2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

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.
y(Main Menu):Press to access the DVD menu.
The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use
the navigation arrows to move the cursor around
the DVD menu. After making a selection press the enter
button. This button only operates when using a DVD.
Q,R,q,r(Menu Navigation Arrows):Use
the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu.
r(Enter):Press to select the choice that is
highlighted in any menu.
z(Display Menu):Press to adjust the brightness,
screen display mode (normal, full, or zoom), and display
the language menu.
q(Return):Press to exit the current active menu
and return to the previous menu. This button operates
only when the display menu or a DVD menu is active.
c(Stop):Press to stop playing, fast reversing, or fast
forwarding a DVD. Press twice to return to the
beginning of the DVD.
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s(Play/Pause):Press to start playing a DVD. Press
while a DVD is playing to pause it. Press again to
continue playing the DVD.
When the DVD is playing, depending on the radio,
perform slow play by pressing the play/pause button
then pressing the fast forward button. The DVD
continues playing in a slow play mode. Depending on
the radio, perform reverse slow play by pressing
the play/pause button and then pressing the fast reverse
button. To cancel slow play mode, press the play/pause
button.
t(Previous Track/Chapter):Press to return to the
start of the current track or chapter. Press again to go to
the previous track or chapter. This button might not
work when the DVD is playing the copyright information
or the previews.
u(Next Track/Chapter):Press to go to the beginning
of the next chapter or track. This button might not
work when the DVD is playing the copyright information
or the previews.
r(Fast Reverse):Press to fast reverse the DVD or
CD. To stop fast reversing a DVD video, press the
play/pause button. To stop fast reversing a DVD audio
or CD, release the fast reverse button. This button
might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
[(Fast Forward):Press to fast forward the DVD or
CD. To stop fast forwarding a DVD video, press the
play/pause button. To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio
or CD, release the fast forward button. This button
might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
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.
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AUX (Auxiliary):Press to switch the system between
the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
If the 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 a
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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DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message depends on which
radio the vehicle has. 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 Entertainment (RSE)
System (Headrest DVD)
Vehicles with an RSE system include two head restraint
video display screens with integrated DVD players,
auxiliary inputs, two wireless headphones, and a remote
control. This system works independently from the
vehicle’s Overhead DVD RSE system. See the vehicle’s
owners manual for information about the Overhead
DVD RSE system.
The vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, the RSE system can be played
even after the ignition is turned off. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)” in the owners manual for more
information.
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Video Display Screens
The video display screens are located on the backside
of each head restraint.
Notice:Avoid directly touching the video screen,
as damage can occur. See “Cleaning the Video
Screens” later in this section for more information.
Using the RSE System
DVD Player:The loading slot for the DVD player is
located at the top of the head restraint. Insert the disc
partially into the loading slot with the printed side facing
the rear of the vehicle. The DVD player automatically
draws the disc in, “Loading” displays on the screen
along with a disc indicator, and playback starts. If the
disc is inserted incorrectly, the DVD player ejects
the disc and No Disc displays.
Some DVDs do not allow fast forwarding or skipping of
the copyright information or previews. If the DVD
does not begin playing at the main title, refer to the
on-screen instructions.
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The DVD player can be controlled by using the buttons
located below the video display screen or by using
the buttons on the system’s remote control. See
“Remote Control” later for more information.
The following discs are compatible with the DVD player:
DVD-Video: A DVD that has video.
CD-DA: A CD that has music or sound content only.
CD-Video: A CD that has a movie.
CD-R/RW: A disc that has audio les such as CD-R
with downloaded MP3 les, MPEG, or JPEG les.
The DVD player and discs are coded by global region.
The DVD players are set to Region 1. Discs with
other region codes will not work in the players.
If an error message displays on the video screen, see
“DVD Messages” later in this section.
While the vehicle is moving, passengers should not
unfasten their safety belts to make adjustments to the
video screen control buttons. See “Safety Belts”
under, Seats and Restraint Systems in the vehicle’s
owner manual. Use the remote control for any necessary
adjustments. See “Remote Control” later in this
supplement.
POWER
O:Press to turn the power on or off. Each
video screen can be powered on or off independently.EJECT
X:Press to eject a disc from the DVD slot.
If a disc is ejected from the player, but not removed,
it will automatically reload into the player. Another way to
reload a disc that has been ejected, but not removed
from the DVD player, is to press the eject button or the
play button.
PLAY
r:Press this button located below the video
display screen to start playback of a disc. On DVDs and
video CDs with playback control (PBC), menu screens
can display automatically. It might be necessary to press
the play button again to begin play.
There is a play position memory feature for DVD and
video CD only. If the DVD player is turned off and then
turned back on, the DVD player resumes playback
where the disc stopped. The play position memory is
erased if the disc is removed.
STOP
c:Press once to stop playing a DVD.
There is a pre-stop feature for DVD and video CD only.
This feature resumes playback of the disc where it
was stopped. Press the stop button once during disc
playback and
cdisplays on the DVD startup screen.
This icon disappears after a few seconds. Press the stop
button a second time, or eject the disc, to cancel the
pre-stop feature and to clear the disc position memory.
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SOURCE:Press to select between Monitor 3,
Monitor 4, or the AV INPUT.
Each video display screen can be adjusted
independently, as well as display information from
both DVD players and both A/V inputs.
Infrared Remote Sensor:Located in the top center
of the video display screen. Do not block the signal from
the remote to the sensor.
Infrared Transmitters:Located in the top center of
the video display screen. Do not block the signal from
the headphones to the transmitter.
Video Display Screen:Located on the back of each
headrest.
AV OUTPUT (Audio/Video Output Jack):Located on
the lower left side of the screen and is identied on
the video screen panel as the AV OUTPUT.
Headphone Jack:Wired headphones can be
plugged into the headphone jack with one-eighth inch
stereo plugs.AV INPUT: (Audio/Video Input Jack):The audio/video
input jack is located below the video display screen
and allows viewing of auxiliary sources such as portable
DVD players, game stations, or video cameras, on
each screen.
Video Input — The yellow connector is used for
video input.
L Audio — The white connector is used for the
left side audio.
R Audio — The red connector is used for the
right side audio.
Level Lock and Release Latch:The viewing angle of
the video screen can be adjusted by releasing the
latch and gently moving the screen. Then lock it into a
secure position.
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