play mode
1. Press the button.
2. Select the mode you want to turn off.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Internet Radio
U.S. models
Compatible phones only
1Playing Internet Radio
Playing Internet Radio
Connect a compatible phone through Bluetooth®.
2 Phone Setup P. 320
Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora
is currently available exclusively in the United States.
iPhone only
You can also connect the phone using your dock connector to the USB port. Select
Source to select Pandora mode.
To find out if your phone is compatible with this
1-888-528-7876
i-MID
To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com. for more information.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Cover Art
Pandora on the iPhone will only play through the USB
cable or Bluetooth® Audio, you cannot play Pandora®
through the HondaLink Cable.
VOL (Volume)
Buttons
Audio/Information
Screen
Press to adjust
the volume.
Open/Close Icon*1
(Menu) Button
Press to display the
menu items.
Displays/hides the
detailed
information.
Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a
song.
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the
previous display.
Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or
play a song.
Station Up/Down Icons
Skip Icon
Select to change a station.
Select to skip a song.
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Internet Radio
1Playing Internet Radio
Pandora® Menu
■
Pandora® is free, personalized radio that plays music
and comedy you’ll love. Just start with the name of
one of your favorite artists, songs, comedians or
composers and Pandora® will create a custom station
that plays similar tracks. Pandora® also features
hundreds of genre stations ranging from Dubstep to
Smooth Jazz to Power Workout.
You can operate some of the Pandora® menu items from your vehicle’s audio
system. The available items are:
• Bookmark
• Station List
• New Station
• Change Source
• Sound
If you cannot operate Pandora® through the audio
system, it may be streaming through Bluetooth®
Audio. Make sure Pandora® mode on your audio
system is selected.
■
Operating a menu item
1. Press the
button.
2. Select an item.
Changing Stations
To change stations, activate the Pandora® menu,
select Station List, and then select a new station.
1Pandora® Menu
vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.
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Pandora® may limit the total number of skips allowed
on the service. If you dislike a track after the skip limit
has been reached, your feedback will be saved but
the current track will continue to play.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive
Playing a USB Flash Drive
Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA or AAC*1 format.
Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.
2 USB Port(s)* P. 208
USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive
is connected.
i-MID
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive is
connected.
VOL (Volume) Buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
Audio/Information Screen
(Menu) Button
Press to display the menu items.
Open/Close Icon*2
Displays/hides the detailed
information.
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.
Track Icons
Select
Select and hold to move rapidly
within a track.
or
to change files.
Folder Icons
Select
to skip to the next folder, and
to skip
to the beginning of the previous folder.
*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
*2:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive
1Playing a USB Flash Drive
How to Select a File from the Music Research List
■
Use the recommended USB flash drives.
2 General Information on the Audio System
P. 267
1. Press the
Search.
button and select Music
Files in WMA format protected by digital rights
management (DRM) are not played.
skips to the next file.
If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information screen.
2 iPod/USB Flash Drive P. 263
Folder Selection
2. Select a folder.
Track Selection
3. Select a track.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a USB Flash Drive
1How to Select a Play Mode
How to Select a Play Mode
■
Play Mode Menu Items
Scan
Scan Folders: Provides 10-second sampling of the
first file in each of the main folders.
Scan Tracks: Provides 10-second sampling of all files
in the current folder.
You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.
1. Press the button.
2. Select Scan or Random/Repeat.
3. Select a mode.
Random/Repeat
Repeat Folder: Repeats all files in the current folder.
Repeat Track: Repeats the current file.
Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current
folder in random order.
Random/Repeat is selected.
Random All Tracks: Plays all files in random order.
■
To turn off a play mode
1. Press the
button.
2. Select the mode you want to turn off.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
Playing Bluetooth® Audio
Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
1Playing Bluetooth® Audio
phone.
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.
2 Phone Setup P. 320
•
1-888-528-7876.
•
528-7876.
Bluetooth Indicator
i-MID
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.
In some states, it may be illegal to operate devices
that use data while driving.
(Power) Button
Press to turn the
audio system on
and off.
Audio/Information
Screen
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time.
When there are more than two paired phones in the
vehicle, the first paired phone the system finds is
automatically linked.
Bluetooth Indicator
VOL (Volume)
Buttons
Press to adjust
the volume.
