2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE Radio

Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle could have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features
intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology
alone, no matter how advanced, can never
replace your own judgment. See the Navigation
System manual for some tips to help you
reduce distractions while driving.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system
works with the vehicle’s audio system. The
DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE
system includes a radio with a DVD player,
a video display screen, audio/video jacks,
two wireless headphones, and a remote
control. SeeRadio with CD and DVD (MP3)
on page 301for more information on the
vehicle’s audio/DVD system.
Before You Drive
The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers
only. The driver cannot safely view the video
screen while driving and should not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions the
RSE system may or may not work until the
temperature is within the operating range.
The operating range for the RSE system is
above−4°F (−20°C) or below 140°F (60°C).
If the temperature of your vehicle is outside
of this range, heat or cool the vehicle until the
temperature is within the operating range of
the RSE system.
Parental Control
The RSE system may have a Parental Control
feature, depending on which radio you have.
The Parental Control feature turns off the video
screen and Rear Seat Audio (RSA). This feature
also disables all button operations from the
remote control and all audio button operations
from the RSA. This feature can be used to gain
the attention of the rear passengers that are
using headphones.
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To enable Parental Control, press and hold the
radio power button for more than two seconds.
If on, the radio, video screen, and RSA turns off.
If a DVD and/or CD is playing, it stops. While
Parental Control is on, either a padlock icon or
a text message comes on, depending on the
radio. When the radio is turned back on, the
RSE system remains in Parental Control.
To turn off Parental Control, press and hold the
radio power button for more than two seconds.
The video screen and RSA returns to the
state they were in before Parental Control was
turned on and if the padlock icon is on the
display, it disappears.
Parental Control is also turned off by inserting
or ejecting a disc, by pressing the play icon
on the radio DVD display menu, or when the
ignition is turned off.Headphones
The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless
headphones that are dedicated to this system.
These headphones are used to listen to media such
as CDs, DVDs, MP3s, DVDAs, radio, any auxiliary
source connected to A/V jacks, or the auxiliary
input jack, if your vehicle has this feature. The
wireless headphones have an On/Off button,
channel 1/2 switch, and a volume control.
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Battery Replacement
To change the batteries on the headphones,
do the following:
1. Turn the screw with a coin or screw driver
to loosen the battery door located on the
left side of the headphones. Slide the
battery door open.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly,
using the diagram on the inside of the
battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery door and tighten the
door screw.
If the headphones are to be stored for a long
period of time, remove the batteries and keep
them in a cool, dry place.
Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
The A/V jacks, located on the rear of the oor
console, allow audio or video signals to be
connected from an auxiliary device such as a
camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system.
Adapter connectors or cables may be required to
connect the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. Refer
to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper usage.
The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical
home entertainment system equipment. The yellow
jack (A) is for the video input. The white jack (B)
is for the left audio input. The red jack (C) is for
the right audio input.
Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by
the radio system.
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To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system,
connect an external auxiliary device to the
color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary
device and the video screen power on. If the video
screen is in the DVD player mode, pressing the
AUX (auxiliary) button on the remote control
switches the video screen from the DVD player
mode to the auxiliary device. The radio can listen
to the audio of the connected auxiliary device by
sourcing to auxiliary. SeeRadio with CD and
DVD (MP3) on page 301for more information.
How to Change the RSE Video Screen
Settings
The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom),
screen brightness, and setup menu language
can be changed from the on screen setup menu.
To change any feature, do the following:
1. Press the display menu button on the
remote control.
2. Use the remote control menu navigation
arrows and the enter button to use the
setup menu.
3. Press the display menu button again to
remove the setup menu from the screen.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may
be heard through the following possible sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle Speakers
Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat
audio system, if your vehicle has this feature.
The RSE system always transmits the audio signal
to the wireless headphones, if there is audio
available. See “Headphones” earlier in this section
for more information.
