2013 HONDA ODYSSEY Owners Manual

232Features
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.■
Subscribing to XM® Radio
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Receiving XM® Radio
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XM® Radio Display Messages
1Subscribing to XM® RadioContact Information for XM
® Radio:
US: XM® Radio at www.siriusxm.com or (800) 852-
9696
Canada: XM® Canada at www.xmradio.ca, or (877)
209-00791Receiving XM® RadioThe 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 CDsContinued
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.

uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuRecommended CDs
234Features
■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 CDsNOTICEDo 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

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uuGeneral Information on the Audio SystemuCompatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives
Features
Compatible iPod® and USB Flash Drives•Use a recommended USB flash drive of 256 MB or higher.
•Some digital audio players may not be compatible.
•Some USB flash drives (e.g., a device with security lockout) may not work.
•Some software files may not allow for audio play or text data display.
•Some versions of MP3, WMA, or AAC formats may be unsupported.■
iPod® Model Compatibility
Model
iPod classic ® 80/160GiPod classic ® 120G
iPod classic ® 160G (launch in 2009)
iPod ® (5th generation)
iPod nano ®iPod touch ®
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USB Flash Drives
1iPod® Model Compatibility
This system may not work with all software versions
of these devices.1USB Flash Drives
Files on the USB flash drive are played in their stored
order. This order may be different from the order
displayed on your PC or device.

236Features
Rear Entertainment System
*
For models with the navigation system, see the Navigation System Manual for how
to operate the rear entertainment system.
Allows the rear passengers to enjoy a different entertainment source, such as DVD,
CD, CD Library, and radio, than the front passengers.
The rear seat passengers can listen to audio from the rear entertainment system by
a wireless headphone that comes with your vehicle.
To turn on the switch: Pivot the left
earpiece outward.
To adjust the volume: Turn the dial at the
bottom of the right earpiece.■
Wireless Headphones
1Rear Entertainment System
*
NOTICEThis vehicle’s overhead mounted video display, if so
equipped, includes mercury-containing components.
Upon removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as
hazardous waste.
The system also allows for auxiliary inputs from
standard video games. The jacks are above the third
row seat armrest on the driver’s side.
V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
Auxiliary Input Jacks
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation system
1Wireless Headphones
Your vehicle comes with two wireless headphones.
Wear the headphone correctly with the earpiece
marked with L goes to your left ear and R goes to
your right ear.
Wearing the headphone backward may affect the
audio reception.
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uuRear Entertainment System
*uOperating the System
Features
Pull down the screen to the first or second
detent until it latches.
Operating the SystemTo operate the system, turn the ignition switch to ON
(w
or ACCESSORY
(q
. Press
the button to turn on the system (indicator on).
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button on the front panel
When you press the button (indicator
on), the beeper sounds three times, and the
front display changes to what is displayed on
the rear overhead screen.
The audio from the front speakers switches to
the audio played in the rear.
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Overhead Screen
1Overhead ScreenNOTICEThis vehicle’s overhead mounted video display, if so
equipped, includes mercury-containing components.
Upon removal, please reuse, recycle, or dispose of as
hazardous waste.
You can use the rear control panel as a remote. Press
the lock tab to detach it.
Overhead
Screen
1Operating the System
If you do not operate the system from the front panel
for more than 20 seconds, the indicator in the
button goes off, and the front display returns to what
has previously been displayed.
REAR POWER
ButtonREAR SOURCE
Button

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uuRear Entertainment System
*uOperating the System
Features
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System Controls and Menus for DVD (Power) Button
Press to turn on the system.DVD Button
Press to watch a DVD.
(Light) Button
Press to illuminate
the buttons and
bars for a few
seconds.
SKIP Bar
Press or to
change chapters.
(Play/Pause) Button
Press to pause or play a DVD.
TITLE/SCROLL Button
Press to display the status of the
DVD that is currently playing.MENU Button
The following options appear when you
play a DVD and press the MENU button:
Top Menu
Menu
Play Mode Audio
Subtitle
Angle
Search/NumInput Title
Chapter
NumInput Repeat
Pause/Play
Stop
Return
SETUP Button
The following options appear when you
play a DVD and press the SETUP button:
Disp Adjust
( P.244)Brightness
Contrast
Black Level
Color CANCEL Button
Press to go back to
the previous display
or operation.3, 4, , and ENTER Buttons
Use 3, 4, , or to highlight
a menu item, and press the
ENTER Button to make a
selection.
Tint
Normal
Wide
Zoom
Full Aspect Ratio
( P.244)
PERSONAL SURROUND ( P.244)
Language ( P.245)

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uuRear Entertainment System
*uOperating the System
Features
■Playing a DVD
•Insert a DVD into the lower slot of the front audio unit.
uThe system automatically starts the DVD.
•To fast forward, press and hold the (SEEK/SKIP) bar, and to reverse, press and
hold the bar on the front panel or the remote.
•To go to the next chapter, press the bar, and to go to the beginning of the
current chapter, press the bar on the front panel or the remote. Quickly press
the bar twice to go to the previous chapter.■DVD setup from the front panel
Press the button on the front panel
while a DVD is playing and display REAR
MENU in front. Rotate to select DVD
Setup, then press .
Setting up Audio:
1.Rotate to select Audio, then press .
2.Rotate to select a language for audio that is available on the DVD, then press
.
Setting up Subtitle:
1.Rotate to select Subtitle, then press .
2.Rotate to select a subtitle language that is available on the DVD.
1Playing a DVD
DVD is available for the rear seat passenger only.
If you have turned off the Auto Play feature, press the
(play) button on the front panel or remote.