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Infotainment System 7-35
Using the Radio to Control a
USB Storage Device or iPod
The radio can control a USB
storage device or an iPod using
the radio buttons and knobs and
display song information on the
radio’s display.
f(Tune):Turn to select files.
©SEEK:Press to go to the start of
the track, if more than ten seconds
have played. Press and hold or
press multiple times to continue
moving backward through tracks.
¨SEEK: Press to go to the next
track. Press and hold or press
multiple times to continue moving
forward through tracks.
sREV (Reverse): Press and hold
to reverse playback quickly. Sound
is heard at a reduced volume.
Release
sREV to resume playing.
The elapsed time of the file
displays.
\FWD (Fast Forward): Press
and hold to advance playback
quickly. Sound is heard at a
reduced volume. Release
\FWD
to resume playing. The elapsed
time of the file displays.
4(Information): Press to display
additional information about the
selected track.
Using Softkeys to Control a
USB Storage Device or iPod
The five softkeys below the radio
display are used to control the
functions listed below.
To use the softkeys:
1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to
display the functions listed
below, or press the softkey
below the function if it is
currently displayed.
2. Press the softkey below the tab with the function on it to use that
function.
j(Pause): Press the softkey
below
jto pause the track.
The tab appears raised when pause
is being used. Press the softkey
below
jagain to resume playback.
Back: Press the softkey below the
back tab to go back to the main
display screen on an iPod, or the
root directory on a USB storage
device.
c(Folder View): Press the
softkey below
cto view the
contents of the current folder on
the USB drive. To browse and
select files:
1. Press the softkey below
c.
2. Turn
fto scroll through the list
of folders.
3. Press
fto select the folder.
If there is more than one folder,
repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the
folder is reached.

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Drivers are encouraged to
set up any auxiliary device
while the vehicle is in P (Park).
SeeDefensive Driving on page 9‑2
for more information on driver
distraction.
To use an auxiliary input device,
connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the radio's front auxiliary input jack.
O(Power/Volume): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the volume of the
portable player. Additional volume
adjustments might have to be made
from the portable device if the
volume is not loud or soft enough.
BAND: Press to listen to the radio
when a portable audio device is
playing. The portable audio device
continues playing, so you might
want to stop it or turn it off. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary):
Press to
select between CD, or Auxiliary.
.When a CD is in the player
the CD icon and a message
showing the disc and/or track
number displays.
.If an auxiliary input device is not
connected, “No Input Device
Found” displays.
DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press
to select between DVD, CD,
or Auxiliary.
.If an auxiliary input device is
not connected, “No Aux Input
Device” displays.
.When a disc is in either slot, the
DVD/CD text tab and a message
showing the track or chapter
number displays.
.If an auxiliary input device is not
connected, and a disc is in both
the DVD slot and the CD slot the
DVD/CD AUX button only cycles
between the two sources and
does not indicate “No Aux Input
Device.”
.If a front auxiliary input device is
connected, the DVD/CD AUX
button cycles through all
available options.
If a disc is inserted into top DVD
slot, the rear seat operator can turn
on the video screen and use the
remote control to only navigate
the CD tracks through the remote
control.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input
Jack(s)” later in this section,
or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under,
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System on page 7‑39 for more
information.

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Using the USB Port
For vehicles with a USB port,
the connector is located in the
instrument panel storage area.
SeeInstrument Panel Storage on
page 4‑1 for more information.
Radios with a USB port can control
a USB storage device or an iPod
®
using the radio buttons and knobs.
See MP3 (Radios with CD/USB) on
page 7‑24 orMP3 (Radios with
CD/DVD) on page 7‑30 for
information about how to connect
and control a USB storage device
or an iPod. USB Supported Devices
.USB Flash Drives
.Portable USB Hard Drives
.Fifth generation or later iPod
.iPod nanos
.iPod touch
.iPod classic
Not all iPods and USB Drives are
compatible with the USB port.
Make sure the iPod has the latest
firmware from Apple
®for proper
operation. iPod firmware can be
updated using the latest iTunes
®
application. See www.apple.com/
itunes.
For help with identifying your iPod,
go to www.apple.com/support.
Rear Seat
Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
The vehicle may have a DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE) system.
The RSE system works with the
vehicle's audio system. The DVD
player is part of the front radio.
The RSE system includes a radio
with a DVD player, a video display
screen, audio/video jacks, two
wireless headphones, and a remote
control. See Operation on page 7‑2
for more information on the vehicle's
infotainment system.