The DVD player is capable of outputting audio to
the wired headphone jacks on the RSA system,
if your vehicle has this feature. The DVD
player may be selected as an audio source on
the RSA system. SeeRear Seat Audio (RSA)
on page 345for more information.
When a device is connected to the A/V jacks,
or the radio’s auxiliary input jack, if your vehicle
has this feature, the rear seat passengers are able
to hear audio from the auxiliary device through
the wireless or wired headphones. The front seat
passengers are able to listen to playback from
this device through the vehicle speakers by
selecting AUX as the source on the radio.
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Video Screen
The video screen is located in the RSE overhead
console.
To use the video screen, do the following:
1. Push the release button located on the
RSE overhead console.
2. Turn the screen to the desired position.
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 remains on, this is
normal, and the DVD continues to play through
the previous audio source. Use the remote
control power button or eject the disc to turn
off the screen.
The RSE overhead console contains the infrared
receivers for the wireless headphones and the
infrared receivers for the remote control. They
are located at the rear of the console.
Notice:Avoid directly touching the video
screen, as damage may occur. See “Cleaning
the Video Screen” later in this section for
more information.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter
window at the rear of the RSE overhead console
and press the desired button. Direct sunlight
or very bright light could 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 might need to be
replaced. See “Battery Replacement” later in this
section. Objects blocking the line of sight could
also affect the function of the remote control.
If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD slot,
the remote control power button can be used to
turn on the video screen display and start the
disc. The radio can also turn on the video screen
display. SeeRadio with CD and DVD (MP3)
on page 301for more information.
Notice:Storing the remote control in a hot
area or in direct sunlight can 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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c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. Press this
button twice to return to the beginning of
the DVD.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to start
playing a DVD. Press this button while a DVD
is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue
playing the DVD.
When the DVD is playing, depending on the radio,
you may be able to do slow play by pressing
the pause button then pressing the fast forward
button. The DVD continues playing in a slow
play mode. You may also, depending on the
radio, perform reverse slow play by pressing the
pause button and then pressing the fast reverse
button. To cancel slow play mode, press the
play/pause button.
t(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 might not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
u(Next Track/Chapter):Press this button
to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track.
This button might not work when the DVD is
playing the copyright information or the previews.
r(Fast Reverse):Press this button to quickly
reverse the DVD or CD. To stop fast reversing
a DVD video, press the play button. To stop fast
reversing a DVD audio or CD, release the fast
reverse button. This button might not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright information or
the previews.
[(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast
forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding
a DVD video, press the play button. To stop
fast forwarding a DVD audio or CD, release the
fast forward button. This button may not work
when the DVD is playing the copyright information
or the previews.
e(Audio):Press this button to change audio
tracks on DVDs that have this feature when
the DVD is playing. The format and content of
this function varies for each disc.
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DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message depends on
which radio you have. 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 is displayed,
if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong
side up, or if the disc is damaged.
Disc Region Error:This message is displayed,
if the disc is not from a correct region.
No Disc Inserted:This message is displayed,
if no disc is present when the EJECT 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 might 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 RSE Overhead Console
When cleaning the RSE overhead console
surface, 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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Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen
to and control any of the music sources: radio,
CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. However,
the rear seat passengers can only control the
music sources the front seat passengers are
not listening to, except on some radios where
dual control is allowed. For example, rear
seat passengers can listen to and control a CD
through the headphones, while the driver listens
to the radio through the front speakers. The
rear seat passengers have control of the volume
for each set of headphones.
You can operate the RSA functions even when
the main radio is off.
Audio can be heard through wired headphones
(not included) plugged into the jacks on the
RSA. If your vehicle has this feature, audio can
also be heard on Channel 2 of the wireless
headphones.
The audio system mutes the rear speakers
when the RSA audio is active through the
headphones.
P(Power):Press this button to turn RSA
on and off.
Volume:Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease the volume of the wired headphones.
The left knob controls the left wired headphones
and the right knob controls the right wired
headphones.
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