Button HONDA ODYSSEY 2004 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Owner's Guide
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To play a CD, the ignition switch
must be in the ACCESSORY (I) or
ON(II) position.
You operate the CD player with the
same controls used f or the radio.
The number of the track playing is
shown in the display. The system will
continuously play a CD until you
change modes.
Insert a CD into the CD slot. The
drive will pull the CD in the rest of
the way to play it. When the system
reaches the end of the disc, it will
return to the beginning and play the
disc again.
You can also play 3-inch (8-cm) discs
without using an adapter ring.
To play the radio when a CD is
playing, press the AM/FM button. Press the CD button again to switch
back to the CD player.
To play the tape when a CD is
playing, insert a tape in the player (if
available). If a tape is in the player,
press the TAPE button. Press the
CD button again to switch back to
the CD player. The cassette player is
optional on EX and EX-L models.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the disc will stay in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it lef t of f (at
thesamediscandtrackonLX
model).
Each time you press and
release / or push up the
SKIP switch, the player skips
f orward to the beginning of the next
track. Press and release / button, or push down the SKIP
switch to skip backward to the
beginning of the current track. Press
orpushdownitagaintoskiptothe
beginning of the previous track.
To move rapidly within a track, press
andholdthe / or / side of the SKIP bar. You will
see CUE or REW in the display. On
LX model, push and hold the SKIP
switch. You will hear a beep when
the system begins to move.
To continuously replay
a track, press and release the RPT
button. You will see RPT in the
display. Press the RPT button again
to turn it off.
Optional on LX model
Playing a CD
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
To Play a CD SKIP
REPEAT
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To activate Random Play on LX
model, press and hold the RPT
button until you see RDM in the
display. Press it again to return to
normal play.
If the system is in repeat mode, turn
it of f bef ore you select random mode.
Press the eject button ( ) to
remove the CD. If you eject the CD,
but do not remove it f rom the slot,
the system will automatically reload
the CD af ter 15 seconds and put it in
pause mode. To begin playing, press
the CD button.
Press the AM/FM button to switch
to the radio while a CD is playing.
Press the CD button to play the CD. Insert a tape in the player (if
available) to switch to the tape while
aCDisplaying.Ifatapeisinthe
player, press the TAPE button. Press
the CD button again to switch back
to the CD player. The cassette player
is optional on EX and EX-L models.
If you turn the system of f while a CD
is playing, either with the PWR/VOL
knob or by turning off the ignition,
the disc will stay in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,theCD
will begin playing where it lef t of f (at
thesamediscandtrackonLX
model).
An optional six disc CD changer is
available for your vehicle from your
Honda dealer.
This disc changer uses the same
controls used f or the in-dash CD
player or the radio.
Load the CDs in the magazine and
load the magazine in the changer
according to the instructions that
came with the unit.
To select the CD changer, press the
CD button. The disc and track
numbers will be displayed. To select
a dif f erent disc, use the appropriate
preset buttons (1 6). On the U.S.
EX-L model, use the preset 5 (DISC
) button to select the previous disc,
or the preset 6 (DISC ) button to
select the next disc in sequence.
If you select an empty slot in the
magazine, the changer will, af ter
f inding that slot empty, try to load
the CD in the next slot. This
continues until it f inds a CD to load
and play.
On EX and EX-L models, if there are
no CDs, the display will f lash, then
you need to select another mode.
Press and release the
RDM button to play the tracks in
random order. You will see RDM in
the display. Press the RDM button
again to return to normal play.
Playing a CD
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
To Stop Playing a CD
Operating the Optional CD
Changer
RANDOM
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If you see an error message in the
display while playing a CD, f ind the
cause in the chart to the right. If you
cannot clear the error message, take
your vehicle to a Honda dealer.Error MessageCause Solution
Error Message Cause Solution
System Error
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
Communication Error
LSI ErrorPress the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
Check if it is inserted correctly in CD player.
Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
Check the CD for damage or deformation.
If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error
message does not disappear after the CD is
ejected, see a Honda dealer.
Consult your Honda dealer.
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error, or a
DVD has been loaded in
the CD player.
High Temperature Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
Check if it is inserted correctly in CD player.
Make sure the CD is not scratched or damaged.
