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Honda Accord Coupe (2017 year). Instruction - part 17

Audio System Basic Operation

Playing an iPod

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Features

1. Select

and

select

Music Search.

2. Select the items on that menu.

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List

Playing an iPod

Available operating functions vary on models or
versions. Some functions may not be available on the
vehicle's audio system.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information touch screen.

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If you operate the music app on your iPhone/iPod
while the phone is connected to the audio system,
you may no longer be able to operate the same app
on the audio/information touch screen.
Reconnect the device if necessary.

If an iPhone is connected via Apple CarPlay, the iPod/
USB source is unavailable and audio files on the
phone can only be played within Apple CarPlay.

Category Selection

Item Selection

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Playing an iPod

Features

You can select shuffle and repeat modes when playing a file.

Select a play mode.

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How to Select a Play Mode

How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
Shuffle All Songs: Plays all available files in a
selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs,
podcasts, genres, composers, or audiobooks) in
random order.
Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in a
selected list (playlists, artists, albums, songs,
podcasts, genres, composers, or audiobooks) in
random order.
Repeat Song: Repeats the current track.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Song By Voice

(SBV)

Features

Song By Voice

(SBV)

Use SBV to search for and play music from your USB flash drive or iPod using voice
commands.

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To enable SBV

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Voice Recog tab.
5. Select Song by Voice.
6. Select On or Off.

Models with navigation system

Song By Voice

(SBV)

Setting options:

•

On (factory default): Song By Voice

commands

are available.

•

Off: Disable the feature.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Song By Voice

(SBV)

Features

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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.

Example 1: Say “(List) ‘Artist A’“ to view a
list of songs by that artist. Select the
desired song to start playing.

Example 2: Say “Play ‘Artist A’“ to start
playing songs by that artist.

4. To cancel SBV, press 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.

Searching for music using SBV

Song By Voice

Commands List

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NOTE:
Song By Voice

commands are available for tracks

stored on the USB flash drive or iPod.

You can add phonetic modifications of difficult
words so that it is easier for SBV to recognize artists,
songs, albums, and composers in voice commands.

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SBV is not available when using Apple CarPlay. Use
Siri Eyes Free instead.

Audio System Basic Operation

Song By Voice

(SBV)

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Features

Add phonetic modifications of difficult or foreign words so that it is easier for SBV
to recognize artists, songs, albums, and composers in voice commands when
searching for music on the USB flash drive or iPod.

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Voice Recog tab.
5. Select Song by Voice Phonetic

Modification.

6. Select New Modification.
7. Select USB or iPod.

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Phonetic Modification

Phonetic Modification

Phonetic Modification is grayed out when Song By
Voice is set to Off.

You can store up to 2,000 phonetic modification
items.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Song By Voice

(SBV)

Features

8. Select the item to modify (e.g., Artist).

The list of the selected item appears on
the screen.

9. Select an entry to modify.

The pop-up menu appears on the screen.

The listen to the current phonetic
modification, select Play.

To delete the current phonetic
modification, select Delete.

10.Select Modify.
11.Select the phonetic spelling you want to

use (e.g., ”Artist A”) when prompted.

12.Select OK.

The artist “No Name” is phonetically
modified to “Artist A.” When in the SBV
mode, you can press the

(Talk) button

and use the voice command “Play ‘Artist
A’” to play songs by the artist “No
Name.”

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing Pandora®

Features

Playing Pandora®

Your audio system allows you to listen to music from the Pandora® app on a
compatible smartphone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system, or with an iPhone, you can connect using
your USB cable to the USB port.

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U.S. models

Playing Pandora®

Pandora®, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade
dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. Pandora
is only available in certain countries.
Visit the Pandora website for more information.

To find out if your phone is compatible with this
feature, visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call
1-888-528-7876.

To use this service in your vehicle, the Pandora® app
must first be installed on your phone. Visit
www.pandora.com. for more information.

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.

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.

If your phone is connected to Android Auto,
Pandora® is only available through the Android Auto
interface.
Visit the Android Auto website to check
compatibility.

Audio/Information Touch Screen

Cover Art

VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the
volume.

(BACK) Icon

Select to go back to the
previous display.

(Power) Button

Press to turn the audio
system on and off.

(MENU) Icon

Select to display the
menu items.

Play/Pause Icon
Select to resume or play a song.

Station Up/Down Icons
Select to change a station.

Skip Icon
Select to skip a song.

Like/Dislike Icons
Select to evaluate a song.

Audio/Information Screen

* Not available on all models

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Playing Pandora®

Features

You can operate some of the Pandora® menu items from your vehicle’s audio
system. The available items are:
• Bookmark
• Station List
• New Station
• Sound
• Setting

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Operating a menu item

1. Select .
2. Select an item.

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Pandora® Menu

Pandora® Menu

Available operating functions vary on software
versions. Some functions may not be available on the
vehicle’s audio system.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information touch 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.

To change stations, activate the Pandora® menu,
select Station List, and then select a new station. It
also changes stations on the main Pandora® screen.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing Aha

Features

Playing Aha

Aha

can be displayed and operated on the audio/information touch screen when

your smartphone is connected to the audio system by Wi-Fi or through Bluetooth®
with the HondaLink® app downloaded to your smartphone.

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Playing Aha

Aha

by Harman is a cloud-based service that

organizes your favorite web content into live radio
stations. You can access podcasts, internet radio,
location-based services, and audio updates from
social media sites.

