navigation system HONDA ODYSSEY 2008 RB1-RB2 / 3.G Navigation Manual

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ZOOM (IN)/ (OUT) buttons
Press ZOOM to zoom in (to show
more detail), or ZOOM to zoom out
(to show more area and less detail)
while a map screen is displayed.
ZOOM IN reduces the scale (showing
less area with greater detail). ZOOM
OUT increases the scale (showing more
area with less detail). See page
56.
MENU button
Displays the Enter destination by
screen. When on a route, displays the
Change route by screen. See page
23.
INFO button
Displays the screen for selecting
Cellular Phonebook *, Voice
Command Help , Map Legend ,
Calendar , Calculator , and Key to
Zagat Ratings . See page
70 .
* Available only for the Touring model.
AUDIO button
Press to display the audio screen.
For information on audio system
features, see the Audio section of the
Owner’s manual. SETUP
button
Displays the Setup screens to change
and update informa tion in the system.
See page
77 .
OPEN/CLOSE button
Tilts the screen down to access the CD
changer.
CLOCK
Both the screen clock* and this console
clock are controlled by the Navigation
system and automatically compensate
for daylight savings and time zone
changes during vehicle operation. They
can be adjusted in Setup mode. See
page
97 .
* For the screen clock, see page
18.
Screen
All selections and instructions are
displayed on the screen. In addition, the
display is a “touch screen” – you can
enter information into the system by
touching the images (icons) on the
screen with your finger.For example, if you need to enter a
street name, a keyboard will be
displayed. You can type in the street
name by saying or selecting the
individual character
s on the screen.
Clean the screen with a soft damp cloth.
You may use a mild cleanser intended
for use on liquid crystal displays
(LCDs). Harsher chemicals may
damage the screen.
NOTE:
Whenever you shift to R (reverse), the
rear view is shown on the navigation
system screen. See page
100.
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12Navigation System
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Voice Control Basics
Your vehicle has a voice control system
that allows hands-free operation of most
of the navigation system functions. You
can also control the audio system and
the climate control system. The voice
control system uses the NAVI TALK
and NAVI BACK buttons on the
steering wheel and a microphone near
the map light on the ceiling.
NOTE:
While using the voice control system, all
of the speakers (except the RES
headphones) are muted.
NAVI TALK button
This button activates the voice control
system. Press and release it when you
want to give a voice command. See
Voice Command Index on page
132 fo r
a list of voice commands.
HFL
button
NAVI TALK
button
NAVI TALK
button HFL BACK
button
NAVI BACK
button
NAVI BACK
button
Touring model:
EX-L model:
Microphone
(on the ceiling)
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NAVI BACK button
This button has the same function as the
CANCEL button. When you press and
release it, the display returns to the
previous screen. When the previous
screen appears, the system replays the
last prompt. This button is enabled for
the navigation system commands only.
However, it can be used to cancel an
audio or climate control voice command
up to one second after the command
confirmation.
NOTE:
For the Touring model, the NAVI
TALK and NAVI BACK buttons are
deactivated while using the Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink® feature. See your
vehicle Owner’s manual and the official
web site ( handsfreelink.honda.com ) for
information on this system.
Using the Voice Control System
You should use the voice control system
as much as possible, and consider
manual entry using the joystick as a
“back-up” method of entry.
Most of the system’s functions can be
controlled by voice commands activated
with the NAVI TALK button. To
control your navigation system by
voice:
 Press and release the NAVI TALK
button.
 Wait for the beep.
 Give a voice command.
Once the microphone picks up your
command, the system changes the
display in response to the command and
prompts you for the next command.
Using the NAVI TALK button, answer
the prompts as required. If the system does not understand a
command or you wait too long to give a
command, it responds with “Pardon,”
“Please repeat,” or “Would you say
again.” If the system cannot perform a
command or the command is not
appropriate for the screen you are on, it
sounds a beep.
Anytime you are not sure of what voice
commands are available on a screen,
you can always say “Help” at any
screen. The system can
then read the list
of commands to you.
