2013 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

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Features
This chapter describes how to operate technology features.
Audio System
About Your Audio System ................ 194
USB Adapter Cable .......................... 195
Auxiliary Input Jack .......................... 195
Audio System Theft Protection ......... 196
Audio System Basic Operation........ 197
Audio Remote Controls .................... 198
Adjusting the Sound ........................ 199
Playing the AM/FM Radio ................. 200
Playing the XM® Radio
*................... 204
Playing a CD .................................... 207
Playing CD Library ............................ 211
Playing an iPod®............................... 217Playing a USB Flash Drive ................. 221
Playing Bluetooth® Audio................. 225
Audio Error Messages
CD Player ......................................... 230
iPod®/USB Flash Drive....................... 231
General Information on the Audio
System
XM® Radio Service
*......................... 232
Recommended CDs ......................... 233
Compatible iPod
® and USB Flash Drives ... 235
Rear Entertainment System
*........... 236
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
*.. 252Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Using HFL ........................................ 254
HFL Menus ...................................... 256
Compass
*.......................................... 277
* Not available on all models

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Audio SystemAbout Your Audio SystemOn models with navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for operation
of the audio system, Bluetooth®HandsFreeLink®, and voice commands for these
features.
The audio system features AM/FM radio and the XM® Radio Service
*. It can also play
audio CDs, WMA/MP3/AAC files, iPod®
*, USB flash drives
*, and Bluetooth®
* devices.
You can operate the audio system from the buttons and switches on the panel, or
the remote controls on the steering wheel
*.
1About Your Audio System
XM® Radio is available on a subscription basis only.
For more information on XM® Radio, contact a
dealer.
2General Information on the Audio System
P. 232
XM® Radio is available in the United States and
Canada, except Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
XM® Radio is a registered trademark of Sirius XM
Radio, Inc.
Video CDs, DVDs, and 3-inch (8-cm) mini CDs are not
supported.
iPod® is a registered trademark owned by Apple Inc.
State or local laws may prohibit the operation of
handheld electronic devices while operating a
vehicle.
Remote Control
iPod®
USB Flash
DriveXM® Radio
* Not available on all models

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uuAudio SystemuUSB Adapter Cable
Features
USB Adapter Cable
1.Unclip the USB connector and loosen the
adapter cable.
2.Install the iPod® dock connector or the USB
flash drive to the USB connector.
Auxiliary Input JackUse the jack to connect standard audio devices.
1.Open the AUX cover.
2.Connect a standard audio device to the
input jack using a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) stereo
miniplug.
uThe audio system automatically switches
to the AUX mode.
1USB Adapter Cable•Do not leave the iPod® or USB flash drive in the
vehicle. Direct sunlight and high temperatures may
damage it.•Do not use an extension cable with the USB
adapter cable.•Do not connect the iPod® or USB flash drive using a
hub.•Do not use a device such as a card reader or hard
disk drive, as the device or your files may be
damaged.•We recommend backing up your data before using
the device in your vehicle.•Displayed messages may vary depending on the
device model and software version.If the audio system does not recognize the iPod
®, try
reconnecting it a few times or reboot the device. To
reboot, follow the manufacturer's instructions provided
with the iPod
® or visit
www.apple.com/ipod
.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the audio mode
buttons. You can return to the AUX mode by
pressing the AUX button.
You cannot use the auxiliary input jack if you replace
the audio system.

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uuAudio SystemuAudio System Theft Protection
Features
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source, such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.■Reactivating the audio system
1.Turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
, and turn on the audio system.
uIf you turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY
(q
, you will be requested to
enter the audio security code. See step 3.
2.Press and hold the power volume knob again for more than two seconds.
uThe audio system is reactivated when the system’s control unit recognizes that
the system is in your vehicle.
If the control unit fails to recognize, ENTER CODE appears on the audio/
information screen.
3.Enter the audio security code using the preset buttons. If you enter an incorrect
digit, continue to the last digit, then try again. If you do not enter the code
correctly after 10 tries, leave the system for one hour before trying again, or visit
a dealer to have the system reset.
1Audio System Theft Protection
You can find out about your serial number and
security code from a dealer.
You can register the security code at Owner Link
(owners.honda.com.), and find information on how
to retrieve the serial number and obtain the code at
radio-navicode.honda.com.U.S. models

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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.
button: Press to change the audio/
information screen brightness. The brightness
can be set differently for the day time and
night time. Press once for the day time mode.
Press twice for the night time mode.
Adjust the brightness using .
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
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:
FM1FM2AMXM1
*XM2
*CDCD
-LAUX
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