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there may be a delay before the system begins to play.
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ᵟᶐᶒᶇᶑᶒᴾᵟᵟᵟ
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the
detailed
ᵮᶆᶍᶌᶃᴾᵟᵟᵟ
(Menu) Button
Press to display the
menu items.
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track
may not appear correctly.
▲
▲
information.
A NO CONNECT message may be displayed if:
(Back) Button
Track Icons
Select
to change tracks.
•
•
•
•
The phone is not linked to HFL.
The phone is not turned on.
The phone is not in the vehicle.
An incompatible phone is connected.
Press to go back to
the previous
display.
or
Group Icons
Play Icon
Select
or
to
The following functions may not be available on
some devices:
Pause Icon
change group.
•
•
Pause function
Group selection
*1:Depending on the Bluetooth device you connect, some or all of the lists may not
be displayed.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth® Audio
1To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files
To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files
■
To play the audio files, you may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating
instructions.
1. Make sure that your phone is paired and
connected to HFL.
2. Press the Bluetooth® Audio mode.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth® Audio, may already be
connected.
▲
▲
■
To pause or resume a file
Select the play icon or pause icon.
1Searching for Music
Searching for Music
■
Depending on the Bluetooth device you connect,
some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
1. Press the
button.
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
4. Select an item.
u The selection begins playing.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a Video Using the HDMI®
Playing a Video Using the HDMI®
Your audio system allows you to play videos from an HDMI®-compatible device.
Connect the device, using an HDMI® cable, then select the HDMI® mode.
2 HDMI® Port* P. 209
i-MID
(Power) Button
Press to turn the audio system
on and off.
VOL (Volume) Buttons
Press to adjust the volume.
Audio/Information Screen
(Menu) Button
Press to display the menu items.
(Back) Button
Press to go back to the previous
display.
* Not available on all models
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a Video Using the HDMI®
1Playing a Video Using the HDMI®
Changing the Screen Aspect
■
This feature is limited while driving. To play videos,
stop your vehicle and apply the parking brake.
1. Press the
button.
2. Select Settings to go to the Settings
screen.
3. Select Audio.
4. Select Aspect Ratio Adjustment.
5. Select the setting you want.
6. Select OK.
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSmartphone Apps
Smartphone Apps
You can connect a compatible smartphone to the system to enable integration
between the smartphone’s approved apps and the vehicle. This allows you to
control the phone through the vehicle display. To check smart phone compatibility,
download the HondaLink app, and view connection instructions, visit
handsfreelink.honda.com. For the latest apps and feature details, check
hondalink.com.
1Smartphone Apps
Park in a safe place before connecting your phone
and while operating the displayed apps.
Not all phones and apps are compatible with the
system. The system does not display all the available
apps on smartphone, and some apps need to be
preinstalled. Ask a dealer for details.
i-MID
You need to switch the Bluetooth connection to your
smartphone if another electronic device is connected.
2 Changing the currently paired phone
P. 321
(Home) Button
Arrow
Select to go back to
home screen or to
a previous display.
Appears when the
phone is connected
to the system.
Select to display
available apps.
The following may vary by phone type:
•
•
•
•
Connection methods.
How to connect a smartphone to the system.
Apps that can be operated on the screen.
Display response time/update time.
We do not support every app operation on the
display audio.
Audio/Information
Screen
Ask the app provider for any questions on the app’s
features.
(Back) Button
Microphones
Select to go back to the previous display.
(Not available on all phones.)
(Menu) Button
Select to display the menu on the app you
selected. (Not available on all apps.)
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uuAudio System Basic OperationuSiri Eyes Free
Siri Eyes Free
You can talk to Siri using the Talk button on the steering wheel when your iPhone is
paired to Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
1Siri Eyes Free
Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
2 Phone Setup P. 320
Siri.
When operating the vehicle, only use Siri through the
Talk button.
1Using Eyes Free
Using Eyes Free
■
Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.
Appears
when Siri is
activated in
Eyes Free
While in Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appear.
(Talk) button:
Press and hold until the display changes as shown.
(Hang-up/back) button:
Press to deactivate Siri.
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Audio Error Messages
CD Player
If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.
Error Message
Heat Error
Cause
Solution
●
●
Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until
the error message is cleared.
