2009 DODGE CALIBER SRT CD player

General Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and
RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
•Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) — IF
EQUIPPED
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation
This Voice Recognition system allows you to
control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc
player, and a memo recorder.
NOTE:Take care to speak into the Voice Interface
System as calmly and normally as possible. The ability of
the Voice Interface System to recognize user voice com-
mands may be negatively affected by rapid speaking or a
raised voice level.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only
in safe driving conditions and all attention should be
kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may
result in an accident causing serious injury or death.
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There are also two cupholders located in the back for the
rear passengers.CONSOLE FEATURES
The floor console’s sliding armrest moves forward 3 in
(7.6 cm) to accommodate shorter drivers. The armrest lid
also includes a unique flip pocket for holding or stowing a
phone or an MP3 player. The bin inside the console can hold
up to 10 CD jewel cases, or other items, securely out of sight.
Rear Cupholders
Floor Console Flip Pocket
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A 115-Volt outlet (if equipped) to power small electronics
is on the console. For more information on this outlet
refer to “Power Inverter – If Equipped” in Section 3.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with the console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cell phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac-
tion, resulting in death or injury.
NOTE:The flip pocket and console lid features are
intended to be used in the upright or open position only
while the vehicle is parked. While driving, all handheld
devices should be properly stowed, and the flip pocket
and the console lid should be closed.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Cargo Light/Removable Self-Recharging
Flashlight — If Equipped
The dual-function light is mounted in the headliner
above the cargo area to illuminate the cargo area, and
part of it snaps out of the bezel to serve as a flashlight
when needed. The flashlight features two bright LED
light bulbs and is powered by rechargeable lithium
batteries that recharge when snapped back into place for
convenience.
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▫Compass Calibration.................. 186
Electronic Digital Clock................. 187
▫Clock Setting Procedure................ 187
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)................................ 188
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode....... 188
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 197
▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........ 199
▫List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play)..................... 201
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)............................. 201AM/FM/CD/DVD Multimedia System Radio
(RER/REN) – If Equipped................ 204
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped............. 204
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped......................... 204
▫Clock Setting Procedure................ 204
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................ 207
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 207
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 210
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 212
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 215
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Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio............................... 216
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode...... 216
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play.................. 222
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............. 224
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 227
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 227
Satellite Radio — If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only)..... 228
▫System Activation.................... 228
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)......... 229
▫Selecting Satellite Mode................ 229▫Satellite Antenna..................... 230
▫Reception Quality.................... 230
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Mode.... 230
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................ 233
▫Operating Instructions — Video
Entertainment System (VES)™
(If Equipped)........................ 233
KickerHigh Performance Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) –
If Equipped........................... 233
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped........................... 236
▫Radio Operation..................... 236
▫CD Player.......................... 237
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NOTE:
•The available selections for each of the above entries
varies depending upon the disc.
•These selections can only be made while playing a
DVD.
•VES™ Power -Allows you to turn VES™ ON and
OFF (if equipped).
•VES™ Lock -Locks out rear VES™ remote controls (if
equipped).
•VES™ CH1/CH2 -Allows the user to change the
mode of either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones by
pressing the AUDIO/SELECT button (if equipped).
•Set Home Clock -Pressing the SELECT button allows
you to set the clock. Turn the TUNE/SCROLL control
knob to adjust the hours and then press and turn theTUNE/SCROLL control knob to adjust the minutes.
Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob again to save
changes.
•Player Defaults -Selecting this item will allow the
user to scroll through the following items, and set
defaults according to customer preference.
Menu Language — If Equipped
Selecting this item will allow the user to choose the
default startup DVD menu language (effective only if
language supported by disc). If you want to select a
language not listed, then scroll down and selectother.
Enter the four-digit country code using the TUNE/
SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down to select the
number and then push to select.
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Audio Language — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose a default audio
language (effective only if the language is supported by
the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling
down and selectingother.Enter the country code using
the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down
to select the number and then push to select.
Subtitle Language — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose a default subtitle
language (effective only if the language is supported by
the disc). You can select a language not listed by scrolling
down and selectingother.Enter the country code using
the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to scroll up and down
to select the number and then push to select.
Subtitles — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose between subtitle
Off or On.Audio DRC — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to limit maximum audio
dynamic range. The default is set toHigh,and under
this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher than if the
setting isNormal.
Aspect Ratio — If Equipped
Selecting this item allows you to choose between wide
screen, pan scan, and letter box.
AutoPlay — If Equipped
When this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it will
bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play the
movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not
auto-play the main title. In such cases, use the MENU
button on the remote control to select desired title to play.
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Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and
MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
The radio DVD player and many DVD discs are coded by
geographic region. These region codes must match in
order for the disc to play. If the region code for the DVD
disc does not match the region code for the radio DVD
player, it will not play the disc. Customers may take their
vehicle to an authorized dealer to change the region code
of the player a maximum of five times.
CAUTION!
The radio may shut down during extremely hot
conditions. When this occurs, the radio will indicate
“Disc Hot” and shut off until a safe temperature is
reached. This shutdown is necessary to protect the
optics of the DVD player and other radio internal
components.NOTE:The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC
position to operate the radio.
LOAD Button — Loading Compact Disc(s)
Press the LOAD button and the pushbutton with the
corresponding number (1-6) where the CD is being
loaded. The radio will display PLEASE WAIT and
prompt when to INSERT DISC. After the radio displays
INSERT DISC,insert the CD into the player.
Radio display will showLOADING DISCwhen the disc
is loading and “READING DISC” when the radio is
reading the disc.
CAUTION!
This CD player will accept 4–3/4 in (12 cm) discs only.
The use of other sized discs may damage the CD
player mechanism.
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