2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT CD player

File System and Naming
The song name that will be displayed will be
the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag.
If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, and
then the radio will display the le name without
the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name.
Track names longer than 32 characters or
four pages will be shortened. The display will not
show parts of words on the last page of text
and the extension of the lename will not be
displayed.
Preprogrammed Playlists
You can access preprogrammed playlists which
were created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™,
or Real Jukebox™ software, however, you will
not have editing capability. These playlists will be
treated as special folders containing compressed
audio song les.
Playing an MP3
M(Load):Press this button to load CDs into the
CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs.
To insert one CD, do the following:
1. The ignition and the radio can be on or off.
2. Press and release the load button. Please
Wait will appear on the display.
3. When INSERT appears on the display, insert
a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
The player will pull the CD in.
When a CD is inserted, CD will appear on the
display, the number of the CD and the track number
will appear on the display if the radio is on.
If the radio is on, the CD will begin to play
automatically.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in
the player it will stay in the player. When the
ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start to
play where it stopped, if it was the last selected
audio source.
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As each new track starts to play, the track number
will appear on the display.
The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)
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. There may be an increase in skipping,
difficulty in nding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading
and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the
bottom surface of the CD. If the surface of the CD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or
scratched, the CD will not play properly. If the
surface of the CD is soiled, seeCare of Your CDs
and DVDs on page 318for more information.
If there is no apparent damage, try a known
good CD.Notice:If you add any label to a CD, insert
more than one CD into the slot at a time, or
attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you
could damage the CD player. When using the
CD player, use only CDs in good condition
without any label, load one CD at a time, and
keep the CD player and the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and debris.
Do not add any label to a CD; it could get
caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on
a personal computer and a description label
is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded
CD with a marking pen instead.
If an error appears on the display, see
“CD Messages” later in this section.
F3 (Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton to
enter fast reverse mode. Holding the pushbutton
will play in reverse at 10 times the normal
speed. After holding it for more than four seconds
it will play in reverse at 20 times the normal
speed. Release the pushbutton to return to normal
play mode. The radio will be muted during the
reverse mode.
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Z(Eject):Press this button to eject a CD. Eject
may be activated with the ignition and the radio
off. If the CD is not removed after a short time, the
CD will be brought back into the CD player for
storage.
CD Messages
If the CD comes out, 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 smoother, 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.
The format of the CD may not be compatible.
See “MP3 Format” earlier in this section.
There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
The label may be caught in the CD player.
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 the radio
displays an error message, write it down
and provide it to your dealer when reporting
the problem.
Using the DVD Player
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in. If the ignition and the radio are
on, the CD or DVD will begin playing. A DVD may
be loaded with the radio off, but it will not start
playing until the radio is on, and sourced to DVD.
The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on
the radio, the rear seat audio system, and the
remote control, if your vehicle has this feature. See
theRear Seat Entertainment System on page 302
for more information. A DVD icon will display
whenever a disc is loaded. The DVD player can
also be run for passengers in the rear seat with the
radio off. The rear seat passenger can power on the
video screen and use the remote control to navigate
the disc. SeeRear Seat Entertainment System on
page 302for more information.
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Z(Eject):Press this button to eject the DVD
or CD. Eject may be activated with the ignition
or radio off. If the disc is not removed after a short
time, the disc will be pulled back into the DVD
player for storage.
The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of
the appropriate region code. The region code
is printed on the jacket of most DVDs.
DVD video, DVD audio, DVD-R/RW, and
DVD + R/RW are fully supported by this DVD
player. In addition, standard audio CDs, CD-R,
CD-RW, video CD, SACD, MP3, and WMA
formatted discs are fully supported. If a disc is
inserted that is not supported, an error message
will display and the disc will be ejected.
When a DVD is inserted, the DVD functions will
appear on the display above the pushbuttons,
in place of the preset stations. These functions
vary based on the type of disc that is inserted.
Loading the disc can take some time as the DVD
player reads the disc and determines the type.DVD Messages
If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the disc should play.
You are driving on a very rough road.
When the road becomes smoother, the
disc should play.
The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or
upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an
hour and try again.
The region code on your DVD may not be
correct for your region.
The format of the disc may not be compatible.
See “MP3 Format” earlier in this section.
There may have been a problem while burning
the disc.
The label may be caught in the DVD player.
If the disc is not playing correctly, for any
other reason, try a known good disc.
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If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot
be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio
displays an error message, write it down
and provide it to your dealer when reporting the
problem.
Playing a DVD Video
F1 (Play/Pause):Press this pushbutton to turn on
the video screen, if your vehicle has this feature,
and begin playing the DVD. Press this pushbutton
to pause the DVD if it is playing. Press Play
(F1) to restart the DVD if it is paused.
F2 (Stop):Press this pushbutton once to stop
the DVD and retain your current position. Press it
again from the stopped state to return to the
beginning of the disc.
