2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT audio

Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
in on or accessory.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. (The power
indicator light will ¯ash.)
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
The parental control
button might have been
pressed. (The power
indicator light will ¯ash.)
The system might be in
auxiliary source mode.
Press the SRCE button
to toggle between the
DVD player and the
auxiliary source.
The disc is upside down
or is not compatible.
The picture does not ®ll
the screen. There are
black borders on the
top and bottom or on
both sides or it looks
stretched out.Press the Display button
on the DVD player or
on the remote control.
Change the display mode.Problem Recommended Action
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 ªStereo RCA Jacksº
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.
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Problem Recommended Action
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
pressed. (The power
indicator light will ¯ash.)
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 SRCE 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.Problem Recommended Action
My disc is stuck in the
player. The Load/Eject
button does not work.Press the Load/Eject
button on the DVD player.
Turn the power off, then
on again, then press the
Load/Eject button on the
DVD player.
Do not attempt to forcibly
remove the disc from the
DVD player. This could
permanently damage 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.
What is the best way to
clean the video screen?Wipe the video screen
with a soft cloth that is
damp with water.
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Navigation/Radio System
The display screen is located in the center of the
instrument panel. There are ªhardº buttons and a touch
sensitive screen.
Your vehicle may be equipped with an AM-FM radio
navigation radio system that includes digital sound
processing (DSP), Radio Data System (RDS) with
program ªtypeº selections (PTY) that will seek out the
kind of music you want to listen to and XMŸ Satellite
Radio Service capabilities (United States only).The radio system can also communicate with your
navigation system to broadcast announcements on
traffic, weather and emergency alert communications.
For information on how to use this system, see the
ªNavigation Systemº manual.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to
any of the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes,
CDs, DVDs, XMŸ (USA only, if equipped) depending
on your vehicles options. 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
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.
The front seat audio controls always override the
RSA controls. Navigation/Radio Display and Controls
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Rear Seat Audio Controls
The following functions are controlled by the RSA
system buttons:
P(Power):Press this button to turn the rear seat
audio system on or off. The rear speakers will be muted
when the power is turned on unless your vehicle is
equipped with the Bose
žaudio system. You may
operate the rear seat audio functions even when the
primary radio power is off.
u(Volume):Turn the knob to increase or to decrease
volume. The left knob controls the left headphone and
the right knob controls the right headphone.
SRC (Source):Press this button to select an audio
source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, or XMŸ
(48 contiguous US states, if equipped) depending
on your vehicles options.
xSEEKw:While listening to FM1, FM2, or AM, or
XM1 or XM2, press the up or the down arrow to
tune to the next or to the previous station and stay
there. If the front radio is in use, you cannot seek
through different stations.
While listening to a cassette tape, press the up or the
down arrow to hear the next or the previous selection.
If the cassette tape on the front radio is in use, you
cannot seek through different selections on a tape.
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. If the CD player on the front radio
is in use, you cannot seek through different tracks.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCKžis designed to discourage theft of your
radio. The feature works automatically by learning
a portion of the Vehicle Identi®cation Number (VIN).
If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will
not operate and LOCKED will be displayed.
When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking
red light indicates that THEFTLOCK
žis armed.
With THEFTLOCKžactivated, your radio will not operate
if stolen.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
You can control certain radio functions using the buttons
on your steering wheel.
g(OnStar/Voice Recognition):You can press this
button to interact with the OnStaržsystem. See the
OnStaržmanual provided with your vehicle for more
information.
PROG (Program):Press this button to play a station
you have programmed on the radio preset buttons
on the selected band. If a cassette tape is playing,
press this button to play the other side of the tape.
If a compact disc is playing in the CD changer, press
this button to go to the next available CD.
QSOURCER:Press this button to select AM, FM1
or FM2, XM1 or XM2 (USA only, if equipped), or a
cassette tape or CD. The cassette or CD must be loaded
to play. Available loaded sources are shown on the
display as a tape or a CD symbol.
QSEEKR:Press the up or the down arrow to seek
to the next or to the previous radio station and stay
there.
If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player
will advance with the up arrow and reverse with the
down arrow.
QVOLR:Press the up or the down arrow to increase
or to decrease volume.
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DVD Distortion
You may experience audio distortion in the
IR 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
žSystem.
Understanding Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
XMŸ Satellite Radio Service (USA Only)
XMŸ Satellite Radio gives you digital radio reception
from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings
or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing
the sound to come and go. Your radio may display
NO SIGNAL to indicate interference.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN to
indicate that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this
message appears on the display, your cassette
tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes,
but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to your tapes and player. If you notice
a reduction in sound quality, try a known good
cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If this other cassette has no improvement in sound
quality, clean the tape player.
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Battery
Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free
ACDelcožbattery. When it's time for a new battery,
get one that has the replacement number shown on the
original battery's label. We recommend an ACDelco
ž
battery. SeeEngine Compartment Overview on
page 5-12for battery location.
Warning:Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Vehicle Storage
If you're not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, remove the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren't careful. See ªJump Startingº next for
tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your
vehicle for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see
Theft-Deterrent
Feature on page 3-98.
To reprogram your sunroof (if equipped), see
Sunroof
on page 2-71.
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Fuses Usage
IPC/DICInstrument Panel
Cluster/Driver Information
Center
HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller
CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter
HI HDLP-RT High Beam Headlamp-Right
HDLP-LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay
A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor
A/C COMPAir Conditioning Compressor
Relay
RR WPR Rear Wiper/Washer
RADIO Audio System
SEO B1Mid Bussed Electrical Center,
HomeLink, Rear Heated
Seats
LO HDLP-LT Headlamp Low Beam-Left
BTSIBrake Transmission Shift
Interlock System
CRANK Starting SystemFuses Usage
LO HDLP-RT Headlamp Low Beam-Right
FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay
FOG LP Fog Lamps
HORN Horn Relay
W/S WASHWindshield and Rear Window
Washer Pump Relay
W/S WASHWindshield and Rear Window
Washer Pump
INFOOnStar/Rear Seat
Entertainment
RADIO AMP Radio Ampli®er
RH HIDRight Hand High Intensity
Discharge Lamp
HORN Horn Fuse
EAP Electric Adjustable Pedals
TREC All-Wheel Drive Module
SBA Supplemental Brake Assist
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