AUX HONDA ODYSSEY 2013 RC1-RC2 / 5.G Navigation Manual
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4Quick Reference Guide
System Controls
laHDD Button 
(P145)
Display
lc
DVD Button 
(P6)
ljREAR POWER Button 
(P6)
lfCATEGORY Bar 
(P6)
1 AM/FM Button 
(P132)
lbUSB/AUX Button 
(P155)
lhTUNE/ 8 (Sound) Knob 
(P166)
li  (Play/Pause) Button
2TITLE Button 
(P6)
4DVD/CD Slot 
(P6)
mea  (Display Mode) 
Button 
(P29)
md CANCEL Button
miInterface Dial/ENTER 
Button 
(P8)
lgE (Eject) Button
9
CD Button 
(P141)
Navigation Screen
Audio & Rear Entertainment 
System
Navigation
Voice Control 
Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink® 
maREAR SOURCE Button 
(P203)
ldCD Slot 
(P6)
leSCAN Button 
(P6)
mhINFO Button
mc
MAP/GUIDE Button 
(P103)
3VOL  9 (Volume/Power) 
Knob 
(P6)
5 AUDIO Button 
(P6)
6Preset Buttons 
(P6)
7SKIP Bar 
(P6)
8XM Button 
(P136)
mgPHONE Button 
(P170)
mfDEST/ROUTE Button
mb
E (Eject) Button
Rear Entertainment System 
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Audio
This section describes how to operate the audio system. You can play
music from a wide array of media s ources, and control the audio system
using the audio buttons, the Interface Dial, or voice control.
Audio System .................................................. 130
About Your Audio System .............................. 130
Auxiliary Input Jack ......... .......................... ..... 131
Audio System Theft Protection ....................... 131
Playing FM/AM Radio ..................................... 132
Selecting FM/AM Mode.................................. 132
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 132
Audio Menu .................................................. 133
Radio Data System (RDS) ................................ 134
Playing XM® Radio ......................................... 136
Selecting XM Mode........................................ 136
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 136
Audio Menu .................................................. 137
Note Function ................................................ 138
XM® Radio Service ........................................ 140
Playing a Disc ................................................... 141
Selecting Disc Mode ....................................... 141
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 141 Audio Menu ................................................... 142
Playing MP3/WMA/AAC Discs ........................ 143
Recommended Discs ...................................... 144
Playing Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Audio ............ 145
Selecting HDD Mode ...................................... 145
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 146
Audio Menu ................................................... 146
Recording a Music CD to HDD........................ 148
Searching for Music........................................ 150
Adding a Track to a User Playlist ..................... 151
Editing a Playlist ............................................. 151
Displaying Music Information ......................... 153
Updating Gracenote® Album Info .................. 154
Playing an iPod® ............................................. 155
Selecting iPod® Mode .................................... 156
Audio Screen Control ..................................... 156
Audio Menu ................................................... 157
Searching for Music........................................ 158 Searching for Music Using Song By Voice™ 
(SBV) ............................................................... 159
Playing a USB Flash Drive ............................... 160
Selecting USB Mode....................................... 161
Audio Screen Control..................................... 161
Audio Menu .................................................. 162
Playing Tracks in Folders................................. 163
Playing Bluetooth® Audio ............................. 164
Selecting Bluetooth® Audio Mode ................. 164
Switching to HFL Mode .................................. 165
Audio Screen Control..................................... 165
Adjusting the Sound ....................................... 166
Audio Remote Controls .................................. 167
Steering Wheel Controls ................................ 167 
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Audio System
Auxiliary Input Jack
Audio
Auxiliary Input JackUse the jack in the front console compartment 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.
The audio system automatically 
switches to the AUX mode.
Audio System Theft ProtectionThe audio system is disabled when it is  disconnected from the power source (e.g., 
when the battery is disc onnected or goes dead.)
■ Entering the Audio Security Code
“ENTER CODE” appears on the displa y when the power is reconnected.
1. Turn on the audio system.
2. Enter the audio security code using the pr eset 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, you need to vi sit a dealer to have the system reset.
1Auxiliary Input Jack
To switch the mode, press any of the other audio 
mode buttons. You can return to the AUX mode 
by pressing the USB/AUX button.
You cannot use the auxili ary input jack if you 
replace the audio system.1 Audio System Theft Protection
Find the audio system’s se curity code and serial 
number label in your Owner’s Manual kit.