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When you speak a command, the system
generally either repeats the command as
a confirmation or asks you for further
information. If you do not wish to hear
this feedback, you can turn it off.
However, hearing the feedback will
familiarize you with the way the system
expects commands to be phrased. See
the Voice Recognition Feedback
setting in Setup.
If you hear a prompt such as “Please use
the touch screen to...” or “Please choose
an area with the joystick,” the system is
asking for input that cannot be
performed using the voice control
system.Improving Voice Recognition
To achieve optimum voice recognition,
when using either the Navigation or
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® voice
control system, the following guidelines
should be followed:
NOTE:
Make sure the correct screen is
displayed for the voice command that
you are using. See Voice Command
Index on page
132 .
 Adjust the air flow from both the dashboard and side vents so they do
not blow against the microphone on
the ceiling. Place your hand over the
microphone; if you feel any airflow,
adjust the vents.
 Lower the A/C fan speed during voice recognition operation.
 Close the windows and the sunroof.
 After pressing and releasing the NAVI TALK button, wait for the
beep, then give a voice command.
 Give a voice command in a clear, natural speaking voice without
pausing between words.  If the system cannot recognize your
command because of background
noise, speak louder.
 If more than one person is speaking at the same time, the system may
misinterpret your command.
 If you are still having trouble with the voice control system, refer to Voice
Command Help on the
Information screen.
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Selecting an Item (Button)
on the Screen
On most screens, there are items that
can be selected (like buttons with titles
such as OK or Return ). To select an
item on any screen, do one of the
following:
 Use the voice cont rol system and say
the name of the desired item. Almost
all selectable items on the screen,
including some listed items, are
recognized by the voice control
system.
 Touch the desired item on the screen.
 Move the highlighting to the desired item with the joystick, then push in
on the joystick.
Tip:
If items are grayed out (very dark
colored), this means that they cannot be
selected.
Selecting an Item in a List
To scroll through a list, do one of the
following:
 Use the joystick to scroll through the list item by item.
 Use the voice control system and say “Next ” or “ Previous ” or use the “on
screen” scroll up or down buttons, or
the ZOOM buttons to scroll through
the list page by page.
If you cannot find the desired name, or
have made an error, return to the
previous screen by pressing the
CANCEL or the NAVI BACK button.
To select the desired item in the list, do
one of the following:
 Use the voice control system, and say the item number of the desired item.
 Touch the item on the screen.
 Use the joystick to move the highlighting to the it em, then push in
on the joystick.
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Using the On-screen
Keyboard
When the system needs input from you,
the display changes to a keyboard. Use
the displayed letters to enter the
information. Enter each letter by one of
the following methods:
 Using the voice control system, say the desired letter on the screen.
 Move the highlighting to the desired letter using the joystick, then push in
on the joystick.
 Touch the desired le tter on the screen.
When speaking the letters or using
“spell mode,” you can substitute the
name that represents each letter or
symbol. This improves recognition. The
system will only re spond to the names
shown in the following graphic.
For example:
 To select the letter “A”: Say, “ A”;
“ Alpha ”; or “Apple .”
 To select the letter “M”: Say, “ M”;
“ Mike ”; or “ Mary.” The names that can be used for each lette
r are shown below. For additional keyboard
symbols, see page 141 .
Alpha
Apple
Bravo
Boy Charlie Delta
Dog Echo
Edward Foxtrot
Frank Golf
George Hotel
Henry Juliet
JohnApostrophe
Kilo
King Lima
Larry Mike
Mary November
Nancy Oscar
Papa
Paul Quebec
Queen Romeo
Robert Sierra
Sam Tango
To mAmpersand
Uniform Uncle Victor
Whiskey
William X-RayYankee
Yellow Zulu
Zebra SlashIndia
Igloo
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Each entered letter will appear at the top
of the display. Say or select Space to
enter a space between words. Say or
select Delete to erase a letter entered
incorrectly.
