BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2006 Owner's Manual

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 RSE system 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 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 will appear
on the display if this type of media is inserted into
the DVD player.
If an error message appears on the video screen,
see “DVD Messages” later in this section.
DVD Player Buttons
Y(Eject):Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.
O(Power):Press this button to turn the DVD
player on and off.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch the system
between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
c(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.
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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 operates when
using a DVD.
z(Display Control Button):Press this button 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 this button. The default setting will
appear on the display.
While playing an Audio or DVD disc, press and hold
this button to display and to remove the track and time
information.
n,q,p,o(Directional Control Circle):Press
these buttons to move through menu choices, or
to move forward or back in a movie. These controls can
be used 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, 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 ACCESSORY, ON, START, or RAP.
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 fast forwarding or skipping
of the copyright information or the previews. Some
DVDs will begin playing after the previews have nished.
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.
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 on the remote
control or the DVD player faceplate.
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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.
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 may 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 may need to be replaced.
See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. Objects
blocking the line of sight will affect the function of the
remote control.
Notice:Storing the remote control in a hot area
or in direct sunlight may damage it, and the repairs
will not be covered by your warranty. Keep the
remote control stored in a cool, dry place.
To extend the life of the batteries, the remote control
does not have a press and hold feature.
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Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press this button to turn the DVD player
on and off.
v(Title):Press this button to go back to the title
screen, if there is one.
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 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.
e(Sound):Press this button to move to the next
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 for
each 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.
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SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch 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 current 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 the capability of direct chapter, title, and
track number selection.
}10 (Double Digit Entries):Press this button to
select chapter, title, and track numbers greater than 9.
Press this button before inputting the number.
\(Clear):Press this button within three seconds
after inputting a numeric selection, to clear all numeric
inputs.
P(Backlight):Press this button to turn the remote
control backlighting on.
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 the choice that
is highlighted in any menu.
q(Return):Press this button to go back one step in
any menu. Press this button to exit the current menu
and to move to the previous menu. This button will
operate only when a DVD is playing and/or a menu
is active.
|(Camera):This button changes camera angles
on DVDs that have this feature. Press this button
to display a menu that will operate only when a DVD is
being played. The format and content of this function
will vary for each disc.
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{(Subtitles):This button turns on subtitles and
moves through subtitle options (English, Spanish,
French, etc., if available). Press this button to call up
a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being
played. The format and content of this function will
vary for each disc.
[(Fast Forward):Press this button to fast forward
the DVD. To stop fast forwarding, press this button
again. This button may not work when the DVD
is playing the copyright information or the previews.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play of
a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD is playing
to pause it. Press it again to continue playing the
DVD or CD.
u(Next Chapter/Track):Press this button to go
to the beginning of the next chapter or track. This button
may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
Setup Menu
To access the setup menu, ensure that a DVD is
in the player and the video is stopped. Press the main
menu button. Once the menu is activated, use the
directional arrows and the enter button to navigate the
screen.
The setup menu allows the user to select default
preferences for Menu Language, Subtitle Language,
Audio Language, TV Aspect, TV Mode, and Dynamic
Range Compression.
Not all DVDs support all the feature defaults in the
setup menus. In the event a particular feature is
not supported, defaults will be provided by the
DVD media.
Exit the setup menu by pressing the return button on
the remote control or the DVD player. If changes
are made to the system setup defaults, the disc will
resume play from the beginning and not where it
previously left off.
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Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries, do the following:
1. Unclip the battery door located on the back of the
remote control.
2. Replace the two AA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly,
using the diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery door.
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 Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition may not be
in ACCESSORY, ON,
START, 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
switch between the DVD
player and the auxiliary
source. The disc is upside
down or is not compatible.
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Problem Recommended Action
No sound. The volume on the
headphones could be too
low. Adjust the volume on
the right earpiece on the
wireless headphones. If
the DVD system is being
heard through the vehicle
speakers, adjust the
volume from the radio.
The radio must have the
RSE enabled by using
the CD, CD TAPE, or
CD AUX 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.Problem Recommended Action
I ejected the disc and
tried to take it out, but
it was pulled back into
the slot.Eject the disc again.
The language in the audio
or on the screen is wrong.Press the main menu
button on the DVD player
or the remote control
and change the audio
or language selection on
the DVD menu.
The remote control
does not work.Point the remote control
directly at the transmitter
window. The batteries
could be weak or put in
wrong. The parental
control button might have
been pressed. The power
indicator light will ash.
How do I get subtitles
on or off?Press the subtitle button
on the remote control to
go to the DVDs main
menu. Then follow the
screen prompts.
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Problem Recommended Action
After stopping the player,
I push the play button
but sometimes the DVD
starts where I left off,
and sometimes at the
beginning.Press the stop button on
the remote control to
resume where the DVD
left off. Press the stop
button twice to start the
DVD at the beginning.
If the power is off and the
DVD is still in the player,
press the play button.
The DVD is playing but
there is no picture or
sound. The auxiliary
source is running but
there is no picture or
sound.Press and release the
SRCE button on the
remote control or the
DVD player to get to
auxiliary input. Check
to make sure that the
auxiliary source is
connected to the inputs
properly.
The audio or video skips
or jumps.The DVD could be dirty
or scratched. Try cleaning
the DVD.Problem Recommended Action
When I return to the
DVD from the system
menu, sometimes it plays
from the beginning and
sometimes from where
it left off.If the stop button was
pressed once, it resumes
play from where it left off.
If the stop button was
pressed twice, it will start
at the beginning of the
DVD. However, if a
change was made to the
menu, the DVD will start
from where it left off, even
if the stop button was only
pressed once.
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
the previews.
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Problem Recommended Action
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
GM dealer for further
assistance.
I lost the remote control
and/or the headphones.Contact your GM dealer
for assistance.
Sometimes the wireless
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 the
cellular telephone or other
radio transmitter device
in the vehicle.Problem Recommended Action
DVD System inoperable. In severe or extreme
temperatures the DVD
system might not be
operable. Temperatures
below−4°F (−20°C) or
above 140°F (60°C)
could damage the
DVD system. Operate
the DVD system under
normal or comfortable
cabin temperature ranges.
The wireless 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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