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RBDS: Available only in FM mode. This feature allows you to search
RBDS-equipped stations for a certain category of music format:
CLASSIC, COUNTRY, INFORM, JAZZ/RB, ROCK, etc.
To activate,press MENU repeatedly until RBDS (ON/OFF) appears in
the display. Use
//SEEKto toggle RBDS ON/OFF. When
RBDS is OFF, you will not be able to search for RBDS equipped stations
or view the station name or type. Press OK to close and return to the
main menu.
To search for specific RBDS music categories:When the desired
category appears in the display, press
/to find the desired type,
then press and release
SEEK, SEEKor press and hold SCAN to
begin the search.
To view the station name or type:When the desired category appears
in the display, press TEXT/SCAN to toggle between displaying the station
type (COUNTRY, ROCK, etc.) or the station name (WYCD, WXYZ, etc.).
BASS:Press MENU to reach the bass setting. Use
/to adjust.
Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
TREB (Treble):Press MENU to reach the treble setting. Use
/to
adjust. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
BAL (Balance):Press MENU to reach the balance setting. Use
/
to adjust the audio between the left (L) and right (R) speakers. Press
OK to close and return to the main menu.
FADE:Press MENU to reach the fade setting. Use
/to adjust the
audio between the back (B) and front (F) speakers. Press OK to close
and return to the main menu.
SPEED VOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped):Press MENU to
reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder
with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
/to adjust. Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
The default setting isoff;increasing your vehicle speed will not change
the volume level.
Adjust1–7:Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest
setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is1–3;SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
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SPEEDVOL (Speed sensitive volume, if equipped):Press MENU to
reach the SPEEDVOL setting. Radio volume automatically gets louder
with increasing vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Use
//SEEK, SEEKto adjust. Press OK to close and
return to the main menu.
The default setting isoff;increasing your vehicle speed will not change
the volume level.
Adjust1–7:Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest
setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly with
vehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise.
Recommended level is1–3;SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7
is the maximum setting.
Track/Folder Mode:Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track
Mode, pressing
SEEKwill scroll through all tracks on the disc.
In Folder mode, pressing
SEEKwill scroll only through tracks
within the selected folder.
Press
FOLDER, FOLDERto access the previous/next folder (if
available). Press OK to close and return to the main menu.
COMPRESS (Compression):Available only in CD/MP3 mode. Press
MENU until COMPRESS ON/OFF appears in the display. Use
//
SEEK, SEEKto toggle ON/OFF. When COMPRESS is ON, the
system will bring soft and loud CD passages together for a more
consistent listening level. Press OK to close and return to the main
menu.
Single Play/Dual Play:If Single Play is ON, press
/for Dual Play.
For further information on Single Play/Dual Play, refer toRear seat
controlslater in this chapter.
FES(FULL/LOCKED): If this appears in your display, your vehicle is
equipped with a Family Entertaiment DVD system. For further
information on the DVD system, refer toFamily entertainment DVD
systemlater in this chapter.
4.AUX:Press repeatedly to cycle
through FES/DVD (if equipped)
LINE IN (Auxiliary audio), SAT1,
SAT2, SAT3 (Satellite radio modes, if equipped) and SYNC (if equipped).
To return to radio mode, press AM/FM.
For location and further information on the auxiliary audio mode, refer
toAuxiliary input jacklater in this chapter.
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GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
Radio frequencies:
AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC). Those frequencies are:
AM: 530, 540–1700, 1710 kHz
FM: 87.7, 87.9–107.7, 107.9 MHz
Radio reception factors:
There are three factors that can affect radio reception:
•Distance/strength: The further you travel from an FM station, the
weaker the signal and the weaker the reception.
•Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, power lines, electric fences,
traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
•Station overload: When you pass a broadcast tower, a stronger signal
may overtake a weaker one and play while the weak station frequency
is displayed.
CD/CD player care
Do:
•Handle discs by their edges only.
(Never touch the playing
surface).
•Inspect discs before playing.
•Clean only with an approved CD
cleaner.
•Wipe discs from the center out.
Don’t:
•Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods
of time.
•Clean using a circular motion.
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Press VIDEO to change the source
displayed on the screen. Press
repeatedly to cycle through:
DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX, NON-DVD,
OFF.
Press the power button to turn the
system OFF. The indicator light will
turn off indicating the system is off.
Note:The audio from the DVD system will play over all vehicle speakers
and can be adjusted by the radio volume control.
To play a CD in the DVD system:
The DVD system can play audio CDs, CD-R and CD-R/W, CD-ROM and
video CDs. To ensure proper disc operation, check the disc for finger
prints and scratches. Clean the disc with a soft cloth, wiping from the
center to the edge.
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY
position.
