Auxiliary Inputs

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The rear seat entertainment system has an auxiliary input assembly that contains a USB port, an SD card reader, RCA type audio/video jacks, and a wired headphone jack with volume control. Refer to the Owners Manual for information on compatible devices and supported media types/formats.

USB port and SD Card Reader

The USB port and SD card reader slot interface with a hub device, internal to the assembly. The assembly receives fused battery voltage and ground from the harness to power the internal hub device as well as providing additional amperage to power USB devices.

The internal hub device interfaces directly with the media disc player via a standard USB cable. A Mini type USB connector is used to connect the cable at the media disc player and the auxiliary input assembly. Mini type USB male to female connections are used for connecting USB cables together where an in-line connection is required. An in-line cable connection is typically found between the console and I/P harness.

The USB port allows connectivity to the rear seat entertainment system from portable media players or a USB storage device (memory stick/ flash drive). The rear seat entertainment uses the SD card reader as a mass storage device, similar to a USB storage device.

Once a supported device is connected to the USB port or SD card reader, the device may be sourced to one or both of the rear displays using the remote control.

Video

The local video input is the standard yellow RCA color-coded jacks. A composite video signal from a device can be attached to this input and is then available to be sourced to one or both of the rear screens. To use this video input, connect the auxiliary device cables to the RCA jacks and power ON both the auxiliary device and the rear seat entertainment system.

Power for the device is not supplied by this connection. The rear seat entertainment system cannot control the operation of devices connected to the RCA jacks. All operation of the device must be done using the controls available on the device.

Wired Headphone Jack

The wired headphone jack is used to connect an additional set of headphones to the system. Audio for the wired headphone jack can be from either the left or the right screen source, and is selected using the remote control.

Audio to the wired headphone jack is transmitted through the vehicle harness from the media disc player. A rotary control near the headphone jack is used to adjust the volume.