Honda Power Equipment Motorcycle User Manual 2

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. does not assume any responsibilities
for any damage (e.g. personal injury, machine failure, equipment damage, etc.) from
use of this accessory on a model that is not specified.

• Installation of this accessory on a Honda motorcycle requires technical skill and
experience. For safety, consult with your authorized Honda motorcycle dealer for
installation.

• This Owner’s Manual should be included with this accessory when it is resold.

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 ............................................................... 10

EXPLANATIONS OF PARTS ...................................... 11

OPERATION PROCEDURE ....................................... 12

• Turning power ON to listen to music

• Turning power OFF

• MUTE function

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................ 14

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 15

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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. Keep devices like this away from this digital audio system and the portable
audio unit.

• Device that emits electric waves :

Electronic notebook, mobile phone, walkie-talkie, etc.

• Equipment emitting electric waves :

TV tower, power plant, radio/TV station, airport, etc.

If you ride the motorcycle with the amplifier turned ON without connecting a portable
audio player, you may hear noises from the speaker. If you connect the amplifier to
a portable radio, you may hear noises.

Power supply

The motorcycle’s 12 V battery is used as the power source for this accessory. Do not use any
battery that is not designed for your motorcycle. If you feel that the battery is too weak to
operate the starter motor, charge the battery or replace it immediately.

To prevent a discharged battery

Do not use this accessory for a prolonged time without starting the engine or with the engine
idling, as it discharges the battery.

Cleaning

Although they are designed to be waterproof, do not apply high-pressured water to the amplifier
unit and speaker when you wash your motorcycle.
Wipe the amplifier unit with a dry soft cloth to clean. Clean with a mild detergent and water
solution. Do not use an organic solvent (e.g. acid detergent, alkali detergent, gasoline, benzine,
thinner, etc.) or an abrasive powder. Do not spill battery fluid or brake fluid on the accessory
as they will damage the finish.

When you have a problem

When you notice a problem, refer to “TROUBLESHOOTING” on page 14 and check the part.
If you cannot resolve the problem, bring the digital audio system to your authorized Honda
motorcycle dealer and consult with them for repair.

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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. also recommends you always ride your motorcycle safely on
paved roads, because sound skip can occur during riding on rough roads. Refer to the following
instructions on storage and handling of the portable audio unit.
This accessory is not designed to operate the portable audio unit connected to the accessory.
Refer to the portable audio unit manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for how to operate the portable
audio unit and operate it accordingly. Note that the warranty of this accessory does not cover
function and failure of the portable audio unit connected to the accessory.

Storage of portable audio unit connected to this accessory

After connecting the digital audio system, put the portable audio unit in a stable place where
it does not interfere with riding the motorcycle (e.g. in the sold separately front pouch, tank
belt pocket, etc.) in a place free from vibration as much as possible. Do not place the portable

audio unit in your pockets or clothes while connected to this accessory.

The portable audio unit can vibrate and contact other materials while riding, causing a sound
skip. To prevent such skips, store the portable audio unit in a suitable place while protecting
it from vibration and shock by covering it with cushioning material. (Protect the remote control
and peripheral devices as well as the portable audio unit.)
Any system failure and damage to the portable audio unit and its peripheral devices are not
covered by the warranty of this accessory.

Example of storing the portable audio unit

Bag that comes with the portable
audio unit or commercially available
bag made of cushioning material

PORTABLE AUDIO UNIT

REMOTE CONTROL

Store the portable audio unit and
remote control in the bag.

TANK BELT

FRONT POUCH

When leaving the motorcycle

When you leave your motorcycle or when the portable audio unit is not being used, disconnect
it from the digital audio system and remove it from the vehicle. This will help prevent theft of
the portable audio unit.

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