Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote control.

Parental Control

This button is located behind the video screen, next to the auxiliary jacks, near the driver of the vehicle. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to freeze the video and mute the audio. The video screen will display Parental Control On and the power indicator light on the DVD player will flash. It will also disable all other button operations from the remote control and the DVD player, with the exception of the eject button. The driver will then be able to gain the attention of the rear seat passengers. Press this button again to restore normal operation of the DVD player and remote control.

This button may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and automatically resume play if the vehicle is in an enabled power mode.

Before You Drive

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.

The DVD system is designed to be inoperable when the vehicle is exposed to extremely low or high temperatures, in order to protect the system from damage. Operate the DVD system under normal or comfortable cabin temperature ranges.

Headphones

The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones.

The wireless headphones have an ON/OFF switch and a volume control. To use the headphones, turn the switch to ON. An indicator light on the headphones will illuminate. If the light does not illuminate, the batteries may need to be replaced. See "Battery Replacement" later in this section for more information. Switch the headphones to OFF when not in use.

The transmitters are located below the overhead RSE control panel. The headphones will shut off automatically to save the battery power if the DVD system is 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 will lose the audio signal.

To adjust the volume on the wireless headphones, use the volume control.

You can listen to the RSE system through the wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system, if equipped when the following occurs:

See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) for more information.

If the front seat passengers are listening to the RSE system through the vehicle's speakers and the rear seat passengers are using the wired headphones to listen to the RSA system, the BAND button will not access XM™ Satellite Radio Service.

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.

If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or DVD play, there may be a low hissing noise through the speakers and/or headphones. If the hissing sound in the wireless headphones seems excessive, make sure that the headphone batteries are fully charged. Some amount of hissing is normal.

Battery Replacement

To change the batteries, do the following:

1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece.
2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Tighten the screw on the battery compartment door.

If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries, and keep them in a cool, dry place.

Stereo RCA Jacks

The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on the DVD console. The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE. The yellow RCA jack is used for video inputs, the red RCA jack for right audio inputs, and the white RCA jack for left audio inputs. The system requires standard RCA cables, not included, to connect the auxiliary device to the RCA jacks. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper usage.

To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs, connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the RSE player.

If a disc is present when the RSE power is turned on, the player will automatically begin playing the disc and the user will need to press the SRCE button on the remote control or on the DVD player faceplate to switch the system between the DVD player and the auxiliary device. See "DVD Player" and "Remote Control" later in this section for more information.

Audio Output

Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices can be heard through the following possible sources:

Only one audio source can be heard through the vehicle's speakers at a time.

The RSE system or an auxiliary device can be heard through all of the vehicles speakers when the following occurs:

RSE will appear on the radio display when the RSE system is on and RSE OFF, when it is off.

To turn the vehicles speakers on and off, press either the CD, the CD TAPE, or the CD AUX button on the radio. The audio from the RSE system can be heard through the wireless headphones and the vehicles speakers at the same time.

The volume on the radio may vary when switching between a radio station, CD, DVD, cassette, or auxiliary device.

If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or DVD play, there may be a low hissing noise through the speakers and/or headphones. If the hissing sound in the wireless headphones seems excessive, make sure that the headphone batteries are fully charged. Some amount of hissing is normal.

Video Screen

The video screen is located in the overhead console.

To use the video screen, do the following:

1. Push forward on the release button and the screen will fold down.
2. Push the screen away from you and adjust its position as desired.

When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its stowed and latched position.

The DVD player and display will continue to operate when the video screen is in either the up or down positions.

The video screen contains the transmitters for the wireless headphones and the receiver for the remote control. If the screen is in the closed position, the signals will not be available for the operation of the headphones or the remote control.

Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur. See "Cleaning the Video Screen" later in this section for more information.

DVD Player

The DVD player is located in the overhead console.

The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player, and/or by the buttons on the remote control. See "Remote Control" later in this section for more information.

The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country that the vehicle was sold in. The DVD region code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs.

Standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD and Photo CD/CD-R media are fully supported by this DVD player. DVD-R and DVD-RW media is supported if formatted as DVD-Video. DVD+R and DVD+RW media may or may not be supported by the DVD player. The DVD player does not support DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, and DVD Audio media. An error message will appear on the display if this type of media is inserted into the DVD player.

If an error message appears on the video screen, see "DVD Messages" later in this section.

