2012 CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT radio

Black plate (32,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012
7-32 Infotainment System
Parental Control
The RSE system may have a
Parental Control feature, depending
on which radio the vehicle has. To
start Parental Control, press and
hold the radio power button for more
than two seconds to stop all system
features such as: radio, video
screen, Rear Seat Audio (RSA),
DVD, and/or CD. While Parental
Control is on, a padlock icon
displays.
The radio can be turned back on
with a single press of the power
button, but the RSE system will
remain under Parental Control.
To turn Parental Control off, press
and hold the radio power button for
more than two seconds. The RSE
returns from where it was previously
left and the padlock icon disappears
from the radio display.
Parental Control can also be turned
off by inserting or ejecting any disc,
pressing the play icon on the radio
DVD display menu, or changing an
ignition position.
Headphones
A. Battery cover
B. Channel 1 or 2 switch
C. Power button
D. Volume control
E. Power indicator light
The RSE includes two 2-channel
wireless headphones that are
dedicated to this system. Channel 1
is dedicated to the video screen,
while Channel 2 is dedicated to
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) selections.
These headphones can be used tolisten to the radio, CDs, DVDs,
MP3s, DVD‐As, or any auxiliary
source connected to A/V jacks or
the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle
has this feature. The wireless
headphones have a power button,
channel 1 or 2 switch, and a volume
control.
Push the power button to turn on
the headphones. An indicator light
located on the headphones comes
on. If the light comes on, but there
is intermittent sound and/or static on
the headphones, or if the indicator
light does not come on, the batteries
might need to be replaced. See
“Battery Replacement”
later in this
section for more information. Switch
the headphones to Off when not
in use.
Infrared transmitters are located at
the rear of the overhead console.
The headphones shut off
automatically to save the battery
power if the RSE system and RSA
are shut off, or if the headphones
are out of range of the transmitters
for more than three minutes. If you

Black plate (34,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012
7-34 Infotainment System
connectors or cables (not included)
may be required to connect the
auxiliary device to the A/V jacks.
Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for proper usage.
The yellow jack (A) is for the video
input. The white jack (B) is for the
left audio input. The red jack (C) is
for the right audio input.
Power for auxiliary devices is not
supplied by the radio system.
To use the auxiliary inputs of the
RSE system, connect an external
auxiliary device to the color-coded
A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary
device and the video screen power
on. If the video screen is in the DVD
player mode, pressing the AUX
(auxiliary) button on the remote
control switches the video screen
from the DVD player mode to the
auxiliary device. The audio of the
connected source can be listened to
over the speakers by sourcing the
radio to the auxiliary device or by
sourcing the RSA to the Rear Aux and listening with the wireless
headphones on Channel 2 or with
the wired headphones. See
“Using
the Auxiliary Input Jack” under
Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑30 for
more information about changing
the source.
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:
1. Press the
z(display menu)
button on the remote control.
2. Use the remote control
n,q,
p,o(navigation) arrows and
the
r(enter) button to use the
setup menu.
3. Press the
zbutton 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 RSA 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) System on page 7‑40 for
more information.

Black plate (35,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012
Infotainment System 7-35
When a device is connected to the
A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary
input jacks (front auxiliary jack or
the USB port), the rear seat
passengers are able to hear audio
from the auxiliary device through the
wireless or wired headphones as
long as the rear seat audio is turned
on. 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
The video screen is located in the
overhead console.
To use the video screen:
1. Push the release button locatedon 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.
The overhead console contains the
infrared transmitters for the wireless
headphones and the infrared
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
Screens” 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 RSE overhead console and
press the desired button. Direct
sunlight or very bright light could
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 might need to
be replaced. See “Battery
Replacement” later in this section.

