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Honda HR-V (2019 year). Instruction - part 20

Audio System Basic Operation

HondaLink®

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Features

3. From the top of the screen, swipe down to

see the messages.

4. Select a new message to open.

If you have selected the update option
for HondaLink®, follow the directions on
the screen to complete the process.

Vehicle Information and Message from Honda Tips

When you update HondaLink®, you must keep the
engine running and maintain a constant connection
with HondaLink®.
If the update is interrupted, the system will
automatically resume the process. If, however, a
week has elapsed since the process was first
interrupted, you must repeat the process from the
beginning.

You can update HondaLink® by selecting Message
from Honda on the HondaLink® menu.

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Wi-Fi Connection

Continued

Features

Wi-Fi Connection

You can connect the display audio system to the Internet using Wi-Fi and browse
websites or use online services on the audio/information screen. If your phone has
wireless hotspot capabilities, the system can be tethered to the phone. Use the
following steps to setup.

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Bluetooth / Wi-Fi.
4. Select the Wi-Fi tab.
5. Select Wi-Fi On/Off Status, then On.
6. Select Wi-Fi Device List.

Make sure your phone’s Wi-Fi setting is
in access point (tethering) mode.

Select the phone you want to connect to
the system.

If you do not find the phone you want to
connect in the list, select Scan.

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Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)

Wi-Fi mode (setting for the first time)

You cannot go through the setting procedure while a
vehicle is moving. Park in a safe place to set the audio
system in Wi-Fi mode.

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

Check your phone manual to find out if the phone
has Wi-Fi connectivity.

You can confirm whether Wi-Fi connection is on or
off with the

icon on Wi-Fi Device List.

Transmission speed and others will not be displayed
on this screen.

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Wi-Fi Connection

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Features

7. Select Connect.

Enter a password for your phone, and
select Done.

When the connection is successful, the

icon is displayed on the list.

8. Select

to go back to the home screen.

Make sure your phone's Wi-Fi setting is in access point (tethering) mode.

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Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)

Wi-Fi mode (after the initial setting has been made)

You may need to go through an initial setup for Wi-
Fi connection again after you boot your phone.

iPhone users

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Siri® 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.

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Using Siri® Eyes Free

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.

Using Siri® Eyes Free

Some commands work only on specific phone
features or apps.

(Hang-up/back) Button

Press to deactivate Siri®.

(Talk) Button

Press and hold until the display changes as shown.

Appears
when Siri®
is activated
in Siri® Eyes
Free

While in Siri® Eyes Free:
The display remains the same.
No feedback or commands
appear.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Apple CarPlay

Features

Apple CarPlay

If you connect an Apple CarPlay

-compatible iPhone to the system via the 1.5A USB

port, you can use the audio/information touch screen, instead of the iPhone display,
to make a phone call, listen to music, view maps (navigation), and access messages.

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Apple CarPlay

Only iPhone5 or newer versions with iOS 8.4 or later
are compatible with Apple CarPlay

Park in a safe place before connecting your iPhone to
Apple CarPlay

and when launching any compatible

apps.

To use Apple CarPlay

, connect the USB cable to the

1.5A USB port. The USB port located in the center
console storage will not enable Apple CarPlay

operation.

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To directly access the Apple CarPlay

phone

function, select Phone on the home screen. While
connected to Apple CarPlay

, calls are only made

through Apple CarPlay

. If you want to make a call

with Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®, turn Apple
CarPlay

OFF or detach the USB cable from your

iPhone.

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P. 310

When your iPhone is connected to Apple CarPlay

, it

is not possible to use the Bluetooth® Audio or
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth® while Apple CarPlay

is connected.

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For details on countries and regions where Apple
CarPlay

is available, as well as information

pertaining to function, refer to the Apple homepage.

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Apple CarPlay

Features

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Phone

Access the contact list, make phone calls, or listen to voice mail.

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Messages

Check and reply to text messages, or have messages read to you.

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Music

Play music stored on your iPhone.

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Maps

Display Apple Maps and use the navigation function just as you would on your
iPhone.

Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Apple CarPlay

map) can

give directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior
destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are
currently using will direct you to your destination.

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Apple CarPlay

Menu

Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay

Operating Requirements &

Limitations
Apple CarPlay

requires a compatible iPhone with an

active cellular connection and data plan. Your
carrier’s rate plans will apply.

Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Apple
CarPlay

functionality, as well as new or revised

governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Apple CarPlay

functionality and

services. Honda cannot and does not provide any
warranty or guarantee of future Apple CarPlay

performance or functionality.

It is possible to use 3rd party apps if they are
compatible with Apple CarPlay

. Refer to the Apple

homepage for information on compatible apps.

Home Screen

Apple CarPlay

Select the
Honda
Icon to
return to
the Home
screen.

Apple CarPlay

Icon

Go back to the Apple
CarPlay

menu screen.

Models with navigation system

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Apple CarPlay

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Features

After you have connected your iPhone to the system via USB, use the following
procedure to set up Apple CarPlay

. Use of Apple CarPlay

will result in the

transmission of certain user and vehicle information (such as vehicle location, speed,
and status) to your iPhone to enhance the Apple CarPlay

experience. You will need

to consent to the sharing of this information on the audio/information touch screen.

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Enabling Apple CarPlay

• Enable once: Allows only once. (Prompt

shows again next time.)

• Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt

does not show again.)

• Cancel: Does not allow this consent.

You may change the consent settings under
the Smartphone settings menu.

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Setting Up Apple CarPlay

Setting Up Apple CarPlay

You can also use the method below to set up Apple
CarPlay

Select HOMESettingsSmartphoneApple
CarPlay.

Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your iPhone by Apple CarPlay

is governed by the Apple iOS terms and conditions
and Apple’s Privacy Policy.

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Apple CarPlay

Features

Press and hold the talk button to activate Siri®.

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Operating Apple CarPlay

with Siri®

Operating Apple CarPlay

with Siri®

Below are examples of questions and commands for
Siri®.

•

What movies are playing today?

•

Call dad at work.

•

What song is this?

•

How's the weather tomorrow?

•

Read my latest email.

•

Find a table for four tonight in Chicago.

For more information, please visit
www.apple.com/ios/siri.

(Talk) button:

Press and hold to activate Siri®.
Press again to deactivate Siri®.
Press and release to activate standard voice recognition system.

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Audio System Basic Operation

Android Auto

Features

Android Auto

When you connect an Android phone to the Display Audio system via the 1.5A USB
port, Android Auto

is automatically initiated. When connected via Android

Auto

, you can use the audio/information touch screen to access the Phone,

Google Maps (Navigation), Google Play Music, and Google Now functions. When
you first use Android Auto

, a tutorial will appear on the screen. We recommend

that you complete this tutorial while safely parked before using Android Auto

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Android Auto

To use Android Auto

, you need to download the

Android Auto

app from Google Play to your

smartphone.

Only Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later versions are
compatible with Android Auto

. Bluetooth A2DP

cannot be used with Android Auto

phone.

Park in a safe place before connecting your Android
phone to Android Auto

and when launching any

compatible apps.

To use Android Auto

, connect the USB cable to the

1.5A USB port. The USB port in the center console
storage will not enable Android Auto

operation.

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To directly access the Android Auto

phone function,

select Phone on the home screen. While connected to
Android Auto

, calls are only made through Android

Auto

. If you want to make a call with Bluetooth®

HandsFreeLink®, turn Android Auto

OFF or detach the

USB cable from your Android phone.

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When your Android phone is connected to Android
Auto

, it is not possible to use Bluetooth® Audio or

Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®. However, other
previously paired phones can stream audio via
Bluetooth® while Android Auto

is connected.

2 Phone Setup P. 393

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Android Auto

Features

Maps (Navigation)

Display Google Maps and use the navigation function just as you would with your
Android phone. When the vehicle is in motion, it is not possible to make keyboard
entries. Stop the vehicle in a safe location to undertake a search or provide other inputs.

Only one navigation system (pre-installed navigation or Android Auto

) can give

directions at a time. When you are using one system, directions to any prior

destination set on the other system will be canceled, and the system you are

currently using will direct you to your destination.

The audio/Information screen shows you turn-by-turn driving directions to your

destination.

Phone (Communication)

Make and receive phone calls as well as listen to voicemail.

Google Now (Home screen)

Display useful information organized by Android Auto

into simple cards that

appear just when they’re needed.

Music and audio

Play Google Play Music and music apps that are compatible with Android Auto

. To

switch between music apps, press this icon.

Go back to the home screen

Voice

Operate Android Auto

with your voice.

