2004 CADILLAC SRX audio

Using DSP
Available only with the premium Bose®audio system,
this feature is used to provide a choice of ve different
listening experiences: DSP normal, talk, spacious, rear
seat and driver seat. DSP can be used while listening to
the radio or the CD player. The radio keeps separate
DSP settings for each band, preset, and source.
To select a DSP choice, perform the following steps:
1. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to enter the main menu.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until one of the ve
settings appears on the display.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to select a DSP setting.
4. Press the CLR button to exit the display. To return
to the original display, repeatedly press the CLR
button or wait for the display to time out.
DSP NORMAL:This setting provides the best overall
audio performance for all passengers. DSP NORMAL
will not be displayed when in this mode.
TALK:This setting should be used when listening to
non-musical material such as news, talk shows,
sports broadcasts, and books on tape. Talk makes
spoken words sound very clear.SPACIOUS:This setting is used to make the listening
space seem larger.
REAR SEAT:This setting adjusts the audio to give
the rear seat passenger(s) the best possible sound
quality. Sound quality for the front seat passengers may
be different when this setting is used.
DRIVER SEAT:This setting adjusts the audio to give
the driver the best possible sound quality. Sound quality
for the front and rear seat passenger(s) may be
different when this setting is used.
RDS Messages
ALERT:Alert warns of local and national emergencies.
When, an alert announcement comes on the current
radio station or a related network station, ALERT
will appear on the display. You will hear the
announcement, even if the volume is muted or a CD is
playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the
announcement. You will not be able to turn off
alert announcements. If the radio tunes to a related
network station for the announcement, it will return to the
original station when the announcement is nished.
ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency
broadcast system. This feature is not supported by
all RDS stations.
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XM™ Radio Messages
Radio Display
MessageCondition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
XM Updating Updating encryption
codeThe encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No XM Signal Loss of signal Your system is functioning correctly, but you are in a
location that is blocking the XM signal. When you move into
an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune in to another
channel.
Channel Unavail Channel no longer
availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of your
presets, you may need to choose another station for that
preset button.
No Artist Info Artist Name/Feature not
availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
Your system is working properly.
No Title Info Song/Program Title not
availableNo song title information is available at this time on this
channel. Your system is working properly.
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Using the Single CD Player
Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are
on the CD will begin playing. CD will appear on the
display. A CD may be loaded with the radio off but it will
not start playing until the radio is on.
If you turn off the ignition or radio with a CD in the
player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the
ignition or radio, the CD will start to play where it
stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
The CD player can play the smaller 8cm single CDs
with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs
are loaded in the same manner.
If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced
due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality
of the music that has been recorded, and the way the
CD-R has been handled. You may experience an
increase in skipping, difficulty in nding tracks and/or
difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur
try a known good CD.
Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught
in the CD player.Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.
When a CD is inserted the CD functions will appear on
the display above the pushbuttons, in place of the
preset stations (if programmed).
F1 PREV (Previous):Press this pushbutton to go to
the previous track. Press and hold this pushbutton
to reverse quickly within a track. Release the pushbutton
to play the passage. The display will show the elapsed
time of the track.
F2 NEXT:Press this pushbutton to go to the next track.
Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly
within a track. Release the pushbutton to play the
passage. The display will show the elapsed time of the
track.
F3 RDM (Random):Press this pushbutton to listen to
the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.
RANDOM will appear on the display. Press RDM again
to turn off random play. RANDOM will disappear from
the display.
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Stereo RCA Jacks
The RCA jacks are located on the front of the DVD
player faceplate. These jacks allow audio and video
signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as
a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system.
The L jack is for left audio input, the R jack is for
right audio input, and the V jack is used for video input.
The system requires standard RCA cables, not
included, to connect the auxiliary device to the RCA
jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for
proper usage.
