The 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.
Before You Drive
The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only and is not intended for the driver while driving.
Parental Control
This button is located behind the video screen. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to freeze the video and mute the audio. The video screen displays Parental Control ON and the power indicator light on the DVD player flashes. It also disables all other button operations from the remote control and the DVD player, with the exception of the eject button. Press this button again to restore operation of the DVD player.
This button can also be used to turn the DVD player power on and automatically resume play if the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or if Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Headphones
The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones.
Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An indicator light illuminates on the headphones when they are on. If the light does not illuminate, the batteries may need to be replaced. See "Battery Replacement" following for more information.
Each set of headphones has a volume knob. To adjust the volume, adjust this knob.
The transmitters are located below the video display screen. The headphones shut off automatically if they lose the signal from the system after about four minutes to save battery power. The signal can be lost if the system is turned off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters.
For optimal audio performance, the headphones must be worn correctly. Headphones should be worn with headband over the top of the head for best audio reception. The symbol L (Left) appears on the upper left side, above the ear pad and should be positioned on the left ear. The symbol R (Right) appears on the upper right side, above the ear pad and should be positioned on the right ear.
When using the wired headphones, if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six-Disc CD or use XM Satellite Radio Service, audio is heard from these sources, instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE.
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.
Both sets of rear seat headphones may include foam ear pads.
The foam ear pads can become worn or damaged if they are not handled or stored properly. They can be replaced separately from the headphone set.
The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be ordered in pairs. See your dealer/retailer for more information.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries on the headphones:
- Loosen the screw to the battery door on the left side of the headphones and slide open.
- Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Install correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
- Replace the battery door and tighten the door screw.
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. 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 system. Standard RCA cables, not included, are needed to connect the auxiliary device to the RCA jacks. The yellow connector inputs video and the red and white connectors input right and left audio. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper connection of the auxiliary device.
To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on. If the RSE system had been previously in the DVD player mode, pressing the SRCE button on the faceplate or the remote control switches the RSE system between the auxiliary device and the DVD player.
How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In some countries, the video format may be in the PAL system. To change the video format:
- Press the display menu button.
- Press the down navigation arrow to highlight the Video Format option.
- Press the button to select Video Format.
- Press the left or right navigation arrows to select the desired video format.
- Press the button to accept the change.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources:
| • | Wireless Headphones |
| • | Vehicle Speakers |
| • | Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio system (if equipped) |
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 RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle speakers by using the radio. The RSE system can be selected as an audio source on the radio if the RSE system power is on. Once the RSE system is selected as an audio source on the radio, adjust the speaker volume on the radio, if necessary. If the RSE system power is not on, the RSE system is not an available source on the radio. See the vehicle's radio information.
The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system (if equipped). The RSE system can be selected as an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) for more information.
Video Screen
The video screen is located in the overhead console.
To use the video screen:
- Push forward on the release button located on the DVD display console.
- Pull the screen down, away from you, and adjust its position as desired.
When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its locked position.
If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked position, the screen shuts off, but the DVD continues to play through the previous audio or video source.
The video screen contains the IR transmitters for the wireless headphones and the IR receivers for the remote control. If the screen is in the closed position, the signals are not 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 and is controlled by the buttons on the DVD player or on the remote control. See "Remote Control" later in this section for more information.
The DVD player power can be turned on while the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code in the country that the vehicle was sold. 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 displays if this type of media is inserted into the DVD player.
When using the wired headphones, not included, if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), the audio for these sources will be heard, instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE.
If an error message displays on the video screen, see "DVD Messages" later in this section.
DVD Player Buttons (Without Sunroof)
(Power): Press to turn the RSE system on and off. The power indicator light illuminates when the power is on.
(Eject): Press to eject a DVD or CD.
SRCE (Source): Press to switch between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
(Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Press twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
(Play/Pause): Press to start play of a DVD or CD. Press while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press again to continue the play of the DVD or CD.
(Main DVD 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 playing a DVD.
(Set-up Menu): Press 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 until the default setting displays. While playing an Audio or DVD disc, press and hold to display and to remove the track and time information.
, , , (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrows to navigate through a menu.
(Enter): Press to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu.
DVD Player Buttons (With Sunroof)
(Play/Pause): Press to start play of a DVD or CD. Press while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press again to continue the play of the DVD or CD.
/ (Stop/Eject): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD. Press and hold this button for more than three seconds to eject a DVD or CD.
Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot. The DVD player continues loading the disc and the player automatically starts, if the vehicle is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or when RAP is active.
If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause button on the DVD player faceplate or on the remote control.
