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Both sets of rear seat headphones may include foam
ear pads that can be replaced.
Foam ear pads on these headphones may become
worn or damaged. The headphone foam ear pads can
become damaged if they are not handled or stored
properly. If the foam ear pads do become damaged or
worn out, the pads can be replaced separately from
the headphone set. It is not necessary to replace
the complete headphone set.
The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be
ordered in pairs. See your dealer for more information.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door
located on the left side of the headphone earpiece.
2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly using the
diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Tighten the screw on the battery compartment door.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long period
of time, remove the batteries, and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
Wired Headphones
There is a right and left wired headphone jack. To
adjust the volume, do the following:
1. Plug the headphone into the corresponding jack,
located behind the video screen, next to the
auxiliary jacks.
2. Press the corresponding headphone button on the
DVD faceplate.
3. Press the right and left arrow buttons, on the DVD
faceplate, to increase or to decrease the volume.
The wired headphones work as follows:
DVD on / RSA off: The wired headphones will play
RSE audio.
DVD off / RSA on: The wired headphones will play
RSA audio.
DVD on / RSA on: The wired headphones will play
RSA audio.
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Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on
the DVD console. The RCA jacks allow audio and
video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device
such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the
RSE. The yellow RCA jack is used for video inputs, the
red RCA jack for right audio inputs, and the white
RCA jack for left audio inputs. The system requires
standard RCA cables, not included, to connect the
auxiliary device to the RCA jacks. Refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage.To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs, connect an
external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the
RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power
and the power on the front of the RSE player.
If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned on,
the player will automatically begin playing the disc
and the user will need to press the AUX button on the
remote control or on the DVD player faceplate to switch
the system between the DVD player and the auxiliary
device. See “DVD Player” and “Remote Control” later in
this section for more information.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices can be
heard through the following possible sources:
Vehicle Speakers
Wireless Headphones
Wired Headphones (not included)
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Vehicle Speakers
Only one audio source can be heard through the
vehicle’s speakers at a time.
The RSE system or an auxiliary device can be heard
through all of the vehicle’s speakers when the following
occurs:
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
The front audio system is on and the CD AUX
button is pressed to enable the RSE system
DVD will appear on the radio display when the RSE
system is on.
To turn the vehicles speakers on and off, press the CD
AUX button on the radio. The audio from the RSE
system can be heard through the wireless headphones
and the vehicles speakers at the same time. The
volume on the radio may vary when switching between
the radio, CD, DVD, MP3, or an auxiliary device.
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. Adjust its position as desired.When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its
stowed and latched position.
Notice:Avoid directly touching the video screen,
as damage may occur. See “Cleaning the Video
Screen” later in this section 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 RSE system DVD player is only compatible with
DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country that
the vehicle was sold. The DVD region code is printed
on the jacket of most DVDs.
Standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, enhanced CDs,
video CDs, and CD-ROM with MP3 media are supported
by this DVD player. DVD+R, DVD+RW, and copy
protected CDs may or may not be supported by the DVD
player. The DVD player does not support DVD-RAM,
DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-R/W, and DVD audio media.
An error message will appear on the display if this type of
media is inserted into the DVD player.
If an error message appears on the video screen, see
“DVD Messages” later in this section.
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DVD Player Buttons
cY(Stop/Eject):Press and release this button to
stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding.
Press this button twice to eject a disc. If the player is
already stopped, then only press this button once.
O(Power):Press this button to turn the DVD player
on and off.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to switch the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary device.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play of a
disc. Press this button while a disc is playing to
pause it. Press it again to continue play of a disc.
tr/[u(Previous and Fast Reverse/Next
and Fast Forward):These controls can be used
to move forward or backward through a disc.
These buttons can also be used to modify RSA, rear
temperature, rear fan speed, and wired headphone
volume adjustment. See “Headphones” earlier in this
section,Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-115,
andRear Climate Control System on page 3-30for
more information.
When a DVD is playing in the DVD player and the RSA
system is on, the stop/eject and play/pause buttons
are the only buttons that will work.
