phone BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2004 User Guide

4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you
press that numbered pushbutton, the PTY you
set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
RDS Messages
ALERT!:Alert warns of local or national emergencies.
When an alert announcement comes on the current
radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will
hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted
or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop
during the announcement. You will not be able to turn
off alert announcements.
ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency
broadcast system. This feature is not supported by
all RDS stations.
INFO (Information):If the current station has a
message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this
button to see the message. The message may display
the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc.If the whole message is not displayed, parts of the
message will appear every three seconds. To scroll
through the message at your own speed, press
the INFO button repeatedly. A new group of words will
appear on the display with each press. Once the
complete message has been displayed, INFO will
disappear from the display until another new message
is received. The old message can be displayed by
pressing the INFO button. You can view an old message
until a new message is received or a different station
is tuned to.
TRAF (Traffic):If TRAF appears on the display, the
tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements.
To receive the traffic announcement from the tuned
station, press this button. Brackets will be displayed
around TRAF and when a traffic announcement comes
on the tuned radio station you will hear it.
If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic
announcements, press the TRAF button and the
radio will seek to a station that does. When the radio
nds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements,
the radio will stop and brackets will be displayed around
TRAF. When a traffic announcement comes on the
tuned radio station you will hear it. If no station is found,
NO TRAFFIC will appear on the display.
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The navigation radio system includes digital sound
processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS) with
program “type” selections (PTY) that will seek out the
kind of music you want to listen to, and XM™ Satellite
Radio Service capabilities (48 contiguous US States).
The radio system can also communicate with your
navigation system to broadcast announcements
on traffic, weather, and emergency alert
communications. For information on how to use this
system, see the “Navigation System” manual.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)
system. The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) includes a
DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of
cordless headphones, and a remote control.
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.
Your DVD system is designed to be inoperable when
the vehicle is exposed to extremely low or high
temperatures, in order to protect your system from
damage. Operate your DVD system under normal or
comfortable cabin temperature ranges.
Headphones
The entertainment system includes two cordless
headphones.
The cordless 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 cordless headphones, use
the volume control.
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You can listen to the entertainment system through the
wired headphone jacks on the RSA system (if equipped)
when the following occurs:
The RSA system is on
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
RSE is displayed on the front audio system by
pressing the TAPE/CD button on the RSA system.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
and repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or DVD
play, you may hear 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 you to
connect audio and video signals from an auxiliary
device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to
your RSE. The yellow RCA jack is used for video, the
red RCA jack for right audio, and the white RCA
jack for left audio inputs. The system requires standard
RCA cables (not included) to connect your auxiliary
device to the RCA jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for proper usage.
To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs on the
entertainment system, 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
toggle the system between the DVD player and the
auxiliary device. See “DVD Player”, and “Remote
Control” later in this section for more information.
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Audio Speakers
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary devices can be
heard through the following possible sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle’s Speakers
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Jacks (if equipped). Plug
the wired headphones (not included) into the
jacks on the RSA system.
Only one audio source can be heard through the
vehicles speakers at a time.
You can listen to the entertainment system or an
auxiliary device through all of the vehicles speakers
when the following occurs:
The RSA system (if equipped) is off
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
The front audio system is on and either the CD, the
CD TAPE, or the CD AUX button is pressed to
enable the entertainment system.The front audio system will display RSE when the
entertainment 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 front audio system. The audio from the
entertainment system can be heard through both the
wireless headphones and the vehicles speakers at the
same time.
The volume on the audio system 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, you may hear 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.
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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 contain the transmitters for the
cordless 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 “Tips and Trouble” later
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 DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the
appropriate region code for the country that the vehicle
was sold in. On some DVD jackets, you will see the
region displayed. Standard audio CDs can also
be played by the DVD player. The video screen will
default to off when an audio CD is played.
If an error message appears on the video screen, see
“DVD Messages” later in this section.
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Tips and Trouble
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition may not be in
run, accessory or RAP.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. (The power
indicator light will ash).
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. (The power
indicator light will ash).
The system might be in
auxiliary source mode.