Do not store the label in y our vehicle. If you lose 
the label, you must first retrieve the serial 
number, and then obtain the code from your 
dealer. 
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Playing an iPod®
Selecting iPod® Mode
Audio
Selecting iPod® Mode1.Connect the iPod® to the USB adapter cable in the console compartment.
2. Press the USB/AUX button until you get to iPod® mode.
3. Select a track using the iPod® menu on the screen.
The current track number and total number of tracks are displayed on the 
display.
Audio Screen ControlHAUDIO button (in iPod® mode)
Control the audio screen through the navigation system. Rotate i to select a track. Press  u.
Move  e to select  MUSIC SEARCH  
to change songs in  the track list. 2Searching for Music 
P. 158
Move  r to select  AUDIO MENU . 2Audio Menu 
P. 157
1Playing an iPod®
d  “Display audio screen”
You can control the iPod® using voice control 
commands.
2 iPod® Commands  P. 251
A visual guide helps  you operate the audio 
system.
2 System Controls  P. 4
2 Basic Operation  P. 6
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or 
track may not appear correctly.
Available operating functi ons vary on models or 
versions. Some functions  may not be available on 
the vehicle’s audio system.
If there is a problem, you may see an error 
message on the display. 
2 Error Messages  P. 227
iPod® mode
Track list 
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Playing a USB Flash Drive
Selecting USB Mode
Audio
Selecting USB Mode1.Connect the USB flash drive to the  USB adapter cable in the console 
compartment.
2. Press the USB/AUX button until you get to USB mode.
3. Select a track using skip, scan,  folder list, or track list.
The current track number and folder number are displayed on the display.
Audio Screen ControlHAUDIO button (in USB mode)
Control the audio screen through the navigation system. Rotate i to select a track. Press u .
Move e to select  FOLDER LIST  to 
display the folder list. 2 Playing Tracks in Folders 
P. 163
Move  r to select  AUDIO MENU . 2Audio Menu 
P. 162
1Playing a USB Flash Drive
d  “Display audio screen”
You can control the audio system using voice 
control commands.
2 USB Commands  P. 251
A visual guide helps  you operate the audio 
system.
2 System Controls P. 4
2 Basic Operation  P. 6
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or 
track may not appear correctly.
Tracks on the USB flash drive are played in their 
stored order. This orde r may be different from 
the order displayed on  your PC or device.
The audio system displa ys UNPLAYABLE FILE, and 
then skips to the next track when the following 
tracks are played:•Tracks in WMA or AAC format protected by 
digital rights management (DRM)•Tracks in unsupported format
If there is a problem, you may see an error 
message on the display. 
2 Error Messages P. 227
USB mode
Track list 
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Playing Bluetooth ® AudioYour audio system allows you to listen to music tracks stored on your  Bluetooth-
compatible phone.
This function is available when the phone is linked to the vehicle’s  Bluetooth® 
HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system. 2 Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® 
P. 169
Selecting  Bluetooth ® Audio Mode1.Make sure that your  phone is on, paired, and linked to HFL. 2Pairing a Phone 
P. 172
2. Press the USB/AUX button to select  Bluetooth® Audio mode.
A Bluetooth ® message and icon are displaye d on the display and screen.
3. If necessary, follow the cell phone operating instructions for playing audio tracks.
Check the following if the phone is not recognized:
• Another HFL-compatible phone, which is not compatible for  Bluetooth® Audio, is 
already connected.
1 Playing  Bluetooth ® Audio
d  “Display audio screen”
You can control the audio system using voice 
control commands. 
2 Bluetooth® Audio Commands  P. 251
Not all Bluetooth -enabled phones with 
streaming audio capabilities are compatible. To 
check if your phone is compatible:•U.S.: Visit  automobiles.honda.com/
handsfreelink.•Canada: Visit  www.handsfreelink.ca .•Call HandsFreeLink customer support at 
(888) 528-7876.
In some states, it may be illegal to perform some 
data device functions while driving.
In some cases, the name of the artist, album, or 
track may not appear correctly.
Only one phone can be used with HFL at a time. 
When there are more than two paired phones in 
the vehicle, the first paired phone the system 
finds will be automatically linked.
Pressing the TITLE side of the SCAN/TITLE bar 
switches the center display between the 
Bluetooth ® Audio message and the device 
name. 
