Honda Accord (2019 year). Instruction - part 17

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Audio System Basic Operation

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Audio/Information Screen

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Features

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Select wallpaper

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate  

to 

select 

Clock/Wallpaper Type, then press 

.

4. Rotate  

to 

select 

Wallpaper, then press 

.

5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Select, then press 

.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

6. Rotate 

 to select a desired wallpaper, then press 

.

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To view wallpaper once it is set

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate  

to 

select 

Display Change, then press 

.

4. Rotate  

to 

select 

Clock/Wallpaper, then press 

.

5. Press the 

 (Back) button until the top screen is displayed.

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Delete wallpaper

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate  

to 

select 

Clock/Wallpaper Type, then press 

.

4. Rotate  

to 

select 

Wallpaper, then press 

.

5. Rotate  

to 

select 

Delete, then press 

.

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The screen changes to the wallpaper list.

6. Rotate 

 to select a wallpaper that you want to delete, then press 

.

7. Rotate to select Yes, then press 

.

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The display will return to the wallpaper setting screen.

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Wallpaper Setup

To go back to the previous screen, press the 

 

(Back) button.

When the file size is large, it takes a while to be 
previewed.

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

Press the 

 (sound) button, and rotate 

 

to scroll through the following choices:

Rotate 

 to adjust the sound setting, then 

press .

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Adjusting the 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.

Selector Knob

 (Sound) Button

BAS is selectable.

Speed-sensitive 
Volume 
Compensation

BAS

MID

TRE

FAD

BAL

SVC

Bass

Middle

Treble

Fader

Balance

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Display Setup

Features

Display Setup

You can change the brightness or color theme of the audio/information screen.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Display Adjustment, 

then press 

.

4. Rotate 

 to select Brightness, then press 

.

5. Rotate 

 to adjust the setting, then press 

.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate 

 to select Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate 

 to select Color Theme, then 

press .

4. Rotate 

 to select the setting you want, 

then press 

.

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Changing the Screen Brightness

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Changing the Screen Brightness

You can change the Contrast and Black Level 
settings in the same manner.

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Changing the Screen’s Color Theme

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Playing AM/FM Radio

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Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

Audio/Information Screen

RADIO Button
Press to select a band.

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.

To listen to a stored station, select a band, then 
press the preset button.

MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.

Selector Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
Press, and then turn to select an item.
After that, press again to make your 
selection.

VOL/

 (Volume/Power) Knob

Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

 (Back) button

Press to go back to the previous display 
or cancel a setting.

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 (Seek/Skip) Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to search up 

and down the selected band for a 
station with a strong signal.

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Playing AM/FM Radio

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Features

Provides text data information related to your selected RDS-capable FM station.

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To find an RDS station from Station List

1. Press 

 while listening to an FM station.

2. Rotate 

 to select the station, then press 

.

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Update List

Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Press 

 while listening to an FM station.

2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Update List, then press 

.

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Radio text

Displays the radio text information of the selected RDS station.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Settings, then press 

.

3. Rotate  

to 

select 

RDS Settings, then press 

.

4. Rotate  

to 

select 

Radio Text, then press 

.

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Scan

Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10 seconds.
1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.
2. Rotate  

to 

select 

Scan, then press 

.

To turn off scan, press 

.

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Radio Data System (RDS)

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Playing AM/FM Radio

The ST indicator appears on the display indicating 
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Switching the Audio Mode
Press the SOURCE button on the steering wheel.

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You can store 6 AM stations and 12 FM stations into 
the preset memory. FM1 and FM2 let you store 6 
stations each.

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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.

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Playing an iPod

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Features

Playing an iPod

Connect the iPod using your dock connector to the USB Port, then press the MEDIA 
button.

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Audio/Information Screen

MEDIA Button
Press to select iPod (if connected).

MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.

Selector Knob
Turn to change songs.
Press and turn to select an item, 
then press to set your selection.

VOL/

 (Volume/Power) Knob

Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Play Button
Press to resume a song.

Album Art

USB Indicator
Appears when an iPod is connected.

 (Back) button

Press to go back to the previous display 
or cancel a setting.

/

 (Seek/Skip) Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to change songs.

Press and hold to move rapidly 
within a song.

Play Mode Buttons
Press to select a play mode.

Pause Button
Press to pause a song.

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Playing an iPod

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Features

1. Press 

 to display the iPod music list.

2. Rotate 

 to select a category.

3. Press 

 to display a list of items in the 

category.

4. Rotate 

 to select an item, then press 

.

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Press 

 and rotate 

 repeatedly until a 

desired item you want to listen is 
displayed.

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How to Select a Song from the iPod Music List with the 
Selector Knob

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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 screen.

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Category 
Selection

Item 
Selection

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Playing an iPod

Features

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

Available mode icons appear above the play 
mode buttons.
Press the button corresponding to the mode 
you want to select.

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To turn off a play mode

Press the selected button.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items

Shuffle Albums: Plays all available albums in 

a selected category (playlists, artists, albums, songs, 
genres, or composers) in random order.

Shuffle All: Plays all available songs in a 

selected category (playlists, artists, albums, songs, 
genres, or composers) in random order.

Repeat One Track: Repeats the current song.

You can also select a play mode by pressing the 
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate 

 to select Play Mode, then press 

.

