To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs,
connect an external auxiliary device such as a
camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the
auxiliary device power and the power on the
front of the RSE player.
If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned
on, the player may automatically begin playing
the disc. Press the AUX button on the remote
control or the DVD AUX button on the DVD player
faceplate to switch the system between the
DVD player and the auxiliary device. See “DVD
Player” and “Remote Control” later in this section
for more information.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices
can be heard through the following sources:
Vehicle Speakers
Wireless Headphones
Wired Headphones (not included)
Vehicle Speakers
Only one audio source can be heard through the
vehicle’s speakers at a time.
The RSE system or an auxiliary device can be
heard through all of the vehicle’s speakers when
the following occurs:
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
The front audio system is on and the CD AUX
button is pressed to enable the RSE system
DVD appears on the radio display when the RSE
system is on.
To turn the vehicles speakers on and off, press
the CD AUX button on the radio. The audio
from the RSE system can be heard through the
wireless headphones and the vehicles speakers at
the same time. The volume on the radio may
vary when switching between the radio, CD, DVD,
MP3, or an auxiliary device.
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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 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.
The player is capable of playing the following
media formats: DVD (single and dual player),
DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-ROM with MP3,
DVD-ROM with WMA, CD-DA, CD-R/RW,
CD-ROM with MP3, CD-ROM with WMA,
Enhanced CD, SACD (CD player only). An error
message may appear on the display if any
other 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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l(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast
forward the DVD and CD. To stop forwarding,
press the play or stop button. This button may not
work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
MENU (Disc):Press this button to view the main
DVD menu. The menu is different on every
disc. Use the up, down, right, and left arrow
buttons to move the cursor around the menu. After
making a selection, press the enter button.
r(Enter/Select):Press this button to select
the choice that is highlighted in any menu.
z(Display Control Button):For vehicles
without rear seat climate control, this button will
take the place of the fan/temp button. For vehicles
with rear seat climate control, this button is also
found on the remote control. Press this button
to open the RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and
display modes.
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 DVD AUX button
on the player faceplate, or 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.
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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 no 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.
Remote Control
The RSE system includes a remote control
(batteries may be included with the remote
control). 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.
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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.
n,q,p,o(Directional Arrows):Press these
buttons to move through DVD menus.
The up and down arrows will move through MP3
folders.
r(Enter):Press this button to select the
choice that is highlighted in any menu.
z(Display Control Button):Press this button
to open the RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) menus
to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and
display modes.
y(Main Menu):Press this button to view the
main DVD menu. The menu is different on every
disc. Use the up, down, right, and left arrow
buttons to move the cursor around the menu. After
making a selection, press the enter button.
q(Return):Press this button to go back
one step in the RSE OSD menu and some DVD
menus. Press this button to exit the current
menu and to move to the previous menu.
c(Stop):Press this button to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a disc.
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\(Clear):Press this button within two seconds
after entering 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 entering 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 or on the DVD faceplate, if
you do not have rear seat climate 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 button, or the return button
on the remote control, or faceplate if there is no
rear seat climate control, or wait for the menu
to time out.
The default language selection will apply to all
future DVDs.
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, or faceplate if there is no rear seat climate
control. Once the menu is on the screen, use
the directional arrows and the enter button
to navigate the screen. This menu lets you select
default preferences for language and playback
settings. To exit this menu, press the display
button, or the return button on the remote control,
or faceplate if there is no rear seat climate
control, or wait for the menu to time out.
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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 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 them
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 DVD AUX
button on the player
faceplate or the AUX
button on the remote to
switch between the DVD
player and the auxiliary
sources. 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
No sound — Wired
HeadphonesMake sure the wired
headphones are plugged
in. Adjust the volume. If
RSA is on, DVD audio will
not be heard.
No sound — Vehicle
SpeakersIf the DVD system is
being heard through the
vehicle speakers, adjust
the volume on the radio.
Press the CD AUX button
on the radio to make sure
that RSE is enabled. The
rear speakers will mute
when RSA is on.
The picture is distorted
during fast forward or
reverse.This is normal for this
operation.
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.Video mode may not be
correctly set. See “RSE
OSD” earlier in this
section.
I ejected the disc and tried
to take it out, but it was
pulled back into the slot.Press the eject
button once.Problem Recommended Action
The language in the audio
or on the screen is wrong.Press the main menu
button on the remote
control and change the
audio or language
selection on the DVD
menu. To change the
language preference,
press the display button to
access the RSE OSD
menu. See “RSE OSD”
earlier in this section.
The remote control does
not work.Point the remote control
directly at the face of the
DVD unit. The batteries
could be weak or put in
wrong. The parental
control button might have
been pressed, the power
indicator lights will ash.
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.
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