2009 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

For inf ormation on how to handle
and protect compact discs, see page.
To remove the disc that is currently
playing, press the eject button. You
will see ‘‘EJECT’’ in the display.
When you remove the disc f rom the
slot, the system automatically begins
the load sequence so you can load
another disc in that position. If you
do not load another disc af ter 15
seconds, the system selects the
previous mode (AM, FM, or XM).
If you do not remove the disc f rom
the slot, the system will reload the
disc af ter 10 seconds, and select the
previous mode (AM, FM, or XM). To
begin playing the disc, press the CD
button.
To remove a different disc from the
changer,firstselectitwiththe
appropriate preset button. When that
disc begins playing, press the eject
button. If you press the eject button while
listening to the radio, or with the
audio system turned of f , the disc
that was last selected is ejected.
Af ter that disc is ejected, pressing
the eject button again will eject the
next disc in numerical order. By
doing this six times, you can remove
all the CDs f rom the changer.
In any mode, if you press the eject
button and hold it until you hear a
beep, the system will eject all of the
discs in the changer.
You can also eject discs when the
ignition switch is of f . The disc that
was last selected is ejected f irst. You
can eject up to six discs, one at a
time.
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Playing Discs (Models with navigation system)
Protecting Compact DiscsRemoving Discs f rom t he In-dash
Disc Changer
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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)
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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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Additional Inf ormation on
Recommended Discs
Protecting Your Discs
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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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Small, irregular shaped discsDiscs with scratches, dirty discs
CD-R or CD-RW may not play due
to the recording conditions.
Scratches and f ingerprints on the
discs may cause the sound to skip. Recommended discs are printed
with the f ollowing logo.
Audio unit may not play the
following formats.
This audio unit cannot play a Dual-
disc
.
4. 5.
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Fingerprints, scratches, etc.
3-inch (8-cm) CD Triangle Shape
Arrow Shape
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The radio can receive the complete
AM and FM bands.
Those bands cover these f requen-
cies:
AM band: 530 to 1,710 kHz
FM band: 87.7 to 107.9 MHz
Radio stations on the AM band are
assigned f requencies at least 10 kHz
apart (530, 540, 550). Stations on the
FM band are assigned f requencies at
least 0.2 MHz apart (87.9, 88.1, 88.3).How well the radio receives stations
is dependent on many f actors, such
as the distance from the station’s
transmitter, nearby large objects,
and atmospheric conditions.
A radio station’s signal gets weaker
as you get f arther away f rom its
transmitter. If you are listening to an
AM station, you will notice the sound
volume becoming weaker, and the
stationdriftinginandout.If youare
listening to an FM station, you will
see the stereo indicator f lickering of f
and on as the signal weakens.
Eventually, the stereo indicator will
go of f and the sound will f ade
completely as you get out of range of
the station’s signal.
Driving very near the transmitter of
a station that is broadcasting on a
f requency close to the f requency of
the station you are listening to can
also af f ect your radio’s reception.
You may temporarily hear both
stations,orhearonlythestationyou
are close to.
Stations must use these exact
f requencies. It is f airly common f or
stations to round-of f the f requency in
their advertising, so your radio could
display a f requency of 100.9 even
though the announcer may identif y
the station as ‘‘FM101.’’
Radio Frequencies Radio Reception
A M/FM Radio Reception
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Radio signals, especially on the FM
band, are def lected by large objects
such as buildings and hills. Your
radio then receives both the direct
signal f rom the station’s transmitter,
and the def lected signal. This causes
the sound to distort or flutter. This is
a main cause of poor radio reception
in city driving.Radio reception can be af f ected by
atmospheric conditions such as
thunderstorms, high humidity, and
even sunspots. You may be able to
receive a distant radio station one
day and not receive it the next day
because of a change in conditions.
Electrical interf erence f rom passing
vehicles and stationary sources
(such as garages or parking
structures) can cause temporary
reception problems.
As required by the FCC:
Changes or modif ications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible f orcompliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment.
A M/FM Radio Reception
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Playing a T ape (Optional)
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FF BUTTONSKIP BAR
DOLBY
NR BUTTON
DOLBY
NR BUTTON
REW BUTTON REW BUTTON
FF BUTTON
SKIP BAR EX and EX-L models without Rear
Entertainment System
RPT BUTTON PLAY/PROG
BUTTON
PLAY/PROG
BUTTON
RPT BUTTON U.S. EX-L model is shown.
LX and Canadian DX models
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