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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.
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 could 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 322for 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 can be selected as an audio source on the
RSA system. SeeRear Seat Audio (RSA) on
page 366for more information.
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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.
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. Move 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.
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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 might not work
while 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.
{(Subtitles):Press this button to turn ON/OFF
subtitles and to move through subtitle options
when a DVD is playing. The format and content of
this function varies 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 change camera
angles on DVDs that have this feature while a
DVD is playing. The format and content of
this function varies for each disc.
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):The numeric
keypad provides the capability of direct chapter or
track number selection.
\(Clear):Press this button within three seconds
after entering a numeric selection, to clear all
numerical inputs.
}10 (Double Digit Entries):Press this button to
select chapter or track numbers greater than
nine. Press this button before entering the number.
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Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do
the following:
1. Slide the rear cover back on the
remote control.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment.
Make sure they are installed correctly using
the diagram on the inside of the remote
control.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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.
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
turned on or in accessory.
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.Check the display mode
settings in the setup menu
by pressing the display
menu button on the
remote control.
In auxiliary mode, the
picture moves or scrolls.Check the auxiliary input
connections at both
devices.
The remote control does
not work.Check to make sure there
is no obstruction between
the remote control and the
transmitter window.
Check the batteries to
make sure they are not
dead or installed
incorrectly.
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 resumes
playing where the DVD
was stopped. If the stop
button was pressed two
times the DVD player
begins to play from the
beginning of the DVD.
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Problem Recommended Action
The auxiliary source is
running but there is no
picture or sound.Check that the RSE video
screen is in the auxiliary
source mode.
Check the auxiliary
input connections at
both devices.
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 on
correctly using the L (left)
and R (right) on the
headphones.
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 RSE video
screen is sourced to the
DVD player.DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message depends on the
radio that is in the vehicle. The video screen
can display one of the following:
Disc Load/Eject Error:This message displays
when there are disc load or eject problems.
Disc Format Error:This message displays, if the
disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side
up, or if the disc is damaged.
Disc Region Error:This message displays, if the
disc is not from a correct region.
No Disc Inserted:This message displays, if no
disc is present when the EJECT button is pressed
on the radio.
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DVD Distortion
Video distortion can 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 could result.
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. The
rear seat passengers can control the same music
sources the front seat passengers are listening
to (dual control, available depending upon radio) or
a different source. For example, rear seat
passengers can control a CD and listen to it
through the headphones, while the driver listens to
the radio through the 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.
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