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4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two
seconds. When pressing SONG LIST, one beep
will be heard immediately. After two seconds
of pressing the SONG LIST button continuously,
two beeps will be heard to confirm that the track has
been deleted.
After a track has been deleted, the remaining tracks are
moved up the list. When another track is added to the
song list, the track will be added to the end of the list.
To delete the entire song list, perform the
following steps:
1. Turn the disc player on.
2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on.
S-LIST will appear on the display.
3. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more
than four seconds. A beep will be heard, followed
by two beeps after two seconds and afinal beep will
be heard after four seconds. S-LIST EMPTY will
appear on the display indicating that the song
list has been deleted.
If a disc is ejected, and the song list contains saved
tracks from that disc, those tracks are automatically
deleted from the song list. Any tracks saved to the song
list again are added to the bottom of the list.
To end song list mode, press the SONG LIST button.
One beep will be heard and S-LIST will be removed from
the display.Compact Disc Messages
CHECK CD:If this message appears on the radio
display, it could be due to one of the following reasons:
•You’re driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the disc should play.
•The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down.
•The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’tbe
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
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.
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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 just as you would to a standard television. 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
switch to the auxiliary input signals. Pressing the SRCE
button on the remote control or on the DVD player
faceplate will toggle the system between DVD player
and auxiliary device. See“DVD Player”, and“Remote
Control”later in this section for more information.
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 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, and
•the front audio system is on and either the CD/AUX
or the TAPE/CD 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/AUX or the TAPE/CD 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.
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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, and
•RSE is displayed on the front audio system by
pressing the TAPE/CD button on the RSA system.
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.
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“Cleaning the Video
Screen”in the Index 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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DVD Player Buttons
Y(Eject):Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to toggle the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
y(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 operated when
using a DVD.
O(Power):Press this button to turn the DVD player
on and off.
T(Power Light):Shows if power is on or off.
o(Stop):Press this button to stop playing, rewinding
or fast forwarding. Press this button twice to return
to the beginning of the DVD.
s(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.
z(Display Control Button):Press these buttons to
adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display
mode (normal, full or zoom). The dynamic range
compression feature can be used to reduce the loud
audio produced by some DVDs and to improve the audio
quality.
nu,qt,pr,o[(Directional Control
Circle):Press these buttons to move through menu
choices, or move forward or back in a movie. These
controls can also be use to move forward or backward
through a CD.
r(Enter):Press this button to select choices
highlighted in any menu.
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
loading the disc and the player will automatically start if
the vehicle is in run, accessory or RAP.
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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 you to fast forward or skip
the copyright information or previews. Some DVDs will
begin playing after the previews havefinished. 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. As long
as the disc has not been ejected, and the stop button
has not been pressed twice on the remote control or the
DVD player faceplate, the movie should resume play
from where it was last stopped.
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.
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 with the DVD
player.
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.
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n,q,p,o(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.
z(Display Control Button):Press this button to
adjust color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display mode
(normal, full or zoom). The dynamic range compression
feature can be used to reduce the loud audio produced
by some DVDs, and to improve the audio quality.
e(Sound):This button moves to next the 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 from disc to disc.
r(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 toggle the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
c(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.
t(Prior Chapter/Track):Press this button to go to
the beginning of the next 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 you with the capability of direct chapter title
and track number selection. Press the button located on
the bottom right of the numeric kept pad to select
chapter, title and track numbers greater than 9.
P(Backlight):This button turns on backlighting on
the remote for use at night.
y(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.
r(Enter):Press this button to select choices
highlighted in any menu.
q(Return):Press this button to take you back one
step in any menu. Press this button to exit the current
menu to move to the previous menu. This button
will operate only when a DVD is playing and/or a menu
is active.
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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 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 willflash).
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. (The power
indicator light willflash).
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 notfill
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.
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If THEFTLOCK®is activated, your radio will not operate
if stolen. The radio will display LOCKED and a red
LED indicator light will come on above the key symbol
to indicate a locked condition. If this occurs, the radio will
need to be returned to the dealer.
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 or
compact disc when listening to the radio. If a cassette
tape and a compact disc are both loaded, the system will
go to the tape playfirst.
MUTE:Press this button to silence the system. Press it
again to turn on the sound.
QVOL (Volume)R: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 compact disc, press the up
arrow to hear the next selection.
BAND:Press this button to choose AM, FM1, FM2, or
XM1 or XM2 (USA only, if equipped).
SCAN:Press this button to scan your radio preset
stations. The radio will scan to thefirst 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 with a strong signal only. 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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Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
XM™Satellite Radio Service (United
States Only)
XM™Satellite Radio gives you digital radio reception
from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings
or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing
the sound to come and go. Your radio may display
“NO SIGNAL”to indicate interference.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN
PLAYER to indicate that you have used your tape player
for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If
this message appears on the display, your cassette tape
player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but
you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent
damage to your tapes and player. If you notice a
reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to
see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this
other cassette has no improvement in sound quality,
clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape
head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The
recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealership.
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The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape
player may identify the cleaning cassette tape as
a damaged tape, in error. If the cleaning cassette ejects,
insert the cassette at least three times to ensure
thorough cleaning.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to
clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will
not eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner
may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type
cleaner. The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type
cleaning cassette is not recommended.
After you clean the player, press and hold the eject
button forfive seconds to reset the CLEAN PLAYER
indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator
was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.Care of Your CDs and DVDs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen
a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution
and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the side without writing when
handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer
edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics
with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Cleaning Your DVD Player
When cleaning the outside DVD cabinet face and
buttons, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean
water.
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