When entering an address, the system
searches the database for words that
match the letters you are entering. As a
result, you will notice that some letters
are no longer available.
When the system finds only one entry
that matches, it completes the entry of
the name for you. If the system finds
more than one entry that matches your
input, the system displays a list.
Tip:
If you are unsure of the spelling of a
name, enter the lette rs that you are sure
of, and then select List. The system
displays a list of names that most closely
matches your input. You can choose to have your keyboard
displayed in alphabetized format as
shown below:
Or in a regular keyboard (QWERTY)
format as shown below:
See
Keyboard Layout in the Setup
screen (second).Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
(Touring Model Only)
If you have a Bluetooth compatible cell
phone that is “paired,” then CALL on
the Calculate route to screen is
enabled.
When you select CALL, the system
dials the number shown on the screen. If
CALL is not available (dark gray), and
your phone is “paired,” then make sure
the phone has service or that HFL is not
in use; press the HFL BACK button.
For more information on Bluetooth®
HandsFreeLink®, see the vehicle
Owner’s manual and the official web
site ( handsfreelink.honda.com ).
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18Navigation System
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System Start-up
When you turn the ignition to ON (II), it
takes several seconds for the navigation
system to boot up.
The first screen to appear is the
navigation system globe screen. The
screen then changes to the Disclaimer
screen:
NOTE:
The OK button does not appear
immediately. It appears after the
software is loaded. Read this disclaimer carefully so you
understand it before continuing. Push in
on the joystick, or touch
OK, and the
map screen will appear on the display.
The “OK” cannot be activated by voice.
NOTE:
If you do not select OK, and then enter
the Setup or Information screens, some
items are not available, and will show
up as darkened buttons (grayed out).
See System Function Diagram on
page
22. If you do not press the joystick or touch
OK
, the screen will display the clock
after 30 seconds.
If you are not planning to use the
navigation system at this time, touch
DISPLAY OFF to turn off the screen.
By touching CLOCK TYPE , you can
change the design of the clock screen.
For details of the clock type, see
page
79 .
Tip:
For information on the clock
adjustment, see page
97 .
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To return to the Disclaimer screen,
press the MENU or MAP/GUIDE
button.
If you have entered any Calendar
reminders, they are displayed after you
select OK.
The Calendar reminder screen
remains displayed until you select OK,
Remind Later or press the CANCEL
button. If you select
OK, the reminder will not
show up again. If you wish to have the
reminder show up again later in the day,
touch the Remind Later button.
If you press the CANCEL button, the
message will be displayed the next time
you start the vehicle.
NOTE:
The system will display the current
message and any older or previously
unread messages, with the newest
message listed first.
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20Navigation System
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Map Screen Legend
Map Orientation
(see page57)
Current Map Scale
(see page
56)
ICON Button (see page
60)
Vehicle Position (see page
63)
(Use voice command “Display the current location.”
or touch the icon to show current location.) Streets
(see Map Overview on page
6)
Red: Interstates or Freeways
Black: Verified Streets
Light Brown: Unverified Streets
Map Features
Dark Green: Park
Light Blue: Hospital
Brown: Shopping Mall
Light Brown: Indian Reservation
Green: Golf Course
Gray: Airport/Stadium/Business
Blue: Body of Water
Blue/Green: Cemetery
Matte Blue: University
NOTE:
If you move the joystick over an area (map
features shown above), the name is displayed on
the screen.
Current Street
(see page
6)“North Up”
NOTE:
See Map Legend on the Information screen for further explanation.
“Heading Up”
“Breadcrumbs”
(see Off-road Tracking
on page
62) Landmark Icon - Generic
(see page 58)
GPS Signal Strength : Best Reception
: Good Reception
Missing: Poor/No ReceptionAcura Dealer
School
Restaurant
AT M
Parking Lot
Post OfficeHonda Dealer
Hospital
Grocery Store
Gas Station
Hotel/Lodging
Parking Garage
Freeway Exit Information
One-way Traffic Icon (1/20 mile only)
(see page 61)
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