Rotate 

 to select a mode, then press 

.

To turn it off, rotate 

 to select Normal Play, then 

press .

Play Mode Buttons

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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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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 automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/ 
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.

Find the music you love and let the music you love 
find you. Pandora® gives you a personalized music 
experience that continually evolves with your tastes.
Create personalized stations from songs, artists or 
genres. Not sure where to start? Use our voice search 
to easily find stations that match your mood or 
activity.

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.

Audio/Information Screen

Selector Knob
Turn to change a station.
Press, and then turn to select an 
item. After that, press again to 
make your selection.

VOL/

 (Volume/

Power) Knob
Press to turn the audio 
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the 
volume.

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the 
previous display or 
cancel a setting.

MEDIA Button
Press to select Pandora®.

Play/Pause Button
Select to resume or play a track.

 (Skip) Button

Press 

 to skip a 

track.

Like/Dislike Buttons
Select to evaluate a track.

MENU/CLOCK 
Button
Press to display 
the menu items.

Bookmark Button
Select to set a track as a bookmark.

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Playing Pandora®

Features

You can create a station when playing Pandora®.

1. Press the MENU/CLOCK button.

2. Rotate 

 to select New Station, then 

press .

3. Rotate 

 to select an item, then press 

.

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You can select Genre, Current Artist, 
or Current Track.

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How to Create a Station

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How to Create a Station

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 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, press 

 on the main Pandora® 

screen, and rotate 

 to select Station List, and 

then select a new station.

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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

*1

 format.

Connect your USB flash drive to the USB port, then press the MEDIA button.

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*1:Only AAC format files recorded with iTunes are playable on this unit.

Audio/Information Screen

MEDIA Button
Press to select USB flash drive (if 
connected).

MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the menu items.

Selector Knob
Turn to change files.
Press and turn to select an item, 
then press to set your selection.

VOL/

 (Volume/Power) Knob

Press to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

USB Indicator
Appears when a USB flash drive is 
connected.

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous display.

/

 (Seek/Skip) Buttons

Press 

 or 

 to change tracks. 

Press and hold to move rapidly 
within a track.

Play Mode Buttons (1-6)
Press to select a play mode.

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Features

1. Press 

 to display a folder list.

2. Rotate 

 to select a folder.

3. Press 

 to display a list of files in that 

folder.

4. Rotate 

 to select a file, then press 

.

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How to Select a File from a Folder with the Selector Knob

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

Use the recommended USB flash drives.

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

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

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Track 
Selection

Folder 
Selection

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Playing a USB Flash Drive

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Features

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

Available mode icons appear above the play 
mode buttons.
Press the button corresponding to the mode 
you want to select.

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To turn off a play mode

Press the selected button.

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How to Select a Play Mode

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How to Select a Play Mode

Play Mode Menu Items
Repeat

 Repeat One Folder: Repeats all files in the 

current folder.

 Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file.

Random

 Random in Folder: Plays all files in the 

current folder in random order.

 Random All: Plays all files in random order.

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 also select a play mode by pressing the 
MENU/CLOCK button.
Rotate 

 to select Play Mode, then press 

.

Rotate 

 to select a mode, then press 

.

To turn it off, rotate 

 to select Normal Play, then 

press .

Play Mode Buttons

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

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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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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming 
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
For a list of compatible phones:

•

U.S.: Visit automobiles.honda.com/handsfreelink/, 
or call 1-888-528-7876.

•

Canada: For more information on smartphone 
compatibility, call 1-888-528-7876.

In some states, 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.

If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system, 
there will 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.

MENU/CLOCK Button
Press to display the 
menu items.

MEDIA Button
Bluetooth Audio mode 
(if connected)

Bluetooth Indicator
Appears when your phone is 
connected to HFL.

VOL/

 (Volume/Power) 

Knob
Press to turn the audio 
system on and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Audio/Information Screen

Play Button (Preset 1)
Press to resume a file.

Pause Button (Preset 2)
Press to pause a file.

 (Back) Button

Press to go back to the previous 
display.

Selector Knob
Turn to change groups.
Press, and then turn to 
select an item. After 
that, press again to make 
your selection.

/

 (Seek/

Skip) Buttons
Press  

or  

to change files. 
Press and hold to 
move rapidly 
within a file.

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

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Features

1. Make sure that your phone is paired and 

connected to HFL.

2. Press the MEDIA button until the 

Bluetooth® Audio mode is selected.

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

Press the play or pause button to select a mode.

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To Play Bluetooth® Audio Files

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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.

The pause function may not be available on some 
phones.

If any audio device is connected to the USB port, you 
may need to press the MEDIA button repeatedly to 
select the Bluetooth® Audio system.

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

MEDIA Button

Play Button

Pause Button

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Playing Bluetooth® Audio

Features

1. Press 

 to display the music search list.

2. Rotate 

 to select a category.

3. Press 

 to display a list of items in the 

category.

4. Rotate 

 to select an item, then press 

.

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Press 

 and rotate 

 repeatedly until a 

desired item you want to listen is 
displayed.

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List with the 
Selector Knob

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How to Select a Song from the Music Search List with the Selector 
Knob

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

Item 
Selection

Category 
Selection