Black plate (36,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012
7-36 Infotainment System
Objects blocking the line of sight
could also affect the function of the
remote control.
If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD
slot, the remote control
O(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 CD/DVD
Player on page 7‑18 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 could vary for each disc.
y(Main Menu): Press to access
the DVD or MP3 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 or
MP3 disc.
n,q,p,o(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. This function
could vary for each disc.
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 this button twice to
return to the beginning of the DVD.
s(Play/Pause): Press to start
playing a DVD. Press this button
while a DVD is playing to pause it.
Press it again to continue playing
the DVD.
While the DVD is playing, the DVD
can be played slowly by pressing
the play/pause button then pressing
the fast forward button. The DVD

Black plate (39,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012
Infotainment System 7-39
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd)
ProblemRecommended Action
After stopping the player, and
pushing Play, sometimes the DVD
starts where it 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.
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 use a cellular telephone
in the vehicle.
Check that the headphones are on
correctly using the L (left) and
R (right) on the headphones.
The remote and/or the headphones
are lost. See your dealer 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.
DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message
depends on the radio that is in the
vehicle. The video screen can
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.

Black plate (40,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012
7-40 Infotainment System
DVD Distortion
Video distortion can occur when
operating cellular phones, scanners,
CB radios, Global Position Systems
(GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax
machines, 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 could result.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
System
Vehicles with this feature allow the
rear seat passengers to listen to
and control any of the music
sources: radio, CD, DVD, 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
control and listen to 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
the band on the other system,
if they are both sourced to the radio.The RSA functions can be used
even when the main radio is off.
Audio can be heard through wired
headphones (not included) plugged
into the jacks on the RSA. If your
vehicle has this feature, audio can
also be heard on Channel 2 of the
wireless headphones.
The front audio system allows the
rear speakers to continue playing
even when the RSA audio is active
through the headphones.
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
system, USB port, or AUX jack.
Turn the iPod on, then choose the
front auxiliary input with the RSA
SRCE button. The iPod or portable
audio device can also be connected
to the front auxiliary jack or the
USB port.

Black plate (41,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012
Infotainment System 7-41
P(Power):Press this button to
turn the RSA on or 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, front auxiliary Jack, USB port,
and rear auxiliary.
© ¨(Seek): When listening to FM,
AM, or XM (if equipped), press the
seek arrows 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 seek arrow
until the display flashes, to tune to
an individual station. The display
stops flashing after the buttons have
not been pushed for more than
2 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 10 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 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.When a USB device is playing, the
right or left seek button can be used
to control the device.
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 enter menu function.

Black plate (42,1)Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual - 2012
7-42 Infotainment System
Navigation
Using the Navigation
System
This section presents basic
information needed to operate the
navigation system.
Use the buttons located on the
navigation system along with the
available touch-sensitive screen
buttons on the navigation screen to
operate the system. SeeOverview
on page 7‑4 for more information.
Once the vehicle is moving, various
functions are disabled to reduce
driver distractions.
Navigation Control Buttons
The following control buttons are
located on the navigation system:
O/n(Power/Volume):
1. Press to turn the system on and off.
2. Turn to increase or decrease the volume to the audio system. 3. Press and hold for more than
two seconds to turn off the
navigation system, the Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE), and
Rear Seat Audio (RSA). If the
vehicle has not been tuned off,
the RSE and the RSA can be
turned back on by pressing this
knob and continues play of the
last active source.
Z(Eject): Press to eject the
CD/DVD Disc. See CD/DVD Player
on page 7‑18.
w(Tuning Knob): Turn to go to
the next or previous frequency or
disc track or chapter. See CD/DVD
Player on page 7‑18 orMP3 on
page 7‑27 for more information.
AUDIO: Press to display the audio
screen. Press to switch between
AM, FM, or XM, if equipped, DISC,
or AUX (Auxiliary), or press on the
screen button. See CD/DVD Player
on page 7‑18, MP3 on page 7‑27,
and Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑30
for more information. FAV (Favorite):
Press to access
the preset stations. See “Storing
Radio Station Presets” under,
Overview on page 7‑4.
5(Phone): SeeOnStar Overview
on page 14‑1 (if equipped) and
Bluetooth on page 7‑81 (if
equipped) for more information.
e(Sound): Press to access the
Sound menu to adjust the treble,
midrange, bass, fade, balance, and
Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
y/z(Scan Up/Down): Press to
scan the tracks/chapters up or down
on a disc.
y/©or¨/z(Seek/Scan)
(Previous/Next): Press the up or
down arrows to go to the next or
previous station. Press and hold
either arrow for more than
two seconds. The radio goes to a
station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station.