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Android Auto

Menu

Android Auto

For details on countries and regions where Android
Auto

is available, as well as information pertaining

to function, refer to the Android Auto

homepage.

Android Auto

Operating Requirements &

Limitations
Android Auto

requires a compatible Android phone

with an active cellular connection and data plan.
Your carrier’s rate plans will apply.

Changes in operating systems, hardware, software,
and other technology integral to providing Android
Auto

functionality, as well as new or revised

governmental regulations, may result in a decrease or
cessation of Android Auto

functionality and

services. Honda cannot and does not provide any
warranty or guarantee of future Android Auto

performance or functionality.

It is possible to use 3rd party apps if they are
compatible with Android Auto

. Refer to the

Android Auto

homepage for information on

compatible apps.

: Go back to

the home screen.

Android Auto

Icon

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Android Auto

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Features

When you connect an Android phone to the unit via USB, Android Auto

automatically initiated.

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Enabling Android Auto

• Enable once: Allows only once. (Prompt

shows again next time.)

• Always Enable: Allows anytime. (Prompt

does not show again.)

• Cancel: Does not allow this consent.

You may change the consent settings under
the Smartphone settings menu.

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Auto Pairing Connection

Enabling Android Auto

Only initialize Android Auto

when you are safely

parked. When Android Auto

first detects your

phone, you will need to set up your phone so that
auto pairing is possible. Refer to the instruction
manual that came with your phone.

You can use the method below to change Android
Auto

settings after you have completed the initial

setup:
Select HOMESettingsSmartphoneAndroid
Auto.

Use of user and vehicle information
The use and handling of user and vehicle information
transmitted to/from your phone by Android Auto

governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

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Android Auto

Features

Press and hold the talk button to operate Android Auto

with your voice.

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Operating Android Auto

with Voice Recognition

Operating Android Auto

with Voice Recognition

Below are examples of commands you can give with
voice recognition:

•

Reply to text.

•

Call my wife.

•

Navigate to Honda.

•

Play my music.

•

Send a text message to my wife.

•

Call flower shop.

For more information, please refer to the Android
Auto

homepage.

You can also activate the voice recognition function
by pressing the

icon in the upper-right corner of

the screen.

(Talk) button:

Press and hold to operate Android Auto

with your voice.

Press and release to activate standard voice recognition system.

(Hang-up/back) button:

Press to deactivate voice recognition.

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Legal Information on Apple CarPlay

/Android Auto

Features

Legal Information on Apple CarPlay

/Android Auto

USE OF APPLE CARPLAY IS SUBJECT TO YOUR AGREEMENT TO THE CARPLAY TERMS OF USE, WHICH ARE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE
APPLE iOS TERMS OF USE. IN SUMMARY, THE CARPLAY TERMS OF USE DISCLAIM APPLE AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS’ LIABILITY IF THE
SERVICES FAIL TO PERFORM CORRECTLY OR ARE DISCONTINUED, STRICTLY LIMIT APPLE AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS’ OTHER
LIABILITIES, DESCRIBE THE KINDS OF USER INFORMATION (INCLUDING, FOR EXAMPLE, VEHICLE LOCATION, VEHICLE SPEED, AND
VEHICLE STATUS) BEING GATHERED AND STORED BY APPLE AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND DISCLOSE CERTAIN POSSIBLE RISKS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF CARPLAY, INCLUDING THE POTENTIAL FOR DRIVER DISTRACTION. SEE APPLE’S PRIVACY POLICY FOR
DETAILS REGARDING APPLE’S USE AND HANDLING OF DATA UPLOADED BY CARPLAY.

USE OF ANDROID AUTO IS SUBJECT TO YOUR AGREEMENT TO THE ANDROID AUTO TERMS OF USE WHICH MUST BE AGREED TO WHEN
THE ANDROID AUTO APPLICATION IS DOWNLOADED TO YOUR ANDROID PHONE. IN SUMMARY, THE ANDROID AUTO TERMS OF USE
DISCLAIM GOOGLE AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS’ LIABILITY IF THE SERVICES FAIL TO PERFORM CORRECTLY OR ARE DISCONTINUED,
STRICTLY LIMIT GOOGLE AND ITS SERVICE PROVIDERS’ OTHER LIABILITIES, DESCRIBE THE KINDS OF USER INFORMATION (INCLUDING,
FOR EXAMPLE, VEHICLE LOCATION, VEHICLE SPEED, AND VEHICLE STATUS) BEING GATHERED AND STORED BY GOOGLE AND ITS
SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND DISCLOSE CERTAIN POSSIBLE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF ANDROID AUTO, INCLUDING THE
POTENTIAL FOR DRIVER DISTRACTION. SEE GOOGLE’S PRIVACY POLICY FOR DETAILS REGARDING GOOGLE’S USE AND HANDLING OF
DATA UPLOADED BY ANDROID AUTO.