Press the EJECT button and pull out the CD.
Check the CD for damage or deformation.
If the CD cannot be pulled out or the error
message does not disappear after the CD is
ejected, see a Honda dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
CD Player Error Messages
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
EX and EX-L models
Opt ional on U.S. EX-L model
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CauseSolution
If you see an error message in the
display while operating the CD
changer, find the cause in the
f ollowing charts. If you cannot clear
theerrormessage,takeyourvehicle
to a Honda dealer.
Error Message
Disc-changer
malf unction.
CD magazine ejection
impossible.
Disc is in changer
mechanism.
High Temperature
Misconnection or
disconnection of CD
changer.
No CD magazine in the
CD changer.
No CD in magazine.If the message disappears within a f ew seconds,
unit is OK. Press the magazine eject button and
pull it out, check for an error message, and
insert the magazine again. If the message does
not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled
out, see a Honda dealer.
Press the magazine eject button. If the maga-
zine does not eject, see a Honda dealer.
Press the magazine eject button, and insert an
empty magazine.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to
normal.
See a Honda dealer.
Insert CD magazine.
Insert a CD in the magazine.
CD Changer Error Messages
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
LX model
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Error MessageCause Solution
Error Message Cause Solution
System Error
FOCUS Error
Mechanical Error
Communication Error, LSI Error
High Temperature
No CD magazine in the CD changer
No CD in the CD magazinePress the magazine eject button and pull it out, check f or an error message, and insert the
magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see a Honda dealer.
Press the magazine eject button and pull it out, check f or an error message, and insert the
magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see a Honda dealer.
See a Honda dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
Insert CD magazine.
Insert CD.
FOCUS Error
No CD in the CD magazine
Mechanical Error
High Temperature
No CD magazine in the CD changer Press the magazine eject button, pull it out, and check f or an error message, and insert the
magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see a Honda dealer.
Insert CD.
Press the magazine eject button, pull it out, check f or an error message, and insert the
magazine again. If the message does not disappear or the magazine cannot be pulled out,
see a Honda dealer.
Will disappear when the temperature returns to normal.
Insert CD magazine.
CD Changer Error Messages
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Opt ional on U.S. EX-L model
EX and EX-L models
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Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Playing a T ape
EX and EX-L modelsLX model
Opt ional on U.S. EX-L model
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TUNE BARREW BUTTON
TAPE BUTTON
PWR/VOL
KNOB SKIP SWITCH PLAY BUTTON
REPEAT BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON
FF BUTTON
DOLBY BUTTON PROG BUTTON
PLAY BUTTON PROG BUTTON NR BUTTON
CD BUTTON/
TAPE BUTTON
SKIP BAR
REPEAT BUTTON
PWR/
VOL
KNOB
TAPE DIRECTION
INDICATOR
DOLBY
INDICATOR
TAPE
BUTTON PROG BUTTON SKIP BAR
TAPE DIRECTION
INDICATOR
CASSETTE
SLOT
TAPE
EJECT
BUTTON
PWR/VOL KNOB
CASSETTE SLOT
TAPE DIRECTION
INDICATOR
AM/FM BUTTON
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The ignition switch must be in the
ACCESSORY (I) or ON (II) position.
Make sure the open side of the tape
is facing right, then insert the tape
most of the way into the slot. The
system will pull the tape in the rest
of the way, and begin to play it.
The tape direction indicator will light
to show you which side of the tape is
playing. The indicates the side
youinsertedupwardinnowplaying.
If you want to play the other side,
press the PROG button. When the
player reaches the end of the tape, it
will automatically reverse direction
and play the other side. Dolby noise reduction turns on
when you insert a tape. The
indicator will come on in the
display. If the tape was not recorded
in Dolby, turn it of f by pressing the
NR ( ) button. Dolby remains
of f until you press the NR ( )
button again. To remove the tape, press the tape
EJECT button. If you want to turn
the player of f , press the PWR/VOL
knob or turn of f the ignition. The
tape will remain in the drive. When
youturnthesystembackon,the
tape will begin playing where it lef t
of f .
When you
turn the system back on, the tape
will be in pause mode. Press the
PLAY button to resume play.
