Honda Pilot Owners Manual

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uAdjusting the Sound
Features
Adjusting the Sound
1. Select .
2. Select  Audio .
3. Select .
4. Select  Sound .
Select a tab from the following choices:
BASS , TREBLE , FADER , BALANCE , Center
*, 
Subwoofer , Speed Volume Compensation  
(SVC), Neural
* 
1 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, audi o volume decreases....

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uDisplay Setup
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Features
Display Setup
You can change the brightness or color  theme of the audio/information screen.
1. Select .
2. Select  Settings .
3. Select  System.
4. Select the  Display tab.
5. Select  Display Settings .
6. Select the setting you want.
7. Select  OK.
1. Select .
2. Select  Settings .
3. Select  System.
4. Select the  Display tab.
5. Select  Background Color .
6. Select the setting you want.
7. Select  OK.
■Changing the Screen...

uuAudio System Basic Operation uDisplay Setup
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FeaturesSelect 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.
■Selecting an Audio Source1 Selecting an Audio Source
If you startup  preinstalled audio apps,   is 
displayed on the lower right of the screen.
These preinstalled apps ca nnot be displayed on the...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
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Features
Voice Control Operation
Your vehicle has a voice control syst em that allows hands-free operation.
The voice control system uses the   (Tal k) and   (hang-up/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 displa yed for the voice command that you are 
using.
• Close the windows...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
FeaturesWhen the   (Talk) button is pressed, 
available voice commands appear on the 
screen.
For a complete list of commands, say “ Voice 
Help ” after the beep or select  Voice Help.
You can see the list of commands in  Voice 
Info  on the  Info menu screen. Select  Info, 
then select  . 
*1: Models with navigation system
■Voice Portal Screen■Phone Call
This can be only used when the phone is 
connected. When the sy stem recognizes the 
Phone...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
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Features
■Voice Help
You can see a list of the available 
commands on the screen.
• Useful Commands
• Phone Commands
• Audio Commands
• On Screen Commands
• Music Search Commands
• General Commands
• Climate Control Commands
• All Commands
• Voice Settings
• Getting Started
The system accepts these commands on the 
voice portal top screen.
• Call 
• Call 
• What time is it?
• What is today's date?
*1: Models with navigation system...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uVoice Control Operation
Features
■AUX-Audio commands
• AUX audio play
When  On Screen Commands is selected, 
the explanation screen is displayed.
The system accepts these commands on the 
Music Search screen.
■Using Song By Voice
Song By VoiceTM is a feature that allows you 
to select music from your iPod or USB device 
using Voice Commands. To activate this 
mode, you must push the talk switch and 
say: “ Music search ”.
■Song By Voice Commands
• What am I listening...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
Playing AM/FM Radio
*1:Some or all of the lists may not be displayed.
VOL (Volume) Icons
Select to adjust the volume.
 (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.
/AUDIO (Power/Audio) Icon
Select to turn the audio system 
on and off.
Open/Close Icon*1
Displays/hides the detailed 
information.
 (Menu) Icon
Select to...

uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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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.
You can also store a preset station by the following procedure.
1. Tune to the selected station.
2. Select the open/close ic on to display a list.
3. Select the  Preset tab.
4. Select and hold the preset number  for the station you want to store.
Lists the strongest stations on the selected band.
1. Select the...

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uuAudio System Basic Operation uPlaying AM/FM Radio
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Features
Samples each of the strongest stations on the selected band for 10  seconds. To turn 
off scan, select  Cancel or  .
If your iPod/iPhone is connected to the  USB port, you can store the TAG information.
If the iPod/iPhone is not connected to the audio system, the information is stored in 
the audio system temporarily, then once the device is connected to the system, data 
is transferred to the iPod/iPhone.
To store the TAG...