audio HONDA ODYSSEY 2011 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Navigation Manual

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Information Features
NOTE:
Only one entry can be stored for each
calendar day.
A maximum of 50 entries can be stored in the calendar. After you
reach 50 entries, a warning message
will appear telling you that the limit
has been reached. You can clear any
older entries as needed.
The system displays active calendar entries only after you answer OK on
the Disclaimer screen.
For more information, see System
Start-up on page 18.Voice Help
When you say or select Voice Help on
the INFO screen ( Main Info. ), you will
see the following screen:
You can select the “MAP,” “DEST,” or
“AUDIO” tab by moving the Interface
Dial to the left or right.
NOTE:
You can select an item by saying either
the line number or the item name. There is a tutorial available for the voice
command help. Say or select
Getting
started, and the display changes to:
Select the line number of the desired
tutorial you want to view, and the
tutorial will automatically be read.
To stop the reading, push in on the
Interface Dial. To resume the reading,
push in on the Interface Dial again.
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System Setup
Guidance Mode
Allows you to select the guidance
display mode: Single Screen or Split
Screen .
To get to Guidance Mode from the
SETUP screen, select the “Other” tab,
Routing & Guidance , and
Guidance Mode.
The factory default is Single Screen.
NOTE:
Guidance Mode can also be selected
on the Guidance menu screen. See
Guidance Mode on page60.
Street Name Guidance
Allows voice guidan ce to include the
street names (for example, “Turn right
on Main Street”). You can choose to
turn this feature ON or OFF.
To access this feature from the SETUP
screen, select the “Other” tab, Routing
& Guidance , and Street Name
Guidance .
This feature is set to OFF as a factory
default.
NOTE:
If the system language selection is not
English, Street Name Guidance will
be grayed out, making its selection
impossible.
Guidance Screen Interruption
When the audio screen is displayed and
you get near the guidance point, the
display will automatica lly switch to the
navigation screen with the guidance
window. After you get through the
guidance point, the display will
automatically return to the audio
screen. You can choose to turn this
feature ON or OFF .
To access this feature from the SETUP
screen, select the “Other” tab, Routing
& Guidance , and Guidance Screen
Interruption.
This feature is set to OFF as a factory
default.
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System Initialization
System Initialization
If for any reason you lose power to the
vehicle (e.g., the battery was
disconnected), the navigation system
will require initialization.
The navigation system supports a VIN-
recognition anti-theft system. If the
correct navigation system is installed in
the vehicle, you do not need to enter a
code as shown on the screen below.
If this screen appears, press and hold the
audio power button for two seconds to
resume system operation. The system
may need a few moments to reacquire
the GPS signal.
Entering the Security Code
If another system ha s been installed in
the vehicle, you will have to enter a
security code for the audio and
navigation system before you can use it
again.
When you purchased the vehicle, you
should have received one card
containing the navigation system’s
security code and serial number. Keep
this card in a safe place in case you need
the code. If you lose the card, you must
obtain the security code from your
dealer.
Enter the 5-digit security code in
accordance with the owner’s manual for
your vehicle. If you do not enter the
security code, the navigation and audio
voice will not function.
NOTE:
The anti-theft security code is unrelated
to your optional navigation system PIN
(for Address Book or Home Address).
GPS Initialization
Depending on the le ngth of time the
battery was disconnected, your system
may require GPS initialization. If it
does, the following screen appears:
If this procedure is not necessary, the
system proceeds directly to the
Disclaimer screen (see page 18).
During initialization, the system
searches for all available GPS satellites
and obtains their orbital information.
During this procedure, the vehicle
should be out in the open with a clear
view of the sky.
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System Limitations
Also, depending on your current view of
the sky and the position of the satellites,
the elevation may be shown incorrectly.
You may also notice some delay of the
vehicle position icon at intersections;
this is normal.