You
can remove the tape with ignition
switch in any position, even if the
audio system is of f
To switch to the radio or CD player
while a tape is playing, press the
AM/FM or CD button. To change
back to the tape player, press the
TAPE button (CD button on EX and
EX-L).
Dolby noise reduction manuf actured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-
ration. ‘‘DOLBY’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.
EX and EX-L models
Optional on U.S. EX-L model
Optional on EX and EX-L models
Playing a T ape
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
To Play a Tape
To Stop Playing a Tape
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To rewind the tape,
push the REW/Preset 1 ( )
button or press and release the side of the TUNE bar. You will
seeREWinthedisplay.Tofast
f orward the tape, push the FF/
Preset 3 ( ) button or press and
releasethe sideof theTUNE
bar. You will see FF displayed. Press
the PLAY button or / side/button to take the system
outofrewindorfastforward.
Press / side or
push the SKIP switch down to find
the beginning of the current song or
passage. Press / side or
push the SKIP switch up to find the
beginning of the next song or
passage. When the system reaches
the beginning of a song or passage, it
begins to play it. Press the RPT button
to continuously play a song or
passage. You will see RPT displayed.
The track will repeat until you press
the RPT button again.
The SKIP and REPEAT
f unctions use silent periods on the
tape to find the end of a song or
passage. These f eatures may not
work if there is almost no gap
between selections, a high noise
level, or a silent period in the middle
of a selection.
Playing a T ape
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
T ape Search Functions
FF/REW
SK IP REPEAT
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Thetapeplayerpicksupdirtand
oxides f rom the tape. This
contamination builds up over time
and cause the sound quality to
degrade. To prevent this, you should
clean the player af ter every 30 hours
of use.
If you do not clean the tape player
regularly, it may eventually become
impossible to remove the
contamination with a normal
cleaning kit. Your Honda dealer has
a cleaning kit available.
Use 100-minute or shorter tapes.
Tapes longer than that may break or
jam the drive.If the tape is loose, tighten it by
turning the hub with a pencil or your
f inger. If the label is peeling of f ,
remove it or it could cause the tape
to jam in the player. Never try to
insert a warped or damaged tape in
the player.
Store tapes in their cases to protect
them f rom dust and moisture. Never
placetapeswheretheywillbe
exposed to direct sunlight, high heat,
or high humidity. If a tape is exposed
to extreme heat or cold, let it reach a
moderate temperature bef ore
inserting it into the player.
Never try to insert f oreign object
into the tape player.
If you see the error message
‘‘ ’’ (LX model)/‘‘ ’’
(EX and EX-L models)/‘‘ ’’
(optional on EX-L model) on the
display, press the tape EJECT button
and remove the tape f rom the unit.
Make sure the tape is not damaged.
If thetapewillnotejectortheerror
message stays on af ter the tape
ejects, take the vehicle to your
Honda dealer.
If a problem develops in the connec-
tion between the tape player and the
radio,youwillsee‘‘ ’’inthe
display. Take the vehicle to your
Honda dealer.
On LX model
Playing a T ape
Comf ort and Convenience Feat ures
Caring f or the player and the
tapes
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Two controls f or the audio system
are mounted in the steering wheel
hub. These let you control basic
f unctions without removing your
hand f rom the wheel. The top and bottom buttons adjust
thevolumeup( )ordown( ).
Press the proper button and hold it
until the desired volume is reached,
then release it.
The AUDIO/CH button has three
f unctions, depending on whether you
are listening to the radio, or playing a
tape or CD.
If you are listening to the radio, use
the AUDIO/CH button to change
stations. Each time you press this
button, the system advances to the
next preset station on the band you
are listening to. You will see the
number of the selected preset button
in the display. To change bands,
press the AM/FM button on the
audio system’s f ront panel.If youareplayingatape,usethe
AUDIO/CH button to advance to the
next selection. You will see ‘‘FF’’
blinking in the display when you
press the AUDIO/CH button. The
system f ast f orwards until it senses a
silent period, then resumes playing.
If youareplayingaCD,thesystem
skips to the beginning of the next
track each time you push the
AUDIO/CH button. You will see the
CD and track number in the display.
On EX and EX-L models
Steering Wheel Controls
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AUDIO/CH
BUTTON