Available operating functions vary on software
versions. Some functions may not be available on the
vehicle’s audio system.

The menu items vary depending on the station you
selected.

You must have a previously set up Aha

account

prior to using the service in your vehicle. Visit
www.aharadio.com for more information.

You want to select another source, select AUDIO on
the upper left of the screen. The source select screen
will appear. Select the source you want.

If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Aha

can only be accessed when the

phone is connected through Wi-Fi.

Audio/Information Touch Screen

VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the
volume.

(BACK) Icon

Select to go back to the
previous display.

(Power) Button

Press to turn the audio
system on and off.

Audio/Information Screen

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Your audio system reads and plays sound files on a USB flash drive in either MP3,
WMA, or AAC

format.

Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then select the USB mode.

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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.
*2:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the volume.

(BACK) Icon

Select to go back to the previous
display.

Track Icons
Select

to change files.

Select and hold to move rapidly
within a track.

(Power) Button

Press to turn the audio system on
and off.

Open/Close Icon

Displays/hides the detailed
information.

(MENU) Icon

Select to display the menu items.

Folder Icons
Select

to skip to the next folder, and

to skip

to the beginning of the previous folder.

Audio/Information Touch Screen

Audio/Information Screen

* Not available on all models

Audio System Basic Operation

Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

1. Select

and

select

Music Search.

2. Select Music.

3. Select a folder.

4. Select a track.

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How to Select a File from the Music Search List

Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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WMA files protected by digital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays Unplayable File, then
skips to the next file.

If there is a problem, you may see an error message
on the audio/information touch screen.

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Select Switch USB Device in the Audio menu
screen to switch to another USB device.

Folder Selection

Track Selection

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

You can select scan, repeat, and random modes when playing a file.

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Scan

1. Select .
2. Select Scan.
3. Select a play mode.

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Random/Repeat

Select a play mode.

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To turn off a play mode

Select the mode you want to turn off.

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How 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.

Random/Repeat
Random in Folder: Plays all files in the current
folder in random order.
Random All Tracks: Plays all files in random order.
Repeat Folder: Repeats all files in the current folder.
Repeat Track: Repeats the current file.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Features

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Your audio system allows you to listen to music from your Bluetooth-compatible
phone.
This function is available when the phone is paired and connected to the vehicle’s
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system.

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*1:Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect, some or all of the lists may not

be displayed.

Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible.
To check if your phone is compatible, visit
http://www.handsfreelink.com/Honda/.

It may be illegal to perform some data device
functions while driving.

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 connected.

The connected phone for Bluetooth® Audio can be
different.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there may be a delay before the system begins to
play.

In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or track
may not appear correctly.

Some functions may not be available on some
devices.

If a phone is currently connected via Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, Bluetooth® Audio from that phone is
unavailable. However, a second previously paired
phone can stream Bluetooth® Audio by selecting
Connect

from

Bluetooth Device List.

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Audio/Information
Touch Screen

VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the
volume.

Group Icons
Select

change group.

Pause Icon

Play Icon

Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your
phone is connected
to HFL.

Track Icons
Select

to change tracks.

Open/Close Icon

Displays/hides the
detailed
information.

Audio/Information
Screen

(Power) Button

Press to turn the
audio system on and
off.

(MENU) Icon

Select to display the
menu items.

(BACK) Icon

Select to go back to
the previous display.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Features

1. Make sure that your phone is paired and

connected to the system.

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2. Select the Bluetooth® Audio mode.

If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-
compatible phone, which is not compatible
for Bluetooth® Audio, may already be
connected.

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To pause or resume a file

Select the play icon or pause icon.

1. Select .
2. Select Music Search.
3. Select a search category (e.g., Albums).
4. Select an item.

The selection begins playing.

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To 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.

Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.

You can change the connected phone in the
Bluetooth® settings on the Audio menu screen by
the following procedure.
1. Select .
2. Select Settings.

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Searching for Music

Searching for Music

Depending on the Bluetooth® device you connect,
some or all of the lists may not be displayed.

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HondaLink®

Features

HondaLink®

HondaLink® connects you to the latest information from Honda. You can connect
your phone wirelessly through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.

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Places

Displays restaurants, gas stations, Honda dealer, and so on. You can also navigate to
the found locations via the navigation.

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Vehicle

Displays instruction messages when the vehicle needs service.

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Help & Support

Displays tips for vehicle usage, and get support via road side or customer service
center.

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HondaLink® Menu

HondaLink®

The HondaLink® connect app is compatible with most
iPhone and Android phones.

Some cell phone carriers charge for tethering and
smartphone data use. Check your phone’s data
subscription package.

If there is an active connection to Apple CarPlay or
Android Auto, HondaLink® can only be connected
through Wi-Fi.

* Not available on all models

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HondaLink®

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Features

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Messages from Honda

Displays helpful and important information from Honda.

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Weather

Displays a weekly five-day weather forecast for any location you want. You can
change the ZIP Code at any time.

Use the following procedure to connect to HondaLink® service.

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To enable to the HondaLink® service

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Clock/Info.
4. Select the HondaLink tab.
5. Select Diagnostic & Location Data.
6. Select On.

You need to allow the consent of the location
service to enable the HondaLink® service.

Enable Once: Allows only one time. (Prompt
shows again next time.)
Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt
does not show again.)
Cancel: Does not allow this consent.

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To Set Up to Connect HondaLink® Service

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