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Surround (Centerpoint®):Enables
Bose Centerpoint signal processing
that produces a surround sound
listening experience from a CD or
XM (if equipped) stereo digital
audio source. Centerpoint delivers
five independent audio channels
from conventional two channel
stereo recordings (not available for
AM or FM).
Driver: Adjusts the audio to give
the driver the best possible sound
quality.
Rear: Adjusts the audio to give
the rear seat occupants the best
possible sound quality.
2 CH. (Channel): Enhances
surround sound.
5.1 CH. (Channel): Gives a full
affect of surround sound listening.
This button is only available when
playing DVD video discs that
support 5.1 audio and if the RSA
is off.Radio Menu
Press the CONFIG control button to
enter the configure menu screen,
then press CONFIG repeatedly until
Radio is selected or press the Radio
screen button to make changes for
radio information displayed or to
limit features while driving, number
of preset pages, XM (if equipped)
categories, and Bose
®AudioPilot®. Limit Features While Driving
Press the Limit Features While
Driving screen button to turn on and
off the ability to limit functions while
driving. When this screen button is
highlighted, the following functions
are limited while driving:
.Music Navigator Scrolling
.Radio Category Scrolling
.Navigation Menu Scrolling and
some functions
Number of Preset Pages
Press the Number of Preset Pages
screen button to change the number
of preset pages, 1 through 6. Each
preset page can contain five preset
stations. Press the desired
numbered screen button.
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Bose®AudioPilot®
AudioPilot:The Bose AudioPilot
noise compensation technology.
To use AudioPilot
®:
1. Press the CONFIG control button to enter the menu screen,
then press CONFIG repeatedly
until Radio is selected or press
the Radio screen button
2. Press Automatic Volume Control to access the AudioPilot menu.
3. Press ON.
To turn it off, press OFF. When on,
AudioPilot
®continuously adjusts
the audio system equalization,
to compensate for background
noise, so that the music sound is
consistent at the set volume level.
This feature is most effective at
lower volume settings where
background noise can affect how
well the music being played is heard through the vehicle's audio
system. At higher volume settings,
where the music is much louder
than the background noise, there
may be little or no adjustments
by AudioPilot
®. For more
information on AudioPilot®,
visit www.bose.com/audiopilot.
Remove/Add XM Categories
(US and Canada)
Press the Remove/Add XM
Categories screen button to
remove or add XM categories when
selecting XM categories from the
category list screen. The list of XM
categories appear on the screen.
Use the arrow screen buttons
to scroll through the list. The
categories to remove are highlighted
and the categories to add are dark
in color. Press the category to be
added or removed. Press the
Restore All Categories screen
button to add all categories that
have been removed.
Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio
Data System (RDS). RDS features
are available for use only on FM
stations that broadcast RDS
information. With RDS, the radio
can do the following:
.Receive announcements
concerning local and national
emergencies
.Display messages from radio
stations
This system relies on receiving
specific information from these
stations and only works when the
information is available. In rare
cases, a radio station may
broadcast incorrect information that
causes the radio features to work
improperly. If this happens, contact
the radio station.
The RDS system is always on.
When information is broadcast from
the FM station that is playing, the
station name or call letters displays
on the audio screen.
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Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause
interference with the vehicle's radio.
This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls,
charging the phone's battery,
or simply having the phone on. This
interference causes an increased
level of static while listening to the
radio. If static is received while
listening to the radio, unplug the
cellular phone and turn it off.
Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can
withstand most car washes without
being damaged as long as it is
securely attached to the base.
If the mast becomes slightly bent,
straighten it out by hand. If the mast
is badly bent, replace it.Occasionally check to make sure
the antenna is tightened to its base.
If tightening is required, tighten
by hand until fully seated plus
one quarter turn.
Satellite Radio Antenna
The XM Satellite Radio antenna is
located on the roof of the vehicle.
Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear radio
reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the
performance of the XM system
(if equipped) may be affected if the
sunroof is open.
Audio Players
CD/DVD Player
The player can be used for CD,
MP3, and as a DVD video player.
Read this section for more
information about DVD video.
