Each set of headphones has a volume knob. To adjust
the volume, adjust this knob.
The transmitters are located above the video display
screen. The headphones will shut off to save battery
power if they lose the signal from the system after about
four minutes. The signal may be lost if the system is
turned off or if the headphones are out of range of the
signal transmitters.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
and repairs will not be covered by your warranty.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
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 screws to close the 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.
Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located on the front of the DVD
player faceplate. These 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 system.
The left jack is for left audio input, the right jack is
for right audio input, and the center jack is used
for video input. 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.
To have use of these jacks, select AUX using the
MODE button on the DVD player faceplate or the
remote control.
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How to Change the Video Format when in
the Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In
some countries, the video format may be in PAL system.
To change the video format, perform the following:
1. Connect to the red RCA jack.
2. Press the SRCE button on the DVD faceplate or
the remote control.
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight the VIDEO
FORMAT option.
4. Press the enter button to select VIDEO FORMAT.
5. Press the right or left arrow button to select the
video format.6. Press the enter button to accept the change.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be
heard through the following possible sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle Speakers
Wired Headphones (not included)
The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal
by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is
audio available. See “Headphones” previously for
more information.
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The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the
vehicle speakers by using the radio. The RSE
system may be selected as an audio source on the
radio if the RSE system power is on. Once the
RSE system is selected as an audio source on the
radio, adjust the speaker volume on the radio, if
necessary. If the RSE system power is not on, the RSE
system will not be an available source on the radio.
Refer to the radio information for the radio that
your vehicle has for more information.
Video Screen
The video screen is located in the oor console. Lift up
the screen by the top or the sides into the full open
position. Adjust the screen’s position as desired. When
the video screen is not in use, close the screen.
The DVD player and display will continue to operate
when the screen is in the up or the down position. The
video screen contains the transmitters for the wireless
headphones and the remote control. If the screen
is in the closed position, the signals will not be available
for the operation of the headphones and the remote
control.
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 oor console under the
display. Flip up the display to access the DVD player.
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 power may be turned on when the
ignition is in ON, ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with
DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country
that the vehicle was sold in. The DVD region code
is printed on the jacket of most DVDs.
The DVD player will also play audio CDs. Not all home
recorded CDs, CD-R or CD-RW formats, will play in
this 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
O(Power):Press this button to turn the RSE system
on and off.
X(Eject):Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to cycle through the
available video modes. Auxiliary is available when
an auxiliary device is plugged into the auxiliary jacks
on the DVD faceplate.
If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system,
each press of the SRCE button will cycle the rear video
between DVD, AUX, TV, and front DVD.Pressing the enter button when this menu appears on
the display will switch the RSE setting between all
speaker and rear video. All speaker will not be available
if the front passenger has turned on the parental
control.
All Speaker:The radio and the RSE unit will share
control of what is heard through the vehicle
speakers. All audio and video sources are available
for selection with the SRCE button when in all
speaker.
Rear Video:The RSE unit will only control what is
seen on the rear display and what is heard through
the headphones.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing a DVD.
Press this button twice to return to the beginning of
the DVD.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to turn the DVD
player on, to start play of a DVD or CD, and to
switch between play and pause of a DVD or CD.
y(Menu):Press this button to access the DVD menu.
This button only operates with a DVD.
If your vehicle is equipped with the TV option, the menu
button will display a TV speci c menu.
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z(Display Menu):Press this button to modify the
video screen display characteristics.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation):Use the arrow
keys to navigate through a menu.
r(Enter):Press this button to select items within
a menu.
If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system,
after pressing the SRCE button, the enter button
can select all speaker or rear video. See the SRCE
button previously for more information.
Audio/Video Jack:See “Stereo RCA Jacks” earlier in
this section for more information.
X(Headphone Jack):These jacks allow you to listen
to the RSE through wired headphones (not included).
9(Headphone Volume):Turn the left knob to
increase the volume of the headphone connected to the
left headphone jack. Turn the right knob to increase
the volume of the headphone connected to the
right headphone jack.
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 ON, ACCESSORY, or when RAP
is active.
If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause
button on the DVD player faceplate or on the remote
control.
Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding or skipping of
the copyright information or the previews. Some
DVDs will begin playing after the previews have nished.
If the DVD does not begin to play the main title, refer
to the on-screen instructions.
Stopping and Resume 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 and the
stop button has not been pressed twice. If the disc has
been ejected or if the stop button has been pressed
twice, the disc will resume play at the beginning.
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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 is not removed,
the DVD player will reload the disc within 25 to
30 seconds. 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. The
disc will be automatically ejected from the
DVD player.
Load/Eject Error:This message will be displayed if
the disc is not properly loaded or ejected.
Disc Play Error:This message will be displayed if
the DVD player cannot play the disc. Severely
scratched or damaged discs will cause this error.
The disc will be automatically ejected from the
DVD player.
Region Code Error:This message will be
displayed if the region code of the DVD is not
compatible with the DVD player. The disc will be
automatically ejected from the DVD player.
No Disc:This message will be displayed if the
PLAY button is pressed and no disc is in the player.
Parental Control Button:This button is located on the
navigation system screen. 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.
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.
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Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter
window above the video screen and press the desired
button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect
the ability of the RSE system 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 may also 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.
Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press this button to turn the DVD player
on and off.
P(Illumination):Press this button to turn the remote
control backlight on for eight seconds.
v(Title):Press this button to access the multiple titles
(if available) of a DVD.
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|(Angle):Press this button to open a menu that will
operate only when a DVD is playing. The format and
content of this function will vary for each disc.
u(Next):Press this button to go to the next chapter
or track of a DVD or CD.
t(Previous):Press this button to go to the previous
chapter or track of a DVD or CD.
[(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast forward
through the chapter or track of a DVD or CD. This button
may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
r(Rewind):Press this button to rewind through the
chapter or track of a DVD or CD. This button may
not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop the play of a DVD
or CD. Press this button twice to return to the beginning
of the DVD.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to turn the DVD
player on, to start play of a DVD or CD, and to
switch between play and pause of a DVD or CD.
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):The numeric keypad
provides the capability of direct chapter, title, and
track number selection.
}10 (Double Digit Entries):Press this button to
select chapter, title, and track numbers greater than 9.
Press this button before inputting the number.
\(Clear):Press this button within three seconds after
inputting a numeric selection, to clear all numeric
inputs.
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