2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE CD player

Compact Disc Messages
CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio
display, it could be due to one of the following reasons:
You’re driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the disc should play.
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays
an error message, write
it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have an optional Digital Video Disc
(DVD) entertainment system. The entertainment system
works with the vehicle’s audio system and includes a
DVD player, a video display screen, headphones and a
remote control. The entertainment system also integrates
the rear climate control and rear seat audio functions.
Before You Drive
The video entertainment system is for passengers in
the second and third row seats only. The driver cannot
safely view the video screen while driving and should
not try to do
so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions your
entertainment system will shut down until the
temperature is within the operating range. This
protection feature will keep your video components
from being damaged while the temperature is below
-4°F (-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C). To resume
operation, shut
off the entertainment system, pull down
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Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Slide open the battery door located on the left side
2. Rplace the two AAA batteries in the compartment.
3. Sde the battery door shut.
of
the headphones.
Make sure that they are installed correctly.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them
in a cool,
dry place.
Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located on the faceplate of the DVD
player. They allow you to hook up an auxiliary device
such as a camcorder or a video game unit. You may
require adapter connectors or cables to connect
your auxiliary device to the RCA jacks. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage.
To use the auxiliary function, connect a camcorder or a
video game unit to the RCA jacks and turn on the
auxiliary device. If you want to view a DVD, insert the
DVD into the DVD player. The system will automatically
switch to DVD and start
to play. To switch between
the auxiliary device and the DVD, press the SOURCE button
on the DVD player or on the remote control.
See “DVD Player” and “Remote Control’’ later in
this section for more information. When the auxiliary
device is the source for the entertainment system,
TRACK
99 will appear on the radio display. This
is normal.
Audio Speakers
Only one audio source can be heard through the
speakers at one time.
Audio from the radio, cassette or
CD player will be
heard through all speakers when the front audio system
is being used and the rear seat audio system is
off.
Sound from the DVD player or an auxiliary device can
be heard through all speakers when the front audio
system and rear seat audio are
off and a DVD or
auxiliary device
is playing.
When the front audio system
is on, to hear the DVD,
auxiliary device or the rear seat audio system you must
use the headphones. With the rear seat audio system
rear speakers are muted.
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The speaker in the overhead console is set at a low
level and is not intended to be heard at a high volume.
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Video Screen
The video screen is located in the overhead console.
To use the video screen, do the following:
1. Push forward on the release button and the screen
2. Pull the screen toward you and adjust its position
When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its
locked position. will fold
down.
as desired.
If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked
position, the screen will shut
off, but the DVD will continue
to play through the previously selected audio source.
Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as
damage may occur.
Do not touch the video screen.
See “Cleaning the Video Screen” in the Index
for more information.
DVD Player
The DVD player is located in the front floor console.
The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the
DVD player and by the buttons on the remote control.
See “Remote Control’’ later in this section for more
information.
The DVD player works while the ignition is in
RUN or
ACCESSORY and while RAP is active. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)” under
Ignition Positions
on page
2-32.
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The entertainment system is only compatible with DVDs
authorized for use in the United States and Canada.
Regular audio CDs can also be played by the DVD
player. Home recorded CDs (CDRs) may not play
in this
DVD player. Try the audio system CD player instead.
DVD Player Buttons
SOURCE: Press this button to switch the source for the
entertainment system between the auxiliary device
(connected to the RCA jacks) and the DVD player.
Pressing this button has no effect when there is
no auxiliary device connected.
D / 11 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play.
Press while playing to pause. Press it again to continue
playing.
0 / A (Stop/Eject): Press this button to stop playing.
Press the button a second time to eject the disc.
To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side
up into the loading
slot until it stops. The DVD player
will continue loading the disc and the player will
automatically start.
If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause
button on the face of the player or on the remote control.
Some DVDs will not allow you to fast forward or skip the
copyright or previews. Some DVDs will begin playing the
movie automatically after the previews have finished
(although there may be a delay
of up to 30 seconds).
If the DVD does not begin playing the movie
automatically, press the play/pause button on the face
of the DVD player or the remote control.
If the DVD still
does not play, refer
to the on-screen instructions.
Stopping and Resuming Playback
To stop a disc, press the stop/eject button on the DVD
player. To resume playback, press the play/pause
button. As long as you have not ejected the disc, it will
resume playback from the point where it was stopped.
If the disc has been ejected, the player will start playing
at the beginning of the disc.
Ejecting a Disc
Press the stop/eject button on the DVD player once to
If a disc is ejected from the player, but not removed,
the DVD player will reload the disc after a short
period of time.
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Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the display above
the video screen and press the desired button.
Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability
of the entertainment system to receive signals from
the remote control. Be sure the remote’s batteries are
not discharged, as this will also affect the function of the
remote control. Objects blocking the line of sight may
also affect the function of the remote control.
Notice: Do not store the remote control in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the remote
control and would not be covered by your warranty.
Keep the remote control stored in a cool, dry place.
Remote Control Buttons
Volume A: Press the up or the down arrow to
increase or to decrease volume.
,/I1 (Play/Pause): Press this button to play a disc.
Press this button while a disc is playing to pause.
Press it again to continue playing.
If you press and hold
this button for three seconds or more, the DVD player
will turn off.
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b Fwd/( Rev (Fast Forward/Reverse): Press the
right or left arrow once to fast forward or reverse
the DVD. To resume play, press the button again or
press the Play/Pause button. Pressing and holding an
arrow will fast forward or fast reverse the DVD and play
will resume when the arrow is released. These buttons
may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
or the previews.
A NexVV Prev (NexVPrevious): Press the up or the
down arrow to select the next or the previous chapter.
These buttons may not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright or the previews.
Menu: Press this button to view the media menu.
The media menu is different on every disc. Use the up
and the down and the right and the left arrow buttons to
move the cursor around the media menu. After making
your selection, press Enter. Some discs may contain a
short skit leading up to the media menu.
Source: Press this button to switch the source for the
(connected to the RCA jacks) and the DVD player.
Pressing this button has no effect when there is
no auxiliary device connected.
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Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Remove the screw and open the battery door
located on the back of the remote control.
2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly.
3. Replace the battery door and screw.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
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While listening to a cassette tape, press the right arrow to
hear the next selection on the tape. Press the left arrow to
go back to the previous selection. These arrows are
inactive
if the tape mode on the front radio is in use.
While listening to a CD, press the right arrow to hear the
next track on the CD. Press the left arrow to go back to
the start of the current track (if more than eight seconds
have played). These arrows are inactive
if the CD mode
on the front radio is in use.
P.SET SCAN (Preset
Scan): The front passengers
must be listening to something different for each of
these functions to work:
Press and hold this button to scan through the
preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the
main radio. The radio will go to a preset station
stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds,
then go on to the next preset station. This feature
will only scan the presets that are in the selected
band. The selected radio station frequency will
appear on the display above the video screen.
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If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Radio
with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player
with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone
Control, press this button to go to the other side
of the tape when a cassette tape is playing.
0 If your vehicle has the AM-FM Radio with Six-Disc
Compact Disc Player with Equalization and Radio
Data System (RDS), press this button to switch
to playing a different CD when multiple CDs
are loaded into the CD player.
CD TAPE: Press this button to switch between playing
a cassette tape, a compact disc, a DVD or an auxiliary
device when the headphones are on channel
B. If one
of the devices is not loaded, the system will skip
over the device when this button is pressed.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. The feature works automatically by learning
a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN).
If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will
not operate and LOCKED will be displayed.
When the radio and vehicle are turned
off, your radio
may have a blinking red light that indicates that
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With THEFPLOCK activated, your radio will not operate
if stolen.
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DVD Distortion
You may experience video distortion when operating
cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position
Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or
wal kie talkies.
It may be necessary to turn
off the DVD player when
operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle.
*Excludes the Onstar@ System.
Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise
if you ever get it.
FM
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with
FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored
in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure
of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after
every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN
to indicate that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer.
If this message appears on the display, your cassette
tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play
tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible
to prevent damage to your tapes and player. If you
notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known good
cassette to see
if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If this other cassette has no improvement in sound
quality, clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
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The recommended cleaning cassette is available
through your dealership.
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