Oldsmobile Silhouette 2004 Owner's Manuals

CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message appears on the radio
display, it could be for one of the following reasons:
·It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
·You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
·The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
·The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour
and try again.
·There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
·The label may be caught in the CD player.
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 cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have an optional Digital Versatile
Disc (DVD) entertainment system. The entertainment
system works with the vehicle's audio system and
includes a DVD player, a video display screen,
headphones and a remote control. The entertainment
system also integrates the rear climate control and rear
seat audio functions.
Before You Drive
The video entertainment system is for passengers in the
second and third row seats only. The driver cannot
safely view the video screen while driving and should
not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions your
entertainment system will shut down until the temperature
is within the operating range. This protection feature will
keep your video components from being damaged while
the temperature is below-4ÉF (-20ÉC) or above
140ÉF (60ÉC). To resume operation, shut off the
entertainment system, pull down the video screen and
then heat or cool the vehicle until the temperature is
within the operating range.
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Headphones
The entertainment system
includes dual channel,
wireless headphones.
The headphones have
an ON/OFF switch,
a channel A/B switch
and a volume control.
To use the headphones, turn the switch located on the
left side to ON. An indicator light located on the right
side will illuminate. If the light does not illuminate,
the batteries may need to be replaced. See ªBattery
Replacementº later in this section for more information.
Switch the headphones to OFF when not in use.
If you move too far forward, step out of the vehicle or
break the ªline of sightº between the headphones
and the display above the video screen, the sound in
the headphones will be degraded or will cut out entirely.If the system is shut off, or the headphones are out of
the ªline of sightº for more than three minutes,
the headphones will shut off automatically to preserve
battery life.
If the channel switch, located on the right side, is on A,
the headphones will play the DVD or auxiliary device.
See ªStereo RCA Jacksº later in this section for more
information. If the channel switch is on B, the
headphones will play the rear seat audio system.
See
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment
System) on page 3-92orRear Seat Audio (RSA)
(With Entertainment System) on page 3-94for more
information.
To adjust the volume on the headphones, use the
volume control located on the right side.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
and repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
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Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Slide open the battery door located on the left side
of the headphones.
2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly.
3. Slide the battery door shut.
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 on the faceplate of the DVD
player. They allow you to hook up an auxiliary device
such as a camcorder or a video game unit. You
may require adapter connectors or cables to connect
your auxiliary device to the RCA jacks. Refer to
the manufacturer's instructions for proper usage.
To use the auxiliary function, connect a camcorder or
a video game unit to the RCA jacks and turn on
the auxiliary device. If you want to view a DVD,
insert the DVD into the DVD player. The system
will automatically switch to DVD and start to play.To switch between the auxiliary device and the DVD,
press the SOURCE button on the DVD player or on the
remote control. See ªDVD Playerº and ªRemote
Controlº later in this section for more information.
Audio Speakers
Only one audio source can be heard through the
speakers at one time.
Audio from the radio, cassette or CD player will be
heard through all speakers when the front audio system
is being used and the rear seat audio system is off.
Sound from the DVD player or an auxiliary device can
be heard through all speakers when the front audio
system and rear seat audio are off and a DVD or
auxiliary device is playing.
To hear the DVD, auxiliary device, or rear seat audio
system while the front audio system is on, you must use
the headphones. While the rear seat audio system is
on, the rear speakers will be muted.
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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. Pull the screen toward you and adjust its position
as desired.
When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its
locked position.
If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked
position, the screen will shut off, but the DVD will
continue to play through the previously selected audio
source.
Notice:Directly touching the video screen may
damage it. Do not touch the screen. SeeCleaning
the Video Screen on page 3-100for more
information.
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DVD Player
The DVD player is located in the front ¯oor console.
The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the
DVD player and by the buttons on the remote control.
See ªRemote Controlº later in this section for more
information.
The DVD player works while the ignition is in RUN or
ACCESSORY and while RAP is active. See ªRetained
Accessory Power (RAP)º under
Ignition Positions
on page 2-31.
The entertainment system is only compatible with DVDs
authorized for use in the United States and Canada.
Regular audio CDs can also be played by the DVD
player. Home recorded CDs (CDRs) may not play in this
DVD player. Try the audio system CD player instead.
DVD Player Buttons
SOURCE:Press this button to switch the source for
the entertainment system between the auxiliary device
(connected to the RCA jacks) and the DVD player.
Pressing this button has no effect when there is
no auxiliary device connected.
w/j(Play/Pause):Press this button to start play.
Press while playing to pause. Press it again to continue
playing.
o/Z(Stop/Eject):Press this button to stop playing.
Press the button a second time to eject the disc.
Playing a Disc
To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side
up into the loading slot until it stops. The DVD player
will continue loading the disc and the player will
automatically start.
If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause
button on the face of the player or on the remote control.
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Some DVDs will not allow you to fast forward or skip
the copyright information or previews. Some DVDs will
begin playing the movie automatically after the
previews have ®nished (although there may be a delay
of up to 30 seconds). If the DVD does not begin
playing the movie automatically, press the play/pause
button on the face of the DVD player or the remote
control. If the DVD still does not play, refer to the
on-screen instructions.
