2006 SATURN VUE display

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 located on the
DVD display console.
2. Pull the screen down, away from you, and adjust
its position as desired.
When the video screen is not in use, push it up into
its locked position.
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 previous audio or video
source.
The video screen contains the transmitters for the
wireless headphones and the receivers 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 “Cleaning the Video
Screen” later in this section for more information.
DVD Radio
The DVD radio is located in the center of the
instrument panel.
The DVD radio is controlled by the buttons on the
faceplate, or by the buttons on the remote control.
See “Remote Control” later in this section for more
information.
The DVD radio is only compatible with DVDs that are
authorized for use in the United States and Canada
(Region Code 1). The DVD region code is printed on the
jacket of most DVDs. Most audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW,
and MP3s can also be played by the DVD radio.
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If an error message appears on the video screen or
the radio, see “DVD Radio Error Messages” later in
this section.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located
on the lower right side of the faceplate. You can connect
an external audio device such as an iPod, MP3 player,
or cassette player, to the auxiliary input jack for use
as another source for audio listening.
DVD Radio Buttons
To use the radio, see Radio with CD (Base) or (MP3)
underRadio with CD (Base) on page 3-47orRadio
with CD (MP3) on page 3-52for more information.
DVD/AUX (Auxiliary):When a DVD is playing, press
this button to switch between front auxiliary and RSE.
To listen to a DVD through the headphones, press
this button.
When a CD is playing, press this button to switch
between playing a CD or the front auxiliary, if not in
RSE mode. If the system is in RSE mode, press
the power button on the remote control rst, to listen
to the CD through the headphones, while the front
passengers listen to the front auxiliary.
O(Power):Press this knob to turn the radio/DVD
player on. Turn this knob clockwise to increase
the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
A single press turns the radio off, a quick double
press turns off the entire radio and rear seat
entertainment system.
f(Tune):Turn this knob to change tracks on a CD or
DVD, to manually tune a radio station, or to change
clock or date settings, while in the clock or date setting
mode. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-44for more
information.
©SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter):Press this button
to return to the start of the current track or chapter.
Press this button again to go to the previous track or
chapter. This button may not work when the DVD
is playing the copyright information or the previews.
¨SEEK (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.
sREV (Reverse):Press this button to fast reverse
the DVD or CD, ve times the normal speed. The radio
will display the elapsed time while in fast reverse. To
stop fast reversing, press this button again. This button
may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
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\FWD (Fast Forward):Press this button to fast
forward the DVD or CD. The radio will display the
elapsed time and will fast forward ve times the normal
speed. To stop fast forwarding, press this button
again. This button may not work when the DVD is
playing the copyright information or the previews.
Some DVDs will begin playing after the previews
have nished, although there may be a delay of up
to 30 seconds. If the DVD does not begin playing the
movie automatically, press the pushbutton located
under the play/pause symbol tag displayed on the radio.
If the DVD still does not play, refer to the on-screen
instructions, if available.
Z(Eject):Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.
If a DVD or CD is ejected, but not removed, the player
will automatically pull it back in after 15 seconds. If
the DVD does not begin playing the movie automatically,
press the pushbutton located under the play symbol
tag displayed on the radio. If the DVD still does not play,
refer to the on-screen instructions (if available).
DVD Display Buttons
Once a DVD is inserted, a screen display menu will
show several tag options for DVD playing. Press
the pushbuttons located under any desired tag option
during DVD playback. See the tag options listed
below for more information:
r/j(Play/Pause):Press either the play or pause
icon displayed on the radio system, to toggle between
pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. If the
forward arrow is showing on display, the system is in
pause mode. If the pause icon is showing on display,
the system is in playback mode.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing, rewinding,
or fast forwarding a DVD.
r(Enter):Press this button to select the choices
that are highlighted in any menu.
y(Menu):Press this button to access the DVD menu.
The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use the
pushbuttons located under the navigation arrows
to navigate the cursor through the DVD menu. After
making a selection press the enter button. This button
only operates when using a DVD.
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Nav (Navigate):Press this button to display directional
arrows for navigating through the menus.
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 playing and a
menu is active.
Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the label side
up, into the loading slot. The player will start loading
the disc into the system and display “Loading Disc”
on the video screen. At the same time, the radio
will display a softkey menu of options. The rst option
tag located on the left-hand side of the menu options,
will display alternately the play or pause symbols.
