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Problem Recommended Action
After stopping the player,
I push Play but
sometimes the DVD
starts where I left off and
sometimes at the
beginning.If the stop button was
pressed one time, the
DVD player will resume
playing where the DVD
was stopped. If the stop
button was pressed
two times the DVD player
will begin to play from the
beginning of the DVD.
The auxiliary source is
running but there is no
picture or sound.Check that the DVD
player is in the auxiliary
source mode.
Check the auxiliary input
connections at both
devices.
My disc is stuck in the
player. The Load/Eject
button does not work.Turn the DVD power off,
then on, then press the
load/eject button on the
DVD player.
Do not attempt to forcibly
remove the disc from the
DVD player. This could
permanently damage the
disc and DVD player.Problem Recommended Action
Sometimes the wireless
headphone audio cuts out
or buzzes.Check for obstructions,
low batteries, reception
range, and interference
from cellular telephone
towers or by using your
cellular telephone in the
vehicle.
Check that the
headphones are facing
the front of the vehicle.
I lost the remote and/or
the headphones.See your dealer for
assistance.
The DVD is playing, but
there is no picture or
sound.Check that the DVD
player is in DVD mode.
The audio/video skips
or jumps.The DVD or CD could be
dirty, scratched, or
damaged.
The audio from the radio
for the Radio with
Six-Disc CD and XM™
has taken over the audio
from the DVD or CD when
using the wired
headphones.The RSE is working
correctly.
Use the wireless
headphones or have the
front seat passengers
listen to another audio
source.
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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 format is not
compatible with 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. 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.
No Disc:This message will be displayed if any
of the buttons on the DVD faceplate or remote
control are pressed and no disc is present in the
DVD player.
DVD Distortion
There may be an experience with audio distortion
in the wireless headphones when operating
cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global
Positioning 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 Video Screen
Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean
cloth and gently wipe the video screen. Do not
spray directly onto the screen and do not press too
hard or too long on the video screen.
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Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen
to any of the sources: radio, cassette tapes,
CDs, or DVDs. However, the rear seat passengers
can only control the sources that the front seat
passengers are not listening to. For example, rear
seat passengers may listen to and control
cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs 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.
The front seat audio controls always have priority
over the RSA controls. If the front seat
passengers switch the source for the main radio to
a remote source, the RSA will not be able to
control the source. You can operate the rear seat
audio when the main radio is off.
P(Power):Press this button to turn the system
on or off. The rear speakers will be muted
when the power is turned on unless your vehicle
is equipped with the Bose
®audio system.
u(Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to
decrease the volume. The left knob controls
the left headphones and the right knob controls
the right headphones.
SRC (Source):Press this button to select a
source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs.
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xSEEKw:When listening to FM1, FM2, or AM,
press the up or the down arrow to go to the
next or to the previous station and stay there. This
function is inactive if the front seat passengers
are listening to the radio.
When a cassette tape is playing, press the up or
the down arrow to go to the next or the previous
selection. This function is inactive if the front seat
passengers are listening to a cassette tape.
When a CD is playing, press the up arrow to go to
the next track on the CD. Press the down arrow
to go to the start of the current track if more
than eight seconds have played. This function is
inactive if the front seat passengers are listening
to a CD.
PROG (Program):Press this button to go to the
next preset radio station set on the pushbuttons
on the main radio. This function is inactive if
the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
When a cassette tape is playing, press this
button to go to the other side of the tape. This
function is inactive if the front seat passengers are
listening to a cassette tape.When a CD is playing, press this button to go to
the beginning of the CD. This function is inactive if
the front seat passengers are listening to a CD.
When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer,
press this button to select the next CD, if
multiple CDs are loaded. This function is inactive if
the front seat passengers are listening to a CD.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of
your vehicle’s radio. The feature works
automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identi cation Number (VIN). If the radio is
moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and
LOCKED will appear on the display.
When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the
blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK
®is
armed.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio will not
operate if stolen.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, some audio
controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.
They include the following:
g(OnStar®/Mute):If your vehicle has OnStar,
press this button to interact with the OnStar
system. See theOnStar
®System on page 189in
this manual for more information.
If your vehicle does not have OnStar, press this
button to silence the system. Press it again, or any
other radio button, to turn on the sound.PROG (Program):Press this button to play a
station you have programmed on the radio preset
pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset
stations with a strong signal that are in the
selected band.
When a cassette tape is playing, press this button
to play the other side of the tape.
When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press
this button to go to the next available CD, if
multiple CDs are loaded.
QSOURCER:Press this button to switch
between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if
equipped), or a cassette tape or CD. The cassette
or CD must be loaded to play. Available loaded
sources are shown on the display as a tape
or a CD symbol.
QSEEKR: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.
When a cassette tape or CD is playing, press the up
or the down arrow to fast forward or reverse.
QVOLR(Volume):Press the up or the down
arrow to increase or to decrease the volume.
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Radio Reception
You may experience frequency interference and
static during normal radio reception if items
such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic devices
are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If
there is interference or static, unplug the item from
the accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for
FM, especially at night. The longer range can
cause station frequencies to interfere with each
other. For better radio reception, most AM
radio stations will boost the power levels during
the day, and then reduce these levels during
the night. Static can also occur when things like
storms and power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try reducing the
treble on your radio.
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM
signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio
reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous
United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,
tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite
radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
In addition, traveling or standing under heavy
foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause
loss of the XM™ signal for a period of time.
The radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate
interference.
Care of the Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly
can cause reduced sound quality, ruined
cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette
tapes should be stored in their cases away
from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme
heat. If they are not, they may not operate properly
or may cause failure of the tape player.
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The tape player should be cleaned regularly after
every 50 hours of use. The radio may display
CLEAN to indicate that the tape player has been
used for 50 hours without resetting the tape
clean timer. If this message appears on the
display, the cassette tape player needs to be
cleaned. It will still play tapes, but it should
be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage
to the tapes and player. If there is a reduction in
sound quality, try a known good cassette to
see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this
other cassette has no improvement in sound
quality, clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which
scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner
cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette
is available through your dealer.When cleaning the cassette tape player with the
recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is
possible that the cassette may eject, because
the cut tape detection feature on the radio
may recognize it as a broken tape, in error. To
prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected,
use the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the TAPE DISC button for
ve seconds. READY will appear on the
display and the cassette symbol will ash for
ve seconds.
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the
manufacturer’s recommended cleaning time.
When the cleaning cassette has been ejected,
the cut tape detection feature will be active
again.
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A non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which
uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape
head can be used. This type of cleaning cassette
will not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing
action cleaner may not clean as thoroughly as the
scrubbing type cleaner. The use of a
non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning cassette is
not recommended.
After the player is cleaned, press and hold the
eject button for ve seconds to reset the CLEAN
indicator. The radio will display --- or CLEANED to
show the indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound
quality may degrade over time. Always make sure
the cassette tape is in good condition before
the tape player is serviced.Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original
cases or other protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The CD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a
CD is damaged, such as cracked, broken,
or scratched, the CD will not play properly or not
at all. If the surface of a CD is soiled, take a
soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in
a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed with
water, and clean it. Make sure the wiping process
starts from the center to the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up
CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
Care of the CD and DVD Player
The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not
advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens
of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the
CD mechanism.
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