HONDA ODYSSEY 2012 RB3-RB4 / 4.G Owners Manual

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uuRear Entertainment System
*uOperating the System
Features
Language:
You can select the display language from English, French, and Spanish.
You can select the audio language from English, French, and Spanish.
Appearance:
You can select the screen color from white, black, blue, brown, and red. When the DVD is not playing

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Features
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System Controls and Menus for Audio (Power)
Button
Press to
turn on the
system.
AUX Button
Press to use a USB, iPod, auxiliary video (rear), or auxiliary audio (front).
(Light) Button
Press to illuminate
the buttons and
bars for a few
seconds.TUNE/SKIP Bar
2 Audio System Basic Operation P.202 (Play/Pause) Button
Press to pause a playing CD.
TITLE/SCROLL Button
Press to switch search mode on XM radio, and scroll titles on CD.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.
CATEGORY Bar
2 Audio System Basic Operation P.202
CH/FLODER Bar
2 Audio System Basic Operation P.202
CD/CDL Button
Press to listen to a CD or CD library.
FM/AM Button
Press to listen to AM or FM radio.
SETUP Button
2 SETUP button on the remote P.249 XM Button
Press to listen to XM radio.
MENU Button
Press to display audio menu for AM/FM radio,
XM radio, or CD on the overhead screen.

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Playing AM/FM radio in the rear
Press the AM/FM button.
When you press the MENU button while the radio is playing, the audio menu
appears on the overhead screen. The available functions are the same as those of
the front audio system. The TUNE/SKIP bar on the control panel works the same as
the TUNE or SKIP bar on the front panel for AM/FM radio operation.2Playing the AM/FM Radio P. 205
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Playing XM radio in the rear
Press the XM button.
When you press the MENU button while the radio is playing, the audio menu
appears on the overhead screen. The available functions are the same as those of
the front audio system. The TUNE/SKIP bar on the control panel works the same as
the TUNE or SKIP bar on the front panel for XM radio operation.2Playing the XM
® Radio P. 209
To change the mode between category and channel, press and hold the TITLE/
SCROLL button for five seconds.
1System Controls and Menus for Audio
If you press the button on the front panel, you
can operate the rear entertainment system from the
front display.
2 button on the front panel P. 242

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Playing a CD, and CD Library
Press the CD/CDL button.
The available options appear on the overhead screen are Repeat, Random, and Scan.
These functions are the same as those of the front audio system.2Playing a CD P. 212
2Playing CD Library P. 216
To scroll your audio data title, press the TITLE/SCROLL button for five seconds.■
Playing iPod
® and a USB flash drive
Press the AUX button.
The available options appear on the overhead screen are Repeat, Random, and Scan.
These functions are the same as those of the front audio system.
2Playing an iPod
® P. 222
2Playing a USB Flash Drive P. 226
To scroll your audio data title, press the TITLE/SCROLL button for five seconds.
1System Controls and Menus for Audio
If you press the button on the front panel, you
can operate the rear entertainment system from the
front display.
2 button on the front panel P. 242
You can also insert an audio CD compatible with the
system, or recorded in MP3/WMA/AAC formats into
the lower slot and play. The front passengers can
listen to the same CD, or select another audio source.
2Playable Discs P. 255
2Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats
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*uAudio Sources for Front and Rear Seats
Features
Audio Sources for Front and Rear SeatsThe table shows the possible audio source combinations of the front audio system
and rear entertainment system’s simultaneous use.
*1: The front seat passengers are only able to hear the DVD’s sound from the front
speakers.
*2:There are two cases. Two different CDs can be played, one for the front seats,
and the other for the rear seats if the upper and lower slots are used. If only one
slot is used, the front and rear seats can share the same audio source.
Front
AM/FM
Radio
XM
Radio
CD
CD
Library
DVD
*1
USB
iPod
®
RearAM/FM
Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
XM
Radio
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
CD
Yes
Yes
Yes
*2
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD
Library
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
DVD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
USB
iPod
®
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1Audio Sources for Front and Rear Seats
Yes: These audio sources are simultaneously playable.
No: These audio sources are not simultaneously
playable.

