Black plate (68,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2010
Audio System(s) Read the following pages to become familiar with the
audio system's features.
{ WARNING: Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods
could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to
you or others. Do not give extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to many audio and non
audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving,
do the following while the vehicle is parked: .
Become familiar with the operation and controls of
the audio system. .
Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset
radio stations.
For more information, see Defensive Driving on
page 6 ‑ 2 .
This vehicle's audio system may be equipped with a
noise reduction system which can work improperly if the
audio amplifier, engine calibrations, exhaust system, microphones, radio, or speakers are modified or
replaced. This could result in more noticeable engine
noise at certain speeds.
Notice: Contact your dealer before adding any
equipment.
Adding audio or communication equipment could
interfere with the operation of the vehicle's engine,
radio, or other systems, and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering mobile radio and
telephone equipment.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With
RAP, the audio system can be played even after the
ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP)
on page 3 ‑ 28 for more information.
Bluetooth ®
Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a
Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free
Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system
can be used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth
system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones
support all functions, and not all phones are guaranteed
to work with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system.
See www.gm.com/bluetooth for more information
on compatible phones.
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How to Change the RSE Video Screen
Settings The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom),
screen brightness, and setup menu language can be
changed from the on screen setup menu. To change
any feature, perform the following:
1. Press the
z button on the remote control.
2. Use the remote control
Q ,
R ,
q ,
r navigation
arrows and the
r button to use the setup menu.
3. Press the
z button again to remove the setup
menu from the screen.
Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be
heard through the following possible sources: .
Wireless Headphones .
Vehicle Speakers .
Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat
audio system, if the vehicle has this feature.
The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to
the wireless headphones, if there is audio available.
See “ Headphones ” earlier in this section for more
information. The DVD player is capable of outputting audio to the
wired headphone jacks on the RSA system, if the
vehicle has this feature. The DVD player can be
selected as an audio source on the RSA system.
See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 4 ‑ 104 for more
information.
When a device is connected to the A/V jacks, the rear
seat passengers are be able to hear audio from the
auxiliary device through the wireless or wired
headphones. The front seat passengers are able to
listen to playback from this device through the vehicle
speakers by selecting AUX as the source on the radio.
Video Screen(s) The video screen(s) are located in the overhead
console.
To use the video screen(s):
1. Push the release button located on the overhead
console.
2. Move the screen to the desired position.
When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its
locked position.
If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its locked
position, the screen remains on, this is normal, and the
DVD continues to play through the previous audio
source. Use the remote control power button or eject
the disc to turn off the screen.
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The overhead console contains the IR (infrared)
transmitters for the wireless headphones and the IR
receivers for the remote control. They are located at the
rear of the console.
Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as
damage may occur. See “ Cleaning the Video
Screen ” later in this section for more information.
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. See Navigation Audio
System on page 5 ‑ 60 for 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.
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.
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Vehicle Speakers Audio from the DVD player or an auxiliary device can
be heard through the vehicle speakers or the wireless/
wired headphones, while the radio is tuned to one of the
six frequencies selected on the Sound Around portion
of the system ’ s remote control. See “ Remote Control ”
later in this supplement.
Only one audio source can be heard through the
vehicle ’ s speakers at a time. The audio source being
used is specified by the A/V (audio/video) source
selected on the driver side head restraint video display
screen.
To turn the RSE system audio output to the vehicle ’ s
speakers, press Sound Around ON, on the system ’ s
remote control. The audio from the RSE system can be
heard through the wireless/wired headphones and the
vehicle ’ s speakers at the same time. The volume on the
radio can vary when switching between the radio, CD,
DVD, MP3, or an auxiliary device.
Wireless Headphones The two wireless headphones included with the
Headrest DVD RSE system will only work with the
Headrest DVD RSE system and are marked for
channel 3 and 4. The wireless headphones must be
used within a line of sight of the transmitter that is
located above the video display screen. 3 ‐ 4 Channel Selector: This is located on the right
earpiece. Either Channel 3 or 4 can be selected with
the channel selector. The driver side monitor is
designated as Channel 3, and the passenger side as
Channel 4. Set the channel selector switch according to
the video display screen being viewed. The message,
“ To listen to this monitor tune your headphones to
Channel 3 (or 4) ” displays for five seconds then
disappears when the video display screen is turned on.
