2013 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

Using the Remote Control
•Select an audio channel (Channel 1 for 2nd row screen
and Channel 2 for 3rd row screen), then press the
source key and select VES™ Disc from the menu.
• Press popup/menu key to navigate disc menu and
options.
NOTE: Due to the size of the content on a Blu-ray disc,
the disc may not start playing immediately.
Play Video Games
Connect the video game console to the Auxiliary RCA
input jacks or HDMI port, located on the left side behind
the second row seat.1. HDMI port
2. Audio/Video In
3. Power Outlet
4. USB Inputs
5. Power Inverter
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When connecting an external source to the AUX input,
be sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES™
jacks:
NOTE:
Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the
vehicle’s Power Inverter. Refer to the Power Inverter section
in your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for more information.
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 1.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX 1, by either pressing Up/Down/Left/Right
buttons or by repeatedly pressing the MODE button,
then press ENTER on the Remote Control.Select VES AUX1 Mode On The VES Screen
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Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2.
Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES
Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE
LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
3.Touch the 1 soft-key and then touch either AUX 1 or
AUX 2 in the VES column (depending which AUX input
is used). To exit press the back arrow soft-key at the top
of the screen.
Rear VES Soft-key
Select Channel/Screen 1 And AUX 1 In TheVES Column
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Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A
Video Is Playing On Channel 1
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control andthe Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is
playing then only a small banner will appear on the
bottom of the screen.
2. While looking at the video screen, either press Up/ Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight
the desired audio source or repeatedly press the
SOURCE button on the remote until the desired audio
source appears on the screen.
Select FM Mode On The VES Screen
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Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2.
Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES
Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE
LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
3.To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video
is playing on Channel 1, touch the 2 soft-key and choose
an audio source. To exit touch the back arrow soft-key at
the top left of the left screen.
Rear VES Soft-Key
Select Channel/Screen 2 And HDD In TheMedia Column
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Dual Video Screen
NOTE:Typically there are two different ways to operate
the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES™).
• The Remote Control
• The Touch-Screen Radio (If Equipped)
Play A DVD Using The Touch-Screen Radio
NOTE:Headunit DVD player does not play Blu-Ray discs.
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD hard-key on the
radio faceplate (Touch-Screen).
2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the
disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or
starts playing the first track. 3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen-
gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Channel 1.
4. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is
on Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Press the SOURCE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight DISC byeither pressing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pressing the SOURCE button, then press
ENTER/OK.
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NOTE:
•Channel/Screen 1 select mode information is shown
on the left side of the screen.
• Channel/Screen 2 select mode information is shown
on the right side of the screen.
•
The VES™ will retain the last setting when turned off.
Using The Touch-Screen Radio Controls
1. Press the MENU hard-key on the radio faceplate.
2.
Touch the Rear VES soft-key to display the Rear VES
Controls. If a channel list is displayed, press the HIDE
LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
Select DISC Mode On The VES™ Screen
Rear VES Soft-key
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3. Touch the 1 or 2 soft-key and then the DISC soft-key inthe MEDIA column. To exit touch the back arrow at
the top left of the screen.
NOTE:
• To view a DVD on the radio press the RADIO/MEDIA
hard-key, on the radio faceplate, then touch the DISC
tab soft-key and then the VIEW VIDEO soft-key.
• Viewing a DVD on the Touch-Screen radio screen is
not available in all states/provinces, and the vehicle
must be stopped, and the shift lever must be in the
PARK position for vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion. In vehicles with manual transmission the parking
brake must be engaged.
• Touching the screen on a Touch-Screen radio while a
DVD is playing brings up basic remote control func-
tions for DVD play such as scene selection, Play, Pause,
FF, RW, and Stop. Pressing the X in the upper corner
will turn off the remote control screen functions.Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player (If Equipped)
1.Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The VES™
player automatically selects the appropriate mode after
the disc is recognized and starts playing the DVD.
NOTE: The VES™ player has basic DVD control func-
tion such as Menu, Play, Pause, FF, RW and Stop
2. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Channel 1.
3. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is
on Channel 2.
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