2009 HONDA ODYSSEY CD player

If you see an error message in the
display while playing a disc, press
the eject button. After ejecting the
disc, check it for damage or
deformation. If there is no damage,
insert the disc again.
For additional information on
damaged discs, see page .
Theaudiosystemwilltrytoplaythe
disc. If there is still a problem, the
error message will reappear. Press
the eject button, and pull out the disc.
Insert a dif f erent disc. If the new
disc plays, there is a problem with
the f irst disc. If the error message
cycle repeats and you cannot clear it,
take your vehicle to a dealer.
Thechartontherightexplainsthe
error messages you may see in the
display while playing a disc.Solution
Error Message Cause
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Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
Current track will be skipped. The next
supported track or file plays automatically.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the disc(s).
Check the disc for serious damage, signs of
deformation, excessive scratches, and/or dirt
(see page273). Insert the disc again. If the
code does not disappear, or the disc(s) cannot
be removed, consult your dealer. Do not try to
force the disc out of the player.
High temperature
Track/File format not
supported
Mechanical Error
Servo Error
Disc Changer Error Messages (Models with navigation system)
Features
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HEAT ERROR
UNSUPPORTED FORMAT
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’S
MANUAL PUSH EJECT
BAD DISC
PLEASE CHECK OWNER’SMANUAL
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When recording a CD-R, the
recording must be closed f or it to
be used.
CD-RW discs will not work in this
unit.
When using CD-R discs, use only
high quality discs labeled f or audio
use.
Play only standard round discs.
Odd-shaped CDs may jam in the
driveorcauseotherproblems.
Handle your discs properly to
prevent damage and skipping.When a disc is not being played,
store it in its case to protect it f rom
dust and other contamination. To
prevent warpage, keep discs out of
direct sunlight and extreme heat.
A new disc may be rough on the
inner and outer edges. The small
plastic pieces causing this roughness
can f lake of f and f all on the
recording surf ace of the disc,
causing skipping or other problems.
Remove these pieces by rubbing the
inner and outer edges with the side
of a pencil or pen.
Never try to insert f oreign objects in
the disc player or the disc changer.
Handle a disc by its edges; never
touch either surf ace. Do not place
stabilizer rings or labels on the disc.
These, along with contamination
f rom f ingerprints, liquids, and f elt-tip
pens, can cause the disc to not play
properly, or possibly jam in the drive.
To clean a disc, use a clean sof t cloth.
Wipe across the disc f rom the center
to the outside edge.
General Inf ormation
Protecting Discs
Protecting Your Discs
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The in-dash disc player/changer has
a sophisticated and delicate
mechanism. If you insert a damaged
disc as indicated in this section, it
maybecomestuckinsideand
damage the audio unit.
Examples of these discs are shown
to the right:Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and excessively thick discs
Damaged discs
Poor quality discs
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3.
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Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
Protecting Your Discs
Features
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Sealed
Warped Burrs
Chipped/
Cracked With Label/
Sticker
With Plastic
Ring
Using Printer
Label Kit
Bubbled/
Wrinkled
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Dolby noise reduction turns on
when you insert a tape. The indicator will come on in the
display. If the tape was not recorded
in Dolby, turn it of f by pressing the
NR button. Dolby remains of f until
you press the NR button again.
To remove the tape, press the
EJECT button. If you want to turn
the player of f , press the PWR/VOL
knob or turn of f the ignition. The
tape will remain in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,the
tape will begin playing where it lef t
off. To switch to the radio or CD player
while a tape is playing, press the AM
or FM button or AM/FM button, or
CD button. To change back to the
tape player, press the AUX button.
To rewind the tape,
push the REW button. You will see
REW in the display. To f ast f orward
the tape, push the FF button. You
will see FF displayed. Press the FF,
REW, or PLAY/PROG button to
take the system out of rewind or fast
forward.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position. Make sure the open side of
thetapeisfacingright,theninsert
thetapemostof thewayintotheslot.
Thesystemwillpullthetapeinthe
rest of the way and begin to play it.
The tape direction indicator will
come on to show you which side of
the tape is playing. The indicates
the side you inserted upward is now
playing. If you want to play the other
side, press the PLAY/PROG button.
When the player reaches the end of
the tape, it will automatically reverse
direction and play the other side.
Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
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Optional on some models
To Play a Tape
To Stop Playing a TapeT ape Search Functions
FF/REW
Playing a T ape (Optional)
Features
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Press the side of the
SKIP bar to f ind the beginning of the
current song or passage. Press the side of the SKIP bar to find the
beginning of a song or passage.
When the system reaches the
beginning of a song or passage, it
begins to play it. Thetapeplayerpicksupdirtand
oxides f rom the tape. This
contamination builds up over time
and causes the sound quality to
degrade. To prevent this, you should
clean the player af ter every 30 hours
of use.
If you do not clean the tape player
regularly, it may eventually become
impossible to remove the
contamination with a normal
cleaning kit. Your dealer has a
cleaning kit available.
Use 100-minute or shorter tapes.
Tapes longer than that may break or
jam in the drive.
Press the RPT button
to continuously play a song or
passage. You will see RPT displayed.
The track will repeat until you press
the RPT button again.
The skip and repeat
f unctions use silent periods on the
tape to find the end of a song or
passage. These f eatures may not
work if there is almost no gap
between selections, a high noise
level, or a silent period in the middle
of a selection. Store tapes in their cases to protect
them f rom dust and moisture. Never
place tapes where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
or high humidity. If a tape is exposed
to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a
moderate temperature bef ore
inserting it into the player.
Never try to insert f oreign objects
into the tape player.
If the tape is loose, tighten it by
turning the hub with a pencil or your
f inger. If the label is peeling of f ,
remove it or it could cause the tape
to jam in the player. Never try to
insert a warped or damaged tape in
the player.
SK IP
Caring f or the Tape and Player
REPEAT
Playing a T ape (Optional)
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Rear Entertainment System
Features
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Overhead Screen Unit
DVD Player
Models with Navigation System
Models without Navigation System
REAR CTRL KNOB
REAR PWR BUTTON
REAR CTRL KNOB
REAR PWR BUTTON
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Press the REAR PWR button. To
turn on the rear controls (ceiling
panel/remote control), press the RR
CTRL knob. The system’s icon
shows in the upper display. Your
passengers can then operate the rear
system with the control panel in the
ceiling. The rear control panel can be
used as a remote control when it is
detached f rom the ceiling unit. Press
the RR CTRL knob again to turn the
rear controls of f . You will see the
RearControlsOff iconintheupper
display.
The rear system selects the source it
waslastsetto.Ifthatsourcehas
been removed (the DVD has been
ejected f rom the player, f or example),
you will see ‘‘DVD EJECT’’ in the
display. You should select another
source or insert a DVD.Whenyouturnonthesystem,the
rear speakers are automatically
turned of f if the rear system selects
a dif f erent entertainment source
than the front system. You will see
the Rear Speakers Of f icon in the
upper display. The sound f or the rear
system is sent to the wireless
headphones.
If youwanttoturntherearspeakers
on again, press and hold the REAR
PWR button until the Rear Speakers
Of f icon goes of f .
The rear speakers are
connected to the f ront system, so
they will always play the source that
the f ront system is set to.
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear
entertainment system that includes a
DVD player f or the enjoyment of the
rear passengers.
With this system, the rear
passengers can enjoy a dif f erent
entertainment source (AM/FM
radio, XM Radio, CD changer, DVD
player or AUX) than the front seat
occupants. The audio is broadcast
through the supplied wireless
headphones.
The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or the ON (II)
position to operate the rear
entertainment system.
Available on EX-L and Touring modelsTo Turn On the System
Rear Speakers
Rear Entertainment System
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NOTE:
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The DVD player in your rear
entertainment system can play DVD
video discs and CDs.Open the overhead screen by
pushing the OPEN button. The
screen will swing down part-way.
Pivot the screen the rest of the way.
If you pivot the screen too f ar
f orward, past the second detent, the
display will turn of f . Pivot the screen
back to the second or first detent to
turn the display back on. To close
the screen, pivot it up until it latches.
To operate the rear entertainment
system from the front panel, turn the
RR CTRL knob counterclockwise.
The amber RR LED comes on to
show that the control panel is
enabled.
If CDs are loaded in the CD changer,
select CD. If a CD is loaded in the
lower player, select DVD/AUX.
To play the radio, the buttons for the
f ront entertainment system have the
same f unctions.
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To Select Rear Entertainment
f rom the Front Control Panel
Operating the DVD Player f rom
the Front Control Panel
Rear Entertainment System
Features
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REAR CONTROL PANEL
OPEN BUTTON
OVERHEAD SCREEN
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