DVD Player Buttons

(Eject):  Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.

(Power): Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off.

SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.

(Stop):  Press this button to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.

(Play/Pause):  Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue play of a DVD or CD.

(Main Menu): Press this button to view the media menu. The media menu is different on every DVD. Use the up, down, right, and left arrow buttons to move the cursor around the media menu. After making a selection press enter. This button only operates when using a DVD.

(Display Control Button): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. To change a feature back to the factory default setting, press this button to display the feature, then press and hold this button. The default setting will appear on the display. While playing an Audio or DVD disc, press and hold this button to display and to remove the track and time information.

, , , (Directional Control Circle): Press these buttons to move through menu choices, or to move forward or back in a movie. These controls can be used to move forward or backward through a CD.

(Enter):  Press this button to select choices highlighted in any menu.

Playing a Disc

To play a disc, gently insert the disc, label side up, into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle is in ACCESSORY, ON, START, or RAP.

If a disc is already in the player, make sure that the DVD player is on, then press the play/pause button on the player faceplate or on the remote control.

Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding or skipping of the copyright information or the previews. Some DVDs will begin playing after the previews have finished. If the DVD does not begin playing at the main title, refer to the on-screen instructions.

Stopping and Resuming Playback

To stop playing a disc, press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control.

To resume playback, press the play/pause button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control. The movie should resume play from where it was last stopped if the disc has not been ejected and the stop button has not been pressed twice on the remote control or the DVD player faceplate.

If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button has been pressed twice on the remote control or the DVD player faceplate, the disc will resume play at the beginning of the disc.

Ejecting a Disc

Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc. There is not an eject button on the remote control.

If a disc is ejected from the player, but not removed, the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time. The disc will be stored in the DVD player. The DVD player will not resume play of the disc automatically.

Remote Control

To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the transmitter to receive signals from the remote control. If the remote control does not seem to be working, the batteries may need to be replaced. See "Battery Replacement" later in this section. Objects blocking the line of sight will affect the function of the remote control.

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.

To extend the life of the batteries, the remote control does not have a press and hold feature.

Remote Control Buttons

(Power):  Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off.

(Title):  Press this button to go back to the title screen, if there is one.

, , , (Directional Arrows): Press these buttons to move through DVD menus. The up arrow will skip to the next chapter or track, the down arrow will take you to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press the down arrow twice to take you to the previous chapter or track. The right arrow will fast forward and the left arrow will reverse through a chapter or track.

(Display Control Button): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs.

(Sound): Press this button to move to the next language or commentary. Press this button to call up a menu that will operate only when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.

(Rewind): Press this button to reverse the DVD. To stop reversing, press this button again. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.

SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.

(Stop):  Press this button to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.

(Prior Chapter/Track): Press this button to go to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press this button again to return to the previous chapter or track. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or previews.

1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad provides the capability of direct chapter, title, and track number selection.

10 (Double Digit Entries): Press this button to select chapter, title, and track numbers greater than 9. Press this button before inputting the number.

(Clear): Press this button within three seconds after inputting a numeric selection, to clear all numeric inputs.

(Backlight): Press this button to turn the remote control backlighting on.

(Main Menu): Press this button to view the media menu. The media menu is different on every disc. Use the up, down, right, and left arrow buttons to move the cursor around the media menu. After making a selection, press the enter button.

(Enter): Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu.

(Return): Press this button to go back one step in any menu. Press this button to exit the current menu and to move to the previous menu. This button will operate only when a DVD is playing and/or a menu is active.

(Camera): This button changes camera angles on DVDs that have this feature. Press this button to display a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being played. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.

(Subtitles): This button turns on subtitles and moves through subtitle options (English, Spanish, French, etc., if available). Press this button to call up a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being played. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.

(Fast Forward): Press this button to fast forward the DVD. To stop fast forwarding, press this button again. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.

(Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue playing the DVD or CD.

(Next Chapter/Track): Press this button to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.

Setup Menu

To access the setup menu, ensure that a DVD is in the player and the video is stopped. Press the main menu button. Once the menu is activated, use the directional arrows and the enter button to navigate the screen.

The setup menu allows the user to select default preferences for Menu Language, Subtitle Language, Audio Language, TV Aspect, TV Mode, and Dynamic Range Compression.

Not all DVDs support all the feature defaults in the setup menus. In the event a particular feature is not supported, defaults will be provided by the DVD media.

