2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT remote control

Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter
window at the rear of the overhead console and press
the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light can
affect the ability of the RSE transmitter 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 can also affect
the function of the remote control.
If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD slot, the remote
control power button can be used to turn on the video
screen display and start the disc. The radio can also
turn on the video screen display. SeeNavigation Audio
System on page 4-57for more information.
Notice:Storing the remote control in a hot area or
in direct sunlight can damage it, and the repairs
will not be covered by the warranty. Storage
in extreme cold can weaken the batteries. Keep the
remote control stored in a cool, dry place.
If the remote control becomes lost or damaged, a new
universal remote control can be purchased. If this
happens, make sure the universal remote control uses
a code set of Toshiba
®.
Remote Control Buttons
O(Power):Press to turn the video screen on and off.
P(Illumination):Press to turn the remote control
backlight on. The backlight automatically times out after
7 to 10 seconds if no other button is pressed while
the backlight is on.
v(Title):Press to return the DVD to the main menu
of the DVD. This function can vary for each disc.
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e(Audio):Press to change audio tracks on DVDs that
have this feature when the DVD is playing. The format
and content of this function vary for each disc.
{(Subtitles):Press to turn ON/OFF subtitles and to
move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing.
The format and content of this function varies for
each disc.
AUX (Auxiliary):Press to switch the system between
the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
If your vehicle has a third row video screen, the AUX
button controls the source display on the second
row video screen, and the third row video screen as
described in the table below:
Aux Button
PressSecond Row
ScreenThird Row
Screen
Default State
(No Press)DVD Media DVD Media
First PressAux Video
SourceAux Video
Source
Second Press DVD MediaAux Video
Source
Third PressAux Video
SourceDVD Media
Fourth PressReturn to Default
StateReturn to
Default State
d(Camera):Press to change camera angles on
DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing.
The format and content of this function varies for
each disc.
1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad):The numeric keypad
provides the capability of direct chapter or track
number selection.
\(Clear):Press within three seconds after entering a
numeric selection, to clear all numeric inputs.
}10 (Double Digit Entries):Press to select chapter
or track numbers greater than 9. Press this button
before entering the number.
Battery Replacement
To change the remote control batteries:
1. Slide the rear cover back on the remote control.
2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make
sure that they are installed correctly, using the
diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep them in a cool,
dry place.
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Problem Recommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be
turned ON/RUN or in
ACC/ACCESSORY.
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 setup menu
by pressing the display
menu button on the
remote control.
In auxiliary mode, the
picture moves or scrolls.Check the auxiliary input
connections at both
devices.
The remote control does
not work.Check to make sure there
is no obstruction between
the remote control and the
transmitter window.
Check the batteries to
make sure they are not
dead or installed
incorrectly.
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 resumes
playing where the DVD
was stopped. If the stop
button was pressed two
times the DVD player
begins to play from the
beginning of the DVD.Problem Recommended Action
The auxiliary source is
running but there is no
picture or sound.Check that the RSE video
screen is in the auxiliary
source mode.
Check the auxiliary input
connections at both
devices.
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 on
correctly using the L (left)
and R (right) on the
headphones.
I lost the remote and/or
the headphones.See your dealer/retailer
for assistance.
The DVD is playing, but
there is no picture or
sound.Check that the RSE video
screen is sourced to the
DVD player.
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Playing an Audio CD
j/r(Pause/Play):Touch this button to pause the
CD. This button will then change to the play button.
Touch the play button to play the CD.
Random:Touch this button to hear the tracks in
random, rather than sequential, order. Touch Random
again to turn off random play.
DISC:Touch this screen button to view the list of
loaded disc(s). Select the disc to play.
r(Rewind):Touch and hold this button to rewind
quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. Release this button to stop rewinding.
The display will show the elapsed time of the track.
[(Forward):Touch and hold this button to fast
forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear
sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to
stop fast forwarding. The display will show the elapsed
time of the track.
y©¨z(Seek):To seek tracks, press the up
arrow to go to the next track. Press the down arrow to
go to the start of the current track, if more than
eight seconds have played. If either arrow is pressed
more than once, the player continues moving backward
or forward through the CD. The sound mutes while
seeking.
w(Tuning Knob):Turn this knob counterclockwise
one notch to go to the start of the current track, turn it
again to go to the previous track. Turn this knob
clockwise to go to the next track.
When playing an audio CD the rear seat operator can
power on the RSE video screen and use the remote
control to navigate through the tracks on the CD.
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[(Forward):Touch and hold this button to fast
forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear
sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to
stop fast forwarding. The display will show the elapsed
time of the track.
qr(Folder/Artist/Album):Select the left or right
arrow to go to the previous or next folder, artist,
or album on the disc.
Press the middle screen button, with the folder, artist, or
album name, to sort the MP3 by folder, artist, or
album. It may take a few minutes for the system to sort
the MP3.
y©¨z(Seek):To seek tracks, press the up
arrow to go to the next track. Press the down arrow to
go to the start of the current track, if more than
eight seconds have played. If either arrow is pressed
more than once, the player will continue moving
backward or forward through the CD. The sound will
mute while seeking.
w(Tuning Knob):Turn this knob counterclockwise
one notch to go to the start of the current track, turn it
again to go to the previous track. Turn this knob
clockwise to go to the next track.
