Honda Element. Manual - part 154

Fig. 7: Identifying XM Receiver Connector Inputs And Outputs (With XM Radio)
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CONNECTOR A (14P)

CONNECTOR REFERENCE

CONNECTOR B (2P)

CONNECTOR REFERENCE

Cavity

Wire

Connects to

WHT/RED

Constant power

ORN

Audio unit (ACC)

BRN

(1)

Shielding (GA-NET)

WHT

Audio unit (R+)

RED

Audio unit (L+)

WHT/RED

Constant power

BLU

Audio unit(BUS+)

A10

PNK

Audio unit (BUS-)

A11

BLK

Ground (G551)

A13

BLK

Audio unit (R-)

A14

GRN

Audio unit(L-)

(1)

The shielded wires have a heat-shrunk tube insulating the outside of the wire. The color of the
insulating tube, typically black or dark gray, may not match the color of the wire listed on the
schematic.

Cavity

Wire

Connects to

AM/FM/XM antenna (ANT-IN)

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AUXILIARY JACK CONNECTOR INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (EX AND SC MODELS)

Fig. 8: Identifying Auxiliary Jack Connector Inputs And Outputs (EX And SC Models)
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CONNECTOR REFERENCE

Audio Glossary

AUDIO GLOSSARY

AM/FM/XM antenna (ANT-GND)

Cavity

Wire

Connects to

YEL

Audio unit (AUX-DET)

BLU

Audio unit (AUX-GND)

GRN

Audio unit (S-GND)

WHT

Audio unit (AUX-LCH)

BRN

Audio unit (AUX-RCH)

NOTE:

All items may not apply to this vehicle. See the Owner's Manual for more
information.

Item

Definition

Active Noise Control

The active noise control system cancels some of the vehicle noise. This occurs in
the 1,500-2,400 rpm range. Microphones detect the low frequency sound, and the
system outputs a canceling sound from the audio speaker.

AM (Amplitude
Modulation)

The type of transmission used in the standard radio broadcast band from 530 to
1,705 kHz.

Amplifier

A device that increases the level of a signal by increasing the current or voltage.

Antenna

A device used to send or receive electromagnetic waves through the air.
A type of card that has been tested for use in playing WMA, and MP3 music files

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ATA (PC Card)

in the PC card slot. Sizes of up to 1 GB have been tested.

Auxiliary jack

Allows the customer to use a portable audio device to input music recordings.

Audio Remote switch The switches on the steering wheel that control the audio system.
Balance

A control that changes the relative volume of the left and right channels.

Band

A range of frequencies between two definite limits. Bands are assigned by the
Federal Communications Commission for specific uses.

Bass

An adjustment for the low frequency sounds of around 160 Hz and below.

Byte

A unit of storage for computer files and memory. A CD holds approximately 700
million bytes.

Cassette

Audio or video magnetic tape container having two reels. Customers can insert it
for recording or play back.

Compact Flash

A standard for small-size (3 x 4 cm), memory cards used in mobile computers,
PDAs, digital cameras. Compact flash memory cards are available in size of 32
MB up to 4 GB or more and can be played in the audio PC slot. Sizes above 1 GB
has not been tested.

CD (Compact Disc)

A 4.5-inch plastic disc containing digital audio recording that is played optically
on a laser equipped player. Never use discs with a paper label. In a hot car, labels
can curl up and jam the unit.

CD (audio disc)
Changer

CD player that can store and play more than one CD. Two types are available.
Some units accept CDs fed into the changer one at a time, and others accept a
magazine (with CD's stacked in a container).

CD player

A component designed to play compact disc CD recording using a laser optical
pickup. The signal from a CD player usually requires amplification.

Distortion

Inexact reproduction of an audio signal caused by playing music at levels the audio
system cannot handle.

Dolby (noise
reduction)

A processing system developed by Dolby Laboratories that reduces the
background noise on recording media. The result is a clearer playback from the
audio system.

