audio BUICK RANDEZVOUS 2007 Owner's Guide

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
AUDIO:To adjust the balance between the
right and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob
until BAL (balance) displays. Turn the knob to
move the sound toward the right or the left
speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and rear
speakers, push and hold the AUDIO knob
until FAD displays. Turn the knob to move the
sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance and the fade to the middle
position, select balance or fade and push and
hold the AUDIO knob. The display level adjusts to
the middle position and a beep sounds.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob
when no tone or speaker controls are displayed.
CENTERED displays and one beep sounds.
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
(RDS and XM™)
To select and nd a desired PTY perform the
following:
1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program
type select mode. P-TYPE and the last
selected PTY displays.
2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY.
3. Once the desired PTY displays, press either
SEEK arrow to select and to go to the PTY’s
rst station.
4. To go to another station within that PTY while
the PTY is displayed, press either SEEK
arrow once. If the PTY is not displayed, press
either SEEK arrow twice to display the PTY
and then to go to another station.
5. Press P-TYPE to exit the program type
select mode.
If PTY times out and no longer displays, go
back to Step 1.
If both P-TYPE and TRAF are on, the radio
searches for stations with the selected PTY and
traffic announcements.
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Radio Messages
CAL ERR (Calibration Error):The audio system
has been calibrated for your vehicle from the
factory. If CAL ERR displays it means that
the radio has not been congured properly for the
vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer
for service.
LOCKED:This message displays when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take your
vehicle to your dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer.
Radio Messages for XM™ Only
SeeXM Radio Messages on page 276later in this
section for further detail.
Playing a CD
If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in
the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition
or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing
where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio
source.When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol appears
on the CD. As each new track starts to play,
the track number displays.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs
and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same
manner.
If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be
reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of
recording, the quality of the music that has been
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been
handled. There may be an increase in skipping,
difficulty in nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading
and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
and DVDs on page 298for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.
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XM Radio Messages
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating encryption code The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When you move
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to another
channel.
CH Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for that preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
No Info Song/Program Title
not availableNo song title information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
No Info Category Name
not availableNo category information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
No Info No Text/Informational
message availableNo text or informational messages are available at this time
on this channel. The system is working properly.
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Parental Control
This button is located behind the video screen,
next to the auxiliary jacks, near the driver of
the vehicle. Press this button while a DVD or CD
is playing to freeze the video and mute the
audio. The video screen will display Parental
Control On and the power indicator light on the
DVD player will ash. It will also disable all
other button operations from the remote control
and the DVD player, with the exception of the eject
button. The driver will then be able to gain the
attention of the rear seat passengers. Press this
button again to restore normal operation of
the DVD player and remote control.
This button may also be used to turn the DVD
player power on and automatically resume play if
the vehicle is in an enabled power mode.
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 the 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 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.
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To adjust the volume on the wireless headphones,
use the volume control.
You can listen to the RSE system through the
wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio
(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
SeeRear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 293for more
information.
If the front seat passengers are listening to the
RSE system through the vehicle’s speakers
and the rear seat passengers are using the wired
headphones to listen to the RSA system, the
BAND button will not access XM™ Satellite Radio
Service.
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.If there is a decreased audio signal during CD or
DVD play, there may 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.
Both sets of rear seat headphones may include
foam ear pads that can be replaced.
Foam ear pads on these headphones may
become worn or damaged. The headphone foam
ear pads can become damaged if they are not
handled or stored properly. If the foam ear pads do
become damaged or worn out, the 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 for more
information.
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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
audio and video signals to be connected from
an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video
game unit to the RSE. 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 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 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 Output
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) RCA 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
vehicle’s 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 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 RSE system
RSE will appear on the radio display when the
RSE 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 radio. The audio from the RSE
system can be heard through the wireless
headphones and the vehicles speakers at the
same time.
The volume on the radio 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, there may 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.
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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 contains the transmitters for the
wireless 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” later in this section 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 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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.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.
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