To use the auxiliary audio and video inputs, connect an
external auxiliary device such as a camcorder to the
RCA jacks and turn on both the auxiliary device power
and the power on the front of the RSE player. To
have use of these jacks, select AUX using the MODE
button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote
control.
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 video format.
5. Press the enter button to accept the change.
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Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be
heard through the following possible sources:
Wireless Headphones
Vehicle Speakers
Wired Headphones (not included)
The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal
by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio
available. See “Headphones” 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, adjust the
speaker volume on the radio, if necessary. 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.
Video Screen
The video screen is located in the oor console. Lift up
the screen by the top or the sides into the full open
position. Adjust the screen’s position as desired.
When the video screen is not in use, close the screen.
The DVD player and display will continue to operate
when the screen is in the up or the down position.
The video screen contains the transmitters for the
wireless headphones and the remote control. If the
screen is in the closed position, the signals will not be
available for the operation of the headphones and
the remote control.
Notice:Directly touching the video screen may
damage it. Do not touch the screen. See “Cleaning
the Video Screen” later in this section for more
information.
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DVD Player
The DVD player is located in the oor console under the
display. Flip up the display to access the DVD player.
The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the
DVD player and by the buttons on the remote control.
See “Remote Control” later in this section for more
information.
The DVD player power may be turned on when the
ignition is in ON, ACCESSORY, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with
DVDs of 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 DVD player will also play audio CDs. Not all home
recorded CDs, CD-R or CD-RW formats, will play in
this DVD player.
If an error message appears on the video screen,
see “DVD Messages” later in this section.
DVD Player Buttons
O(Power):Press this button to turn the RSE system
on and off.
X(Eject):Press this button to eject a DVD or CD.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to cycle through the
available video modes. Auxiliary is available when
an auxiliary device is plugged into the auxiliary jacks on
the DVD faceplate.
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.
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Pressing the enter button when this menu appears on
the display will switch the RSE setting between all
speaker and rear video. All speaker will not be available
if the front passenger has turned on the parental
control.
All Speaker:The radio and the RSE unit will share
control of what is heard through the vehicle
speakers. All audio and video sources are available
for selection with the SRCE button when in all
speaker.
Rear Video:The RSE unit will only control what is
seen on the rear display and what is heard through
the headphones.
o(Stop):Press this button to stop playing a DVD.
Press this button twice to return to the beginning of
the DVD.
s(Play/Pause):Press this button to turn the
DVD player on, to start play of a DVD or CD, and to
switch between play and pause of a DVD or CD.
y(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 display a TV specic menu.
z(Display Menu):Press this button to modify the
video screen display characteristics.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation):Use the arrow
keys to navigate through a menu.
r(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:See “Stereo RCA Jacks” earlier in
this section for more information.
X(Headphone Jack):These jacks allow you to listen
to the RSE through wired headphones (not included).
O(Headphone Volume):Turn the left knob to
increase the volume of the headphone connected to the
left headphone jack. Turn the right knob to increase
the volume of the headphone connected to the
right headphone jack.
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Region Code Error:This message will be
displayed if the region code of the DVD is not
compatible with the DVD player. The disc will be
automatically ejected from the DVD player.
No Disc:This message will be displayed if the
PLAY button is pressed and no disc is in the player.
Parental Control Button:This button is located on the
navigation system screen. Press this button while a
DVD or CD is playing to freeze the video and mute the
audio. The video screen will display Parental Control
ON and the power indicator light on the DVD player will
ash. It will also disable all other button operations
from the remote control and the DVD player, with the
exception of the eject button. The driver will then be able
to gain the attention of the rear seat passengers.
Press this button again to restore normal operation of
the DVD 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.
Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter
window above the video screen and press the desired
button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect
the ability of the RSE 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” later in this section.
Objects blocking the line of sight may also affect the
function of the remote control.
Notice:Storing the remote control in a hot area or
in direct sunlight may damage it, and the repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Keep
the remote control stored in a cool, dry place.
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