2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT radio

DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message depends on which
radio you have. The video screen might display one of
the following:
Disc Load/Eject Error:Displays when there are disc
load or eject problems.
Disc Format Error:Displays if the disc is inserted with
the disc label wrong side up, or if the disc is damaged.
Disc Region Error:Displays, if the disc is not from
a correct region.
No Disc Inserted:Displays, if no disc is present when
Zor DVD AUX is pressed on the radio.
DVD Distortion
Video distortion may occur when operating cellular
phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems
(GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when
operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle.
*Excludes the OnStar
®System.
Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console
When cleaning the RSE overhead console surface, use
only a clean cloth dampened with clean water.
Cleaning the Video Screen
When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth
dampened with clean water. Use care when directly
touching or cleaning the screen, as damage can result.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat
passengers to listen to and control any of the music
sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources.
The rear seat passengers can control the same
music sources the front seat passengers are listening to
(dual control) or a different source. For example, rear
seat passengers can control and listen to a CD through
the headphones, while the driver listens to the radio
through the speakers. The rear seat passengers have
control of the volume for each set of headphones.
The RSA functions can be used even when the main
radio is off.
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Audio can be heard through wired headphones (not
included) plugged into the jacks on the RSA. If
your vehicle has this feature, audio can also be heard
on Channel 2 of the wireless headphones.
The front audio system allows the rear speakers to
continue playing even when the RSA audio is active
through the headphones.
To listen to an iPod or portable audio device through
the RSA, attach the iPod or portable audio device to the
auxiliary input (if available), located below the RSA
system. Turn the iPod on, then choose the front auxiliary
input with the RSA SRCE button.
P(Power):Press this button to turn the RSA
on or off.
Volume:Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the
volume of the wired headphones. The left knob
controls the left headphones and the right knob controls
the right headphones.
SRCE (Source):Press this button to switch between
the radio (AM/FM), XM™ (if equipped), CD, and if
your vehicle has these features, DVD, and rear auxiliary.
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©¨(Seek):When listening to FM, AM, or XM (if
equipped), press the seek arrows to go to the previous
or to the next station or channels and stay there.
This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front
seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Press and hold either seek arrow until the display
ashes, to tune to an individual station. The display
stops ashing after the buttons have not been pushed
for more than two seconds. This function is inactive, with
some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening
to the radio.
While listening to a disc, press the right seek arrow to
go to the next track or chapter on the disc. Press the left
seek arrow to go back to the start of the current track
or chapter (if more than 10 seconds have played).
This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front
seat passengers are listening to the disc.
When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press the
left or right seek arrow to perform a cursor up or
down on the menu. Hold the left or right seek arrow to
perform a cursor left or right on the menu.PROG (Program):Press this button to go to the next
preset radio station or channel set on the main
radio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the
front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press this
button to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio.
This function is inactive, with some radios, if the
front seat passengers are listening to the disc.
When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer,
press this button to select the next disc, if multiple discs
are loaded. This function is inactive, with some radios,
if the front seat passengers are listening to the disc.
When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press the
PROG button to perform the enter menu function.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of the
vehicle’s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). The radio does not operate
if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audio
steering wheel controls
could differ depending on
the vehicle’s options.
Some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
w(Next):Press to go to the next radio station stored
as a favorite, or the next track if a CD/DVD is playing.
xc(Previous/End):Press to go to the previous
radio station stored as a favorite, the next track if
a CD/DVD is playing, to reject an incoming call, or end
a current call.
bg(Mute/Push to Talk):Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar
®or Bluetooth systems press
and hold
bgfor longer than two seconds to
interact with those systems. SeeOnStar®System on
page 2-56andBluetooth®on page 3-66for more
information.
SRCE (Source/Voice Recognition):Press to switch
between the radio (AM, FM, XM), CD, and for vehicles
with, DVD, and rear auxiliary.
Press and hold this button for longer than one second
to initiate voice recognition. SeeVoice Recognition
on page 4-78for more information.
+
e−e(Volume): Press to increase or to decrease
the radio volume.
¨(Seek):Press to go to the next radio station while
in AM, FM, or XM™. Press
¨to go to the next
track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot.
Press the
¨if multiple discs are loaded to go to
the next disc while sourced to a CD player.
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Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during
normal radio reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory
power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power outlet.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with each other. For
better radio reception, most AM radio stations boost the
power levels during the day, and then reduce these
levels during the night. Static can also occur when things
like storms and power lines interfere with radio
reception. When this happens, try reducing the treble on
the radio.
