CRUX BTS-HN2 Bluetooth Audio Streaming USB Player and Auxiliary Audio Input for Select Acura and Honda Vehicles Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: CRUX

Table of Contents

PRODUCT FEATURES:
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:
OPERATION:
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:
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BTS-HN2
Bluetooth Audio Streaming, USB Player and
Auxiliary Audio Input for Select Acura and Honda Vehicles

PRODUCT FEATURES:

– Adds Bluetooth Music streaming to the OEM Acura/Honda radio.
– USB music playback with track up, track down, and folder controls from the radio panel or steering wheel controls.
– Adds 3.5mm auxiliary audio input jack.
– Hear turn-by-turn Navigation App Voice Prompts on your car audio system while in Bluetooth mode.
– The USB port on the module can also be used to charge your phone.
– Magnetic phone mount included.

NOTES:

Not compatible with Acura vehicles equipped with AcuraLink.
The radio must have a 14-pin CD changer port.
Not compatible with vehicles with DVD Navigation or factory rearview camera.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Carefully remove the radio to gain access to the radio connectors.
Locate the 14-pin CD changer port. If there is a connector plugged into this cavity, you need to unplug it.
Plug the WHITE 14-pin connector of the BTS-HN2 to the CD changer port of the radio.
If the line-in feature will be used, plug a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable (sold separately) into the BTS-HN2 module and run towards the desired location.
If a USB flash drive will be used, plug in a male to female USB cable (not included) to the BTS-HN2 module and run to the desired location.
You can also mount the BTS-HN2 to an accessible location such as the center console or glove box, to use the 3.5mm line-in and USB features.
Test the system for functionality before putting back the radio.

OPERATION:

For Bluetooth function:

Turn on the radio and press the CD button. The screen will show “CD1 01”.
Go to the Bluetooth menu on your phone and connect to “Crux BT”.
BTS-HN2 will announce when the phone has been connected.
Play the music on your phone or other audio player and the audio should be heard on the factory sound system.

For USB Mode:

Plug in your USB flash drive to the BTS-HN2 USB port.
Turn on the radio and press the CD button. The screen will show “CD1 01”.
BTS-HN2 will announce “USB Mode”.
USB Audio should be heard on the factory sound system. Use the radio knobs or steering wheel controls to track up and track down.

For Line-In Mode:

Plug in a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable (sold separately) to the BTS-HN2 USB line-in jack.
Turn on the radio and press the CD button. The screen will show “CD1 01”.
BTS-HN2 will announce “Line-In Mode”.
Plug the other end of the 3.5MM cable into the audio player and press play. Audio should be heard on the factory sound system.

To Toggle Between Sources:
Use the “REPEAT (RPT)” button to toggle between AUX Input and Bluetooth OR between AUX Input and USB whichever pair is connected. You cannot toggle between Bluetooth and USB. Note that the USB takes precedence between the 3 inputs.

MAGNETIC PHONE MOUNT ASSEMBLY AND USE:

Pop-in magnetic head to the base socket.
Tighten locking nut to desired tilt.
Slide into the AC vent grille.
Use the desired metal plate size and stick on the back of the phone or insert it behind the phone case.

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS:

ACURA| | HONDA|
---|---|---|---
MDX
RSX
TSX| 2005-2006
2004-2006
2004-2009| Accord
Civic
CR-V
Crosstour
Element
Fit
Insight
Odyssey
Pilot
Ridgeline
S2000| 2003-2012
2006-2012
2005-2012
2010-2012
2003-2011
2007-2012
2010-2012
2005-2010
2004-2011
2006-2012
2004-2009