2012 HONDA ODYSSEY audio

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest
stations on the selected band for 10
seconds. To turn off scan, press the
button again.VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON
and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SKIP Buttons
Press to search up and down the selected
band for a station with a strong signal.TUNE/ (Sound) Knob
Turn to tune the radio frequency.
Press and turn to adjust the sound
settingsFOLDER Bar
Press to display and select an RDS
category. TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name on and off. FM Button
AM Button
Press to select a band.
A.SEL (Auto Select) Button
Press to scan both bands and store the
strongest station in each preset. To turn
off auto select, press the button again.
This restores the presets you originally set.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Features
Provides text data information related to your selected RDS capable FM station.■
RDS INFO ON
Press the TITLE button while listening to an RDS capable station. RDS INFO ON
appears, and the station name is displayed.
■
To find an RDS station from your selected program category
1.Press the FOLDER bar to display and select
an RDS category.
2.Use SKIP or SCAN to select an RDS station.
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Radio Data System (RDS)
1Playing the AM/FM Radio
The ST indicator appears on the display indicating
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.
Switching the Audio Mode
Press the MODE button on the steering wheel.
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You can store six AM stations and twelve FM stations
into the preset button memory. FM1 and FM2 let you
store six stations each.
A.SEL function scans and stores up to six AM stations
and twelve FM stations with a strong signal into the
preset button memory.
If you do not like the stations auto select has stored,
you can manually store your preferred frequencies.1Radio Data System (RDS)
The display shows up to 14 characters of text data.
Press and hold the TITLE button to see additional
characters. indicates that the text data continues.
The display goes back to the previous screen if you
press and hold the button again.
RDS Category

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD
Features
Playing a CDYour audio system supports audio CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs in either MP3, WMA or
AAC format. With the CD loaded, press the CD button.SCAN Button
You will get a 10-second sampling of
each song.●Press to sample all tracks on the CD
(all files in the current folder in MP3,
WMA or AAC).●Press two times to sample the first file
in each of the main folders (MP3,
WMA or AAC).●To turn off scan, press and hold the
button.CD Slot
Insert a CD about halfway into the
CD slot.
SKIP Buttons
Press or to change tracks
(files in MP3, WMA or AAC).
Press and hold to move rapidly
within a track/file.
FOLDER Bar
Press to skip to the next folder,
and to skip to the beginning of
the previous folder in MP3, WMA or
AAC.
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CD Button
Press to play a CD.
(CD Eject) Button
Press to eject a CD.
TITLE Button
Press to display the text data on a CD (if
it was recorded with text data).
RDM (Random) Button●Press to play all tracks/files on a disc in
random order.●Press two times to play all files in the
current folder (MP3 or WMA) in
random order.●To turn off random, press and hold
the button.
RPT (Repeat) Button●Press to replay a track/file continuously.●Press two times to replay all files in the
current folder.●To turn off repeat, press and hold the
button.
VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON
and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying a CD
Features
1Playing a CD
NOTICEDo not use CDs with adhesive labels. The label can
cause the CD to jam in the unit.
WMA files protected by digital rights management
(DRM) cannot be played.
The audio system displays UNSUPPORTED, then
skips to the next file.
Text data appears on the display under the following
circumstances:•When you select a new folder, file, or track.•When you change the audio mode to CD.•When you insert a CD.
The display shows up to 14 characters of text data.
If you eject the CD but do not remove it from the slot,
the system reloads the CD automatically after several
seconds.

202Features
Audio System Basic OperationTo use the audio system function, the ignition switch must be in ACCESSORY
(q
or
ON
(w
.
Use the selector knob or SETUP button to
access some audio functions.
Press to switch between the normal and
extended display for some functions.
Selector knob: Rotate left or right to scroll
through the available choices. Press to set
your selection.
SETUP button: Press to select any mode such
as the Auto Select, Sound Settings, Play
Mode, Resume/Pause, or compass.
RETURN button: Press to go back to the
previous display.
Models with audio/information screen
1Audio System Basic Operation
These indications are used to show how to operate
the selector knob.
Rotate to select.
Press to enter.
Selector Knob
SETUP
Button
RETURN
Button

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAudio Remote Controls
Features
Audio Remote ControlsAllows you to operate the audio system while driving.
MODE Button
Cycles through the audio modes as follows:
FM1ÆFM2ÆAMÆXM1
*ÆXM2
*ÆCD
ÆCD-LÆAUX
VOL Button
Press : Increases the volume.
Press : Decreases the volume.
CH Button
•When listening to the radio
Press : Selects the next preset radio station.
Press : Selects the previous preset radio station.
Press and hold : Selects the next strong station.
Press and hold : Selects the previous strong station.
•When listening to a CD, CD Library, iPod
® or USB flash drive.
Press : Skips to the next song.
Press : Goes back to the beginning of the current or previous song.
•When listening to a CD or CD Library.
Press and hold : Skips to the next folder/album.
Press and hold : Goes back to the previous folder/album.
1Audio Remote Controls
The CD mode appears only when a CD is loaded.
When in the AUX mode, the following are operable
from the remote controls:•iPod
®/USB flash drive connected to the USB
adapter cable
•Bluetooth
® Audio (with some phones only)
MODE Button
CH
(Channel)
Button
VOL
(Volume)
Button
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+–
+–
+–
+–
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuAdjusting the Sound
Features
Adjusting the Sound
Press the SETUP button, and rotate to
adjust the setting. Rotate to scroll through
the following choices:
1Adjusting the Sound
The SVC has four modes: OFF, LOW, MID, and HIGH.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As
you slow down, audio volume decreases.
Selector Knob
SETUP
Button
RETURN
Button
Speed-sensitive
Volume
Compensation

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uuAudio System Basic OperationuPlaying the AM/FM Radio
Continued
Features
Playing the AM/FM Radio
Selector Knob
Press and turn to tune the radio
frequency.
SCAN Button
Press to sample each of the strongest
stations on the selected band for 10
seconds. To turn off scan, press the
button again.VOL/ (Power/volume) Knob
Press to turn the audio system ON
and OFF.
Turn to adjust the volume.
Preset Buttons (1-6)
To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Pick a preset button and hold it
until you hear a beep.
To listen to a stored station, select a
band, then press the preset button.
SKIP Bar
Press and hold to search up and down the
selected band for a station with a strong
signal.CATEGORY Bar (FOLDER Bar)
Press either side to display and
select an RDS category. TITLE Button
Press to switch the RDS name on and off. AM/FM Button
Press to select a band.
RETURN Button
Press to go back to the previous display.SETUP Button
Press to display menu items.
Models without rear entertainment system
Selector Knob
Press and turn to the radio
frequency.