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Adjusting the SoundHAUDIO button  
 AUDIO MENU 
 Sound Setup
Adjust the sound bass, treble, fader, and ba lance. You can also adjust the strength 
of the sound coming from the center and  subwoofer speakers. In addition, you can 
set Dolby PL (ProLogic) II and Speed-s ensitive Volume Compensation (SVC).
1.Rotate  i to select the sound 
mode to adjust. Press  u.
2. Rotate  i to adjust the desired 
level. Press  u.
The display returns to the audio 
screen after a few seconds.
You can also use the  8 (Sound) button to adjust the sound. Press the  8 
button repeatedly to cycle through the edit  modes, displayed on the display. Rotate 
the VOL  9 knob to adjust the setting.
1Adjusting the Sound
You can check the level on the navigation screen 
or on the display. When the level reaches the 
center, you will see “C” in the display.
Fader adjusts the front-t o-back strength, while 
balance adjusts the side-to-side strength. If the 
fader adjustment is set to the maximum front 
level, the subwoofer is turned off. If the fader is 
set to the maximum rear level, the center speaker 
is off.
Dolby PL II signal proc essing creates multi-
channel surround sound fro m 2-channel stereo 
audio sources. Dolby ProL ogic II is available only 
in DISC (CD-DA, MP3, WMA, AAC), XM® Radio, 
AUX (USB, iPod®, AUX,  Bluetooth® Audio), and 
HDD modes.
Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories. Dolby, ProL ogic, MLP Lossless, and 
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
The  SVC has four modes:  OFF, LOW , MID, and 
HIGH. SVC adjusts the volume level based on the 
vehicle speed. The faster you go, the audio 
volume increases. As you slow down, the audio 
volume decreases. If you feel the sound is too 
loud, choose LOW , and vice versa.
TREBLE 
BASS
SVC
BALANCE
FADER
SUBWOOFER
DOLBY PL II
CENTER 
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Audio Remote ControlsSteering Wheel ControlsControl basic audio system functions using the controls mounted on the steering 
wheel.
Adjusts the volume.
•Press the  R (Volume) button to increase the volume.
• Press the  U (Volume) button to decrease the volume.
Changes the audio source mode. Press to  cycle through all currently connected 
media sources.
1 MODE Button
DISC mode appears only when a disc is loaded.
When in AUX mode, the  following are operable 
from the remote audio controls:•iPod®/USB flash drive  connected to the USB 
adapter cable•Audio unit plugged into th e auxiliary input jack•Bluetooth® Audio (not all phones support this 
function)
Volume button Mode button
Channel button
■ VOL (Volume) Button■MODE Button
FM2
FM1
AUX
XM1
AM
DISC
HDD
XM2
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Rear Entertainment System
Rear seat passengers can enjoy a completely separate entertainment
source than front passengers, including movies, games, and other audio choices.
Rear Entertainment System..................190
Auxiliary Console Panel .........................190
HDMI Input Jack ...................................191
Rear Control Panel Operation ...............192
Selecting the Audio Source ...................192
Rear DVD Menu ....................................193
Screen and Surround Settings ...............196
DVD Initial Settings ...............................199
Dual Screen Mode (U ltrawide RES only) .200
Replacing the Batteries ..........................202
Front Control Panel Operation .............203
Selecting the Audio Source ...................203
Rear System Setup ................................204
Setting the Rear DVD Menu ..................205 Wireless Headphones
........................... 206
Using the Wireless Headphones ........... 206
Changing the Sound Sour ce (Ultrawide RES 
only)................................................... 207
Replacing the Batteries ......................... 208 
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Rear Entertainment SystemThe Rear Entertainment System (RES) is operable from both the front control panel 
and the rear control panel.2Front Control Panel Operation 
P. 203
2Rear Control Panel Operation 
P. 192
Auxiliary Console PanelAuxiliary input jacks and headphone connectors for the rear entertainment system 
are above the third row seat a rmrest on the driver’s side.
V = Video jack
L = Left audio jack
R = Right audio jack
■ Auxiliary Input Jacks
The system will accept auxiliary input s from standard video games and video 
equipment. Some video game power su pplies may cause poor picture quality.
■ Headphone Connectors
There are two headphone connectors for the third row seat passengers. Each 
connector has its own volume control.
1 Rear Entertainment System
This vehicle’s overhead m ounted video display, if 
so equipped, include s mercury-containing 
components. Upon removal, please reuse, 
recycle, or dispose of as hazardous waste.NOTICE
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK