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Audio Speakers
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices can be
heard through the following possible sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle’s Speakers
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Jacks (if equipped). Plug
the wired headphones (not included) into the
jacks on the RSA system.
Only one audio source can be heard through the
vehicles speakers at a time.
You can listen to the entertainment system or an
auxiliary device through all of the vehicles speakers
when the following occurs:
The RSA system (if equipped) is off
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
The front audio system is on and either the CD, the
CD TAPE, or the CD AUX button is pressed to
enable the entertainment system.The front audio system will display RSE when the
entertainment system is on and RSE OFF when it is off.
To turn the vehicles speakers on and off, press either
the CD, the CD TAPE, or the CD AUX button on
the front audio system. The audio from the
entertainment system can be heard through both the
wireless headphones and the vehicles speakers at the
same time.
The volume on the audio system may vary when
switching between a radio station, CD, DVD, cassette,
or auxiliary device.
If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or DVD
play, you may hear a low “hissing” noise through
the speakers and/or headphones. If the hissing sound in
the wireless headphones seems excessive, make
sure that the headphone batteries are fully charged.
Some amount of hissing is normal.
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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
will fold down.
2. Push the screen away from you and adjust its
position as desired.
When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its
stowed and latched position.
The DVD player and display will continue to operate
when the video screen is in either the up or down
positions.
The video screen contain the transmitters for the
cordless headphones and the receiver for the remote
control. If the screen is in the closed position, the signals
will not be available for the operation of the headphones
or the remote control.
Notice:Avoid directly touching the video screen,
as damage may occur. See “Tips and Trouble” later
for more information.
DVD Player
The DVD player is located in the overhead console.
The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the
DVD player, and/or by the buttons on the remote
control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for
more information.
The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the
appropriate region code for the country that the vehicle
was sold in. On some DVD jackets, you will see the
region displayed. Standard audio CDs can also
be played by the DVD player. The video screen will
default to off when an audio CD is played.
If an error message appears on the video screen, see
“DVD Messages” later in this section.
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DVD Player Buttons
Y(Eject):Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to toggle the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
y(Main Menu):Press this button to view the media
menu. The media menu is different on every DVD.
Use the up, down, right, and left arrow buttons to move
the cursor around the media menu. After making a
selection press enter. This button only operates when
using a DVD.
O(Power):Press this button to turn the DVD player
on and off.
T(Power Light):Shows if power is on or off.
o(Stop):Press this button to stop playing, rewinding,
or fast forwarding. Press this button twice to return to
the beginning of the DVD.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play of a
DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is
playing to pause it. Press it again to continue play of a
DVD or CD.
z(Display Control Button):Press these buttons to
adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display
mode (normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range
compression feature can be used to reduce the loud
audio produced by some DVDs and to improve the audio
quality.
nu,qt,pr,o[(Directional Control
Circle):Press these buttons to move through menu
choices, or to move forward or back in a movie. These
controls can be used to move forward or backward
through a CD.
r(Enter):Press this button to select choices
highlighted in any menu.
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Parental Control Button:This button is located behind
the video screen, next to the auxiliary jacks, near the
driver of the vehicle. Press this button while a DVD
or CD is playing to freeze the video and mute the audio.
The video screen will display Parental Control On and
the power indicator light on the DVD player will
ash. It will also disable all other button operations from
the remote control and the DVD player, with the
exception of the eject button. The driver will then be
able to gain the attention of the rear seat passengers.
Press this button again to restore normal operation
of the DVD player and remote control.
This button may also be used to turn the DVD player
power on and automatically resume play if the vehicle is
in an enabled power mode.
Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc, label side up, into
the loading slot. The DVD player will continue loading
the disc and the player will automatically start if the
vehicle is in run, accessory, or RAP.
If a disc is already in the player, make sure that the
DVD player is on, then press the play/pause button on
the player faceplate or on the remote control.Some DVDs will not allow you to fast forward or skip
the copyright information or previews. Some DVDs will
begin playing after the previews have nished. If the
DVD does not begin playing at the main title, refer to the
on-screen instructions.
Stopping and Resuming Playback
To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop
button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote
control.
To resume playback, press the play/pause button on
the DVD player faceplate or the remote control. As long
as the disc has not been ejected, and the stop button
has not been pressed twice on the remote control or the
DVD player faceplate, the movie should resume play
from where it was last stopped.