High temperature
Unplayable File*1
Current track/file will be skipped. The next supported track/file
plays automatically.
Track/file format not supported
UNPLAYABLE/Unsupported*2
Press the
(eject)*1/ (eject/CLOSE)*2 button and remove the
Bad Disc
Please Check Owners
Manual
●
●
disc, and check that the error message is cleared.
Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the
disc again.
Mechanical error
Push Eject
2 Protecting CDs P. 269
Mecha Error
(eject)*1/ (eject/
●
●
●
If the error message reappears, press the
CLOSE)*2 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 repeats, or the disc cannot be removed,
contact a dealer.
Bad Disc
Please Check Owners
Manual
Servo error
Disc error
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
●
Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed.
Check Disc
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*1:Models with two displays
*2:Models with one display
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uuAudio Error MessagesuiPod/USB Flash Drive
iPod/USB Flash Drive
If an error occurs while playing an iPod or USB flash drive, you may see the following
error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error Message
Solution
Appears when there is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Check if the device is compatible with
the USB adapter unit.
USB Error
The connected USB device has a
problem.
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio
system off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
See Owner’s Manual*1
Bad USB Device
Please Check Owners Manual.*2
No Song*2
Appears when the iPod is empty. Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
Unsupported Version*1
Unsupported Ver*2
Appears when an unsupported iPod is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod is
connected, update the iPod software to the newer version.
Connect Retry*1
Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod. Reconnect the iPod.
Retry Connection*2
Appears when the files in the USB flash drive are DRM or an unsupported format. This error
message appears for about 3 seconds, then plays the next song.
Unplayable File
iPod*1
Appears when the iPod is empty. Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
No Data
USB flash drive
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB
flash drive. Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
Appears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when a supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
Unsupported
*1:Models with two displays
*2:Models with one display
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uuAudio Error Messagesu
U.S. models
Pandora®
If an error occurs while playing Pandora®, you may see the following error messages.
If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Models with one display
Error Message
Solution
Appears when there is no station list on the device. Use the device to create a station.
PANDORA No Station
PANDORA Unsupported Ver. Appears when Pandora version is not supported. Please update the device application.
PANDORA No Service
PANDORA Check Device
Pandora Loading
Appears when Pandora is performing system maintenance. Try again later.
Appears when Pandora is unable to play music. Check your device.
Appears when Pandora is loading.
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uuAudio Error MessagesuPandora®
Models with two displays
Error Message
Solution
The maximum number of stations that can be created is 100.
To create more, please delete one or more previously created
stations.
●
Appears when the number of stations that can be created is
exceeded. Follow the message.
Unable to create new station. Please try again.
Unable to play Pandora. Please try again later.
Unable to save bookmark.
●
Appears when the commanded operation is failed. Try again
later.
●
●
This Pandora station is currently not available. Please select
another station.
Appears when the station you selected is not available. Change a
station, or try again later.
Appears when you have not logged into Pandora®. Follow the
message.
Unable to play Pandora. When stopped, log-in to Pandora.
Unable to connect to Pandora. When stopped, check your
mobile phone.
●
Appears when failed to connect. Check your device and try again.
Unable to play Pandora. Please try again later.
Connect Retry
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uuAudio Error MessagesuPandora®
Error Message
Solution
●
●
Unsupported
Appears when the device is not supported. Use another device.
Unsupported Version
Appears when Pandora® version is not supported. Update
Pandora® to the latest version.
Pandora App version is not supported
Unable to connect to the phone.
Please make sure the phone’s Bluetooth setting is ON and try
again.
●
Appears when Pandora® is unable to play music. Check the
Bluetooth status on your device.
●
●
Appears when no data is available with Pandora® activated.
Reboot the app and reconnect the device.
No Data
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect
the device. Then turn the audio system off, and turn it again. Do
not reconnect the device that caused the error.
The connected USB device has a problem.
See Owner’s Manual
●
No station list on device.
Use device to create station.
Appears when there is no station list on the device. Create one on
your device.
●
●
No Stations stored in Pandora App
Appears when there is no station on app. Store some.
The maximum number of tracks that can be skipped per hour
has been reached.
Appears when you try to skip a song or select Dislike over the
predetermined number of times in an hour.
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