Honda Odyssey (2019 year). Manual - part 20

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System Updates

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Download the update files from the server

1. Select .
2. Select System Updates.
3. Select via USB.

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A notification appears on the screen.

4. Connect a USB device into the front USB 

port.

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The inventory data is copied into the USB 
device.

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5. Remove the USB device from the USB port.
6. Connect the USB device into your 

computer, and then download the update 
files.

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Follow the link to download the required 
software update files. Refer to 
https://usb.honda.com for instructions.

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How to Update with a USB Device

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How to Update with a USB Device

A USB device with a minimum of 8 GB of free space 
or more is recommended.

Be sure to delete any previous inventory or update 
files from the USB before starting the USB update 
process.

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Update the audio system

1. Select .
2. Select System Updates.
3. Select via USB.

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A notification appears on the screen.

4. Connect the USB device with the update 

files into the USB port.

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A notification appears on the screen.

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5. Select Install Now or Install while 

Vehicle OFF.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the update is successful.

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Update the audio system

If Install while Vehicle OFF is selected and the user 
turns the vehicle back on after the update has been 
completed, for 3 to 5 minutes the system will rebuild 
the applications, during which time the Honda logo 
will be displayed.

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File Manager

Features

File Manager

Allows you to transfer image or audio files to the audio system with a USB device.

1. Connect a USB device into the USB port.

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2. Select 

, then select 

 All Apps.

3. Select File Manager.
4. Select Transfer Content.

To transfer a selected file:
5. Select Select Files to Transfer.

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How to Transfer a File

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6. Select the file or folder you want to 

transfer.

7. Select OK.

8. Select Transfer.

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A confirmation message appears on the 
screen. Select Continue.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the transfer is successful. Then, the 
display will return to the File Manager 
screen.

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How to Transfer a File

To switch the view method, select List or Thumbnail 
on the upper right of the screen.

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To transfer all files:
5. Select Transfer All Content.

6. Select Transfer.

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A confirmation message appears on the 
screen. Select Continue.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the transfer is successful. Then, the 
display will return to the File Manager 
screen.

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How to Transfer a File

To switch the view method, select List or Thumbnail 
on the upper right of the screen.

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File Manager

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Features

1. Select 

, then select 

 All Apps.

2. Select File Manager.
3. Select Delete Content.

To delete a selected file:
4. Select Select Files to Delete.

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How to Delete a File

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5. Select the file or folder you want to delete.
6. Select OK.

7. Select Delete.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the deletion is successful. Then, the 
display will return to the File Manager 
screen.

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How to Transfer a File

To switch the view method, select List or Thumbnail 
on the upper right of the screen.

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File Manager

Features

To delete all files:
4. Select Delete All Content.

5. Select Delete.

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A notification appears on the screen if 
the transfer is successful. Then, the 
display will return to the File Manager 
screen.

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How to Transfer a File

To switch the view method, select List or Thumbnail 
on the upper right of the screen.

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Adjusting the Sound

Features

Adjusting the Sound

1. Select .
2. Select an audio source icon.
3. Select Sound.

Select an item from the following choices:
• Bass / Treble: Treble, Midrange, Bass
• Center / Subwoofer Volume: Center

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, 

Subwoofer

• Balance / Fader: Balance, Fader
• Audio Zones

*

: Driver Only, Front Only, 

Rear Only, Full Vehicle

• Speed Volume Compensation: Speed 

Volume Compensation (SVC)

• DTS Neural Surround

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: DTS Neural 

Surround

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Adjusting the Sound

The SVC has four modes: off, low, mid, and high.
SVC adjusts the volume level based on the vehicle 
speed. As you go faster, audio volume increases. As 
you slow down, audio volume decreases.

You can also adjust the sound the following 
procedure.
1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Sound.

To reset each setting for Bass / Treble, Center / 
Subwoofer Volume and Balance / Fader, select 
Reset.

* Not available on all models

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Display Setup

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Features

Display Setup

You can change the brightness of the audio/information screen.

1. Select .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Display.
4. Select Day Mode or Night Mode.
5. Select the setting you want.
6. Select Save.

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Changing the Screen Brightness

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Changing the Screen Brightness

You can change the Contrast and Black Level 
settings in the same manner.

To reset the settings, select Reset.

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Display Setup

Features

Select the current source icon, then select an icon on the source list to switch the 
audio source. 