When playing an audio CD the rear
seat operator can power on the
RSE video screen and use the
remote control to navigate through
the tracks on the CD.
CD Player
While playing a CD, the navigation
system is available.
When you insert a CD, the CD
tab displays. If a DSP setting is
selected for the CD, it activates
each time you play a CD.
If the ignition or radio is turned off
with a CD in the player, it stays in
the player. When the ignition or
radio is turned on, the CD starts
playing where it stopped, if it was
the last selected audio source.
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O/3(Power/Volume):
1. Press to turn the system on and off.
2. Turn the knob to increase or decrease the volume of the
audio system.
3. Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off the
navigation system, RSE video
screen, and RSA. If the vehicle
has not been tuned off, the RSE
and the RSA can be turned back
on by pressing this knob and will
continue play of the last active
source.
DVD Menu Options
Options: Select this screen button
to view the menu option screen
buttons. Menu options are available
when they are highlighted. Some
menu options are only available
when the DVD is not playing.
Cursor: Press this button to
access the cursor menu. The arrows
and other cursor options allow you
to navigate the DVD menu options. The cursor menu options are only
available if a DVD has a menu. Use
the cursor menu to start a DVD
video from the disc main menu.
q,Q,r,R(Arrow Buttons):
Press the arrows to move around
the DVD menu.
Enter: Press to select the
highlighted option.
Return: Press to go back to the
previous DVD menu.
Back: Press to go back to the main
DVD display screen.
Move: Press to move the cursor
buttons back and forth from the
bottom-right corner to the top-left
corner of the screen.
j/r(Pause/Play):
1. Press to pause the DVD. This button will then change to the
play button.
2. Press the play button to play the DVD.
3. Press this button in a DVD disc main menu to start the movie.
c(Stop):
1. Press to stop play of the DVD.
2. Press the play button to continue playing the DVD from where the
DVD was stopped.
3. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
Hide Options: Press to remove all
menu options from the display,
except Options and Cursor.
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Top Menu:Press to display the
first menu of the DVD. This is not
available on all DVDs.
Menu: Press to display the DVD
menu of the current area of the DVD
that is playing. This button is not
available for DVD audio.
Audio: Press to display the audio
options. Select the audio options
that best improve sound quality.
This is not available on all DVDs
or when the DVD is stopped. This
button is not available for DVD
audio.
Subtitle: Press to playback the
video with subtitles. This is not
available on all DVDs or when the
DVD is stopped. This button is not
available for DVD audio.
Angle: Press to adjust the viewing
angle of the DVD. Repeatedly press
this button to toggle through the
angles. This is not available on all
DVDs or when the DVD is stopped.
This button is not available for DVD
audio. Search:
Press to display the
search screen. Select Title or
Chapter Search for DVD video and
Group or Track for DVD audio. The
keyboard allows you to type in the
title/chapter/group/track number that
you would like to watch or listen to.
This button does not work when the
DVD is stopped.
Setup: Press to display the
DVD Setup screen. This button
is only available when the DVD
is not playing. The DVD Setup
screen allows you to change the
brightness, contrast, and mode,
change the viewing on the monitor
and to change the initial settings;
language, parental level, and
aspect.
!(Brightness): Press the up or
down screen arrows to increase
or decrease the brightness of the
navigation screen.
_(Contrast): Press the up or
down screen arrows to increase
or decrease the contrast of the
navigation screen. Auto (Automatic):
Press so the
system can automatically adjust
the navigation screen background
depending on exterior lighting
conditions.
Night: Press to make the
navigation screen background
brighten.
Day: Press to make the navigation
screen background darken.
Monitor: From the DVD Setup
screen, press to adjust the viewing
angle of the DVD on the navigation
screen. This is not available on all
DVDs. This button is not available
for DVD audio
Press
eto close the screen in from
the left and right sides.
Press
Jto fill the screen on the
left and right sides.
Press
dto fill the screen on the
top and bottom.
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z(Previous Track/Chapter):
1. Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter.
