2012 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth
® Audio
232Features
1.Make sure that your phone is paired and linked to HFL.
2.Press the AUX button.
If the phone is not recognized, another HFL-compatible phone, which is not
compatible for Bluetooth
® Audio, may be already linked.
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To pause or resume a file
1.Press the SETUP button.
2.Rotate to select Resume/Pause, then
press .
Each time you press , the setting switches
between Pause and Resume.
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To Play Bluetooth
® Audio Files
1Playing Bluetooth
® Audio
Not all Bluetooth-enabled phones with streaming
audio capabilities are compatible with the system.
You can find an approved phone by visiting
www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or by calling the
HandsFreeLink
® consumer support at (888) 528 -
7876. In Canada, visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call
(888) 528 -7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some data
device functions while driving.
If more than one phone is paired to the HFL system,
there will be a delay before the system begins to play.
1To Play Bluetooth
® Audio Files
To play the audio files, you may need to operate your
phone. If so, follow the phone maker's operating
instructions.
The pause function may not be available on some
phones.
If any audio device is connected to the auxiliary input
jack, you may need to press the AUX button
repeatedly to select the Bluetooth
® Audio system.
Switching to another mode pauses the music playing
from your phone.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth
® Audio
Features
You can select repeat and random modes when playing a file(s).
1.Press the SETUP button.
2.Rotate to select Play Mode, then press
.
3.Rotate to select a mode, then press .■
To turn off a play mode
1.Press the SETUP button.
2.Rotate to select Play Mode, then press .
3.Rotate to select Normal Play, then press .
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How to Select a Play Mode
1How to Select a Play Mode
PlayMode Menu Items
Normal Play
Repeat One Track: Repeats the current file.
Random All: Plays all files in random order.

uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying Bluetooth
® Audio
234Features
Press the (pick-up) button on the steering
wheel to receive a call when Bluetooth
® Audio
is playing.
2Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® P. 259
Press the (hang-up) button to end the call
and return to Bluetooth
® Audio.
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Switching to HFL
1Switching to HFL
If you receive a call while Bluetooth
® Audio is in the
pause mode, it will resume play after ending the call.
Button Button

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Features
Audio Error MessagesCD PlayerIf a disc error occurs, you may see the following error messages.
Error Message
Cause
Solution
UNSUPPORTED
Track/file format not supported
●
Current track/file will be skipped. The next supported track/file
plays automatically.
BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK
OWNERS MANUAL PUSH
EJECT
Mechanical error
●
Press the (eject) button and remove the disc, and check that the
error message is cleared.
●
Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed, and insert the
disc again.
2Protecting CDs P. 239
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If the error message reappears, press the button, and pull out
the disc.
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Insert a different disc.
If the new disc plays, there is a problem with the first disc.
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If the error message repeats, or the disc cannot be removed,
contact a dealer.
Do not try to force the disc out of the player.
BAD DISC PLEASE CHECK
OWNERS MANUAL
Servo error
CHECK DISC
Disc error
●
Check that the disc is not damaged or deformed.
2Protecting CDs P. 239

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uuAudio Error MessagesuiPod
®/USB Flash Drive
*
Features
iPod
®/USB Flash Drive
*
If an error occurs while playing an iPod
® or USB flash drive, you may see the
following error messages. If you cannot clear the error message, contact a dealer.
Error Message
Solution
USB ERROR
Appears when there is a problem with the USB adapter unit. Check if the device is compatible with the
USB adapter unit.
BAD USB DEVICE PLEASE
CHECK OWNERS MANUAL
Appears when an incompatible device is connected. Disconnect the device. Then turn the audio system
off, and turn it on again. Do not reconnect the device that caused the error.
NO SONG
Appears when the iPod
® is empty. Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
UNSUPPORTED VER
Appears when an unsupported iPod
® is connected. If it appears when a supported iPod
® is connected,
update the iPod
® software to the newer version.
CONNECT RETRY
Appears when the system does not acknowledge the iPod
®. Reconnect the iPod
®.
UNPLAYABLE FILE
Appears when the files in the USB flash drive are DRM or an unsupported format. This error message
appears for about 3 seconds, then plays the next song.
NO DATA
Appears when the USB flash drive is empty or there are no MP3, WMA, or AAC files in the USB flash
drive. Check that compatible files are stored on the device.
UNSUPPORTED
Appears when an unsupported device is connected. If it appears when a supported device is
connected, reconnect the device.
* Not available on all models

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Features
General Information on the Audio SystemXM
® Radio Service
*
1.You need your radio ID ready before registering for subscription.
To see the ID on the display: Turn the selector knob until 0 appears.
2.Have your radio ID and credit card number ready, and either call or visit the XM
®
website to subscribe.
Press the (XM
®) button and stay in this mode for about 30 minutes until the
service is activated. Make sure your vehicle is in an open area with good reception.
LOADING: XM
® is loading the audio or program information.
OFF AIR: The channel is not currently broadcasting.
UNAUTHORIZED: The encryption code is being updated. Channels 0 and 1 still
work normally.
NO SIGNAL: The signal is too weak in the current location.
UNAVAILABLE: No such channel exists, the channel is not part of your subscription,
or the artist or title information is unavailable.
CHECK ANTENNA: There is a problem with the XM
® antenna. Contact a dealer.
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Subscribing to XM
® Radio
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Receiving XM
® Radio
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XM
® Radio Display Messages
1Subscribing to XM
® Radio
Contact Information for XM
® Radio:
US: XM
® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM
® Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or (877)
209-0079
1Receiving XM
® Radio
The XM
® satellites are in orbit over the equator,
therefore, objects south of the vehicle may cause
satellite reception interruptions. Satellite signals are
more likely to be blocked by tall buildings and
mountains the farther north you travel from the
equator.
You may experience reception problems under the
following circumstances:•In a location with an obstruction to the south of
your vehicle.•In tunnels•On the lower level of a multi-tiered road•Large items carried on the roof rack
* Not available on all models

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuRecommended CDs
Features
Recommended CDs•Use only high-quality CD-R or CD-RW discs labeled for audio use.
•Use only CD-R or CD-RW discs on which the recordings are closed.
•Play only standard round-shaped CDs.
•Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
•Some versions of MP3, WMA or AAC formats may be unsupported.
1Recommended CDs
A Dual-disc cannot play on this audio unit. If recorded
under certain conditions, a CD-R or CD-RW may not
play either.
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CDs with MP3, WMA or AAC filesThe CD packages or jackets should have one of these marks.

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuRecommended CDs
Features
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Protecting CDs
Follow these precautions when handling or storing CDs:
•Store a CD in its case when it is not being played.
•When wiping a CD, use a soft clean cloth from the center to the outside edge.
•Handle a CD by its edge. Never touch either surface.
•Never insert foreign objects into the CD player.
•Keep CDs out of direct sunlight and extreme heat.
•Do not place stabilizer rings or labels on the CD.
•Avoid fingerprints, liquids, and felt-tip pens on the CD.
1Protecting CDs
NOTICEDo not insert a damaged CD. It may be stuck inside
and damage the audio unit.Examples:●Damaged CDsBubbled/
WrinkledWith Label/
StickerUsing
Printer Label
Kit
Sealed With Plastic Ring
●Poor quality
CDs
Chipped/
CrackedWarped Burrs
●Small CDs
3-inch
(8-cm)
CD●Bubbled, wrinkled, labeled, and
excessively thick CDs