F3 (Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton,
if the DVD is playing, to enter fast reverse mode.
Holding the pushbutton will play in reverse at
four times the normal speed. After holding it for
more than four seconds it will play in reverse
at 32 times the normal speed. Release the
pushbutton to return to normal play mode.F4 (Forward):If the DVD player is playing,
press and hold this pushbutton to enter fast
forward mode. Holding the pushbutton will play
at four times the normal speed. After holding it for
more than four seconds it will play at 32 times
the normal speed. Release the pushbutton
to return to normal play mode.
Press and hold this pushbutton, if the DVD is
playing, to enter slow forward mode. Holding the
pushbutton will play at half the normal speed. After
holding it for more than four seconds it will play
at an eighth the normal speed. Release the
pushbutton to return to the pause state.
F6 (Menu):Press this pushbutton to go to the
DVD root menu and to bring up the menu
navigation arrows. Pressing keys F1 through F4
will move the cursor to navigate the DVD
menu. Press F6 to enter your selection.
©or¨(Seek):Press the left single arrow
button to go to the start of the current chapter.
Press it again to go to the previous chapter,
or press the right single arrow button to go to the
next chapter. Press and hold these buttons to
change chapter at a rate of one per second.
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TUNE/SEL knob:Turn to the left one notch to
go to the start of the current chapter. Turn it again
to go to the previous chapter, or turn to the
right one notch to go to the next chapter.
INFO:Press the programmed INFO soft key,
or press the TUNE/SEL knob and rotate until INFO
is shown, and then press the TUNE/SEL knob.
Pressing INFO brings up the Information display.
It shows the current Title number, Chapter
number and elapsed time of the DVD, and
additional menu items.
F1 SUB:Press this pushbutton to view the
Subtitle Language Menu.
F2 ANGLE:Press this pushbutton to view the
Angle Menu.
F6 BACK:Press this pushbutton to return to
the previous screen.
Playing a DVD Audio Disc
Not all DVD audio discs are recorded to industry
standards and for this reason may not play
properly in your vehicle.
F1 (Play/Pause):Press this pushbutton to pause
the DVD if it is playing. Press Play (F1) to restart
the DVD if it is paused.
F2 (Stop):Press this pushbutton once to stop
the DVD and retain your current position. Press
it again from the stopped state to return to
the beginning of the disc.
F3 (Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton,
if the DVD player is playing, to enter fast reverse
mode. Holding the pushbutton will play in
reverse at four times the normal speed. After
holding it for more than four seconds it will play in
reverse at 32 times the normal speed. Release
the pushbutton to return to normal play mode.
F4 (Forward):Press and hold this pushbutton, if
the DVD player is playing, to enter fast forward
mode. Holding the pushbutton will play at four times
the normal speed. After holding it for more than
four seconds it will play in reverse at 32 times the
normal speed. Release the pushbutton to return to
normal play mode.
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Navigation/Radio System
Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system.
The navigation system has built-in features
intended to minimize driver distraction. Technology
alone, no matter how advanced, can never
replace your own judgment. See the Navigation
System manual for some tips to help you
reduce distractions while driving.
Rear Seat Entertainment System
Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system
works with the vehicle’s audio system. The
DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE
system includes a radio with a DVD player, a video
display screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless
headphones, and a remote control. SeeRadio with
CD and DVD on page 270for more information
on the vehicle’s audio/DVD system.
Driver Control of the Audio System
The driver has basic control of the whole audio
system. If the driver decides to globally turn
the audio system off, the driver can press and
hold the power knob for more than two seconds
to turn off the radio, RSE (rear seat entertainment),
and the RSA (rear seat audio). SeeRadio with
CD and DVD on page 270for more information.
If your vehicle has the navigation system, see the
Navigation System manual for more information.
Before You Drive
The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers
only. The driver cannot safely view the video
screen while driving and should not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions the
RSE system may or may not work until the
temperature is within the operating range.
The operating range for the RSE system is
above−4°F (−20°C) or below 140°F (60°C).
If the temperature of your vehicle is outside of
this range, heat or cool the vehicle until the
temperature is within the operating range of
the RSE system.
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Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks
The A/V jacks are located on the rear of the oor
console. The A/V jacks allow audio or video
signals to be connected from an auxiliary device
such as a camcorder or a video game unit to
the RSE system. Adapter connectors or cables
may be required to connect the auxiliary device to
the A/V jacks. Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for proper usage.The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical
home entertainment system equipment. The yellow
jack is for the video input. The white jack is for
the left audio input. The red jack is for the
right audio input.
Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the
radio system.
To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system,
connect an external auxiliary device to the
color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary
device and the video screen power on. If the
video screen is in the DVD player mode, pressing
the AUX button on the remote control will
switch the video screen from the DVD player
mode to the auxiliary device. The radio will play
the audio of the connected auxiliary device
by sourcing to auxiliary. SeeRadio with CD and
DVD on page 270for more information.
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