2. Press again to go to the previous track or chapter. This
button may not work when the
DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
w(Tuning Knob):
1. Turn this knob counterclockwise one notch to go to the start of
the current chapter/track, turn it
again to go to the previous
chapter/track.
2. Turn this knob clockwise to go to the next chapter/track.
Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft lint free cloth,
or dampen a clean soft cloth in a
mild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water, and clean it.
Wipe the disc from the center to
the outer edge.
Notice:
If a label is added to a CD
or DVD, or more than one CD or
DVD is inserted into the slot at a
time, or an attempt is made to
play scratched or damaged CDs
or DVDs, the player could be
damaged. While using the CD
or DVD player, use only CDs or
DVDs in good condition without
any label, load one CD or DVD at
a time, and keep the player and
the loading slot free of foreign
materials, liquids, and debris. Do not add any label to a CD or
DVD, it could get caught in the
player. If a CD or DVD is recorded
on a personal computer and a
description label is needed, try
labeling the top of the recorded CD
or DVD with a soft marker.
CD/DVD Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the
display and/or the CD/DVD comes
out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
.If a CD was inserted with an
invalid or unknown format.
.If a DVD is not from a correct
region.
.It is very hot. When the
temperature returns to normal,
the CD should play.
.You are driving on a very
rough road. When the road
becomes smoother, the
CD/DVD should play.
.The CD/DVD is dirty, scratched,
wet, or upside down.
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Headphones
A. Battery cover
B. Channel 1 or 2 switch
C. Power button
D. Volume control
E. Power indicator light
The RSE includes two 2-channel
wireless headphones that are
dedicated to this system. Channel 1
is dedicated to the video screen,
while Channel 2 is dedicated to
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) selections.
These headphones can be used tolisten to the radio, CDs, DVDs,
MP3s, DVD‐As, or any auxiliary
source connected to A/V jacks or
the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle
has this feature. The wireless
headphones have an On/Off button,
channel 1 or 2 switch, and a volume
control.
Push the power button to turn on
the headphones. An indicator light
located on the headphones comes
on. If the light comes on, but there
is intermittent sound and/or static on
the headphones, or if the indicator
light does not come on, the batteries
might need to be replaced. See
“Battery Replacement”
later in this
section for more information. Switch
the headphones to Off when not
in use.
Infrared transmitters are located
at the rear of the overhead
console. The headphones shut off
automatically to save the battery
power if the RSE system and RSA
are shut off, or if the headphones
are out of range of the transmitters
for more than three minutes. If you move too far forward or step out of
the vehicle, the headphones lose
the audio signal.
To adjust the volume on the
headphones, use the volume
control located on the right side.
For optimal audio performance, the
headphones must be worn correctly.
Headphones should be worn with
the headband over the top of the
head for best audio reception. The
symbol L (Left) appears on the
outside bottom edge of the ear cup
and should be positioned on the left
ear. The symbol R (Right) appears
on the outside bottom edge of the
ear cup and should be positioned on
the right ear.
Notice:
Do not store the
headphones in heat or direct
sunlight. This could damage the
headphones and repairs will
not be covered by the warranty.
Storage in extreme cold can
weaken the batteries. Keep the
headphones stored in a cool, dry
place.
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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 overhead console contains the
infrared transmitters 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.Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at
the transmitter window at the rear
of the RSE overhead console and
press the desired button. Direct
sunlight or very bright light could
affect the ability of the RSE
transmitter to receive signals from
the remote control. If the remote
control does not seem to be
working, the batteries might need
to be replaced. See “Battery
Replacement” later in this section. Objects blocking the line of sight
could also affect the function of the
remote control.
If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD
slot, the remote control
O(power)
button can be used to turn on the
video screen display and start the
disc. The radio can also turn on the
video screen display. See CD/DVD
Player on page 7‑17 for more
information.
Notice: Storing the remote
control in a hot area or in direct
sunlight can damage it, and the
repairs will not be covered by the
warranty. Storage in extreme cold
can weaken the batteries. Keep
the remote control stored in a
cool, dry place.
If the remote control becomes
lost or damaged, a new universal
remote control can be purchased.
If this happens, make sure the
universal remote control uses a
code set of Toshiba
®.