If the disc has been ejected, or if the stop button has
been pressed twice on the remote control or the
DVD player faceplate, the disc will resume play at the
beginning of the disc.
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Ejecting a Disc
Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to
eject the disc. There is not an eject button on the remote
control.
If a disc is ejected from the player, but not removed, the
DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of
time. the disc will be stored in the DVD player. The DVD
player will not resume play of the disc automatically.
DVD Messages
The following errors may be displayed on the video
screen.
Disc Format Error:This message will be displayed if a
disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable,
or if the disc format is not compatible with the DVD
player.
Disc Play Error:This message will be displayed if the
mechanism can not play the disc. Scratched or
damaged discs will cause this error.
Region Code Error:This message will be displayed if
the region code of the DVD is not compatible with
the region code of the DVD player.Load/Eject Error:This message will be displayed if the
disc is not properly loaded or ejected.
No Disc:This message will be displayed when the play
button is pressed without a disc in the player.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter
window below the video screen and press the desired
button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the
ability of the transmitter to receive signals from the
remote control. Be sure the remote control’s batteries
are not weak or discharged. Objects blocking the line of
sight will affect the function of the remote control.
Notice:Storing the remote control in a hot area or
in direct sunlight may damage it, and the repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Store
the remote control stored in a cool, dry place.
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Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press this button to turn the DVD player
on or off.
v(Title):Press this button to go back to the title
screen, if there is one.
n,q,p,o(Directional Arrows):Press these
buttons to move through DVD menus. The up arrow will
skip to the next chapter or track, the down arrow will take
you to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press
the down arrow twice to take you to the previous chapter
or track. The right arrow will fast forward and the left
arrow will reverse through a chapter or track.
z(Display Control Button):Press this button to
adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display mode
(normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range compression
feature can be used to reduce the loud audio produced
by some DVDs, and to improve the audio quality.
e(Sound):This button moves to the next language
or commentary. Press this button to call-up a menu that
will operate only when a DVD is playing. The format
and content of this function will vary from disc to disc.
r(Rewind):Press this button to reverse the DVD. To
stop reversing, press this button again. This button
may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to toggle the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing, rewinding,
or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Press this button
twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
t(Prior Chapter/Track):Press this button to go to
the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press this
button again to return to the previous chapter or
track. This button may not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or previews.
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Tips and Trouble
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition may not be in
run, accessory or RAP.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. (The power
indicator light will ash).
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. (The power
indicator light will ash).
The system might be in
auxiliary source mode.
Press the SRCE button to
toggle between the DVD
player and the auxiliary
source. The disc is upside
down or is not compatible.
Problem Recommended Action
No sound. The volume on the
headphones could be too
low. Adjust the volume on
the right earpiece on the
cordless headphones. If
the DVD system is being
heard through the vehicle
speakers, adjust the
volume from the radio.
The radio must have the
RSE channel enabled by
using the CD/AUX or the
TAPE/CD button.
The picture is distorted
during fast forward or
reverse.This is normal for this
operation.
The picture does not ll the
screen. There are black
borders on the top and
bottom or on both sides or
it looks stretched out.Quickly press and release
the display control button
on the remote control or
the DVD player and
choose Display Mode.
Then select Full. This will
ll the screen. If there are
borders on the top and
bottom, the movie may
have been made that way
for a standard screen.
I ejected the disc and tried
to take it out, but it was
pulled back into the slot.Eject the disc again.
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P.SET PROG (Preset Program):The front passengers
must be listening to something different for each of
these functions to work:
Press 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. Press this button
again to stop scanning presets.
When a cassette tape is playing, press this button
to go to the other side of the tape.
When a CD is playing, press this button to select
a disc.
TAPE CD:Press this button to switch between playing
a cassette tape, a CD, or a DVD (if equipped) when
listening to the radio. The inactive tape or CD will remain
safely inside the radio for future listening.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio
functions whenever battery power is removed and the
radio is placed in a different vehicle. This feature requires
no user input to be activated. It is automatically armed
when it is put into the vehicle for the rst time.
When the ignition is turned off, the blinking red light
indicates that THEFTLOCK
®is armed.
If THEFTLOCK
®is activated, your radio will not operate
if stolen. The radio will display LOCKED and a red
LED indicator light will come on above the key symbol
to indicate a locked condition. If this occurs, the radio will
need to be returned to the dealer.
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