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FM Modulator Control
The FM Modulator Control is located on the right
upper side of the system’s remote control.
The FM Modulator can be controlled through an
on-screen display on either head restraint
screen. The FM Modulator lets DVD audio
reproduce over the vehicle’s sound system by
tuning the FM radio to one of eight frequencies.
The selected frequency displays on-screen.
The buttons for the FM Modulator consist of power
and frequency. Follow the button descriptions and
instructions for using the FM Modulator as shown:
POWER:Press this button to turn the FM
Modulator control on or off.FREQ (Frequency):Press this button on the
system’s remote control to match the frequency
selected on the radio.
To use the FM Modulator, follow the
instructions below:
1. Select one of these radio frequencies not
currently being used by a local FM station
to prevent interference.
2. Press the POWER button on the system’s
remote control to turn the FM Modulator on.
3. Press the FREQ button on the system’s
remote control to match frequency selected
on the radio. DVD audio can then be
heard through the vehicle’s sound system.
4. To adjust the volume and tone preferences,
use the vehicle’s radio controls. Depending
on the vehicle’s radio system, SeeRadio with
Cassette and CD on page 243orRadio
with Six-Disc CD on page 256in this manual
for more information.
The FM Modulator should be powered off when
listening to normal radio broadcasts for best
reception performance.
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Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
Unit does not operate.
Turn the key to the
on position.
Press the power on,
from the system’s
remote control.
Fuse blown, replace
with a fuse of the
same capacity.
Turn the monitor’s
power on.
Consult your dealer.
Problem Recommended Action
No picture is produced.
Playback does not start.
Switch to the correct
audio/video source.
Check if the disc is
loaded with the label
side facing the rear of
the vehicle.
Clean the disc.
Check for the disc
compatibility.
Press MENU to turn
the menu off.
Picture is unclear or
noisy.
During fast-forward or
fast-reverse, the
picture can be slightly
distorted. This is a
normal.
Consult your dealer.
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Problem Recommended Action
Image sometimes
stumbles or freezes.
Clean or replace the
disc if it is scratched,
dirty or damaged.
Load a known
good disc.
Black and white monitor,
blank monitor, or frozen
monitor.
Possible overheating.
Turn the system
power off and then
turn the power back
on again. If the display
still does not appear
normal, leave the
power off until the
temperature
decreases and
then turn power
back on again.
Discs become hot to the
touch during playback.
This is a Normal
condition of mobile
disc playback.
Power button on monitor
does not function. No
function or display.
Turn the key to the
on position.
Check the vehicle’s
battery voltage.
Consult your dealer.
Problem Recommended Action
No picture on the monitor
screen during playback.
Check if the monitor’s
power button is on.
Check if the monitor’s
input is set to the
correct source.
Adjust the monitor’s
brightness.
Check if the monitor’s
protective circuit is on
because of high
temperature. If so,
wait until the
temperature inside
the vehicle comes
down to normal
monitor operating
temperature.
Check if there is an
open connection with
the monitor,
audio/video interface
unit, or DVD. If so,
consult your dealer.
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Problem Recommended Action
The fast forward,
fast reverse, previous,
and next functions do
not work.
Some commands that
do one thing for
DVDs do not always
work or perform the
same function for
audio, audio discs, or
games. These
functions could also
be disabled when the
DVD is playing the
copyright information
or the previews.
Picture color is poor.
Spots or dotted
lines/stripes appear.
Set brightness/color/
tint controls to the
proper settings.
Change the location
of the vehicle. Poor
picture color can be
caused by neon signs,
high-voltage power
lines, CB transmitter,
and neighboring
vehicle’s ignition
plugs, cell
phones, etc.
Problem Recommended Action
No system remote control
operation or unstable
operation.
Remove any obstacle
between the system’s
remote control and
the remote sensor on
the monitor.
Replace batteries in
the system’s remote
control.
Make sure the
batteries are
inserted correctly.
No Rear Seat
Entertainment audio
sound from vehicle radio.
Turn on the POWER
to the radio, turn up
the volume.
Turn on the POWER
to the FM Modulator.
Tune FM Modulator
and vehicle radio to
the same FM
frequency.
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Problem Recommended Action
Distorted/Interference
DVD audio sound from
vehicle radio.
Make sure the FM
Modulator and vehicle
radio are tuned to the
same FM frequency.
Change FM
frequency on the
vehicle radio and FM
Modulator to an
unused frequency in
the current driving
area. (No local,
strong FM station on
the frequency
selected.)
DVD Messages
The following errors display on the video monitor.
Bad Disc:This message displays if a disc
with an unsupported format is inserted into the
DVD player, or if the disc is unreadable.
Region Error:This message displays if the
region code of the DVD is not compatible with the
region code of the DVD player.No Disc:This message displays when you try to
play or eject a disc that is not in the player.
X:A white X displays, in the upper left corner of
the video monitor, if the operation that has
been selected is not currently available.
DVD Distortion
You could experience video distortion while
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
while operating one of these devices in or near the
vehicle.
*Excludes the OnStar
®System.
Cleaning the Video Screens
The video display screens are made of a specially
coated glass and can be scratched or damaged
by abrasive products, solvents, or ammonia-based
window cleaners. Occasionally take a soft,
lint-free, cotton cloth that has been slightly
dampened with warm water and wrung out
completely. Dry the screens by wiping with a clean
dry cotton cloth.
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Cleaning the Components
Use care when directly touching or cleaning the
components such as the DVD player and the discs
that are used for your viewing entertainment, as
damage may result. SeeCare of the CD and
DVD Player on page 300andCare of Your CDs
and DVDs on page 299in this manual for
more information.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen
to any of the sources: radio, cassette tapes, or
CDs. 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 or CDs 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 tape, or CD.
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xSEEKw:When listening to FM1, FM2, AM, or
XM1 or XM2 (if equipped), 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
got 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 does not operate
and LOCKED displays.
When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the
blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK
®
is armed.
With THEFTLOCK
®activated, the radio does 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):Press this button to interact
with the OnStar system. See theOnStar®System
on page 144in this manual for more information.
PROG (Program):Press this button to play the
stations that are programmed on the radio preset
pushbuttons. The radio will go to the rst preset
station, play for a few seconds, then go to the next
preset station. Press this button again to stop
scanning. The radio will only scan 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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