2015 Ram Cargo Van Owner's Manual

device, or push the VR button and sayShuffle ONor
Shuffle Off. If theRND icon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pushing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
TUNE control knob: The TUNEcontrol knob functions in
a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device
or external USB device.
• Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise
(backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the
track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be
played is highlighted on the radio display, push the
TUNE control knob to select and start playing the
track. Turning the TUNEcontrol knob fast will scroll through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay
in updating the information on the radio display may
be noticeable.
During all List modes, the iPod® displays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of
the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclockwise)
to get to the track faster.
In List mode, the radio PRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod® or external
USB device:
• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Preset 2 – Artists
• Preset 3 – Albums
• Preset 4 – Genres
• Preset 5 – Audiobooks
• Preset 6 – Podcasts4
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Pushing a PRESET button will display the current list on
the top line and the first item in that list on the second
line.
To exit List mode without selecting a track, push the
samePRESET button again to go back to Play mode.
LIST button: The LISTbutton will display the top level
menu of the iPod® or external USB device.
• Turn the TUNEcontrol knob to list the top-menu item
to be selected and push the TUNEcontrol knob. This
will display the next sub-menu list item on the audio
device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPod® or external USB device
sub-menu levels are available on this system.
MUSIC TYPE button: TheMUSIC TYPE button is
another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio
device.CAUTION!
• Leaving the iPod® or external USB device (or any
supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex-
treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam-
age the device. Follow the device manufacturer ’s
guidelines.
• Placing items on the iPod® or external USB device,
or connections to the iPod® or external USB device
in the vehicle, can cause damage to the device
and/or to the connectors.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external USB
device while driving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in an accident.
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Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the
Uconnect® phone system.
Refer to the Uconnect® Radio Supplement for further
information on Bluetooth® connectivity.
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
To enter BTSA mode, push either “AUX” button on the
radio or push the VR
button and say “Bluetooth
Streaming Audio.”
Play Mode
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can
start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but
some devices require the music to be initiated on the
device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect®
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the
Uconnect® phone system, but just one can be selected
and played.
Selecting A Different Audio Device
1. Push the Phonebutton to begin.
2. After the Readyprompt and following the beep, say
Setup, then say Select Audio Devices.
3. Say the name of the audio device or ask the Uconnect® phone system to list the audio devices.
Next Track
Use the SEEK UP button, or push the VRbutton on
the radio and say “Next Track,” to jump to the next
music track on your cellular phone.
Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or push the VRbut-
ton on the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to
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Browse
Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth® Streaming
Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is
playing will display info.
Uconnect® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO
ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) —
IF EQUIPPED
Your rear seat Video Entertainment System (VES™) is
designed to give your family years of enjoyment. You can
play your favorite CDs or DVDs, listen to audio over the
wireless headphones, or plug and play a variety of
standard video games or audio devices. Please review
this Owner’s Manual to become familiar with its features
and operation.
Getting Started
•Screen(s) located in the overhead console: Unfold the
overhead LCD screen(s) by pushing the button on the
overhead console behind the screen(s).
Video Entertainment System (VES™)
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•Cycle the ignition to the ON or ACC position.
• Your vehicle may be equipped with either a standard
DVD player or a Blu-ray™ Disc Player. If equipped
with a Blu-ray™ Disc Player, the icon will be present
on the Player.
• Turn on the Player (if equipped on Dual Screen Sys-
tem) by pushing the Power button, located on the far
left, or by pushing the button on the Remote Control.
• When the Video Screen(s) are open and a DVD/Blu-
ray™ Disc is inserted into the VES™ player, the
screen(s) turn(s) on automatically, the headphone
transmitters turn on and playback begins.
• For Dual Video Screen System, Channel 1 on the
Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 1
(second row) and Channel 2 on the Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 2 (third row). Refer to
the Dual Video Screen section for more information.
• The system can be controlled by the front seat occu-
pants using either the touchscreen radio, the DVD or
Blu-ray™ Disc Player, or by the rear seat occupants
using the remote control.
Blu-ray™ Disc Player
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc
To view a Blu-ray™ disc, insert the disc into the Blu-
ray™ VES™ disc Player. Playback will begin automati-
cally after the Blu-ray™ is recognized by the disc drive. If
playback does not begin automatically after the disc is
inserted into the Blu-ray™ Player push the play button.
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If playback does not begin automatically after the disc is
inserted into Blu-ray™ VES™ disc Player follow these
steps:
Using The Touchscreen Radio
•Push the MENU button on the faceplate, then press the
Rear VES™ button on the touchscreen. If a chapter list
appears on the right side of the screen, press the hide
list button on the touchscreen to display the Rear
VES™ control screen.
• Press the 1 button on the touchscreen to select an audio
channel, then press the VES™ Disc button on the
touchscreen in the media column.
Using The Remote Control
• Select an audio channel (Channel 1 for 2nd row screen
and Channel 2 for 3rd row screen), then push the
source key and select VES™ Disc from the menu. •
Push 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.
• Not all Blu-ray™, CD or DVD discs will automatically
restart from where you left off at when turned off.
Some discs will restart from the beginning, others will
restart from where you left off at, and some will ask
you if you would like to continue or start from the
beginning.
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.
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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 Play-
station®3 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.
RCA/HDMI/USB Inputs
1 — HDMI Port 4 — USB Ports (Charge Only)
2 — Audio/Video In 5 — Power Inverter
3 — Power Outlet
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Using The Remote Control
1. Push the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES™AUX 1, by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right but-
tons or by repeatedly pushing the MODE button, then
push ENTER on the Remote Control.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES™ button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES™ Controls. If a channel list is
displayed, press the HIDE LIST button on the touch-
screen to display the Rear VES™ Controls screen.
Select VES™ AUX1 Mode On The VES™ ScreenRear VES™ Button On The Touchscreen
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