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Features
Playable Discs
The discs that come with these labels can be
played in your vehicle’s rear entertainment
system.
Also look for the region code of 1 or ALL on
the package or jacket on the disc.
DVD-ROMs are not playable in this unit.
1Playable Discs
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent’s:
5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents
issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are
registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol
are trademarks of DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic, MLP Lossless and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Features
DVD Player Error Messages
Error Message
Cause
Solution
CHECK DISC
FOCUS Error
Press the disc eject button, and remove the disc. Check for an error
indication. Insert the disc again. If the code does not disappear or
the disc cannot removed, consult a dealer.
PUSH EJECT
Mechanical Error
CHECK REGION
Invalid region code
The disc is not playable in this unit. Eject the disc, and insert a disc
compatible with this system.
UNSUPPORTED FILE
DVD format not supported

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Features
HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
*
The HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver can be programmed to operate up to three
remote controlled devices around your home, such as garage doors, lighting, or
home security systems.
Refer to the safety information that comes with your garage door opener to test that
the safety features are functioning properly. If you do not have the safety
information, contact the manufacturer.
Before programming HomeLink, make sure that people and objects are out of the
way of the garage or gate to prevent potential injury or damage.
When programming a garage door opener, park just outside the garage door’s
path.
Training HomeLink
If you have not trained any of the buttons in
HomeLink before, you should erase any
previously learned codes. To do this:
•Press and hold the two outside buttons for
about 20 seconds, until the red indicator
blinks. Release the buttons, and proceed to
step 1.
•If you are training the second or third
button, go directly to step 1.
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Important Safety Precautions
1HomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson
Controls., Inc.
Before programming HomeLink to operate a garage
door opener, confirm that the opener has an external
entrapment protection system, such as an “electronic
eye,” or other safety and reverse stop features. If it
does not, HomeLink may not be able to operate it.
Red
Indicator
* Not available on all models

uuHomeLink
® Universal Transceiver
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Training a Button
1 Training Button
Retraining a Button
If you want to retrain a programmed button for a
new device, you do not have to erase all button
memory. You can replace the existing memory code
using this procedure.
Erasing Codes
To erase all the codes, press and hold the two outside
buttons until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink
(about 10 to 20 secs). You should erase all codes
before selling the vehicle.
If you have any problems, see the device’s
instructions, visit www.homelink.com, or call
HomeLink at (800) 355-3515.
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button
until the HomeLink indicator begins to blink.2. Continue to hold the HomeLink button and
follow steps 1 - 3 under “Training a Button.”Standard transmitterIndicator remains on
for about 25 secs.
Rolling code transmitterIndicator blinks rapidly for
two secs, then remains on
for about 23 secs.
1. Position the remote transmitter you wish to link 1 to 3 inches (3 - 8 cm) from the HomeLink
button you want to program.2. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button and the button on
the remote transmitter.
Does the HomeLink indicator (LED) blink after 10 secs?
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
HomeLink LED
is on.
HomeLink indicator blinks for 2 secs,
then remains on.
3. Press and hold the
programmed HomeLink
button for about a sec.
Does the device (garage
door opener) work?
Training
Complete
4. Press and hold the HomeLink button again.
5. Press and hold the
HomeLink button again.
The remote-controlled
device should operate.
Training Complete
a. Press and hold the remote and the HomeLink
button at the same time. Then, while
continuing to hold the HomeLink button,
press and release the button on the remote
every 2 secs.
Does the LED blink within 20 secs?a. The remote has a rolling code. Press the
“learn” button on the remote-controlled
device (e.g. garage door opener).b. Within 30 secs, press and hold the
programmed HomeLink button for 2 secs.

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Features
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®*
For models with the navigation system, see Navigation System Manual for how to
operate the Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®.
Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
® (HFL) allows you to place and receive phone calls using
your vehicle's audio system, without handling your cell phone.
Using HFL
(Pick-up) button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen or to answer an
incoming call.
(Hang-up) button: Press to end a call.
(TALK) button: Press to call a number with a stored voice tag.
(Back) button: Press to cancel a command.
PHONE button: Press to go directly to the Phone screen.
Selector knob: Rotate to select an item on the screen, then press .
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HFL Buttons
1Bluetooth
® HandsFreeLink
®
To use HFL, you need a Bluetooth-compatible cell
phone. For a list of compatible phones, pairing
procedures, and special feature capabilities:•U.S.: Visit www.handsfreelink.honda.com, or call
(888) 528-7876.•Canada: Visit www.handsfreelink.ca, or call (888)
528 -7876.
Voice control tips•Aim the vents away from the ceiling and close the
windows, as noise coming from them may interfere
with the microphone.•Press and release the button when you want to
call a number using a stored voice tag. Speak
clearly and naturally after a beep.•If the microphone picks up voices other than yours,
the command may be misinterpreted.•To change the volume level, use the audio system's
volume knob or the remote audio controls on the
steering wheel.
Models with navigation systemModels without navigation systemTALK ButtonVolume up
Microphone
Hang-up Button Pick-up
Button
Volume
down
Selector
KnobPHONE
Button
Back Button
* Not available on all models