CHEVROLET MALIBU 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Rear Seat Entertainment System
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.
This system also functions as a rear seat
audio (RSA) system. SeeRear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Without Entertainment System) on page 278
orRear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment
System) on page 280for more information.
Parental Control
The RSE system may be disabled from the
driver’s seat by pressing the power button on the
radio twice. To resume use of the RSE system
press the RSE power button.
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 your 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 button
and a volume control. To use the headphones
press, the ON/OFF button. An indicator light on
the headphones illuminate. If the light does
not illuminate, the batteries might need to be
replaced. See “Battery Replacement” later in this
section for more information. Press the button
to turn the headphones OFF when not in use.
If the RSE system is shut off or if the headphones
are out of range of the transmitters, located
at the top of the DVD player, for more than
three minutes, the headphones shut off
automatically to save the battery power.
If you move too far forward or step out of the
vehicle, the headphones lose the audio signal.
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To adjust the volume on the wireless headphones,
use the volume control on the headphones.
Make sure that the headphones are worn correctly,
left to right, to ensure the signal is received
properly.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat
or direct sunlight. This could damage the
headphones and repairs will not be covered
by your warranty. Keep the headphones
stored in a cool, dry place.
MAXX vehicles with the RSE system may have
a rear seat storage compartment. Store the
headphones and the remote control in this
compartment when not in use.
The MAXX vehicles may also include two sets of
wireless headphones with foam ear pads that
can be replaced.
Foam ear pads on the rear seat headphones
can become worn or damaged. The headphone
foam ear pads can become damaged if they
are not handled or stored properly. If the
headphone foam ear pads do become damaged
or worn out, the foam pads can be replaced
separately from the headphone set. It is not
necessary to replace the complete headphone set.The headphone replacement foam ear pads can
be ordered in pairs. See your dealer/retailer
for more information.
If there is a decreased audio signal during CD
or DVD play, there could 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. Replace the battery compartment door and
tighten the 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.
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Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located on the DVD faceplate
on the oor 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 system. 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 system. Press the play and
source buttons at the same time or the AUX button
on the remote control to switch to 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:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle’s Speakers
Wired Headphones (not included)
Only one audio source can be heard through
the vehicles speakers at a time.
The RSE system or an auxiliary device can
be heard through all of the vehicles speakers
when the following occurs:
The RSE system is off
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
The front audio system is on and the SRCE
button is pressed to enable the RSE system
The headphone symbol appears on the radio
display when the RSE system is on and the
headphone symbol disappears from the
display when it is off.
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To turn the vehicles rear speakers on and off,
press the power button on the RSE system or
on the remote control. When the rear speakers
are off, the audio from the RSE system can
be heard through both the wireless headphones
and the vehicles front speakers at the same time.
The RSE system can be heard through the
wired headphones, not included, on the RSE
system when the following occurs:
The RSE system is on
A DVD or auxiliary device is playing
The volume on the radio can vary when
switching between a radio station, CD, DVD,
or auxiliary device.
If there is a decreased audio signal during CD
or DVD play, there can 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 on the back of the
oor console. Open the video screen by rotating
the screen up and adjust its position as desired.
The video screen may not be able to be moved up
if the rear seat is too far forward. See “Rear Sliding
Seat (MAXX Only)” underRear Seat Operation
on page 17for more information.
When the video screen is not in use, push it down
into its stored position.
The DVD player and display continues to operate
when the video screen is in either the up or
down positions.
The window on the RSE system contains the
transmitter for the wireless headphones and 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.
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DVD Player
The DVD player is located on the end of the oor
console under the video screen.
The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons
on the RSE system 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. The DVD region code
is printed on the jackets of most DVDs. Video CDs,
standard audio CDs, and audio CD-Rs can be
played by the DVD player. The video screen
displays a menu when an audio CD or CD-R
is playing.
If an error message appears on the video screen,
see “DVD Messages” later in this section.
DVD Player Buttons
O(Power):Press theObutton to turn the
RSE system on and off.
c/Z(Stop/Eject):Press thec/Z(stop)
button to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding.
Press the
c/Z(eject) button again to eject
a DVD or CD.
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k(Play/Pause):Press thek(play) button to
start play of a DVD or CD. Press the
k(pause)
button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it.
Press it again to continue play of a DVD or CD.
When in menu mode, press the
kbutton to
enter a selection.
1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):This button is
inactive when in DVD mode.
BAND:Press this button to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
If the front seat passengers are listening to
the DVD player, the rear seat passengers
cannot select XM1 or XM2.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch
between playing the radio or a CD.
xSEEKw:Press the downxSEEK arrow
to go to the beginning of the current chapter or
track if more than ve seconds have played.
Press the up
wSEEK arrow to go to the next
chapter or track. This button might not work
when the DVD is playing the copyright information
or the previews.
xw(Volume):Press the downxor upwarrow
to increase or decrease the volume on the wired
headphones, not included. The arrows on the
left side are for the left headphone and the arrows
on the right side are for the right headphone.
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
the CAP position, ACC, or RAP.