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OWNER’S MANUAL LICENSE/LIABILITY STATEMENTS

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Legal Information on Apple CarPlay

/Android Auto

Features

YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF APPLE CARPLAY OR ANDROID AUTO (“THE APPLICATIONS”) IS AT YOUR
SOLE RISK AND THAT THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY AND EFFORT IS WITH YOU TO THE
MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND THAT THE APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS IS
PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE,” WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND HONDA HEREBY
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLICATIONS AND INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS,
EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND/OR CONDITIONS OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, AND NON-
INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY HONDA OR AN AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY. AS EXAMPLES, AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, HONDA DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY
REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF DATA PROVIDED BY THE APPLICATIONS, SUCH AS THE ACCURACY OF DIRECTIONS, ESTIMATED
TRAVEL TIME, SPEED LIMITS, ROAD CONDITIONS, NEWS, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, OR OTHER CONTENT PROVIDED BY APPLE, GOOGLE, THEIR
AFFILIATES, OR THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS; HONDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE AGAINST LOSS OF APPLICATION DATA, WHICH MAY BE LOST
AT ANY TIME; HONDA DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT THE APPLICATIONS OR ANY SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THEM WILL BE
PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES OR THAT ANY OR ALL SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OR LOCATION. FOR EXAMPLE,
SERVICES MAY BE SUSPENDED OR INTERRUPTED WITHOUT NOTICE FOR REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, SECURITY FIXES, UPDATES, ETC.,
SERVICES MAY BE UNAVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCATION, ETC. IN ADDITION, YOU UNDERSTAND THAT CHANGES IN THIRD PARTY
TECHNOLOGY OR GOVERNMENT REGULATION MAY RENDER THE SERVICES AND/OR APPLICATIONS OBSOLETE AND/OR UNUSABLE.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HONDA OR ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR
LOSS OF PROFITS, CORRUPTION OR LOSS OF DATA, FAILURE TO TRANSMIT OR RECEIVE ANY DATA, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY
OTHER COMMERCIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE APPLICATIONS OR YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO
USE THE APPLICATIONS OR INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATIONS, HOWEVER CAUSED, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY
(CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF HONDA WERE ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND
JURISDICTIONS DISALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, SO THESE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL HONDA’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES (OTHER THAN AS MAY BE REQUIRED
BY APPLICABLE LAW IN CASES INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY) EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00). THE FOREGOING
LIMITATIONS WILL APPLY EVEN IF THE ABOVE STATED REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES; LIMITATION ON LIABILITY

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About Open Source Licenses

Features

About Open Source Licenses

To see the open source license information, follow these steps.
1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select System.
4. Select the Others tab.
5. Select Detail Info.
6. Select About device.
7. Select Legal information.
8. Select Open source licenses.

About Open Source Licenses

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any
person obtaining a copy of this software and
associated documentation files (the “Software”), to
deal in the Software without restriction, including
without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify,
merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to
whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to
the following conditions:

The above copyright notice and this permission
notice shall be included in all copies or substantial
portions of the Software.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT
SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT,
TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR
OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

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Features

Audio Error Messages

CD Player

If a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.

Error Message

Cause

Solution

Unplayable File

Track/file format not supported

• Current track/file will be skipped. The next supported track/file

plays automatically.

Bad Disc
Please check
owners manual.
Push Eject

Mechanical error

• Press the

(eject) button and remove the disc, and check that

the error message is cleared.

• Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the

disc again.

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• If the error message reappears, press the

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.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.

Mecha Error

Bad Disc
Please check
owners manual.

Servo error

Check Disc

Disc error

• Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed.

2 Protecting CDs P. 327

Heat Error

High temperature

• Turn the audio system off and allow the player to cool down until

the error message is cleared.

* Not available on all models

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