OFF/ON (Power): Turn the power switch located on the
earpiece to turn the wireless headphones on or off.
Each headphone has a light to indicate ON. If the light
does not come on, the batteries may need to be
replaced. See “ Battery Replacement ” under Rear Seat
Entertainment System in the vehicle ’ s owner manual.
The headphones shut off automatically if the RSE
system is turned off or if the headphones are out of
range of the transmitter for more than three minutes.
VOL
0 (Volume): Use to adjust the volume on the
headphones.
Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
and repairs will not be covered by the warranty.
Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
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SETUP: Press to change the default settings, see
“ Using the RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus ” later
in this manual. There are four main menu screens, each
screen displays a menu to select different setting
options. The screens are:
1. General Setup — adjusts screen settings.
2. Audio Setup — sets the language.
3. Preference Screen — sets the subtitles and
parental controls.
4. Password Setup — allows a password to be set.
Press SETUP again to exit.
EJECT
X : Press to eject or reload a disc.
DVD-Video Screen 3: Press the DVD button located
under 3 to transmit IR codes for DVD mode on Video
Screen 3.
TV-Video Screen 3: This button is not used with the
system.
DVD-Video Screen 4: Press the DVD button located
under 4 to transmit IR codes for DVD mode on Video
Screen 4.
TV-Video Screen 4: This button is not used with the
system.
SOUND AROUND ON/OFF: Press to turn the FM
Transmitter power on or off. MUTE
> (For DVD Only): Press to turn off the
headphone sound. Press again to turn the sound on
again.
PIX (Picture Selection): Press to adjust the picture ’ s
On Screen Display (OSD). Each time this button is
pressed, the picture adjustment OSD, cycles through
bars for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, and
TINT. Use the right/left navigation arrows to adjust the
setting. This feature automatically shuts off id another
button is pressed or adjustments are not made within
six seconds.
SOUND AROUND SELECT: Press to select an
FM transmitter channel. The SOUND AROUND
SELECT lets the DVD audio play over the vehicle ’ s
sound system by tuning the radio to one of the six FM
frequencies listed below. .
CH1 : 88.3MHz .
CH2 : 88.7MHz .
CH3 : 89.1MHz .
CH4 : 89.5MHz .
CH5 : 89.9MHz .
CH6 : 90.3MHz
MENU: Press to enter the DVD disc menu while the
disc is playing.
Q ,
R ,
q ,
r (Navigation Arrows): Press to navigate
through menus.
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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.
The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA
and the front radio, only one band can be tuned to at
one time. Changing the band on the RSA or the front
radio will change band on the other system.
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.
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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
Identification 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 /
x (Next / Previous): Press to select preset
or favorite radio stations, select tracks/chapters on a
CD/DVD, or to navigate an iPod ®
or USB device.
To select tracks on an iPod or USB device, see
“ Navigating an iPod or USB Device ” later in this section.
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Radio To select preset or favorite radio stations:
Press and release
w or
x to go to the next or previous
radio station stored as a preset or favorite.
CD/DVD To select tracks/chapters on a CD/DVD:
Press and release
w or
x to go to the next or previous
track/chapter.
b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar ®
systems, press
and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with
those systems. See Bluetooth ®
on page 4 ‑ 68 and the
OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.
c (End): Press to reject an incoming call, or end a
current call.
SRCE (Source/Voice Recognition): Press to switch
between the radio, CD, DVD, and rear auxiliary,
if equipped.
Press and hold this button for longer than one second
to initiate voice recognition. See Voice Recognition on
page 5 ‑ 86 for more information.
¨ (Seek): Press to go to the next radio station while in
AM, FM, or XM ™ . To scan available radio stations:
1. Press and hold
¨ until a beep is heard, to place
the radio into SCAN mode, a station will play for
five seconds before moving to the next station.
2. To stop the SCAN function, press
¨ again.
While listening to a CD press and release
¨ to select
the next disc.
+
e −
e (Volume): Press to increase or to decrease
the volume.
Navigating an iPod or USB Device Audio steering wheel controls can be used to navigate
an iPod or USB device while on the main audio screen
or the music navigator screen.
Main Audio Screen Press and release
w or
x to select the next or
previous track.
Press and hold
w or
x to select the next or previous
category/folder, if available.
Press and release
¨ to enter the music navigator menu.
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