GPS Reception Issues
The signals received from the GPS
satellites are extremely weak (less than
a millionth of the strength of a local FM
station) and require an unobstructed
view of sky. The signal can easily be
interrupted or interfered with by the
following:
• Aftermarket metallic window tint
above or to the sides of the GPS
antenna (located in the dashboard)
• Cell phones, PDAs, or other electronic devices docked in a cradle
or lying loose on the dashboard
• Remote starters or “hidden” vehicle tracking systems mounted near the
navigation unit • Other aftermarket audio electronic
devices mounted near the navigation
unit
• Trees, tall buildings, freeway overpasses, tunnels, or overhead
electrical power wires
Although the system will direct you to
your desired destination, it may not
always generate what you consider to be
the most direct rout e. Try changing the
method of routing. See Changing the
Route Preference on page53. You may
also have Unverified Area Routing set
to OFF. See Unverified Area Routing on
page 101.
Additionally, the mapping database
contains verified and unverified maps.
See Map Overview on page6. A
Disclaimer screen will warn you if your
route includes unverified streets.
Unverified streets may be missing from
the map, in the wrong location, or have
an incorrect name or address range.
Exercise additional caution when
driving in these unverified areas. The destination icon shows the
approximate location of the destination.
This occurs because a city block can
have as many as 100 possible addresses
(for example, the 1400 block is followed
by the 1500 block) Since most cities use
only a portion of the 100 possible
addresses (for example, in the 1400
block, the addresses may only go up to
1425 before the 1500 block starts), the
address 1425 will be shown a quarter of
the way down the block by the system
instead of at the end of the block where
the destination is
actually located.
You may find that the system
occasionally reboots. This is indicated
by the display returning to the
navigation system globe screen. A
reboot can be caused by a number of
things, such as extreme temperatures or
shock from bumpy roads. It does not
necessarily indicate a problem that
requires service. If this happens
frequently, please see your dealer.
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Customer Assistance
Visiting Your Dealer
We strive to make this manual as
complete as possible and to answer all
questions regarding operation of the
system. Occasionally, you may run into
a specific issue that you cannot find in
the book. You may save yourself a trip
to the dealer by fi rst consulting the
following resources:
• The Troubleshooting section (see page 153)
• The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section (see page 146)
• The FAQs found on the online update DVD order site (see “Obtaining a
Navigation Update DVD”)
• For detailed questions regarding HFL, audio, or other systems that
interact with the navigation system,
see your Owner’s Manual, or the
Technology Reference Guide.
• For traffic-related issues, see the “FM Traffic” section (on page 23) and
FAQs (on page 146). • Call Honda Customer Relations (see
“Honda Automobile Customer
Service” on page 126).
• For database or PO I issues, follow the
guidelines in the “Reporting Errors”
section (see page 126).
If your question is still unanswered and
you wish to visit the dealer, please be
prepared to demonstrate the issue to the
service technician. That way, the service
technician can document the issue for
the factory to allo w more efficient
troubleshooting.
Some issues may at first seem random,
but you may notice a pattern, like they
only occur when you enter a specific
address, when driving on a certain road,
or just when it’s cold. This information
is very useful to the service technician.
Be patient, the service technician may
be unfamiliar with your specific issue.
Obtaining a Navigation
Update DVD
Honda is continually expanding the
scope of the navigation system.
Upgraded software may be made
available to navigation system owners
periodically, usually in the fall of each
year.
To purchase an updated DVD, you will
need your vehicle’ s VIN number and
the System/Device Information from the
INFO screen ( Other). Call the Honda
Navigation Disc Fulfillment Center at
(888) 291-4675. You can also order
online by going to www.hondanavi.com.
NOTE:
Update DVDs are not available at your dealer. However, the dealer may
order an update DVD for you out of
courtesy. There is no program for
free DVD updates.
The update DVD order line staff cannot answer technical questions
regarding navigation operation,
coverage, or POIs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Daylight saving time occurred, but the navigation system did
not change time even though SETUP shows Auto Daylight
is ON . The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions where
the daylight saving time
system is not adopted.
