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Rear Seat Entertainment Module (RSE)/DVD-Player

Fig 1: Identifying DVD Player
GLL150875Courtesy of VOLVO CARS CORPORATION

Rear seat entertainment module (RSE) is the central unit in the system for rear seat entertainment.

The control module is integrated with the DVD player and is located in the storage tray in the center console. In XC90 it is located at the rear edge of the center console.

The control module interprets and executes the commands given by the user with the system's infrared remote control. These commands are transmitted from the remote control to Rear seat entertainment module (RSE) via system's infrared receivers in the screens. Rear seat entertainment module (RSE) also distributes current to the system's other components.

The Rear seat entertainment module (RSE) distributes audio and video signals from the DVD player or digital TV receiver to the screen and speakers in the system. Other audio and video sources can be connected via external inputs (AV panel), for example, games consoles or video cameras.

There is an internal CAN network between the Rear seat entertainment module (RSE)/DVD-player and the screens for the transfer of information. This CAN network is not connected to the vehicle's ordinary CAN network.

The DVD player mechanism has an anti-shock system and it helps to prevent the image or sound skipping when played. The DVD player has slot-in disc insertion and region coding programmed into the software. The region code can be changed using a security code.

The following media formats can be played by the DVD player: 

The following information formats can be played: 

Formats such as THX and DolbyDigital are also supported. Only stereo signals of this audio format are reproduced.

The control module is supplied with power from the Ext. X-supply in the Central electronic module (CEM) and directly from the battery.

To easily check whether the control module is powered and grounded, switch on the ignition. The background illumination on the function buttons should then come on.

Change of DVD player region code 

The region coding means that only discs with the region code matching that of the DVD player can be played.

The region code in the DVD player can be changed up to 25 times. After the last change, the set region will be locked and it will not be possible to change again.

NOTE: Warranty repairs due to locked region on the DVD player will not be approved. Region code changes to the region in which the vehicle will be used is to be done at the workshop. The security code is not to be given to the customer.

Do as follows to open the menu for region code change: 

  1. Switch on the ignition.
  2. Switch on the system.
    NOTE: There must not be a disc in the DVD player.
  3. Direct the remote-control towards one of the screens and press and hold the Day/Night switching button for approx. 5 seconds. The SERVICE MENU will now be shown with four stars below.
  4. Enter the code 1971 using the arrow keys on the remote control and then press OK.
  5. Select menu REGION CODE and press OK.
  6. Select the region code which applies to the relevant vehicle and press OK.
  7. Check that the set region code, which will be shown in the top left-hand corner of the screen corresponds with the region where the vehicle will be used.
  8. Switch off the system.

The submenu can then be used to select a new region for the DVD player.

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