Your vehicle may have the DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote control.
RSE is available in a base and an uplevel version. The uplevel version is provided with the navigation radio (if equipped). The uplevel RSE system offers the rear seat passengers to have shared control of FM1, FM2, AM, weather, CDC, and XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped).
Before You Drive
The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so.
Headphones
The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones.
Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on. If the light does not illuminate, the batteries may need to be replaced. See "Battery Replacement" later in this section for more information. To turn the headphones OFF activate the ON/OFF control.
Each set of headphones has a volume knob. To adjust the volume, adjust this knob.
The transmitters are located below the video display screen. The headphones will shut off to save battery power if they lose the signal from the system after about four minutes. The signal may be lost if the system is turned off or if the headphones are out of range of the signal transmitters.
Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones and repairs will not be covered by the warranty. Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries. Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
- Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece.
- 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.
- Tighten the screws to close the 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 on the front of the DVD player faceplate. These 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 system. The L jack is for left audio input, the R jack is for right audio input, and the V jack is used for video input. 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. To have use of these jacks, select AUX using the MODE button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control.
How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode
The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In some countries, the video format may be in PAL system. To change the video format, perform the following:
- Press the display menu button.
- Press the down arrow button to highlight the Video Format option.
- Press the enter button to select Video Format.
- Press the right or left arrow button to select the video format.
- Press the enter button to accept the change.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources:
| • | Wireless Headphones |
| • | Vehicle Speakers |
| • | Wired Headphones (not included) |
The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio available. See "Headphones" previously for more information.
The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle speakers by using the radio. The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the radio if the RSE system power is on. Once the RSE system is selected as an audio source on the radio, adjust the speaker volume on the radio, if necessary. If the RSE system power is not on, the RSE system will not be an available source on the radio. Refer to the radio information for the radio that your vehicle has for more information.
Video Screen
The video screen is located in the floor console. Lift up the screen by the top or the sides into the full open position. Adjust the screen's position as desired. When the video screen is not in use, close the screen.
The DVD player and display will continue to operate when the screen is in the up or the down position. The video screen contains the transmitters for the wireless headphones and the remote control. If the screen is in the closed position, the signals will not be available for the operation of the headphones and 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 floor console under the display. Flip up the display to access the DVD player. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and by the buttons on the remote control. See "Remote Control" later in this section for more information.
The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in ON, ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
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.
The DVD player will also play audio CDs. Not all home recorded CDs, CD-R or CD-RW formats, will play in this DVD player.
If an error message appears on the video screen, see "DVD Messages" later in this section.
DVD Player Buttons
(Power): Press this button to turn the RSE system on and off.(Eject): Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.
SRCE (Source): Press this button to cycle through the available video modes. Auxiliary is available when an auxiliary device is plugged into the auxiliary jacks on the DVD faceplate. If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, each press of the SRCE button will cycle the rear video between DVD, AUX, TV, and front DVD. Pressing the enter button when this menu appears on the display will switch the RSE setting between all speaker and rear video. All speaker will not be available if the front passenger has turned on the parental control.
| • | All Speaker: The radio and the RSE unit will share control of what is heard through the vehicle speakers. All audio and video sources are available for selection with the SRCE button when in all speaker. |
| • | Rear Video: The RSE unit will only control what is seen on the rear display and what is heard through the headphones. |
(Play/Pause): Press this button to turn the DVD player on, to start play of a DVD or CD, and to switch between play and pause of a DVD or CD.
(Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu. This button only operates with a DVD. If your vehicle is equipped with the TV option, the menu button will display a TV specific menu.
(Display Menu): Press this button to modify the video screen display characteristics.
, , , (Menu Navigation): Use the arrow keys to navigate through a menu.
(Enter): Press this button to select items within a menu. If your vehicle is equipped with the navigation system, after pressing the SRCE button, the enter button can select all speaker or rear video. See the SRCE button previously for more information.
Audio/Video Jack: See "Stereo RCA Jacks" earlier in this section for more information.
(Headphone Jack): These jacks allow you to listen to the RSE through wired headphones (not included).
(Headphone Volume): Turn the left knob to increase the volume of the headphone connected to the left headphone jack. Turn the right knob to increase the volume of the headphone connected to the right headphone jack.
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 ON, ACCESSORY, or when RAP is active.
If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause button on the DVD 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 finished. If the DVD does not begin to play the main title, refer to the on-screen instructions.