FM Stereo
FM signals only reach about 10 to 40 miles
(16 to 65 km). Although the radio has a built-in electronic
circuit that automatically works to reduce interference,
some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in and out.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception
from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United
States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or
hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing
the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling
or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or
tunnels may cause loss of the XM signal for a period
of time.
Cellular Phone Usage
Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the
vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when
making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’s
battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference
causes an increased level of static while listening to
the radio. If static is received while listening to the radio,
unplug the cellular phone and turn it off.
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Fixed Mast Antenna
The xed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged as long as it is securely
attached to the base. If the mast becomes slightly bent,
straighten it out by hand. If the mast is badly bent,
replace it.
Occasionally check to make sure the antenna is
tightened to its base. If tightening is required, tighten by
hand until fully seated plus one quarter turn.
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System
The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of
the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of obstructions for
clear radio reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the XM
system may be affected if the sunroof is open.
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A. Source (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) Touch Screen
Button. SeeNavigation Audio System on page 4-57
for more information.
B. Clock Touch Screen Button. See “Setting the Clock”
underCongure Menu on page 4-40for more
information.
C. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button. See
“Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map
Screen” underSymbols on page 4-16for more
information.
D.
1(Zoom Out) Touch Screen Button. See “Map
Scales” underMaps on page 4-14for more
information.
E.
y©¨z(Seek) Key (Previous/Next). See
Navigation Audio System on page 4-57for more
information.
F.
w(Tune) Knob. SeeNavigation Audio System
on page 4-57for more information.
G. NAV (Navigation) Key. See “Hard Keys” underUsing
the Navigation System on page 4-11for more
information.
H. RPT (Repeat) Key. See “Hard Keys” underUsing
the Navigation System on page 4-11for more
information.
I. DEST (Destination) Key. SeeDestination on
page 4-23for more information.J. CONFIG (Congure) Key. SeeCongure Menu on
page 4-40for more information.
K.
e(Sound) Key. See “Sound Menu” under
Navigation Audio System on page 4-57for more
information.
L.
5(Phone) Key. SeeOnStar®System on page 2-56
andBluetooth®on page 3-66for more information.
M. FAV (Favorite) Key. See “Storing Radio Station
Presets” underNavigation Audio System on
page 4-57for more information.
N. AUDIO Key. SeeNavigation Audio System on
page 4-57for more information.
O.
m(Tilt) Key. See “Hard Keys” underUsing the
Navigation System on page 4-11for more
information.
P.
O/n(Power/Volume) Knob. SeeNavigation
Audio System on page 4-57for more information.
Q. CD/DVD Video/Audio Slot. SeeCD Player on
page 4-64orDVD Player on page 4-71for more
information.
R.
Z(CD/DVD Video/Audio Eject) Key. SeeCD
Player on page 4-64orDVD Player on page 4-71for
more information.
S.
M(Load) Key. SeeCD Player on page 4-64or
DVD Player on page 4-71for more information.
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Language — English/Metric
To change the language of the navigation screens, see
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-41for
more information.
To change the navigation screens from English or
metric, seeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-42
for more information.
Deleting Personal Information
This navigation system can record and store personal
information such as names and addresses. Delete
this information when selling your vehicle or returning a
leased vehicle. See “Edit Address Book — Edit/View”
underCongure Menu on page 4-40for deleting
information from the address book.
Limit Features While Driving
The navigation system may have this feature.
Touch the Limit Features While Driving screen button to
turn the ability to limit functions on and off while
driving. When this screen button is highlighted, the
following functions are limited while driving:
Music Navigator Scrolling
Radio Category Scrolling
Navigation Menu Scrolling and some functionsSee “Category” underNavigation Audio System on
page 4-57for more information. See “From Map” under
Destination on page 4-23for more information.
Some functions will remain limited regardless of the
setting.
Storing Radio Station Presets
To set preset radio stations, do the following:
1. Press
Oto turn the system on.
2. Press the AUDIO hard key and select the desired
band (AM, FM, or XM (if equipped)).
3. Use the
w(tuning) knob or the SEEK arrows to
tune to the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the ve preset screen
buttons, at the bottom of the screen, until a beep is
heard or if the station displays on the selected
preset button.
5. Repeat the steps for each preset.
See “Storing Radio Station Presets” underNavigation
Audio System on page 4-57for more information.
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