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Before Driving
The RSE is designed for rear seat
passengers only. The driver cannot
safely view the video screen while
driving and should not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather
conditions the RSE system might or
might not work until the temperature
is within the operating range. The
operating range for the RSE system
is above−20°C (−4°F) or below
60°C (140°F). If the temperature of
the vehicle is outside of this range,
heat or cool the vehicle until the
temperature is within the operating
range of the RSE system.
Parental Control
The RSE system may have a
Parental Control feature, depending
on the radio. To enable Parental
Control, press and hold the radio
power button for more than
two seconds to stop all system
features such as: radio, video
screen, RSA, DVD and/or CD.
While Parental Control is on,
Qdisplays.
When the radio is turned back on,
Parental Control is unlocked.
Headphones
A. Battery cover
B. Channel 1 or 2 switch
C. Power button
D. Volume control
E. Power indicator light

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How to Change the RSE Video
Screen Settings
The screen display mode (normal,
full, and zoom), screen brightness,
and setup menu language can be
changed from the on screen setup
menu by using the remote control.
To change a setting:
1. Press
z.
2. Use
n,q,p,oandrto
navigate and use the
setup menu.
3. Press
zagain to remove the
setup menu from the screen.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or
auxiliary inputs can be heard
through the following sources:
.Wireless headphones
.Vehicle speakers
.Vehicle‐wired headphone jacks
on the RSA system, if the
vehicle has this feature. The RSE system always
transmits the audio signal to the
wireless headphones, if there is
audio available. See
“Headphones”
earlier in this section for more
information.
The DVD player is capable of
outputting audio to the wired
headphone jacks on the RSA
system, if the vehicle has this
feature. The DVD player can be
selected as an audio source on
the RSA system. See Rear Seat
Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑48
for more information.
When a device is connected to the
A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary
input jack, if the vehicle has this
feature, the rear seat passengers
are able to hear audio from the
auxiliary device through the wireless
or wired headphones. The front seat
passengers are able to listen to
playback from this device through
the vehicle speakers by selecting
AUX as the source on the radio.
Video Screen
The video screen is located in the
overhead console. When the video
screen is not in use, push it up into
its locked position.
To use the video screen:
1. Push the release button located on the overhead console.
2. Move the screen to the desired position.
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.
Press
Pon the remote control or
eject the disc to turn off the screen.

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The infrared receivers for the
wireless headphones and the
remote control are located at the
rear of the overhead 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 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
Obutton
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 Operation on
page 7‑2 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. Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):
Press to turn the video
screen on and off.
P(Illumination): Press to turn
the remote control backlight on.
The backlight automatically times
out after seven to ten seconds if no
other button is pressed while the
backlight is on.
v(Title): Press to return the DVD
to the main menu of the DVD. This
function could vary for each disc.
y(Main Menu): Press to access
the DVD menu. The DVD menu is
different on every DVD. Use the
navigation arrows to move the
cursor around the DVD menu.
After making a selection press
the enter button. This button only
operates when using a DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation
Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to
navigate through a menu.
r(Enter): Press to select
the choice that is highlighted in
any menu.

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z(Display Menu):Press to adjust
the brightness, screen display mode
(normal, full, or zoom), and display
the language menu.
q(Return): Press to exit the
current active menu and return to
the previous menu. This button
operates only when the display
menu or a DVD menu is active.
c(Stop): Press to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a
DVD. Press twice to return to the
beginning of the DVD.
s(Play/Pause): Press to start
playing a DVD. Press while a DVD
is playing to pause it. Press again to
continue playing the DVD.
When the DVD is playing,
depending on the radio, play may
be slowed down by pressing
s
then[. The DVD continues playing
in a slow play mode. Depending on
the radio, perform reverse slow play
by pressing
sthenr. To cancel
slow play mode, press
sagain.
t(Previous Track/Chapter):
Press to return to the start of the
current track or chapter. Press
again to go to the previous track
or chapter. This button might not
work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
u(Next Track/Chapter): Press
to go to the beginning of the next
chapter or track. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
r(Fast Reverse): Press to
quickly reverse the DVD or CD.
To stop fast reversing a DVD video,
press
s. To stop fast reversing
a DVD audio or CD, release
r.
This button might not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
[(Fast Forward): Press to fast
forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast
forwarding a DVD video, press
s.
To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio or CD, release
[. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
e(Audio): Press to change audio
tracks on DVDs that have this
feature when the DVD is playing.
The format and content of this
function vary for each disc.
{(Subtitles): Press to turn ON/
OFF subtitles and to move through
subtitle options when a DVD is
playing. The format and content of
this function vary for each disc.
AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch
the system between the DVD player
and an auxiliary source.
2(Camera): Press to change
camera angles on DVDs that have
this feature when a DVD is playing.
The format and content of this
function vary for each disc.
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):
The numeric keypad provides the
capability of direct chapter or track
number selection.

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\(Clear):Press within
three seconds after entering a
numeric selection, to clear all
numerical inputs.
}10 (Double Digit Entries): Press
to select chapter or track numbers
greater than nine. Press this button
before entering the number.
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
Toshiba
®code set.
Battery Replacement
To change the remote control
batteries:
1. Slide the rear cover back, on the remote control.
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. Replace the battery cover. 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
There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
The picture does not fill the screen.
There are black borders on the top
and bottom or on both sides, or the
picture looks stretched out. Check the display mode settings
in the setup menu by pressing the
display menu button on the remote
control.
In auxiliary mode, the picture moves
or scrolls. Check the auxiliary input
connections at both devices.
The remote control does not work. Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote
control and the transmitter window.
Check the batteries to make sure
they are not dead or installed
incorrectly.