Your vehicle may have the optional disc player and video display (DPVD) system. The DPVD system includes a disc player, a video display screen, 2 sets of wireless headphones, and a remote control.

DPVD is available in a base and an uplevel version. The uplevel version is provided with the Navigation radio, if equipped. The uplevel entertainment system offers the rear seat passengers to have shared control of all of the vehicles audio sources AM, FM, XM (if equipped), weather, CD, TV (if equipped), and front digital video disc (DVD). XM (48 contiguous US states, if equipped).

The disc player is located in the floor console under the video display. Flip up the display to access the disc player. The disc player can be controlled by the buttons on the faceplate and by the buttons on the remote control. See Remote Control.

The disc player power may be turned ON when the ignition is in ON, ACCESSORY, or when retained accessory power (RAP) is active.

The system disc player is only compatible with DVDs with 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 disc player will also play audio CDs. Not all home recorded CDs (CD-R or CD-RW formats) will play in this disc player.

If an error message appears on the video screen, see DVD Messages.

Disc Player Buttons

Power: Press this button to turn the system ON or OFF.

Eject: Press this button to eject a disc.

SRCE (Source): Press this button to cycle through the available entertainment modes. 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. Auxiliary is available when a device is plugged into the available auxiliary jacks on the disc player faceplate.

Stop: Press this button to stop the play of the DVD player. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD.

Play/Pause: Press this button to turn the disc player ON, to start play of a disc and to toggle between play and pause.

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 bring up 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: These jacks allow you to connect audio and video signals from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to your disc player and video display (DPVD) just as you would to a standard television. The left jack is for left audio, the middle jack is for right audio and the right jack is used for video. The system requires standard RCA cables (not included) to connect your auxiliary device to the RCA jacks. Refer to the manufacturers instructions for proper usage.

To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs on the DPVD, connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the DPVD. To have use of these jacks, you must select AUX using the SRCE button on the disc player faceplate or the remote control.

Headphone Jack: These jacks allow you to listen to the rear seat entertainment (RSE) through wired headphones (not included).

Headphone Volume: Turn the left knob to increase the volume of the headphone hooked into the left headphone jack. Turn the right knob to increase the volume of the headphone hooked into 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 disc player will continue loading and the player will automatically start, if the vehicle ignition is in ON, ACCESSORY, or when RAP is active.

If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause button on the face of the disc player or on the remote control.

Some DVDs will not allow you to fast forward or skip the copyright or 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, as the DVD may be displaying its main title menu.

Parental Control Feature (U2V/U2X):

These buttons are located on the navigation system screen main audio menu. The buttons are called RSE LOCK , RSE ON, and RSE OFF.

RSE LOCK

RSE LOCK is the default mode for DPVD system operation. In this mode the rear seat passengers have control over the DPVD only. The only viewable sources for rear passenger entertainment are The rear DVD player, the auxiliary inputs or TV if equipped. In this mode the DPVD can only be heard through the IR headphones.

RSE ON

In this mode the rear seat passengers have total shared control of the vehicle entertainment system. All available audio sources can be selected through the remote control or the DPVD buttons. Both listening modes can be selected rear video or speaker. In speaker mode, the headphones will play the selected source. In rear video listening mode, the rear passengers can only select the DVDP as the source or the TV, if equipped.

RSE OFF

In this mode, the video screen will display Parental Control ON and the Power indicator light on the DVD player will flash. It will also disable all other button operations from the remote control and the disc player, with the exception of the eject button. The headphone volume is also shut OFF. The driver will then be able to gain the attention of the rear seat passengers. Press the appropriate mode button again to restore normal operation of the disc player.

DPVD Listening Modes

There are 2 ways of listening to the vehicle audio system.

Speaker Mode

In this mode the vehicle speakers and the IR headphones are playing the same audio source. When cycling through the available audio sources, Speaker appears in the upper left corner of the video display screen. Also when cycling through the available sources, the first touch of the source button will allow the user to change the speaker mode, the second press of the button will change the audio source.

