Control Panel DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2016 5.G Workshop Manual

control mode, audio tracks (if available from audio
device) start playing over the vehicle’s audio system.
Play Mode
When switched to iPod/USB/MP3 control mode, the
iPod or external USB device automatically starts Play
mode. In Play mode, the following buttons on the radio
faceplate may be used to control the iPod or external USB
device and display data:
•Use the TUNEcontrol knob to select the next or
previous track.
• Turning it clockwise (forward) by one click, while
playing a track, skips to the next track or push the VR
button and say Next Track.
• Turning it counterclockwise (backward) by one click,
will jump to the previous track in the list or push the
VR button and say Previous Track. •
Jump backward in the current track by pushing and
holding the << RWbutton. Holding the << RWbutton
long enough will jump to the beginning of the current
track.
• Jump forward in the current track by pushing and
holding the FF>> button.
• A single push backward << RWor forward FF>> will
jump backward or forward respectively, for five sec-
onds.
• Use the << SEEKandSEEK >> buttons to jump to the
previous or next track. Pushing the SEEK>> button
during play mode will jump to the next track in the
list, or push the VR button and say Next or Previous
Track.
• While a track is playing, push the INFObutton to see
the associated metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
for that track. Pushing the INFObutton again jumps to
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the next screen of data for that track. Once all screens
have been viewed, the lastINFObutton push will go
back to the play mode screen on the radio.
• Pushing the REPEATbutton will change the audio
device mode to repeat the current playing track or
push the VR button and say Repeat ONorRepeat
Off.
• Push the SCANbutton to use iPod/USB/MP3 device
scan mode, which will play the first ten seconds of
each track in the current list and then forward to the
next song. To stop SCAN mode and start playing the
desired track, when it is playing the track, push the
SCAN button again. During Scan mode, pushing the
<< SEEK andSEEK >> buttons will select the previous
and next tracks.
• RND button (available on sales code RES radio only):
Pushing this button toggles between Shuffle ON and
Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod or external USB device, or push the VR button and say
Shuffle ONor
Shuffle Off. If theRND icon is showing on the radio
display, then the shuffle mode is ON.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pushing any of the buttons described
below, will bring up List mode. List mode enables
scrolling through the list of menus and tracks on the
audio device.
TUNE control knob: The TUNEcontrol knob functions in
a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the audio device
or external USB device.
• Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclockwise
(backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying the
track detail on the radio display. Once the track to be
played is highlighted on the radio display, push the
TUNE control knob to select and start playing the
track. Turning the TUNEcontrol knob fast will scroll
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through the list faster. During fast scroll, a slight delay
in updating the information on the radio display may
be noticeable.
During all List modes, the iPod displays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the bottom of
the list, just turn the wheel backward (counterclockwise)
to get to the track faster.
In List mode, the radio PRESETbuttons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod or external
USB device:
• Preset 1 – Playlists
• Preset 2 – Artists
• Preset 3 – Albums
• Preset 4 – Genres
• Preset 5 – Audiobooks
• Preset 6 – Podcasts Pushing a PRESET button will display the current list on
the top line and the first item in that list on the second
line.
To exit List mode without selecting a track, push the
same
PRESET button again to go back to Play mode.
LIST button: The LISTbutton will display the top level
menu of the iPod or external USB device.
• Turn the TUNEcontrol knob to list the top-menu item
to be selected and push the TUNEcontrol knob. This
will display the next sub-menu list item on the audio
device, then follow the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPod or external USB device
sub-menu levels are available on this system.
MUSIC TYPE button: TheMUSIC TYPE button is
another shortcut button to the genre listing on your audio
device.
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CAUTION!
•Leaving the iPod or external USB device (or any
supported device) anywhere in the vehicle in ex-
treme heat or cold can alter the operation or dam-
age the device. Follow the device manufacturer ’s
guidelines.
• Placing items on the iPod or external USB device,
or connections to the iPod or external USB device
in the vehicle, can cause damage to the device
and/or to the connectors.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod or external USB
device while driving. Failure to follow this warning
could result in an accident.
Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA)
Music can be streamed from your cellular phone to the
Uconnect phone system.
Refer to the Uconnect Radio Supplement for further
information on Bluetooth connectivity.
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
To enter BTSA mode, push either “AUX” button on the
radio or push the VR
button and say “Bluetooth
Streaming Audio.”
Play Mode
When switched to BTSA mode, some audio devices can
start playing music over the vehicle’s audio system, but
some devices require the music to be initiated on the
device first, then it will get streamed to the Uconnect
phone system. Seven devices can be paired to the
Uconnect phone system, but just one can be selected and
played.
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•Cycle the ignition to the ON or ACC position.