Certain manual functions are disabled or inoperable while the vehicle is in motion.
You cannot select a grayed-out option until the vehicle is stopped.

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Selecting an Audio Source

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Limitations for Manual Operation

Select the source icon

Source Select Screen

Source List Icons

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Voice Control Operation

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Features

Voice Control Operation

Your vehicle has a voice control system that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the 

 (talk) and 

 (back) buttons on the steering 

wheel and a microphone near the map lights on the ceiling.

To achieve optimum voice recognition when using the voice control system:
• Make sure the correct screen is displayed for the voice command that you are 

using.
The system recognizes only certain commands. Available voice commands.

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• Close the windows and moonroof

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• Adjust the dashboard and side vents so air does not blow onto the microphone 

on the ceiling.

• Speak clearly in a clear, natural speaking voice without pausing between words.
• Reduce any background noise if possible. The system may misinterpret your 

command if more than one person is speaking at the same time.

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Voice Recognition

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Voice Control Operation

When you press the 

 button, a helpful prompt asks 

what you would like to do. Press and release the 

 

button again to bypass this prompt and give a 
command.

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Voice Recognition

The voice control system can only be used from the 
driver’s seat because the microphone unit removes 
noises from the front passenger’s side.

* Not available on all models

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When the 

 (talk) button is pressed, 

available voice commands appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “Voice 
Help” after the beep.

The system only recognizes the commands 
on the following pages, at certain screens.
Free form voice commands are not 
recognized.

*1: Models with navigation system

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Voice Portal Screen

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Phone

This can be only used when the phone is 
connected. When the system recognizes the 
Phone command, the screen will change 
the dedicated screen for the voice 
recognition of the phone.
• Call <Your Contact Name>
• Call <Phone Number>
• Call <Category>
Phone commands are not available if using 
Apple CarPlay.

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Audio

When the system recognizes the Audio 
command, the screen will change the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the audio.
• FM
• AM
• USB
• Sirius XM

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• My Honda Music

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Navigation

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The screen changes the navigation screen.

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Voice Help

Readout voice guidance for Help on current 
screen.

* Not available on all models

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The system accepts these commands on the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the phone.
• Call <Your Contact Name>
• Call <Phone Number>
• Call <Category>

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Phone Commands

The system accepts these commands on the 
dedicated screen for the voice recognition 
of the audio.

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FM Commands

• Tune to <87.7-107.9> FM

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AM Commands

• Tune to <530-1710> AM

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Sirius XM Commands

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• Channel <1-999>
• Channel <station name>

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USB/My Honda Music Commands

• Play Artist
• Play Album
• Play Genre
• Play Playlist
• Play Music
• Play Song

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Audio Commands

* Not available on all models

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

Playing AM/FM Radio

 (Back) Icon

Select to go back to the previous 
display.

Seek Icons
Select 

 or 

 to search up and down 

the selected band for a station with a 
strong signal.

VOL/

 AUDIO (Volume/Power) 

Knob
Push to turn the audio system on 
and off.
Turn to adjust the volume.

Tune Icon
Select to use the on-screen keyboard for 
entering the radio frequency directly.

Audio/Information Screen

Scan Icon
Select to scan each station with a strong 
signal.

Preset Icons
Tune the radio frequency for preset memory. 
Select and hold the preset icon to store that 
station. Select 

 to display preset 5 onwards.

>

Settings Icon
Select whether to tune to 
HD Radio

TM*

 automatically.

* Not available on all models

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Playing AM/FM Radio

Features

To store a station:
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select and hold the preset number for the station you want to store.

Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.
1. Select Station List to display a list.
2. Select the station.

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Manual update

Updates your available station list at any time.
1. Select Station List to display a list.
2. Select Refresh.

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Preset Memory

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Station List

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Preset Memory

The ST indicator appears on the display indicating 
stereo FM broadcasts.
Stereo reproduction in AM is not available.

Switching the Audio Mode
Press the 

 or 

 button on the steering wheel or 

select the audio source icon on the screen.

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You can store 12 AM/FM stations into preset 
memory.

HD Radio Technology manufactured under license 
from iBiquity Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign 
Patents. HD Radio

TM

 and the HD, HD Radio, and 

“Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity 
Digital Corp.

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Models with HD Radio

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 feature