If a disc is already in the player, make sure that the
DVD player is on, then press the
k(play/pause)
button on the 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 nished. If the DVD does not
begin playing at the main title, refer to the
on-screen instructions.
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Stopping and Resuming Playback
To stop playing a disc, press and release
the
c/Z(stop) button on the DVD player
faceplate or the remote control.
To resume playback, press the
k(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 or the stop button has not been pressed
twice on the remote control.
If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button
has been pressed twice on the remote control,
press the
k(play) button once to resume play
at the beginning of the disc. A resume symbol
appears momentarily on the video screen.
When the resume symbol is displayed, press
the
k(play) button again to resume playback
from where the disc last stopped.
Ejecting a Disc
Press thec/Z(eject) button, on the DVD
player or the remote control, to eject the disc.If a disc is ejected from the player, but 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 on the DVD player and press the desired
button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could
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 might need
to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section. Objects blocking the line of sight
affects the function of the remote control.
Notice:Do not store the remote control in
heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the
remote control and it would not be covered
by your warranty. Keep the remote control
stored in the rear seat armrest when not in use.
If your vehicle is the Malibu MAXX, your vehicle
may have a rear seat storage compartment.
Store the headphones and the remote control in
this compartment when not in use.
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Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press theObutton to turn the
DVD player on and off.
Z(Eject):Press theZbutton to eject or to
load the disc.
P(Backlight):Press thePbutton to turn
the remote control backlight on. The backlight
times out after about eight seconds.
r(Enter):Press therbutton to select the
choices that are highlighted in any menu.
w,x,o,p(Directional Arrows):Press these
buttons to navigate through DVD menus.
y(Main DVD Menu):Press theybutton to
view the media menu. The media menu is different
on every disc. Use the
w,x,o,pdirectional
arrows to move the cursor around the media menu.
After making a selection, press the
rbutton.
Press this button again to start play of the disc.
+
u−(Wired Headphone Volume):Press
the + (plus) or−(minus)
ubutton to increase or
to decrease the volume of both wired headphones
(not included).
E(Screen Brightness):Press the + (plus)
or−(minus)
Ebutton to increase or to decrease
the intensity of the video screen.
q(Return):Press theqbutton to exit the
current active menu and return to the previous
menu. This button operates only when a DVD is
playing and/or a menu is active.
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s(Rewind):Press thesbutton to rewind the
DVD or CD. To stop rewinding, press the
sbutton
again. This button might not work when the DVD is
playing the copyright information or the previews.
\(Fast Forward):Press the\button to fast
forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding,
press the
\button again. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
s(Play/Pause):Press thes(play) button to
start play of a DVD or CD. Press the
s(pause)
button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it.
Press this button again to continue the play of
the DVD or CD.
While in the menu, press the
sbutton to enter a
selection. When using RSA or an auxiliary device,
pressing the
sbutton plays a DVD or a CD if they
are loaded.
g(Previous Chapter/Track):Press this button to
go to the beginning of the current track or chapter.
Press the
gbutton again to return to the previous
track or chapter. This button might not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright information or the
previews.
l(Next Chapter/Track):Press thegbutton to
advance to the beginning of the next chapter or
track. This button might not work when the DVD is
playing the copyright information or the previews.
c(Stop):Press thecbutton to stop playing,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD.
Press the
cbutton twice to return to the
beginning of the DVD.
b(Size):Press thebbutton to change
the display mode for 4:3 aspect ratio movies.
This function cycles between NORMAL, WIDE,
and FULL video modes.
NormalThe horizontal image is not stretched.
The borders at the left and the right of the
picture are blanked. All lines of the vertical
image are displayed.
WideThe horizontal image is non-lineraly
stretched. The image tends to be stretched
more at the borders then the middle.
The borders are not displayed.
FullThe horizontal image is linearly stretched.
All vertical lines are displayed. No borders
are present.
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z(Display):Press thezbutton to display the
title, chapter, the time of a DVD or track number,
the time of a CD, and the menu functions on
the video screen. Press the
zbutton again to
turn off the display item.
}(Audio Compression):DVDs have a
wide dynamic audio range. Audio compression
can be used to reduce the difference between
soft and loud selections of the DVD. Press
the
}button to switch the audio compression
on and off.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press this button to switch the
system between the DVD player and an auxiliary
source.
Setup Menu
To access the setup menu, ensure that a DVD
is in the player and the video is stopped. Press
the
z(display) button. Once the menu is
activated, use the
w,x,o,p(directional)
arrows and the
r(enter) button to navigate
the screen.
Picture Preferences
The USER PREFERENCE SETTINGS menu
allows the default viewing preferences to be
modied. Use the remote control up and down
arrow buttons to select. The movie can stop while
selections are being made.
TV Shape:The default video screen display
can be selected from 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 panscan,
or 16:9.
Black Level Shift:The default black level to the
video screen can be adjusted.
Video Shift:The default position of the video on
the display can be adjusted.
Color Settings:The default color setting of the
video screen can be selected from Personal, Rich,
Natural, Soft, or Animation.
Personal Color:The default setting for
Saturation, Brightness, and Contrast can be
adjusted.
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