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2-2 Playlist Mode: Operate and control the like it is a CD changer. This mode
allows you to access up to five Playlists on the . This is also referenced as
External Control Mode of the . The detail of Playlist creation and playback
controls are in section 5 of this manual.
DIP switch #2 is for mode selection use. "ON" position is for Playlist Mode and "OFF"
position is for Direct Mode. It is preset to Playlist Mode at factory.
Note: Disconnect from PA11-HON before switching DIP switch #2 for mode alteration.
2-3 Additional AUX INPUT Option Selection
PA11-HON interface adaptor is capable of connecting two audio sources to your
Honda radio including the . The additional audio source connects to the RCA
input jack labeled as AUX INPTUT. If you choose to use AUX INPUT, the DIP
switch #1 at the side of adaptor box must be set to "OFF" position (factory presets it
at "ON" position).
The audio source at AUX INPUT can be accessed at CD 6 Track 1 after selecting CD
changer SOURCE on the radio. CD1 to CD 4 are for accessing Playlists and CD 5 is
for accessing all songs on .
Operation of AUX
If the "AUX INPUT" option is selected, radio will display "CD 6 Track 1" when DISC
button is pressed. "CD 6 Track 1" gives access to the audio source connected to AUX
INPUT port.
Adjust VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE and etc. as you would normally do for the other program
sources on the radio.
Section 3. INSTALLATION
PA11-HON provides two ways to control your through car radio, namely Playlist Mode
and Direct Mode.
2-1 Direct Mode: Search and select music on directly just as you would in portable
use. The sound of music will play back through your car stereo. Use the track up
down, fast forward and reverse buttons on your radio to control music playback.
All control functions on are available to use too. Please see section 4 of this
manual for additional information
Section 2. PLAYLIST MODE, DIRECT MODE and AUX OPTION
Step 1- Remove radio from the dash.
Step 2- Disconnect existing CD changer from the radio if there is one.
Step 3- Plug the round din plug of the CB-H78 to PA11-HON interface adaptor where
it is labeled "RADIO".
Step 4- Plug the other end of CB-H78 cable to the receptor at back of radio.
(For 98 and newer Accords and all other 99 and newer Honda models, plug the
blue plastic square end of the CB-H78 to the back of radio)
(For 97 and older models, remove the rubber cover with the silver warning tape
and plug the round metal end of CB-H78 to the back of radio)
Step 5-a- Connect the audio output of your auxiliary devices to AUX input jack on
PA11-HON adapter box if the additional AUX option is selected by setting
the DIP swich#1 to "OFF" position.
Step 5-b- Set the DIP switch #2 to "OFF" position only if the Direct Mode is preferred.
Step 6- Plug CB-PA14 cable to PA11-HON adaptor where it is labeled "iPod".
Step 7- Reinstall radio to the dash.