The navigation system automatic daylight time feature is not
switching the navigation system clock on the correct dates.
Why is this? 1) Go to the
Clock adjustment screen in SETUP and ensure that Auto
Daylight is ON .
2) The automatic daylight saving time feature does not work in regions
where the daylight saving ti me system is not adopted.
For more information, see page 114.
The navigation system clock switched by one hour for no
apparent reason. Wh at can cause this? You may be driving near
a time zone boundary (see Auto Daylight on
page 114). See page 114 (Auto Time Zone) for more information.
My battery was disconnected or went dead, and the
navigation system is asking for a code. What do I do? The navigation system suppor
ts a VIN-recognition anti-theft system. If the
correct navigation system is installed in the vehicle, you do not need to enter
a code. Press and hold the audio power button for two seconds to resume
system operation. The system may ne ed a few moments to reacquire the
GPS signal.
If another system has been in stalled in the vehicle, you will need to enter the
5-digit security code.
There should be a card in the glove box that contains the 5-digit security
code. If you cannot find it, your dealer can help you out.
I speak a language other than English. Are there any other
languages available for the system? Besides English, you may select Fr
ançais or Español for your language
setting.
Problem
Solution
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Glossary
Glossary
The following is a glossary of terms
pertaining to the voice recognition
navigation system.
Avoid Area - Areas you wish to avoid
can be entered into the system, and
will be avoided while routing.
Breadcrumbs - Off-road tracking dots
that can be followe d on the map to
retrace your route back to a mapped
(digitized) road. This function can be
turned on/off in the SETUP screen
(Other ).
Database - This consists of the map
data, and the POI (Points of Interest)
data stored on the HDD.
DCA - Detailed Coverage Area. United
States, Canada, and Puerto Rico are
mapped. See page 128 for a list of
these areas. Digitized Road -
A road that appears on
the navigation screen. The road name
will appear at the bottom of the
navigation screen. If the user drives
“off road,” the navigation system will
display “breadcrumbs,” depending on
how far you drive from a mapped
road.
Disclaimer Screen - Screen containing
cautionary information. It is meant to
be read carefully and acknowledged
by the client when using the
navigation system.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions. See
page 146 for a list of the client FAQs
and troubleshootin g information.
GPS - Global Positioning System. A
network of 24 satellites in orbit
around the earth. The navigation
system can simultaneously receive
signals from up to 12 satellites to
accurately position the vehicle on the
map. GPS Antenna -
Located in the
dashboard, which is in the center of
the dashboard. Electronic items
operating in this general location can
interfere with the GPS signal.
HDD - Hard Disc Drive. The primary
data storage device containing your
vehicle’s navigation and map
software and uploaded wallpaper
images. The HDD can also store
audio files. See the Audio section of
your Owner’s Manual for more
information.
HFL - Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink®.
Your vehicle is equipped with this
feature, which uses Bluetooth
technology as a wireless link between
the vehicle and your Bluetooth-
compatible cell phone.
Icon - Symbol representing Points of
Interest (POI) that can be displayed
on the map.
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Glossary
Initialization - This refers to the period
needed to reacquire the GPS satellite
orbital information whenever the
navigation system power has been
disconnected. This can take 10 to 45
minutes with the ve hicle out in an
open area.
LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. The
navigation screen.
Map Matching - The received GPS information allows the navigation
system to position the vehicle on the
map. Map matching has occurred if
the map screen is displaying the
current street name in the bottom
shaded area.
Mic - Abbreviation for the microphone
used for receiving voice commands.
It is located near the map lights in the
ceiling.
MW - Maneuver Window. While en
route to a destination, this window
displays informatio n about the next
guidance point. Navi -
Abbreviation for the navigation
system.
North Pointer - The map symbol
showing the map orientation. See
page 63.