DVD (Digital
Versatile Disc)

A 4.5-inch CD-like format used for storing movies with digital audio and video
features. The DVD-A format is a DVD format designed for DVD audio systems.
Some vehicles can play DVD and DVD-A formats.

Equalizer

A device that changes the relative volume of individual frequency bands to suit
personal tastes of the listener.

Fader

The control that adjusts the relative volume levels of front and rear speakers in a
four-speaker system.

Format

To prepare a PC card to receive files, this function is performed on a PC. Always
choose either FAT or FAT32 as the NTFS format is not accepted by the system.
Pick the default sectors for the format method selected.

FM (Frequency
Modulation)

The modulation used for radio and television sound transmission in most of the
world. Less prone to interference than AM. The FM broad cast band covers
roughly 87 to 108 MHz.

GA-Net

The GA-Net allows the audio unit to communicate with all the audio and
navigation components in a vehicle. If there is an open in the GA-Net, components
or the entire audio and navigation system may appear inoperative.

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GB (Gigabyte)

A unit of memory or disk storage equal to billion bytes (1000 million bytes).

HDD

Abbreviation for hard disc drive. They are sensitive to heat and it is not
recommended that they be used in the PC card slot for playing audio files.

Hertz (HZ)

The unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second (cps). One kilohertz (kHz)
equals 1,000 cps; one megahertz (MHz) equals 1 million cps.

Integrated Amplifier

A component that combines a pre amp and a power amp into a single unit. A
receiver combines an integrated amp and a tuner into a single unit.

Jewel Case

The hard plastic case that contains a compact disc or DVD. Always use a jewel
case to prevent scratches on the underside of a CD or DVD.

LCD (Liquid Crystal
Display)

A type of digital display that changes reflectance or transmittance when an
electrical field is applied to it.

Memory

Circuitry or devices that hold information in electrical or magnetic form, such as
the AM/FM radio presets.

MB (Megabyte)

One million bytes. Written as 1 MB. Megabytes are used s a measure of digital
storage space. For example, a CD can hold 650 MB.

Mic

An abbreviation for microphone. For vehicles with navigation, the microphone
accepts navigation voice commands to control audio and navigation functions.

MP3 music files

MP3 is an audio coding format. MP3 is a poplar audio compression format on the
Internet and computers. CDs, and PC card with these files can be played on some
vehicle's audio system.

Mute

When the navigation gives guidance, the front speakers are muted (no music).
When you use the voice control system, all of the speakers are muted.

Noise

Unwanted random sounds like buzzing, hiss, pops, static, whine, etc.

PC Card

The slot used for playing MP3 and WMA music files. The PC card is usually a
combination of a small flash card in a PCMCIA adaptor that slides into the slot.
The ATA, SD, and compact flash types of cards have been tested up to 1 GB.

PCMCIA

A computer standard for the slot that the PC card slides into. Another term for the
PC card slot.

Processor

The part of an audio device that performs task/calculations. In the audio unit the
processor handles muting to allow the navi to speak voice commands, and the
decoding/playback of the sound files etc.

Radio

A head unit that combines a tuner, a preamplifier, and often a power-amplifier.

SCF (Cold Start Fix)
screens

These screens are displayed if the system requires a GPS initialization. The vehicle
should be moved outside into an open area away from buildings/power lines.

SD (Secure Digital)
card

This compact type of memory card allows for fast data transfer and has built-in
security functions. SD cards have a small write-protection switch on the side.

Shield

A metallic foil or braided wire layer surrounding conductors which are designed to
prevent electrostatic or electromagnetic interference (noise) from external sources
such as buzzing, or popping sounds heard on the speakers.

Speaker
(Loudspeaker)

A device that converts electrical energy into acoustical energy (sound).

Stereo

A recording of at least two channels where you can hear sound or music from the
left or right side.

Speed-sensitive

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