• Your vehicle may be equipped with either a standard
DVD player or a Blu-ray Disc Player. If equipped with
a Blu-ray Disc Player, the icon will be present on the
Player. •
Turn on the Player (if equipped on Dual Screen Sys-
tem) by pushing the Power button, located on the far
left, or by pushing the button on the Remote Control.
• When the Video Screen(s) are open and a DVD/Blu-
ray Disc is inserted into the VES player, the screen(s)
turn(s) on automatically, the headphone transmitters
turn on and playback begins.
• For Dual Video Screen System, Channel 1 on the
Remote Control and Headphones refers to Screen 1
(second row) and Channel 2 on the Remote Control
and Headphones refers to Screen 2 (third row). Refer to
the Dual Video Screen section for more information.
• The system can be controlled by the front seat occu-
pants using either the touchscreen radio, the DVD or
Blu-ray Disc Player, or by the rear seat occupants using
the remote control.
Video Entertainment System (VES)
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Blu-ray Disc Player
Play A Blu-ray Disc
To view a Blu-ray disc, insert the disc into the Blu-ray
VES disc Player. Playback will begin automatically after
the Blu-ray is recognized by the disc drive. If playback
does not begin automatically after the disc is inserted into
the Blu-ray Player push the play button. If playback does
not begin automatically after the disc is inserted into
Blu-ray VES disc Player follow these steps:
Using The Touchscreen Radio
•Push the MENU button on the faceplate, then press the
Rear VES button on the touchscreen. If a chapter list
appears on the right side of the screen, press the hide
list button on the touchscreen to display the Rear VES
control screen. •
Press the 1 button on the touchscreen to select an audio
channel, then press the VES Disc button on the touch-
screen in the media column.
Using The Remote Control
• Select an audio channel (Channel 1 for 2nd row screen
and Channel 2 for 3rd row screen), then push the
source key and select VES Disc from the menu.
• Push popup/menu key to navigate disc menu and
options.
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When connecting an external source to the AUX input, be
sure to follow the standard color coding for the VES
jacks:
NOTE:Certain high-end video games, such as Playsta-
tion3 and XBox360 will exceed the power limit of the
vehicle’s Power Inverter. Refer to the Power Inverter
section in your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for more
information.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the MODE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at the video screen, highlight VES AUX 1, by either pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or
by repeatedly pushing the MODE button, then push
ENTER on the Remote Control.
Select VES AUX1 Mode On The VES Screen
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Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate.
2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen todisplay the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is
displayed, press the HIDE LIST button on the touch-
screen to display the Rear VES Controls screen. 3. Press the 1 button on the touchscreen and then press
either AUX 1 or AUX 2 in the VES column (depending
which AUX input is used). To exit press the back arrow
button at the top of the touchscreen.
Rear VES Button On The Touchscreen
Select Channel/Screen 1 And AUX 1 In The VES
Column
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Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A
Video Is Playing On Channel 1
Ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is on
Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote Control andthe Mode Select Screen will display, unless a video is
playing then only a small banner will appear on the
bottom of the screen.
2. While looking at the video screen, either push Up/ Down/Left/Right on the Remote Control to highlight
the desired audio source or repeatedly push the
SOURCE button on the remote until the desired audio
source appears on the screen.
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
1. Push the MENU button on the radio faceplate. 2. Press the Rear VES button on the touchscreen to
display the Rear VES Controls. If a channel list is
displayed, press the HIDE LIST button on the touch-
screen to display the Rear VES Controls screen.
3. To listen to an audio source on Channel 2 while a video is playing on Channel 1, press the 2 button on
the touchscreen and choose an audio source. To exit
press the back arrow button at the top left of the left
screen.
Dual Video Screen
NOTE: Typically there are two different ways to operate
the features of the Video Entertainment System (VES).
• The Remote Control
• The Touchscreen Radio (If Equipped)
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Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
NOTE:Headunit DVD player does not play Blu-ray
Discs.
1. Push the OPEN/CLOSE or LOAD button on the radio faceplate (Touchscreen).
2. Insert the DVD with the label facing up. The radio automatically selects the appropriate mode after the
disc is recognized and displays the menu screen or
starts playing the first track.
3. To watch a DVD on Screen 1 for second row passen- gers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone
switch is on Channel 1.
4. To watch a DVD on Screen 2 for third row passengers, ensure the Remote Control and Headphone switch is
on Channel 2.
Using The Remote Control
1. Push the SOURCE button on the Remote Control.
2. While looking at Screen 1 or 2, highlight DISC byeither pushing Up/Down/Left/Right buttons or by
repeatedly pushing the SOURCE button, then push
ENTER/OK.
Select DISC Mode On The VES Screen
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