2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE Owners Manual

To create a six digit password, use the numeric keypad
on the remote control. Press the ENTER button to
conrm.The default password is 136900.
To change the Parental Control Password:
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control
2. Navigate to the Password sub-menu under
the Password Setup Page.
3. Press the right navigation arrow, then press
ENTER.
4. At the Old Password option, enter the old password
or the default password (136900).
5. At the New Password option, enter the new
password (six digits) using numeric buttons.
6. At the Conrm PWD option, conrm the new
password by entering the new password again.
7. Scroll to the OK button and press ENTER. The
message “Your password has been changed”
displays.
3-107

Playing Audio CD
When an audio CD is playing, the display shows the
current track and the amount of time that track has been
playing, the total amount of time on the disc, and the
current time running on the disc.
DISPLAY:Press to choose from the following display
options:
1. Press DISPLAY once and Single Elapsed appears
along with the current track playing and the length
of time for that track.
2. Press DISPLAY twice and Single Remain appears
along with the current track playing and the amount
of time left on the track.
3. Press DISPLAY three times and Total Elapsed
appears along with the current track playing and
the total time that has played on the CD.
4. Press DISPLAY four times and Total Remain
appears along with the current track playing and the
amount of time left on the CD.REPEAT:Press to toggle between Track and All.
The default for repeat is OFF.Track repeats the track that is playing.
All repeats the disc that is playing.
Playing MP3 CD
MP3 is the format for storing digital audio. An audio
CD quality song can be compressed into the MP3 format
with very little loss of quality, while taking up much
less space. CD-R/RW discs that have been encoded in
MP3 format can be played on the DVD player. See
“Using an MP3” under the Audio System(s) section in
the vehicle’s owner manual.
Selecting Folders and Songs
When an MP3 disc is inserted in the player, the
navigation screen appears. The folders and songs can
be changed by navigating through the le system.
The DVD player plays the songs in the order they were
burned to the disc.
3-108

1. Press STOP if a disc is playing. Press the up or
down navigation arrows on the remote control to
go through the folder list on the left side of the
screen.
2. Press ENTER when the desired folder is
highlighted.
3. Press the up or down navigation arrows to go
through the song list and highlight the desired
song. Press ENTER to begin the playback of the
selected song.
Skipping a Song
NEXT:Press to go to the next song.
PREV (Previous):Press to return to the beginning
of the song that is currently playing. Press
PREV twice to go to the previous song.
Selecting a Play Mode
The order the songs are played can be temporarily
chosen on a disc. The FOLDER play mode is the
default. Press the REPEAT button to access the play
mode options.
The play mode options are:
Single — Play a selected song.
Folder — Play the folder in the order the songs
were recorded.
Shuffle — Play the songs in random order, from
within the selected folder.
Using the REPEAT Feature
REPEAT:Press to change between Repeat One and
Repeat Folder.
Repeat One — Repeats the song that is playing.
Repeat Folder — Repeats the folder that is playing.
3-109

Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
Problem Recommended Action
IR Sensor Inoperative
Check that the
batteries are good in
the remote control.
Check that the
remote Control IR
Sensor is not
blocked.
Aim the remote
control toward the IR
Sensor being
controlled.
Select the correct
screen, 3 or 4.
Problem Recommended Action
No picture
Check that the
correct video input
mode is selected.
Check that the video
cable is plugged into
the jack securely.
No Sound
Check that the
correct audio input
mode is selected.
Check that the audio
cable is securely
plugged into the jack.
Cleaning the Video Screens
The video display screens are made of a specially
coated glass and can be scratched or damaged
by abrasive products, solvents, or ammonia-based
window cleaners. Clean with a soft, lint-free, cotton cloth
that has been slightly dampened with warm water.
Dry the screens by wiping with a clean dry cotton cloth.
3-110

Cleaning the Components
Use care when touching or cleaning the components
such as the DVD player or the discs.
Do not use DVD lens cleaners for DVD players because
the lens of the DVD optics can become contaminated
by lubricants.
Handle CDs and DVDs carefully. Store them in their
original cases or other protective cases and away from
direct sunlight and dust. The DVD player scans the
bottom surface of the disc. If the surface of a CD or DVD
is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched,
the CD or DVD may not play properly or not at all. If the
surface of a CD or DVD is soiled, take a soft, lint free
cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral
detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it.
Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to
the edge.
Do not touch the bottom side of a CD or DVD while
handling it; this could damage the surface. Pick up CDs
or DVDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of
the hole and the outer edge.
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 listen to and control 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.
RSA functions can be operated even when the main
radio is off.
Audio can be heard through wired headphones (not
included) plugged into the jacks on the RSA. If the
vehicle has this feature, audio can also be heard on
Channel 2 of the wireless headphones.
The audio system allows the rear speakers to continue
playing even when the RSA audio is active through
the headphones.
3-111

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.
Turn the iPod on, then choose the auxiliary input with
the RSA SRCE button.
P(Power):Press thePbutton to turn RSA on
and 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
the vehicle has these features, DVD, and rear auxiliary.
©¨(Seek):When listening to FM, AM, or XM
(if equipped), press either the left
©or right¨seek
arrow 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 the left
©or right¨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 ten 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 either
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.
3-112

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 menu function, enter.
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.
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 2-52
andBluetooth®on page 3-73for more information.
3-113

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 4-82for 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.
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.
3-114