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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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)
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.
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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)
(Option A, Uplevel) on page 314orRear
Seat Audio (RSA) (Option B, Uplevel) on
page 316, andRear Climate Control System
(Option A, Uplevel) on page 200orRear Climate
Control System (Option B, Uplevel) on page 203
for 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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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
hem in a cool, dry place.
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition may not be
in ACCESSORY, RUN,
or RAP.
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. The power
indicator lights will ash.
The system might be in
auxiliary source mode.
Press the AUX button to
switch between the DVD
player and the auxiliary
source. The disc is upside
down or is not compatible.
No sound — Wireless
HeadphonesTurn the headphones on.
Make sure the correct
channel is selected on
the wireless headphones.
Check the batteries.
The volume on the
headphones could be too
low, adjust the volume.
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Problem Recommended Action
No sound — Wired
HeadphonesMake sure the wired
headphones are plugged
in. Adjust the volume.
If RSA is on, DVD audio
will not be heard.
No sound — Vehicle
SpeakersIf the DVD system is
being heard through the
vehicle speakers, adjust
the volume on the radio.
Press the CD AUX button
on the radio to make sure
that RSE is enabled. The
rear speakers will mute
when RSA is on.
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.Video mode may not
be correctly set. See
“RSE OSD” earlier in
this section.Problem Recommended Action
I ejected the disc and
tried to take it out, but
it was pulled back into
the slot.Press the eject
button once.
The language in the audio
or on the screen is wrong.Press the main menu
button on the remote
control and change the
audio or language
selection on the DVD
menu. To change the
language preference,
press the display button
to access the RSE OSD
menu. See “RSE OSD”
earlier in this section.
The remote control
does not work.Point the remote control
directly at the face of the
DVD unit. The batteries
could be weak or put in
wrong. The parental
control button might have
been pressed, the power
indicator lights will ash.
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Problem Recommended Action
I lost the remote control
and/or the headphones.Contact your GM dealer
for assistance.
Sometimes the wireless
headphone audio cuts out
or buzzes for a moment,
then it comes back.This could be caused by
interference from cell
towers or by using the
cellular telephone or other
radio transmitter devices
in the vehicle.
DVD System inoperable. In severe or extreme
temperatures the DVD
system might not be
operable. Temperatures
below−4°F (−20°C) or
above 140°F (60°C) could
damage the DVD system.
Operate the DVD system
under normal or
comfortable cabin
temperature ranges.
See your GM dealer if
the problem persists.Problem Recommended Action
The wireless headphones
have audio distortion.Verify that the
headphones are facing
to the front of the vehicle,
left and right sides
are indicated on the
headphones to ensure
that the signal is
received properly.
Verify that there is no
obstruction between the
headphone(s) and the
transmitter.
Verify that the batteries
have a full charge.
In auxiliary mode, the
picture moves or scrolls.Check the signal coming
from the auxiliary device
and make sure that the
connection and the signal
is good.
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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.
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.
No Disc:This message will be displayed when
you try to play or eject a disc that is not in
the player.
X:A white X will be displayed, in the upper left
corner of the video screen, if the operation that
has been selected is not currently available.
DVD Distortion
There may be an experience with video distortion
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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