Off road - This occurs when the user
leaves mapped roads. Off-road
tracking dots (“breadcrumbs”) are
displayed if the option is enabled in
the SETUP screen. The user can use
them to return to a mapped road. The
bottom of the navigation screen will
say, “Not on a digitized road.”
Outlying Areas - These are rural areas that typically have only their main
roads mapped. All other roads are
shown in purple for reference only,
since they have not been verified.
PIN - Personal Identification Number.
A 4-digit number creat ed by the client
to protect personal information. POI -
Point of Interest. These are the
businesses, schools, etc. found under
Place category or Place Name on
the DEST screen ( Dest. MENU 1 ).
See page 56.
Polygon - Colored areas on the map
screen denoting parks, schools, etc.
See Map Screen “features” for a list
of the assigned colors. See page 56.
Reminder - Automatic pop-up Calendar message. See Calendar on
page 81.
Security Code - Code needed to
activate the navigation system or
audio system. See Entering the
Security Code on page121.
Unverified Streets - These streets have
not been verified for turn restrictions,
one-way, etc. They are shown in
purple on the map. Unverified streets
may be missing from the map, shown
in the wrong location, or have an
incorrect name or address range.
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Glossary
USB - Universal Serial Bus. A computer hardware interface used to store and
play audio files from USB devices,
such as thumb drives or iPods. Image
files can also be stored to USB
devices and uploaded to the HDD.
See the Audio section in your
Owner’s Manual for more
information.
Vehicle Speed Sensor - Provides speed
signal to the navigation system for
moving the VP icon on the map.
Verified Streets - These streets consist
of the detailed metropolitan coverage
areas and all other inter-town
connection roads. These roads are
shown in black, red, or pink on the
map.
Voice Control - See VR. VP -
Vehicle Position. When in map
mode, this circular icon shows the
vehicle position on the map. Push in
on the Interface Dial , select Map
Information on the Map menu, and
then rotate the Interface Dial Knob
to select Current Location . It
shows the latitude, longitude, and
elevation of your current position.
VR - Voice Recognition. This allows
voice control of many of the
navigation functions. The hardware
consists of the microphone, voice
control switch ( TALK/BACK
buttons), and the front speakers.
Waypoint - A temporary destination
you may enter while en route (e.g., a
gas station, ATM, etc.). See page 75.Yaw Rate Sensor -
Senses when the
vehicle makes a turn, which makes
the VP change direction on the map
as you turn.
Zagat Ratings - Restaurant ratings
information provided by Zagat
Survey. See the INFO screen on
page 87 for an explanation of the
ratings.
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Voice Command Index
Global Commands
The system accepts these commands on
any screen.
Help (displays the list of commands
for current displayed screen)
Display map (displays the map
screen)
Display menu (displays the DEST
screen ( Dest. MENU 1 or 2 ))
Display information (displays the
INFO screen)
Display audio screen (displays the
audio screen)
Display phone (displays the PHONE
screen)
Back (to previous screen, same as
CANCEL or BACK button)
Cancel (cancels current activity)
What is today’s date? (reads the
current date)
What time is it? The “Voice Help” option on the
INFO
screen ( Main Info. ) lists many of the
following controls. To avoid distraction
while you are driving, the system can
read the commands for you.
The commands are accessible at any
time while driving and can be read to
you so that you do not need to memorize
all of them.
Navigation Commands
General Commands
The system accepts these commands on
a map/guidance screen.
Display menu (if en route, displays
the DEST screen ( Route))
Display destination
Display navigation (if en route,
displays the DEST screen (Route))
Display map
Display map guide (when en route,
shows the next guidance point)
Display information (or just
Information)
Display phone
Display clock
Display wallpaper
Display audio screen
Cancel
Backward (or just Back)
What time is it?
What is today’s date? (reads the
current date)
Help (reads list of Navigation
General and Navigation Display
Commands at any screen)
Dial by number
Dial by voice tag
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