When playing an MP3 the rear seat operator can power
on the RSE video screen and use the remote control
to navigate through the MP3.
CD Messages
If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the CD
comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons:
If a disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown
format.
If the map DVD disc was installed into the CD slot.
See “Installing the Map DVD” underMaps on
page 4-14for more information.
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.
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/retailer.
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DVD Player
The player can be used for DVD audio and DVD video.
DVD video will not display on the navigation screen
unless the vehicle is in PARK (P). It will operate on the
rear seat entertainment screens while the vehicle is
moving. The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) video
screen will start play of the DVD when a DVD video has
been inserted into the navigation system. The DVD
player can be controlled by the buttons on the navigation
system, the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system, and the
remote control. The DVD player can also be used for the
rear seat passengers with the radio off. The rear seat
passengers can power on the video screen and use the
remote control to navigate the disc. See “Rear Seat
Entertainment System” in the Index of your vehicle’s
owner manual for more information.
The DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the
appropriate region code that is printed on the jacket
of most DVDs.
The DVD slot is compatible with most audio CDs,
CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW,
DVD+R/RW media along with MP3 and WMA formats.
If an error appears on the display, see “DVD
Messages” later in this section.
M(Load):To load one disc, do the following:
1. Press the load hard key and follow the screen
message displayed.
2. When the system displays “Insert Disc (number)”,
insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up.
The system will pull it into the rst available slot and
start playing. The system will display the type of
disc inserted.
To load multiple discs, do the following:
1. Press and hold the load hard key and follow the
screen message displayed.
2. When the system displays “Insert Disc (number)”,
insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up.
The system will pull it in.
3. Once a disc is loaded, the system will display
“Insert Disc (number)” again. Load the next
disc. Repeat this procedure for each disc. The
player takes up to six discs, do not try to load more
than six. The system will not display the disc
types when loading all, until the discs have been
read by the system.
Once all discs have been inserted, the system will
start playing the last loaded disc.
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Z(Eject):To eject a disc, do the following:
1. Press the eject hard key.
2. The system will display “Ejecting Disc”.
Press the DISC screen button to display the Disc
Changer screen. Select the disc to eject. If a
selection is not made, the system will eject the disc
from the current slot. If the disc is not removed
from the slot, the system will pull it back in
after 10 seconds and start playing it.
To eject all discs at once, press and hold the eject
hard key. The system will display the disc number
being ejected.
Playing a DVD
There are three ways to play a DVD:
Once a DVD is inserted, the system will
automatically start play of the DVD.
If you are on a map screen, touch the DVD screen
button.
Press the AUDIO hard key, then touch the DVD
screen button.
When a DVD is loaded, the rear seat passengers can
power on the RSE video screen and use the remote
control to navigate through the DVD.
O/3(Power/Volume):Press this knob to turn the
system on and off. Turn the knob to increase or
decrease the volume of the audio system.
Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to
turn off the navigation system, RSE video screen,
and RSA. If the vehicle has not been tuned off, the RSE
and the RSA can be turned back on by pressing this
knob and will continue play of the last active source.
DVD Menu Options
Once a DVD starts to play, the menu options and cursor
screen buttons will automatically appear. To display
the menu Options screen button while a DVD is playing,
touch anywhere on the screen.
Options:Select this screen button to view the menu
option screen buttons. Menu options are available when
they are highlighted. Some menu options are only
available when the DVD is not playing.
Cursor:Touch this button to access the cursor menu.
The arrows and other cursor options allow you to
navigate the DVD menu options. The cursor menu
options are only available if a DVD has a menu. Use the
cursor menu to start a DVD video from the disc
main menu.
q,Q,r,R(Arrow Buttons):Use these arrow
buttons to move around the DVD menu.
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Auxiliary Devices
The vehicle may have a rear entertainment system
(RSE) with a second and third row screen. The RSE has
audio adapters to allow you to connect auxiliary
devices. The audio can be heard through the speakers
or through the wireless or wired headphones. See
“Audio/Video Jacks” under,Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System on page 3-77for more information.
Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device
while the vehicle is in P (Park). SeeDefensive
Driving on page 5-2for more information on driver
distraction.To switch the RSE system to use an auxiliary device:
1. Connect the auxiliary device to the RSE system, for
the second or third row.
2. Press the AUDIO key then press the AUDIO key
repeatedly until AUX (auxiliary) is selected or
touch the AUX screen button. An auxiliary device
must be connected for the AUX screen button
to appear as an option to select.
3. For the second row display select the Rear AUX
screen button next to Rear Display 1 and for the
third row display select the Rear AUX screen button
next to Rear Display 2. Each screen works
independently of the other. The second row screen
can watch a DVD while the third row screen can
use the auxiliary device.
The rear seat passengers can also use the remote
control to change the functions of the RSE. SeeRear
Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-77
for more information.
Voice Recognition
The navigation system’s voice recognition allows for
hands-free operation of the navigation system,
audio system, and OnStar
®features. The DVD map
disc must be installed in the navigation system for voice
recognition to work. See “Installing the DVD Map
Disc” underMaps on page 4-14for more information.
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