This is to show, the system is loading the disc or is not
yet ready to accept a play button press. The displayed
symbol arrow will remain until the disc is completely
loaded or Promos and Copyright information have
ended. The time can vary depending on the discs media
type and format. Once the DVD is loaded into the
system, a pause icon will display instead of the forward
arrow. This is to show the system is in play mode,
and the disc will automatically start playback.
Loading a disc into the system usually takes
approximately 30 seconds for playback to begin.If a DVD is already in the radio, press the play/pause
button on the remote control, or press the pushbutton
located under the play symbol tag displayed on the radio
to start playing the disc, when the DVD system is active.
The DVD player may not accept some paper
labeled media.
The DVD player/video screen can only be turned on by
pressing the power button on the remote control or
by inserting a DVD.
Playing an MP3 CD
The CD player has the ability to recognize up to
255 folders, and up to 255 les per folder to a maximum
of 512 total MP3 selections on a CD. Mixed media
CD’s are not supported.
Stopping and Resuming Playback
To turn the RSE system off, press the power button
twice on the radio.
To turn the RSE system back on again, press the power
button on the radio, then press the DVD/AUX button.
This will bring up the softkey menu displayed on
the radio. Press the play/pause icon to begin playback
from where it had previously stopped.
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To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system,
press the stop button on the remote control, or press the
pushbutton located under the stop or the play/pause
symbol tags displayed on the radio.
To resume DVD playback, press the play/pause
button on the remote control, or press the pushbutton
located under the play/pause symbol tag displayed
on the radio. The DVD should resume play from
where it last stopped if the disc has not been ejected
and the stop button has not been pressed twice on
the remote control. If the disc has been ejected or the
stop button has been pressed twice on the remote
control, the disc will resume playing at the beginning
of the disc.
Ejecting a Disc
Press the eject button on the radio to eject the disc.
If a disc is ejected from the radio, but not removed, the
radio will reload the disc after a short period of time.
The disc will be stored in the radio. The radio will
not resume play of the disc automatically.
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 RSE 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 may also affect the function
of the remote control.
The DVD player can only be turned on by pressing the
RSE button on the radio.
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 RSE screen
on and off (also powers up the DVD player if a disc
is loaded).
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.
v(Title):Press this button to return the DVD to the
main menu of the DVD.
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.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation Arrows):Use the
arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.
r(Enter):Press this button to select the choices
that are highlighted in any menu.
z(Display 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.
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 playing and a
menu is active.
e(Audio):Press this button to display a menu that
will only appear when a DVD is playing. The format and
content of this function will vary for each disc.
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Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the following:
1. Remove the battery compartment door located on
the bottom of the remote control.
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 securely.
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.
DVD Radio Error Messages
The video screen may display one of the following:
Disc Load/Eject Error:This message is displayed
when there are disc load or eject problems.
Disc Format Error:This message will be displayed,
if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up,
or if the disc is damaged.Disc Region Error:This message will be displayed,
if the disc is not from a correct region.
No Disc Inserted:This message will be displayed,
if no disc is present when the EJECT or DVD/AUX
button is pressed on the radio.
DVD Distortion
Video distortion may occur when operating cellular
phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems
(GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie 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.
Cleaning the DVD Player
When cleaning the outside DVD faceplate and buttons,
use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water.
Cleaning the Video Screen
When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth
dampened with clean water. Use care when directly
touching or cleaning the screen, as damage may result.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Some audio controls
can be adjusted at
the steering wheel.
They include the
following:
xw:Press the up or the down arrow to go to the
next or to the previous radio station and stay there.
The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal
that are in the selected band.
To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for
two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and
you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play
for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Press either arrow again to stop scanning.When a CD is playing, press the up or the down arrow
to go to the next or previous track.
To scan the current CD, press and hold either up or
down arrow for more than two seconds. The CD will go
to the next track, play the rst 10 seconds, then go
on to the next track. Press either up or down arrow
again to stop scanning.
To scan all of the CDs loaded, press and hold either
up or down arrow for more than four seconds. The
CD will go to the next CD, play the rst 10 seconds of
each track, then go on to the next CD. Press either up
or down arrow again to stop scanning.
+−(Volume):Press the plus or minus button to
increase or to decrease the volume.g(Mute):Press this button to silence the system.
Press this button again, to turn the sound on.
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