Exit the setup menu by pressing the return button on the remote control or the DVD player. If changes are made to the system setup defaults, the disc will resume play from the beginning and not where it previously left off.

Battery Replacement

To change the remote control batteries, do the following:

1. Unclip the battery door located on the back of the remote control.
2. Replace the two AA batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery door.

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
No power.	The ignition may not be in ACCESSORY, ON, START, or RAP. The parental control button might have been pressed. The power indicator light will flash.
Disc will not play.	The system might be off. The parental control button might have been pressed. The power indicator light will flash. The system might be in auxiliary source mode. Press the SRCE button to switch between the DVD player and the auxiliary source. The disc is upside down or is not compatible.
No sound.	The volume on the headphones could be too low. Adjust the volume on the right earpiece on the wireless headphones. If the DVD system is being heard through the vehicle speakers, adjust the volume from the radio. The radio must have the RSE enabled by using the CD, CD TAPE, or CD AUX button.
The picture is distorted during fast forward or reverse.	This is normal for this operation.
The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out.	Quickly press and release the display control button on the remote control or the DVD player and choose Display Mode. Then select Full. This will fill the screen. If there are borders on the top and bottom, the movie may have been made that way for a standard screen.
I ejected the disc and tried to take it out, but it was pulled back into the slot.	Eject the disc again.
The language in the audio or on the screen is wrong.	Press the main menu button on the DVD player or the remote control and change the audio or language selection on the DVD menu.
The remote control does not work.	Point the remote control directly at the transmitter window. The batteries could be weak or put in wrong. The parental control button might have been pressed. The power indicator light will flash.
How do I get subtitles on or off?	Press the subtitle button on the remote control to go to the DVDs main menu. Then follow the screen prompts.
After stopping the player, I push the play button but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off, and sometimes at the beginning.	Press the stop button on the remote control to resume where the DVD left off. Press the stop button twice to start the DVD at the beginning. If the power is off and the DVD is still in the player, press the play button.
The DVD is playing but there is no picture or sound. The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound.	Press and release the SRCE button on the remote control or the DVD player to get to auxiliary input. Check to make sure that the auxiliary source is connected to the inputs properly.
The audio or video skips or jumps.	The DVD could be dirty or scratched. Try cleaning the DVD.
When I return to the DVD from the system menu, sometimes it plays from the beginning and sometimes from where it left off.	If the stop button was pressed once, it resumes play from where it left off. If the stop button was pressed twice, it will start at the beginning of the DVD. However, if a change was made to the menu, the DVD will start from where it left off, even if the stop button was only pressed once.
The fast forward, reverse, previous, and next functions do not work.	Some commands that do one thing for DVDs will not always work or perform the same function for audio, CDs, or games. These functions may also be disabled when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
My disc is stuck in the player. The eject button does not work.	Press the eject button on the DVD player. Turn the power off, then on again, then press the eject button on the DVD player. Do not attempt to force or remove the disc from the player. If the problem persists, return to your GM dealer for further assistance.
I lost the remote control and/or the headphones.	Contact your GM dealer for assistance.
Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes for a moment, then it comes back.	This could be caused by interference from cell towers or by using the cellular telephone or other radio transmitter device in the vehicle.
DVD System inoperable.	In severe or extreme temperatures the DVD system might not be operable. Temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C) could damage the DVD system. Operate the DVD system under normal or comfortable cabin temperature ranges.
The wireless headphones have audio distortion.	Verify that the headphones are facing to the front of the vehicle, left and right sides are indicated on the headphones to ensure that the signal is received properly.
In auxiliary mode, the picture moves or scrolls.	Check the signal coming from the auxiliary device and make sure that the connection and the signal are good.

DVD Messages

The following errors may be displayed on the video screen.

Disc Format Error:  This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, or if the disc format is not compatible.

Disc Play Error:  This message will be displayed if the mechanism can not play the disc. Scratched or damaged discs will cause this error.

Region Code Error:  This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the region code of the DVD player.

Load/Eject Error:  This message will be displayed if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected.

No Disc:  This message will be displayed when the play button is pressed without a disc in the player.

DVD Distortion

There may be an experience with video distortion when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.

It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle.

*Excludes the OnStar® System.

Cleaning the DVD Player

When cleaning the outside DVD faceplate and buttons, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water.

Cleaning the Video Screen

When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage may result.