Honda Civic. Manual — part 115

Control

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 1705 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.

ATA (PC Card)

A type of card that has been tested for use in playing
WMA, and MP3 music files 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.

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 (3x4 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 player that can store and play more than one CD. Two

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CD Changer

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 broadcast band covers
roughly 87 to 108 MHz.

GA-NET

A data connection between the display panel, the
navigation unit, and the audio system. The information
passed on this bus are touch screen button commands, and
audio and climate control settings directed by the
navigation unit.

GB (Gigabyte)

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

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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,

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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.

Audio Remote
switch

The switches on the steering wheel that control the audio
system.

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.

Stereo

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

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).

Speed-sensitive
volume
compensation
(SVC)

The SVC increases the audio volume to compensate for
increased interior noise when the vehicle drives at freeway
speeds.

Subwoofer

A loudspeaker made to reproduce the lowest audio
frequencies, approx 25 Hz to 125 Hz.

Track

A sound recording on a CD, tape, or PC card.

An adjustment to control the volume of the high frequency

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