2. Insert a CD into the system,
label-side up to turn on the DVD
system. It will load and
automatically begin to play. If there
is already a CD in the system, press
PLAY on the DVD player.
3. The disc will begin to play and
the ’CD Audio Disc’ screen will
display. From this screen, you can
also select from COMPRESSION,
SHUFFLE and SCAN features.
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To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY
position.
2. Insert an MP3 disc into the
system, label-side up to turn on the
DVD system. It will load and
automatically begin to play. If there
is already a disc in the system, press
PLAY on the DVD player.
3. The disc will begin to play and
the ’MP3 Audio Disc’ screen will
display and allow you to access the
COMPRESSION, SHUFFLE, SCAN
and FOLDER MODE features.
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system
The DVD system can be used to connect and play auxiliary electronic
devices such as game systems, personal camcorders, video cassette
recorders, etc.
1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY
position.
2. Press the power button to turn
the DVD system on. The indicator
light next to the power button will
illuminate.
3. Connect an auxiliary audio/video
source by connecting RCA cords
(not included) to the RCA jacks on
the left hand side of the system.
•Yellow (1) — video input
•White (2) — left channel audio
input
•Red (3) — right channel audio
input
4. Press MEDIA on the DVD system to change the media source to AUX.
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5. Press VIDEO on the DVD system to change the video source to
DVD-AUX. If your source is properly plugged in, it will appear on the
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screen. If your auxiliary source does not
have a video signal, or if the DVD system does not detect a video signal
from the auxiliary source, the screen will remain black. If the video
source is set to DVD-AUX, the display will automatically turn on if a
video signal is detected.
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):
1. You may listen to channels A and B over wired or wireless
headphones. Refer toUsing the infrared wireless headphonesand
Using wired headphonesfor further information.
•Black (4) — wired headphone output (wired headphones not
included)
2. Press the headphone/speaker
button on the DVD player or press
the 2 and 4 memory presets on the
audio system at the same time.
A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone Control
Button to indicate which channel is active (able to be controlled).
3. Press MEDIA to change the audio source of the active channel (A or
B). The audio source will be shown on the display. You may change the
active channel by pressing the A or B headphone control button.
Note:Channel A can access any possible media source (AM, FM1, FM2,
SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, AUX). Channel B can only access DVD and
AUX sources.
Note:Refer toSingle play/Dual playfor more information.
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:
1. Press the power control on the earpiece to turn the headphones ON.
2. Select Channel A or B for each set of wireless headphones by using
the A/B control on the ear piece.
3. Adjust the headphone volume using the rotary dial on the earpiece.
Using wired headphones (not included):
Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let
children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired
headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may become
entangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves.
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(Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on the
right ear piece.)
8.Fast Forward/Next:In DVD mode, press and hold for a quick
advance within the DVD. Press and release to advance to the next
chapter. In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the next track.
9.Play/Pause:Press to play or pause a DVD.
10.SHUFFLE:Press to play all tracks on the current CD/MP3 disc in
random order.
11.STOP:Press to stop the current DVD or CD/MP3.
12.
/Speaker/Headphone(Single/Dual Play): Press to toggle
between Single Play (same media playing through all speakers) and Dual
Play (headphone mode — the rear speakers are muted). You can also
press the 2 and 4 memory presets on the audio system at the same time
to perform the same function.
13.Keypad:Use the numeric controls to enter in a specific CD/MP3
track or DVD chapter to be played.
14.C (Cancel):Press to cancel/clear the numeric input (i.e. chapter
number).
15.MEDIA:Press to cycle through the possible media sources: AM,
FM1, FM2, SAT (if equipped), CD, DVD, LINE IN (if equipped),
DVD-AUX.
Channel B can only access DVD and AUX sources.
16.VIDEO:Press to cycle through video states: DVD-DISC, DVD-AUX,
NON-DVD, Off.
17.EJECT:Press to eject a disc from the FES.
18.Fast reverse/Previous:When a DVD is playing, press and hold for a
quick reverse within the DVD. Press and release for the previous
chapter. Press PLAY to resume normal playback speed and volume.
In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the previous track.
19.MENU:Press to access the DVD disc menu for selections. Press
MENU again when in the DVD disc menu to access the system set-up
menu.
20.SUBTITLE(DVD dependent): Press to turn the subtitle feature ON
or OFF.
21.LANGUAGE(DVD dependent): Press to select the desired
language.
22.ENTER:Press to select the highlighted menu option.
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23.ILLUMINATION: Press to illuminate the remote control and
backlight all of the buttons.
Battery replacement
Batteries are supplied with the remote control unit. Since all batteries
have a limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control the
DVD player.
Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries.
The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with
the unit.
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