Some DVDs do not allow fast forwarding or skipping of the copyright information or the previews. Some DVDs begin playing after the previews have finished. If the DVD does not begin to play 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. If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button has been pressed twice, the disc resumes play at the beginning.
Ejecting a Disc (DVD Player without Sunroof)
Press the / 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 is not removed, the DVD player reloads the disc after a short period of time. The disc is stored in the DVD player. The DVD player does not resume play of the disc automatically.
Ejecting a Disc (DVD Player with Sunroof)
Press and hold the / button for more than two seconds 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 is not removed, the DVD player reloads the disc after a short period of time. The disc is stored in the DVD player. The DVD player does 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 can affect the ability of the RSE 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. See "Battery Replacement" later in this section.
Objects blocking the line of sight can also 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.
Remote Control Buttons
(Power): Press to turn the DVD player on and off.
(Title): Press to return the DVD to the main menu of the DVD.
, , , (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrows to navigate through a menu.
(Set-up Menu): Press 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.
(Audio): Press to display a menu that only appears while a DVD is being played. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
(Fast Reverse): Press to fast reverse the DVD or CD. To stop fast reversing, press again. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
SRCE (Source): Press to switch between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
(Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. Press twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
(Previous Track/Chapter): Press to return to the start of the current track or chapter. Press again to return to the previous track or chapter. This button might not work while the DVD is playing the copyright information or the 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 to select chapter, title, and track numbers greater than 9. Press before inputting the number.
(Clear): Press within three seconds to clear a number that has been entered.
(Illumination): Press to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight times out after about 7 to 10 seconds if no other button is pressed while the backlight is on.
(Main DVD 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 playing a DVD.
(Enter): Press to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu.
(Return): Press to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button operates only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active.
(Camera Angle): Press to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
(Subtitle): Press to turn on subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
(Fast Forward): Press to fast forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding, press again. This button might not work while the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
(Play/Pause): Press to start play of a DVD or CD. Press while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press again to continue the play of the DVD or CD. When the DVD is playing, press this button then press the fast forward button. The DVD continues playing in a slow play mode. To cancel slow play mode, press this button.
(Next Track/Chapter): Press to advance to the beginning of the next track or chapter. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries:
- Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote control.
- Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
- Close the battery door securely.
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.
Problem | Recommended Action |
|---|---|
No power. | The ignition might not be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light flashes. |
Disc will not play. | The system might be off. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light flashes. The system might be in auxiliary mode. The disc is upside down or is not compatible. |
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. | Check the display mode settings in the display menu. |
The disc was ejected, but it was pulled back into the DVD player. | The disc is being stored in the DVD player. Press the eject button again to eject the disc. |
In auxiliary mode, the picture moves or scrolls. | Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. Change the Video Format to PAL or NTSC. See "Stereo RCA Jacks" previously for how to change the video format. |
The language in the audio or on the screen is wrong. | Check the audio or language selection in the main DVD menu. |
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. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light flashes. |
After stopping the player, I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning. | If the stop button was pressed one time, the DVD player resumes playing where the DVD was stopped. If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player begins to play from the beginning of the DVD. |
The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound. | Check that the DVD player is in the auxiliary source mode. Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. |
My disc is stuck in the player. The Load/Eject button does not work. | Turn the DVD power off, then on, then press the load/eject button on the DVD player. Do not attempt to forcibly remove the disc from the DVD player. This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player. |
Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. | Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, and interference from cellular telephone towers or by using a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are facing the front of the vehicle. |
I lost the remote and/or the headphones. | See your dealer/retailer for assistance. |
The DVD is playing, but there is no picture or sound. | Check that the DVD player is in DVD mode. |
The audio/video skips or jumps. | The DVD or CD could be dirty, scratched, or damaged. |
The audio from the radio for the Radio with Six-Disc CD and XM™ has taken over the audio from the DVD or CD when using the wired headphones. | The RSE is working correctly. Use the wireless headphones or have the front seat passengers listen to another audio source. |
DVD Messages
The following errors can display on the video screen:
Disc Format Error: This message displays if a disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, or if the format is not compatible with the DVD player.Load/Eject Error: This message displays if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected.
Disc Play Error: This message displays if the DVD player cannot play the disc. Scratched or damaged discs cause this error.
Region Code Error: This message displays if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the region code of the DVD player.
No Disc: This message displays if any of the buttons on the DVD faceplate or remote control are pressed and no disc is present in the DVD player.
DVD Distortion
There can be an experience with audio distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
It might 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 Video Screen
Use isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen. Do not spray directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or too long on the video screen.
