for Honda Motorcycles Owner’s Manual Thank you for purchasing a Honda Motorcycle Digital Audio System. Read this Owner’s Manual carefully before use and store it in a safe and convenient place where you can refer to the manual easily whenever necessary. • This digital audio system is specially designed for Honda motorcycles. Consult with your authorized Honda motorcycle dealer for the applicable models. • Please note that American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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CONTENTS SERVICE PRECAUTIONS ............................................ 4 • • • • • • • Power supply Preventing a discharged battery Cleaning When you have a problem Applicable portable audio unit Storage of portable audio unit connected to this accessory Leaving the motorcycle SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................. 6 FEATURES ................................................................... 9 PARTS LIST ...............................................................
SERVICE PRECAUTIONS Although this accessory was designed and manufactured with vibration-proof performance in mind, always remember to ride your motorcycle safely on paved roads. The temperature of the amplifier unit rises when it is used for a prolonged time. This is normal. Note that the digital audio system can emit noise when you use a device that emits electric waves near this accessory or near a portable audio unit connected to this accessory.
Applicable portable audio unit A commercially available portable audio player with a stereo mini jack terminal can be connected to this accessory. (An attachment kit designed for the model is necessary to connect the portable audio player to this accessory.) American Honda Motor Co., Inc. recommends you use a shock-resistant portable audio player such as a flash-memory player (e.g. MP3, etc.) or an MD player equipped with sound skip prevention function. American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
SAFETY INFORMATION For your safe use of the product, read this carefully before use. After reading, keep the information handy so that you can read it again if necessary. Safety information Actions that may cause an injury to the rider or others are described as follows: DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. You CAN be KILLED or or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t follow instructions. CAUTION You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
• Use this accessory only for the specified model. Use of the accessory on a model other than the specified model can cause an error in wiring, which possibly leads to fire, machine failure or other accident. • Use all the parts included in the accessory kit and the attachment kit designed for the model. Refer to the Installation Instructions and install accordingly.
CAUTION • If you notice any machine failure (i.e. the digital audio system does not sound, faulty amplifier unit, etc.) or any abnormal symptom such as smoke or abnormal smell from the accessory, stop using the accessory immediately and consult with your authorized Honda motorcycle dealer. Using the accessory without repair will cause accident, fire, electric shock to the operator, etc. • Do not disassemble or modify the accessory. It can cause accident, fire, or electric shock to the operator.
FEATURES This accessory is a digital audio system specially designed for Honda motorcycles. It allows you to listen to music while riding by connecting a commercially available portable audio player to this accessory. SPEAKER The speaker is waterproof and specially designed for motorcycles that are subject to various weather conditions. It features concentrated sound in the vertical direction while minimizing sound in the horizontal direction.
PARTS LIST This digital audio system consists of the following parts. Check for the missing parts against the Parts List before installation. OWNER’S MANUAL AMPLIFIER UNIT Honda EMBLEM Digital amplifier EMBLEM SPEAKER Emblem installation position Honda Emblem Digital amplifier EMBLEM Clean the surface where the emblem will be attached using isopropyl alcohol. Refer to the model-specific Installation Instructions.
EXPLANATIONS OF PARTS You can turn the power ON and OFF and adjust the sound level with the amplifier unit. It is not designed to operate the portable audio unit connected to this accessory. • Note tha03.63.6550112 9.80 sohould b soet 03.
OPERATION PROCEDURE Turning power ON to listen to music. Connect the digital audio system to the portable audio unit with the sub cord. 1 STEREO MINI JACK TERMINAL OF PORTABLE AUDIO UNIT. etc. (ø3.5 mm 3-pin terminal, e.g. headphone terminal, etc.) SUB CORD Turn the portable audio unit ON that is connected to the digital audio system. Start the engine and push the amplifier unit POWER button. POWER LIGHT The light should come ON. 2 Push the VOLUME button to adjust the sound level to your preference.
Turning power OFF Turn the power OFF as follows: Push the VOLUME DOWN button to turn the sound down to the minimum. 1 Push the amplifier unit POWER button to turn the power OFF. POWER LIGHT The light should go OFF. 2 Turn OFF the power of the portable audio unit connected to the amplifier unit. ADVICE • Be sure to turn the sound level down to the minimum before tuning the power OFF. This will prevent loud sounds from being emitted suddenly when the power is turned ON next time.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE MEASURES Digital audio system does Power is OFF. Push the POWER button to turn not sound or sound level is the power ON. low. Volume is set at the minimum. Raise the volume either on the amplifier unit or on the portable audio unit connected to the digital audio system. Sub cord is not connected to Connect the sub cord securely. the por table audio unit securely. Amplifier unit is in MUTE Cancel the MUTE function. mode. Replace the on-vehicle or the Blown fuse.
SPECIFICATIONS AMPLIFIER SPEAKER Max. output Load impedance Power source Grounding type External dimension Weight 20 W + 20 W 4 ohms DC 13.2 V (Service range: DC 10 ~ 16 V) Negative ground 69(W) x 38(H) x 122.5(D) (mm) 315 g Max. input Rated input Impedance Output volume level Reproduced frequency band Weight 21 W + 21 W 7W+7W 4 ohms 90.5 dB 310 ~ 20,000 Hz 510 g Specifications and appearance of this accessory are subject to change without notice for improvement of the product.
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