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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 ACCESSORY, ON, 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. You
can also, press the CD AUX button on the radio
faceplate, until RSE appears on the display, to start
playing a disc.
Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding or skipping of
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.
The movie should resume play from where it was last
stopped if the disc has not been ejected.
If the disc has been ejected, the disc will resume play at
the beginning of the disc.
Ejecting a Disc
Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate,
when the disc is stopped, 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.
Remote Control
The RSE system will include a remote control (batteries
are included). To use the remote control, aim it at the
transmitter window next to the RSE faceplate 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. If the remote control does
not seem to be working, the batteries may need to be
replaced. See “Battery Replacement” later in this
section. 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
will not be covered by your warranty. Keep 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 and off.
P(Backlight):Press this button to turn the remote
control backlighting on. The backlight will automatically
turn off after eight seconds.
v(Title):Press this button to display the current title
number. Each press of this button will move the disc
to the next available title.
n,q,p,o(Directional Arrows):Press these
buttons to move through DVD menus.
The up and down arrows will move through MP3
folders.
r(Enter):Press this button to select the choice that
is highlighted in any menu.
z(Display Control Button):Press this button to open
the RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) menus to adjust the
color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display modes.
y(Main Menu):Press this button to view the main
DVD menu. The menu is different on every disc. Use the
up, down, right, and left arrow buttons to move the
cursor around the menu. After making a selection, press
the enter button.
q(Return):Press this button to go back one step in
the RSE OSD menu and some DVD menus. Press
this button to exit the current menu and to move to the
previous menu.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing, rewinding,
or fast forwarding a disc.
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s(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play of a
disc. Press this button while a disc is playing to
pause it. Press it again to continue playing the disc.
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.
u(Next Chapter/Track):Press this button to go to
the beginning of the next chapter or track. This
button may not work when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the previews.
r(Fast Reverse):Press this button to fast reverse
the DVD and CD. To stop reversing, press the play
or stop button. This button may not work when the DVD
is playing the copyright information or the previews.
[(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast forward
the DVD and CD. To stop fast forwarding, press the play
or stop button. This button may not work when the
DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
e(Sound):Press this button to display the current
audio track. Each press will move the DVD to the next
language or commentary. The format and content of
this function will vary for each disc.
{(Subtitles):Press this button to display the current
subtitles. Each press of this button will move the
DVD to the next available subtitle option (English,
Spanish, French, etc., if available). The format
and content of this function will vary for each disc.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to switch the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
d(Camera):Press this button to display the current
camera angle on DVDs that have this feature. Each
press will move the DVD to the next available camera
angle. The format and content of this function will
vary for each disc.
0 through 9 (Numeric Keypad):The numeric keypad
provides the capability of direct chapter or track
number selection.
\(Clear):Press this button within two seconds after
inputting a numeric selection, to clear all numeric
inputs.
}10 (Multiple Digit Entries):Press this button to
select chapter or track numbers greater than 9. Press
this button before inputting the number.
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RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu
To use the RSE OSD menu when using a DVD or an
auxiliary device, do the following:
To access this menu, press the display button on the
remote control. Once the menu is on the screen, use the
directional arrows and the enter button to navigate the
screen. This menu will let you select default preferences
for video format, language preference, brightness,
color, contrast, and tint. Not all DVDs support all the
feature defaults in the setup menus. If a feature is not
supported, the defaults will be provided by the DVD
media. To exit this menu, press the display or the return
button on the remote control or wait for the menu to
time out.
The default language selection will apply to all
future DVDs.
To use the RSE OSD menu when using a CD or an
MP3, do the following:
Make sure that a CD or an MP3 is loaded in the RSE
system and that the system is not in auxiliary, then press
the display button on the remote control. Once the
menu is on the screen, use the directional arrows and
the enter button to navigate the screen. This menu
will let you select default preferences for language and
playback settings. To exit this menu, press the
display or the return button on the remote control or
wait for the menu to time out.
Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the following:
1. Slide the battery door, located on the back of the
remote control, down.
2. Replace the two AA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly, using
the diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery door.
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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