Stopping and Resume 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. If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button has been pressed twice, the disc will resume play at the beginning.
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 is not removed, the DVD player will reload the disc within 25 to 30 seconds. 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. The disc will be automatically ejected from the DVD player. |
| • | Load/Eject Error: This message will be displayed if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected. |
| • | Disc Play Error: This message will be displayed if the DVD player cannot play the disc. Severely scratched or damaged discs will cause this error. The disc will be automatically ejected from the DVD player. |
| • | Region Code Error: This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the DVD player. The disc will be automatically ejected from the DVD player. |
| • | No Disc: This message will be displayed if the PLAY button is pressed and no disc is in the player. |
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window above the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system 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 may also affect the function of the remote control.
Notice: Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage it, and the repairs will not be covered by the warranty. Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries. Keep the remote control stored in a cool, dry place.
Remote Control Buttons
(Power): Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off.
(Illumination): Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on for 8 seconds.
(Title): Press this button to access the multiple titles (if available) of a DVD.
(Menu): Press this button to access the DVD main menu.
(Display): Press this button to switch the video screen display features: color, contrast, brightness, tint, and display mode (normal, full, and zoom). Normal means the horizontal image is not stretched and the borders at the left and right of the picture are blank. Full means the horizontal image is stretched across the display and all of the vertical lines are displayed. No borders are present. Wide means the horizontal image is stretched up and down the display and the image tends to be stretched at the borders instead of at the middle. Borders are not displayed. Press the left or right navigation keys to select the display mode.
(Return): Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button will operate only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active.
(Up): Press this button to move up the menu list of a DVD.
(Down): Press this button to move down the menu list of a DVD.
(Left): Press this button to move to the left of the menu list of a DVD.
(Right): Press this button to move to the right of the menu list of a DVD.
(Enter): Press this button to select items within a menu.
(Audio): Press this button to open a menu that will operate only when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
(Subtitle): Press this button to open a menu that will operate only when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
(Angle): Press this button to open a menu that will operate only when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
(Next): Press this button to go to the next chapter or track of a DVD or CD.
(Previous): Press this button to go to the previous chapter or track of a DVD or CD.
(Fast Forward): Press this button to fast forward through the chapter or track of a DVD or CD. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
(Rewind): Press this button to rewind through the chapter or track of a DVD or CD. This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
(Stop): Press this button to stop the play of a DVD or CD. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.
(Play/Pause): Press this button to turn the DVD player on, to start play of a DVD or CD, and to switch between play and pause of a DVD or CD.
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.
Battery Replacement
To change the batteries, do the following:
- Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote control.
- 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.
- Close the battery door securely.
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.
Problem | Recommended Action |
|---|---|
No power. | The ignition might not be in on or accessory. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will flash. |
Disc will not play. | The system might be off. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will flash. The system might be in auxiliary source mode. Press the MODE button to switch between the DVD player and the auxiliary source. The disc is upside down or is not compatible. |
The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out. | Press the DISP button on the DVD player or on the remote control. Change the display mode. |
The disc was ejected, but it was pulled back into the DVD player. | The disc is being stored in the DVD player. Press the eject button again to eject the disc. |
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 is good. Change the Video Format to PAL or NTSC. See "Stereo RCA Jacks" previously for how to change the video format. |
The language in the audio or on the screen is wrong. | Press the MENU button on the DVD player or on 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 infrared window below the video screen while using. Check that the batteries are not dead or put in wrong. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will flash. |
After stopping the player, I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning. | If the stop button was pressed one time, the DVD player will resume playing where the DVD was stopped. If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player will begin to play from the beginning of the DVD. |
The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound. | Press the MODE button to change from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary source mode. Check to make sure that the auxiliary source is connected to the inputs properly. |
My disc is stuck in the player. The Load/Eject button does not work. | Press the eject/load button on the DVD player. Turn the power off, then on again, then press the eject/load button on the DVD player. Do not attempt to forcibly remove the disc from the DVD player. This could permanently damage the disc and the DVD player. |
Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. | This could be caused by interference from cellular telephone towers or by using your cellular telephone in the vehicle. |
I lost the remote and/or the headphones. | See your dealer for assistance. |
DVD Distortion
There may be an experience with audio distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning 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.
Cleaning the DVD Player
When cleaning the outside DVD faceplate and buttons, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water.
Cleaning the Video Screen
Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen. Do not spray directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or too long on the video screen.
