System Description: Overview: Notes

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The audio unit has a built in CD player or CD/DVD player. Audio units with navigation are referred to as audio-navigation units. These units combine the audio system, the navigation system, and the CD/DVD player into one unit.

The audio unit acts as the processor for all audio functions. Select audio functions from the audio unit buttons or the audio remote switch (on the steering wheel). The center display provides the current audio status.

The audio unit has a built-in EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory). This memory holds the audio presets (AM/FM radio frequency, sound settings, etc.) even when the battery is disconnected.

A security signal is daisy-chained between the audio system and vehicle Components for integration into the vehicle's security system.

There are three audio systems available for the Odyssey:

With navigation (with rear entertainment Ultrawide RES type), which includes a stereo amplifier with 12 speakers.
With navigation (with rear entertainment RES type or without rear entertainment), which includes a stereo amplifier with 7 speakers.
Without navigation (with USB adapter or '11 model 3 line display type), which includes 7 speakers.
Without navigation (1 line display type), which includes 5 speakers.

Display pattern ('11 model 3 line display type)

Fig 1: Identifying Display Pattern (3 Line Display Type)

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Display pattern (1 line display type)

Fig 2: Identifying Display Pattern (1 Line Display Type)

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