2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owners Manual

1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):This button is inactive
when in DVD mode.
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, or AM, XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states,
if equipped). If the front seat passengers are listening
to the DVD player, the rear seat passengers cannot
select XM1 or XM2.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch between
playing a cassette tape or a CD.
xSEEKw:Press the down arrow to go to the
beginning of the current chapter or track if more than
ve seconds have played. Press the up arrow to
go to the next chapter or track. This button may not
work when the DVD is playing the copyright information
or the previews.
xw(Volume):Press the up or down arrow to
increase or decrease the volume on the wired
headphones (not included). The arrows on the left side
are for the left headphone and the arrows on the
right side are for the right headphone.
Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the 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.
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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. To resume playback where
you left off, press the play button twice.
Ejecting a Disc
Press the eject button on the DVD player or remote
control to eject the disc.
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 appear on the video screen
display:
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 cannot 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.
Disc Not Present:This message will be displayed
when the play or the stop button is pressed without a
disc in the player.
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Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter
window on the DVD player 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 control’s
batteries are not weak or discharged, as this will
also affect the function of the remote control. Objects
blocking the line of sight will 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 it would not be covered by your warranty.
Keep the remote control stored in the rear seat
armrest when not in use.
Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press this button to turn the DVD player
on or off.
v(Title):Press this button to return the DVD to the
main menu of the DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation Arrows):Use the
arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.
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z(Set-up Menu):Press this button to adjust the
color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display mode
(normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range compression
feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase
low audio produced by some DVDs.
e(Audio):Press this button to display a menu that
will only appear when a DVD is being played. The format
and content of this function is dependent on the disc.
r(Fast Reverse):Press this button to fast reverse
the DVD or CD. To stop fast 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 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(Previous Track/Chapter):Press this button to
return to the start of the current track or chapter. Press
this button again to return to the previous track or
chapter. This button may not work when the DVD is
playing the copyright information or the previews.
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):The remote control
numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct
chapter, title, and track number selection.
\:Press this button, within 3 seconds after inputting
a numeric selection to clear all numeric inputs. Press
this button before inputting the number.
}10:Press the button, to select chapter, title, and
track numbers greater than 9. Press this button before
inputting the number.
P(Illumination):Press this button to turn the remote
control backlight on. The backlight will time out after
about 7 to 10 seconds if no other button is pressed while
the backlight is on.
y(Main DVD Menu):Press this button to access
the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every
DVD. Use the up, down, left, and right arrow buttons to
move the cursor around the DVD menu. After making
a selection press the enter button. This button only
operates when using a DVD.
r(Enter):Press this button to select the choices
that are highlighted in any menu.
q(Return):Press this button to exit the current
active menu and return to the previous menu. This
button will operate only when a DVD is being played
and a menu is active.
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|(Camera Angle):This button changes camera
angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is
playing. The format and content of this function is
dependent on the disc.
{(Subtitle):This button turns on subtitles and
moves through subtitle options when a DVD is playing.
The format and content of this function is dependent
on the disc.
[(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast forward
the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding, press this
button again. This button may not work when the DVD
is playing the copyright information or the previews.
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 this button again to continue
the play of the DVD or CD.
Slow Play:When the DVD is playing, press the pause
button then press the fast forward button. The DVD
will continue playing in a slow play mode. To cancel
slow play mode, press the play/pause button.
u(Next Track/Chapter):Press this button to advance
to the beginning of the next track or chapter. This
button may not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the previews.
Setup Menu
To access the setup menu, ensure that a DVD disc is in
the player and the video is stopped. Press the display
button. Once the menu is activated, use the remote
control directional arrows and the enter button to
navigate the screen icons.
Picture Preferences
The USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS menu allows you
to modify the default viewing preferences from the
display. Use the remote control up and down arrow
buttons to select. The movie may stop while selections
are being made.
TV Shape:The default video screen display may be
selected from 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 panscan, or 16:9.
Black Level Shift:The default black level to the video
screen may be adjusted.
Video Shift:The default position of the video on the
display may be adjusted.
