Each item in the list below represents topics covered in detail below.

Rear Seat Entertainment Circuit Operation

RSE Power

The rear seat entertainment (RSE) uses a switched battery voltage feed circuit for power moding. The radio outputs power to this circuit via the entertainment remote enable signal circuit.

RSE Grounds

The vehicle harness provides a ground for the RSE circuits.

RSE Data Link Communication

The RSE does not communicate with serial data.

RSE Outputs

At minimum volume, the plus (+) and minus (-) audio signals are approximately half battery voltage, measured to vehicle ground. These audio signals are sent from the radio to the Infrared Module, most systems have a common minus (-) signal.

Rear Seat Entertainment Components

The RSE system includes:

DVD Player

The DVD played is a single slot loading mechanism that will also play standard audio CDs in addition to DVD movies. Home-recorded CDs (CD-R) or home-recorded DVDs may not play properly in the player. The player can be turned on and used anytime the ignition is on, or when retained accessory power (RAP) is enabled. The DVD player can be controlled either through the controls on the overhead console, the wireless infrared (IR) remote, or the radio head if the DVD is selected as the source. If the rear seat audio (RSA) is in use, the DVD player cannot be controlled by the buttons on the overhead console.

To use the DVD player, press the DVD power button, and pull the screen down. Insert a DVD (or audio CD) into the empty played slot. If a CD is inserted, it will automatically begin playing. If a DVD movie in inserted, it may begin to play, or the user may have to select an option from an on screen menu to begin playback.

DVD Display Screen

The display screen shows video from either DVD movies, or an AUX input device, such as a video game console or camera. If an audio CD is played in the player, the screen may display artist/title/album information if available. The display screen will turn on when pulled down, and automatically turn off when pushed up and closed.

Playing a Disc

To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side up, into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue to load the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle ignition is in an enabled power mode. If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause button on the face of the DVD player or on the remote control. Some DVDs will not allow the user to fast forward or skip the copyright or previews. Some DVDs will automatically begin to play after the previews have finished. If the DVD does not begin to play the main title, refer to the on-screen instructions, and press play on the DVD player buttons or on the remote control.

DVD Messages

The following errors may be displayed on the video screen monitor.

Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, the disc is not able to be read, or if the disc format is not compatible with the DVD player.

Load / Eject Error: This message will be displayed if the disc is not able to properly load or eject.

Disc Play Error: This message will be displayed if the DVD player cannot play the disc. Severely damaged discs will cause this error.

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

No Disc: This message will be displayed if the play button is pressed and there is no disc in the DVD player.

X:: An X displays, in the upper left corner of the video screen, if the operation that has been selected is not currently available.

Parental Control

The overhead console is equipped with a parental control button. It is located forward of the AUX input jacks. When pressed it will stop playback of any source currently playing through the overhead console. A DVD or audio CD is paused and the screen is blanked. When pressed again to cancel parental control, operation returns to normal.

Video Screen

The rear display screen shows video from either DVD movies, or an AUX input device, such as a video game console or camera. Each video screen has a dedicated video signal circuit to the radio.

Remote Control

To use the remote control, aim it at the infrared window below the video screen and press the desired remote control button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the entertainment system to receive signals from the remote control. If the remote control does not seem to be working, the batteries may need to be replaced. Objects blocking the line of sight may affect the function of the remote control.

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. Do not store the remote control in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the remote control. Keep the remote control stored in a cool, dry place.

Wireless Headphones

Wireless headphones are optional and allow for rear seat passengers to use the RSE or RSA functions without disturbing the listening of front seat passengers. The wireless headphones receive audio signals from the infrared (IR) transmitters on the overhead console. This transmission is line of sight only, so audio quality will be degraded if anything blocks the transmitter signal from reaching the headphones. On some models, the infrared transmitter will have red LEDs illuminated when the RSE is activated.

The wireless headphones include 2 channels. This allows rear seat passengers to utilize both RSE and RSA functions without disturbing one another. The toggle switch on the right side headphone earpiece switches between channel one and channel 2. RSE is broadcast on channel one, and RSA on channel 2.

Each set of headphones has a rotary volume control. To adjust the volume, adjust this control. The headphones may automatically turn OFF if they lose the infrared signal from the system for approximately 4 minutes in order to preserve their battery power. The signal may be lost if the system is turned off or if the headphones are out of range of the infrared signal transmitters that are located near the video display screen.

AUX Inputs

The AUX input jacks are standard color-coded RCA-style jacks. Video is yellow, right audio is red, and left audio is white. The jacks are located on the rear of the center console. A number of devices may be plugged into the AUX jacks, including, but not limited to video game consoles, digital cameras, camcorders, or other devices. Audio only sources can be played through the AUX jacks from portable audio devices. Turn on the RSA, press the SOURCE key repeatedly until AUX is selected or touch the AUX screen button. An auxiliary device must be connected for the AUX screen button to appear as an option to select on the radio.

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

Passengers riding in the rear seating rows of the vehicle may utilize the rear seat audio (RSA) system to listen to an audio source that is different from what is being listened to in the front seat. To use the RSA system, press the RSA power button, located on the overhead console. Users can change the RSA source to either the radio or the in-dash CD/MP3 player by using the SRCE (source) button. If the front seat passengers are listening to the same source, only front seat passengers will have the ability to control or change radio tuning or CD track and/or disc selections

The rear speaker channels pass through the RSA. The rear seat audio can be muted by the RSA when in use. The RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display screen, 2 wireless headphones, and a remote control.

Audio Outputs

Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources:

The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio available. The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle speakers. Once the RSE system is selected as an audio source on the radio you may adjust the speaker volume on the radio to control the volume of the audio to the speakers.

The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio controller if the vehicle is so equipped. The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the Rear Seat Audio controller if the RSE system power is on.

Wired Headphone Jacks

The overhead console is equipped with two 2.5 mm jacks for wired headphones. The headphones can be used to listen to either the RSE or RSA functions. If both RSE and RSA are used at the same time, the wired headphones receive only RSA audio.

To use the wired headphones, plug the headphones into the jacks. Adjust the volume by pressing the headphone button on the left or right side of the DVD player face, and then using the FWD or REV buttons to adjust the volume up or down. Visual indicators on the DVD player display will indicate volume level. The left headphone button selects the left headphone jack for adjustment, and the right headphone button selects the right headphone for volume adjustment.