2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT Owners Manual

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:
1. Press the display menu button.
2. Press the down arrow button to highlight the Video
Format option.
3. Press the enter button to select Video Format.
4. Press the right or left arrow button to select
the desired video format.
5. 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
·Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat
Audio system (if equipped)
The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal
by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio
available. See ªHeadphonesº 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
you may adjust the speaker volume on the radio. 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.
The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the
wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system
(if equipped).
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The RSE system may be selected as an audio source
on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power
is on. Refer to
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-94for more information.
Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
in on or accessory.
Check to make sure the
parental control button has
not been activated. (The
power indicator light will
¯ash if parental control is
active.)
Disc will not play. The system might be off.
Check to make sure the
parental control button has
not been activated. (The
power indicator light will
¯ash if parental control is
active.)
The system might be in
auxiliary mode.
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.Check the display
mode settings in the
display menu.
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 auxiliary input
connections at both
devices.
Change the Video Format
to PAL or NTSC.
The language in the
audio or on the screen is
wrong.Check the audio or
language selection in the
main DVD menu.
The remote control does
not work.Check to make sure there
is no obstruction between
the remote control and the
infrared window located
below the video screen.
Check the batteries to
make sure they are not
dead or installed
incorrectly.
Check to make sure the
parental control button has
not been activated. (The
power indicator light will
¯ash if parental control is
active.)
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Problem Recommended Action
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.Check that the DVD
player is in the auxiliary
source mode.
Check the auxiliary input
connections at both
devices.
My disc is stuck in the
player. The Load/Eject
button does not work.Turn the DVD power off,
then on and 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
disc and DVD player.Problem Recommended Action
Sometimes the wireless
headphone audio cuts
out or buzzes.Check for obstructions, low
batteries, reception range,
and interference from
cellular telephone towers
or by using your cellular
telephone in the vehicle.
Check that the
headphones are facing the
front of the vehicle.
I lost the remote and/or
the headphones.See your dealer for
assistance.
The DVD is playing, but
there is no picture or
sound.Check that the DVD player
is in DVD mode.
The audio/video skips
or jumps.The DVD or CD could be
dirty, scratched, or
damaged.
What is the best way to
clean the video screen?Wipe the video screen with
a damp, soft cloth.
The audio from the radio
for the Radio with
Six-Disc CD and XMŸ
has taken over the audio
from the DVD or CD
when using the wired
headphones.The RSE is working
correctly.
Use the wireless
headphones or have the
front seat passengers
listen to another audio
source.
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Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any
of the audio sources: radio, CDs, or DVDs, 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 CDs or
DVDs through the 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.
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.
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SRC (Source):Press this button to select an audio
source: radio, CDs, or DVDs, depending on your
vehicles options.
xSEEKw:While listening to FM1, FM2, or AM,
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 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.
PROG (Program):The front passengers must be
listening to something different for each of these
functions to work:
·Press this button to go to the preset radio stations
set on the pushbuttons on the main radio.
·When a CD is playing in the radio, press this button
to go back to the beginning of the CD.
·When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this
button to select the next CD.
CD Changer
The CD changer plays up to six standard size CDs
continuously. Individual CDs may be loaded or ejected
into or from any position.
A green light on each numbered button indicates a CD
is loaded in the respective position. An amber light
on a numbered button indicates that a CD is playing.
When loading CDs, the loading slot indicators turn
amber to indicate that the player is ready to accept a
CD. CDs can be loaded or ejected with the radio or the
ignition being on or off.
You must load CDs with the label side up. If you do not,
the player will automatically eject the CDs.
Notice:Loading CDs with adhesive labels will
damage the player.
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To load a CD, perform the following steps:
1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will
blink amber.
2. Select a position by pressing the desired numbered
button with the amber blinking light. If a button is
not pressed within ®ve seconds, the changer will go
to the lowest available position.
3. Load the CD when the loading slot indicators turn
amber. An internal door will open allowing a single
CD to be inserted into the changer. After
approximately 10 seconds the changer will be ready
to play.
To load two or more CDs, perform the
following steps:
1. Press and hold the LOAD button. The ®rst CD will
be loaded into the lowest numbered empty position.
2. Load a single CD when the loading slot indicators
turn amber. After about 10 seconds the changer will
cycle to the next available position.
3. Repeat Step 2 until all CDs are loaded into all of
the desired positions. If you do not wish to load all
of the positions, you can cancel the load all
function by pressing a button with a green ¯ashing
indicator light or wait 20 seconds for the changer
to time out.
To eject a single CD, perform the following
steps:
1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). The
buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber.
2. Press one of the amber blinking buttons to select
the location of the CD you want to eject. The
changer will move to that location and eject the CD.
If you do not remove the CD from the player
within 10 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the eject
button is pressed and a numbered location button is
not pressed within ®ve seconds, the current or
last played CD will be ejected.
To eject all CDs, press and hold the eject button.
There are two ways to play a CD. Perform
one of the following:
·
With the radio on, press the desired numbered
button with a green indicator light on the CD
changer.
·Press the TAPE CD button on the radio. The CD
changer will go to its last played position.
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CD Functions
All of the CD changer functions are performed by the
radio, except for loading and ejecting.
1 PREV (Previous):Press this pushbutton to go to the
previous track if the current track has been playing
for less than eight seconds. If pressed when the current
track has been playing for more than eight seconds,
it will go to the beginning of the current track. If you hold
or press this pushbutton more than once, the player
will continue moving back through the CD.
2 NEXT:Press this pushbutton to go to the next track.
If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than
once, the player will continue moving forward through
the CD.
3 REV (Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton to
reverse quickly through a track. Release it to resume
playing.
4 FWD (Forward):Press and hold this pushbutton to
advance quickly through a track. Release it to resume
playing.
5
X:Press this pushbutton to select a CD. The CD
number and track number will be displayed.6 RDM (Random):Press this button to hear the tracks
in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALL
will appear on the radio display, which will randomly play
all of the loaded CDs. Press and hold this button until
you hear a beep and the radio will display RDM
ONE, which will randomly play the tracks on the current
CD. Press this button again to turn off random play,
RDM OFF will appear on the radio display.
qSEEKr:Press the right or the left SEEK arrow to
go to the next or to the previous track on the CD.
qSCANr:Press and hold either SCAN arrow for
more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the
display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to the
next track, play for 10 seconds, then go on to the
next track. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop
scanning.
BAND:Press BAND to listen to the radio when a CD is
playing.
TAPE DISC:Press this button if you have a CD loaded
in the changer and the radio is turned on, to play a
CD. Press this button to switch between playing a tape
and the CD changer if all are loaded.
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CD Changer Errors
CHK CD (Check):If this message appears on the
display, it could be for one of the following reasons:
·It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
·You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smooth, the CD should play.
·The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
·The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
·There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
·The label may be caught in the CD player.
·The CD player is very hot.If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,
try a known good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error message, write it down and provide it to your
dealer when reporting the problem.
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 appear on the display.
When the radio and vehicle are turned off, the blinking
red light indicates that THEFTLOCK
žis armed.
With THEFTLOCK
žactivated, your radio will not operate
if stolen.
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