Color Settings:The default color setting of the video
screen may be selected from Personal, Rich, Natural,
Soft, or Animation.
Personal Color:The default setting for Saturation,
Brightness, and Contrast may be adjusted.
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Sound Preferences
The USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS menu allows
you to modify the default sound preferences from
the display. Use the remote control up and down arrow
buttons to select. The movie may stop while selections
are being made.
Analog Output:The default sound output may be
selected from Stereo or Dolby
®surround.
Dynamic Compression:The default setting may be
selected as On or Off.
Karaoke Vocal:The default setting may be selected
as On or Off.
Language Preferences
The USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS menu allows you
to modify the default language preferences from the
display. Use the remote control up and down arrow
buttons to select. The movie may stop while selections
are being made.
Audio Language:The default DVD playback audio
language may be selected from various languages.
The audio output is dependent on whether a DVD
supports the selected language.Subtitle:The default DVD subtitle language may be
selected from English, Spanish, or French. The subtitle
language is dependent on whether the DVD supports
the selected language.
Menu:The default on-screen display language may be
selected from various languages.
Features
The USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS menu allows
you to modify the default feature preferences from the
display. Use the remote control up and down arrow
buttons to select. The movie may stop while selections
are being made.
Status Window:The status window may be selected
as On or Off. The status window provides disc type,
elapsed time, and number of titles information while the
menu bar is displayed or the DVD is in stop mode.
Help Text:Help text may be selected as On or Off.
A help text bar is provided at the bottom of the screen
describing the functions of an item selected from
any of the user menus.
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Menu Bar
The menu bar is displayed across the top of the screen.
It allows adjustments to the audio and video settings.
Use the remote control left and right arrow buttons
to select. The movie may stop while selections are
being made.
Current Subtitle Language:The subtitle language
may be selected as Off, English, Spanish, or French.
The actual subtitle language is dependent on whether
a DVD supports the selected language.
Current Audio Language:The audio language may
be selected as Off, English, Spanish, or French.
The actual audio language is dependent on whether
a DVD supports the selected language.
Smart Color:This color setting may be selected without
changing the default from the color settings menu.
Sound Mode:This analog output may be changed
without changing the default from the analog
output menu.
Frame-by-Frame:The DVD will pause and may be
viewed frame-by-frame, in forward or reverse, by
using the remote control arrow buttons. Press play to
resume play of the DVD. DVD audio will not be available
during selection.Slow Motion:The DVD will pause and may be
viewed in slow motion, at various speeds, in forward or
reverse, by using the remote control arrow buttons.
Press play to resume play of the DVD. DVD audio will
not be available during selection.
Scan Speeds:The DVD may be viewed in fast motion,
at various speeds, in forward or reverse, by using the
remote control arrow buttons. Press play to resume play
of the DVD. DVD audio will not be available during
selection.
Enlarge Picture:The DVD will pause and the frame
may be enlarged by using the remote control arrow key
buttons. Pressing the enter button on the remote
control allows panning of the frame using the remote
control arrow buttons. Press play to resume play of the
DVD. DVD audio will not be available during selection.
Title:Move between DVD titles by using the remote
control arrow buttons.
Chapter:Move between DVD chapters by using the
remote control arrow buttons.
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Time Search:The user can jump to different areas of
a DVD by using the remote control arrow and enter
buttons to select a specic time position.
Not all DVDs support all of the feature defaults in the
setup menus. In the event a feature is not supported,
defaults will be provided by the DVD media.
Exit the setup menu by pressing the return button on
the remote control. If you make changes to the
setup menu, the DVD will resume play from the
beginning.
Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the following:
1. Unclip the battery door located on the back of the
remote control.
2. Remove the batteries from the compartment.
3. Replace the two AA batteries. Make sure that they
are installed correctly, using the diagram on the
inside of the battery compartment.
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.
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.
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control button
might have been pressed.
The system might be in
auxiliary source mode.
Press the AUX button to
toggle between the DVD
player and the auxiliary
source. The disc is upside
down or is not compatible.
No sound. The volume on the
headphones could be too
low. Adjust the volume on
the right earpiece on the
wireless 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 SRCE button.
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