Stopping and Resuming Playback
To stop a disc, press the stop/eject button on the DVD
player. To resume playback, press the play/pause
button. As long as you have not ejected the disc, it will
resume playback from the point where it was stopped.
If the disc has been ejected, the player will start playing
at the beginning of the disc.
Ejecting a Disc
Press the stop/eject button on the DVD player once to
stop and a second time to eject the disc.
If a disc is ejected from the player, but not removed,
the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period
of time.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the display above
the video screen and press the desired button.
Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability
of the entertainment system to receive signals from
the remote control. Be sure the remote's batteries are
not discharged, as this will also affect the function of the
remote control. Objects blocking the line of sight may
also 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
would not be covered by your warranty. Keep
the remote control stored in a cool, dry place.
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Remote Control Buttons
RVolumeQ:Press the up or the down arrow to
increase or to decrease volume.
k(Play/Pause):Press this button to play a disc.
Press this button while a disc is playing to pause. Press
it again to continue playing. If you press and hold this
button for three seconds or more, the DVD player
will turn off.
rFwd/qRev (Fast Forward/Reverse):Press the
right or left arrow once to fast forward or reverse
the DVD. To resume play, press the button again or
press the play/pause button. Pressing and holding
an arrow will fast forward or fast reverse the DVD and
play will resume when the arrow is released. These
buttons may not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the previews.
QNext/RPrev (Next/Previous):Press the up or the
down arrow to select the next or the previous chapter.
These buttons may not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the previews.
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 your selection,
press Enter. Some discs may contain a short skit leading
up to the media menu.
Source:Press this button to switch the source for the
entertainment system between the auxiliary device
(connected to the RCA jacks) and the DVD player.
Pressing this button has no effect when there is
no auxiliary device connected.
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Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
1. Remove the screw and open the battery door
located on the back of the remote control.
2. Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment.
Make sure that they are installed correctly.
3. Replace the battery door and screw.
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.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Without Entertainment System)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and
control any of the music sources: radio, cassette
tapes, and CDs. However, the rear seat passengers can
only control the music sources that the front seatpassengers are not listening to. For example, rear seat
passengers may listen to a cassette tape or CD
through headphones, while the driver listens to the radio
through the front speakers. The rear seat passengers
have control of the volume for each set of headphones.
Be aware that the front seat audio controls always
have priority over the RSA controls. If the front seat
passengers switch the source for the main radio
to a remote source, the RSA will play the same remote
source. The rear speakers will be muted when the
RSA power is turned on. You may operate the RSA
functions even when the main radio is off.
Primary Radio Controls
The following function is controlled by the knob on the
main radio:
PWR (Power):Press this knob twice to turn RSA off.
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Rear Seat Radio Controls
The following functions are controlled by the RSA
system buttons:
PWR (Power):Press this button to turn RSA on or off.
VOL (Volume):Press this knob lightly so it extends.
Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. Push
the knob back into its stored position when you are
not using it. The upper VOL knob controls the upper
headphone and the lower VOL knob controls the lower
headphone.BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,
AM. If the front passengers are already listening to
the radio, the RSA controller will not switch between the
bands and cannot change the frequency. Press this
button to play a CD when listening to the radio.
wSEEKx:While listening to the radio, press the up
or the down arrow to tune to the next or the previous
station and stay there. The SEEK button is inactive if the
front radio is in use.
While listening to a cassette tape, press the up or the
down arrow to hear the next or the previous selection.
The SEEK button is inactive if the tape mode on
the front radio is in use.
While listening to a CD, press the up arrow to hear the
next track on the CD. Press the down arrow to go
back to the start of the current track if more than eight
seconds have played. The SEEK button is inactive if the
CD mode on the front radio is in use.
To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow
until the radio goes into scan mode. The radio will go to
a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the
next station. Press SEEK again to stop scanning. The
scan function is inactive if front radio is in use.
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P.SET PROG (Preset Program):The front passengers
must be listening to something different for each of
these functions to work:
·Press this button to scan through the preset radio
stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio.
The radio will go to a preset station stored on
your pushbuttons, play for a few seconds, then go
on to the next preset station. Press this button
again to stop scanning presets.
·If your vehicle has the Radio with Cassette and CD,
when a cassette tape is playing, press this button to
go to the other side of the tape.
·If your vehicle has the Radio with Six-Disc CD,
when a CD is playing, press this button to select the
next CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
TAPE CD:Press this button to play a cassette tape or
CD when listening to the radio. The inactive tape or
CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(With Entertainment System)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and
control any of the entertainment sources: radio,
cassette tapes, CDs, DVD, and auxiliary device.
However, the rear seat passengers can only control the
music sources that the front seat passengers are not
listening to. For example, rear seat passengers
may listen to a cassette tape or CD through headphones
while the driver listens to the radio through the front
speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the
volume for each set of headphones. Be aware that
the front seat audio controls always have priority over
the RSA controls. The rear speakers will be muted when
the RSA power is turned on. You may operate the
RSA functions even when the main radio is off. The DVD
or auxiliary device will always be available on channel
A of the headphones. All other sources are available on
channel B. You will not be able to listen to XM, on
channel B, if you are listening to a DVD or an auxiliary
device on channel B and vice versa.
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