Press the SRCE button to
toggle between the DVD
player and the auxiliary
source. The disc is upside
down or is not compatible.
Problem Recommended Action
No sound. The volume on the
headphones could be too
low. Adjust the volume on
the right earpiece on the
cordless headphones. If
the DVD system is being
heard through the vehicle
speakers, adjust the
volume from the radio.
The radio must have the
RSE channel enabled by
using the CD/AUX or the
TAPE/CD button.
The picture is distorted
during fast forward or
reverse.This is normal for this
operation.
The picture does not ll 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
ll 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.
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Problem Recommended Action
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
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
dealer for further
assistance.
I lost the remote control
and/or the headphones.Contact your dealer for
assistance.
What is the best way to
clean the screen?Wipe the video screen
with a soft cloth that is
slightly damp with water.Problem Recommended Action
Sometimes the cordless
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 your
cellular telephone or other
radio transmitter device in
the vehicle.
DVD System inoperable. In severe or extreme
temperatures your DVD
system might not be
operable. Temperatures
below−4°F (−20°C) or
above 140°F (60°C) could
damage your DVD
system. Operate your
DVD system under normal
or comfortable cabin
temperature ranges.
The cordless 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.
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Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and
control any of the music sources: radio, cassette tapes,
and CDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only
control the music sources that the front seat passengers
are not listening to. For example, rear seat passengers
may listen to a cassette tape or CD through headphones,
while the driver listens to the radio through the front
speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the
volume for each set of headphones.
Thefront seat audio controls always have priority over the
RSA controls. If the front seat passengers switch the
source for the main radio to a remote source, the RSA will
play the same remote source. The rear speakers will be
muted when the RSA power is turned on. You may
operate the RSA functions even when the main radio
is off.If your vehicle has the rear seat entertainment (RSE)
system and the system is on, the rear seat passengers
can listen to the DVDs through the wired headphone
jacks on the RSA system. The RSE system cannot be
controlled with the RSA system.
Primary Radio Controls
The following function is controlled by the knob on the
main radio:
PWR (Power):Push this knob twice to turn RSA off.
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Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Controls
The following functions are controlled by the RSA
system buttons:
PWR (Power):Press this button to turn RSA on or off.
VOL (Volume):Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. Push
the knob back into its stored position when you’re not
using it. The upper VOL knob controls the upper
headphone and the lower VOL knob controls the lower
headphone.BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,
or AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if
equipped). If the front passengers are already listening
to the radio, the RSA controller will not switch
between the bands or change the frequency. Press this
button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or
a CD is playing. The inactive cassette or CD will remain
safely inside the radio for future listening.
wSEEKx:While listening to the radio, press the up
or the down arrow to tune to the next or the previous
station and stay there. The SEEK button is inactive if the
front radio is in use.
While listening to a cassette tape, press the up or the
down arrow to hear the next or the previous selection.
The SEEK button is inactive if the tape mode on
the front radio is in use.
While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the
next track on the CD. Press the down arrow to go to
the start of the current track if more than eight seconds
have played. The SEEK button is inactive if the CD
mode on the front radio is in use.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow
until the radio goes into scan mode. The radio will scan
to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to
the next station. Press either SEEK arrow again to stop
scanning. The scan function is inactive if the front
radio is in use.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
SOURCE:Press this button to play a cassette tape,
CD, or a DVD (if equipped) when listening to the radio.
If a cassette tape, and CD, and/or DVD are loaded,
the system will go to the tape play rst.
MUTE:Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again, or any other radio button, to turn on the sound.
QVOLR(Volume):Press the up or down arrow
to increase or decrease volume.
QSEEKR:Press the up arrow to seek to the next
station and the down arrow to seek to the previous
station. The sound will mute while seeking. When
playing a cassette tape or a CD, press the up arrow to
hear the next selection.
BAND:Press this button to choose FM1, FM2, AM, or
XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped).
SCAN:Press this button to scan your radio preset
stations. The radio will scan to the rst preset station
stored on your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then
go on to the next preset station. The radio will scan
preset stations that are in the selected band and only to
those with a strong signal. Press this button again to
stop scanning.
DVD Distortion
You may experience 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.
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