Rear Video Mode

This mode allows the rear seat passengers to select only DPVD or TV as their source, while the front seat passengers listen to a different source through the vehicle speakers.

Stopping and Resume Playback

To stop a disc, press and release the stop button on the faceplate or the remote control. To resume playback, press the play/pause button again. As long as the disc has not been ejected and the stop button has not been pressed twice, the movie should resume play from where it was last stopped. 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 disc player to eject the disc. If a disc is ejected from the player, but is not removed, the DVD player will reload the disc within 25-30 seconds. The disc will then be stored in the player. The disc player will not resume play.

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 able to be read or if the disc format is not compatible with the disc player. The disc will be automatically ejected from the 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 player can not play the disc. Severely damaged discs will cause this error. The disc will be automatically ejected from the player.

Region Code Error: This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the disc player. The disc will be automatically ejected from the player.

No Disc: This message will be displayed if the PLAY button is pressed and no disc is in the player.

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.

The video display is located in the floor console. Avoid directly touching the video display to prevent distortion of the screen. Lift up the display by the top or the sides into the full open position. Adjust the displays position as desired. Store the display in the closed position when not in use. The disc player and display will continue to operate when the display is in either the up or the down position. The video screen contains the infrared transmitters for the wireless headphones and the infrared receiver for the remote control. If the display is in the closed position, the infrared signals will not be available for the operation of the wireless headphones and the remote control.

To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window above the video display and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the disc player and video display (DPVD) 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. Objects blocking the line of sight may also affect the function of the remote control.

Remote Control Buttons

Power: Press this button to turn the disc player ON or 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 toggle through the video screen display features: color, contrast, brightness, tint and display mode. The display mode consists of: normal, full, and zoom. Normal means the horizontal image 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 being played 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 being played. The format and content of this function is defined by the disc and is dependent on the disc.

Subtitle: Press this button to open a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being played. The format and content of this function is defined by the disc and is dependent on the disc.

Angle: Press this button to open a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being played. The format and content of this function is defined by the disc and is dependent on the 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 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 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 toggle between play and pause of a DVD or CD.

1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The remote control numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct chapter, title and track number selection. Press the button, located on the bottom left of the numeric key pad, within 3 seconds of inputting a numeric selection to clear all numeric inputs. Press the button, located on the bottom left of the numeric key pad, to select chapter, title, and track numbers greater than 9.

Battery Replacement

To change the batteries, do the following:

1. Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote control.
2. Replace the 2 AA batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly.
3. Close the battery door securely.

Notice: Do not store the remote control in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the remote control and it would not be covered by your vehicles warranty. Keep the remote control stored in a cool, dry place. 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.

The disc player and video display (DPVD) system includes 2 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. 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 headphones will automatically turn OFF if they lose the signal from the system after about 4 minutes in order to preserve their battery power. The signal may be lost if the system is turned OFF, or if the headphones are out of range of the signal transmitters that are located below the video display screen.

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 2 AAA batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly.
3. Tighten the screws to close the compartment door.

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. If the headphones are to be stored for a long period of time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool, dry place.

The RCA jacks are located on the front of the disc player faceplate. These jacks allow you to connect audio and video signals from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to your disc player and video display (DPVD) just as you would to a standard television. The L jack is for left audio, the R jack is for right audio and the V jack is used for video. The system requires standard RCA cables (not included) to connect your auxiliary device to the RCA jacks. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper usage.

To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs on the DPVD, connect an external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power and the power on the front of the disc player. To have use of these jacks, you must select AUX using the MODE button on the disc player faceplate or the remote control.

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:

1. Press the display menu button.
2. Press the navigation down arrow key to scroll down to Video Format.
3. Press the enter button to select Video Format.
4. Press the navigation key to select the PAL video format.
5. Press the enter button to accept the change.

Audio from the disc player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources:

The disc player and video display (DPVD) system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio available. See Headphones.

The DPVD system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle speakers by using the radio. The DPVD system may be selected as an audio source on the radio if the system power is ON. Once the DPVD system is selected as an audio source on the radio you may adjust the speaker volume on the radio. If the DPVD system power is not on, the DPVD 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.