2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE USB

Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle may have an auxilliary input, located on theaudio faceplate and a USB port located in the centerconsole. External devices such as iPod®, laptopcomputers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storagedevice, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port usinga 3.5 mm (1/8 in.) input jack or the USB port dependingon the audio system.
See“Using the Auxiliary Input Jack”and“Using theUSB Port”underAuxiliary Devices on page 5!85.
Steering Wheel Controls
Audio steering wheelcontrol functions coulddiffer depending onthe vehicle's options.Some audio controlscan be adjusted at thesteering wheel.
w/x:Press to change favorite radio stations,select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks orfolders on an iPod®or USB device.
bg:Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Pressagain to turn the sound on. Press and holdlonger than two seconds to interact with OnStar®orBluetooth systems.
+e!e:Increases or decreases volume.
c:Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
SRCE :Press to switch between the radio, CD, and forvehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
¨:Press to seek the next radio station, the next trackor chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot, or toselect tracks and folders on an iPod®or USB device.
For more information, seeAudio Steering WheelControls on page 4!105.
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PROG (Program) :Press this button to go to the nextpreset radio station or channel set on the main radio.This function is inactive, with some radios, if the frontseat passengers are listening to the radio.
When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press thisbutton to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio.This function is inactive, with some radios, if the frontseat passengers are listening to the disc.
When a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer, pressthis button to select the next disc, if multiple discs areloaded. This function is inactive, with some radios, if thefront seat passengers are listening to the disc.
When a DVD video menu is being displayed, press thePROG button to perform the menu function, enter.
Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of thevehicle's radio by learning a portion of the VehicleIdentification Number (VIN). The radio does not operateif it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audiosteering wheel controlscould differ depending onthe vehicle's options.Some audio controls canbe adjusted at thesteering wheel.
w/x(Next / Previous):Press to select preset orfavorite radio stations, select tracks/chapters on aCD/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 releaseworxto 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 releaseworxto go to the next or previous
track/chapter.
bg(Mute/Push to Talk):Press to silence the vehiclespeakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with Bluetooth or OnStar®systems, pressand hold for longer than two seconds to interact withthose systems. SeeBluetooth®on page 4!67and theOnStar Owner's Guide for more information.
c(End):Press to reject an incoming call, or end acurrent call.
SRCE (Source/Voice Recognition) :Press to switchbetween the radio, CD, DVD, and rear auxiliary,if equipped.
Press and hold this button for longer than one secondto initiate voice recognition. SeeVoice Recognitiononpage 5!86for more information.
¨(Seek):Press to go to the next radio station while inAM, 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 forfive 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 navigatean iPod or USB device while on the main audio screenor the music navigator screen.
Main Audio Screen
Press and releaseworxto select the next or
previous track.
Press and holdworxto select the next or previous
category/folder, if available.
Press and release¨to enter the music
navigator menu.
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.You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the DVD should play.
.The DVD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
.The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour andtry again.
.There may have been a problem while burningthe DVD.
.The label may be caught in the DVD player.
If the DVD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,try a known good DVD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot becorrected, contact your dealer/retailer.
Connecting a USB Storage Device
or iPod®
The USB Port, located in the center console, can beused to control an iPod®or a USB storage device.
To avoid connection problems, extension cords arenot recommended. Use only the cable that came withthe device.
To connect a USB storage device, connect the device tothe USB port located in the center console.
To connect an iPod®, connect one end of the USB cablethat came with the iPod to the iPod’s dock connectorand connect the other end to the USB port. If thevehicle is on and the USB connection works,“OK todisconnect”and a GM logo may appear on the iPod andiPod appears on the radio's display. The iPod musicappears on the radio’s display and begins playing.
The iPod charges while it is connected to thevehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY orON/RUN position. When the vehicle is turned off, theiPod automatically powers off and will not charge ordraw power from the vehicle's battery.
USB Supported File and Folder Structure
The guidelines that must be met while using USBsupported files and folders are:
.Up to 700 folders.
.Up to 8 folders in depth.
.Up to 65,535 files.
.Folder and file names up to 64 bytes.
.Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension.
.AAC files stored on an iPod.
.FAT16
.FAT32
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Using the Navigation Audio System to
Control a USB Storage Device or iPod®
The navigation audio system can control a USB storagedevice or an iPod by using the radio touch screens andsteering wheel controls.
1. Touch the AUX buttton and then the USB button.
2. Press center screen button to enter the musicnavigator main screen.
3. Touch or tap the left or right arrow to selectdesired Category such as: Artist, Album,Genre, etc. A list of that category will display.
4. Select an Artist, Album, or Track from that list.
5. Touch the up or down arrows located on theside of the screen to select one item at a time,or touch the top or bottom arrow to jump10 percent up or down the list.
6. Touch the Back button to go back to theprevious screen.
7. Touch the Exit button to go back to the mainaudio screen.
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8. Touch the left or right arrow to select desiredCategory such as: Artist, Album, Genre, etc.A list of that category will display.
The iPod or USB storage device should not be pulledout from the USB dock. To safely remove it, touch Eject.
A warning message will display for a few seconds.
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