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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)
(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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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, RUN, 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
How do I get subtitles
on or off?Press the subtitle button
on the remote control to
select subtitle option or go
to the DVDs main menu
and follow the screen
prompts.
The auxiliary source is
running but there is no
picture or sound.Press and release the
AUX button on the remote
control or the DVD player
to get to auxiliary input.
Check to make sure that
the auxiliary source is
connected to the inputs
properly.
The audio or video skips
or jumps.The DVD could be dirty or
scratched. Try cleaning
the disc.Problem Recommended Action
The fast forward, fast
reverse, previous,
and next functions
do not work.Some commands that do
one thing for DVDs will
not always work or
perform the same function
for audio, audio discs, or
games. These functions
may also be disabled
when the DVD is playing
the copyright information
or the previews. When
RSA is on, these buttons
control RSA functions.
My disc is stuck in the
player. The eject button
does not work.Press the eject button on
the DVD player. Turn the
ignition off, then on again,
then press the eject
button on the DVD player.
Do not attempt to force or
remove the disc from the
player. If the problem
persists, return to your
GM dealer for further
assistance.
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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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