2012 CADILLAC SRX CD player

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Infotainment System 7-19
Audio Players
CD Player
(Radio with CD)
The CD player can play audio CDs
and MP3 CDs.
The CD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) CDs.
Care of CDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth,
or dampen a clean soft cloth in a
mild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water, and clean it.
Wipe the disc from the center to
the outer edge.
Care of the CD Player
Do not add a label to a disc, as it
could get caught in the CD player.
If a label is needed, label the top of
the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because they could contaminate the
lens of the disc optics and damage
the CD player.
Notice:
If a label is added to a
CD, more than one CD is inserted
into the slot at a time, or an
attempt is made to play scratched
or damaged CDs, the CD player
could be damaged. While using
the CD player, use only CDs in
good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep
the CD player and the loading slot
free of foreign materials, liquids,
and debris.Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
CD player are:
CD:
Press to use the CD player.
lSEEK/gSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the current track
that may be available.
TUNE: Turn to select tracks.
MENU/SELECT: Turn to enter the
menu; press to select an item.
Y(Eject): Press to eject the disc.
k(Play/Pause): Press to pause a
CD or MP3 track, press again to
resume playback.

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Inserting a CD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the CD slot until it
is drawn in.
Removing a CD
PressX.
The disc is pushed out of the
CD slot.
If the disc is not removed after it is
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
few seconds.
Playing a CD or MP3 CD
Press the CD button. If there is a
disc in the player, it begins playing.
Information about the disc and
current track is shown on the
display depending on the
data stored.
Selecting a CD Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Tracks list.
3. Select the track.
Playing Tracks in Random Order
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
set Shuffle Songs to On.
Fast Forward and Rewind
Press and hold
lSEEK org
SEEK to fast forward or rewind
within the current track.
Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the CD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Playlists/Folders.
3. Select the playlist or folder. 4. Select the track.
Searching for MP3 Tracks
The search feature may take some
time to display the information after
reading the disc due to the amount
of information stored on the disc.
FM automatically plays while the
disc is being read.
Tracks can be searched by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Genres
.Folder View
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres,
or Folder View.
4. Select the track.

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CD/DVD Player
The CD/DVD player can play CDs,
DVD‐As, MP3/WMA CDs, MP3/
WMA DVDs, and DVD‐Vs.
The CD/DVD player will not play
8 cm (3 in) discs.
Care of CDs and DVDs
Sound quality can be reduced due
to disc quality, recording method,
quality of the music recorded, and
how the disc has been handled.
Handle discs carefully and store
them in their original cases or other
protective cases away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the bottom
surface of a disc is damaged, the
disc may not play properly or at all.
Do not touch the bottom surface of
a disc while handling it; this could
damage the surface. Pick up discs
by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
If the bottom surface of a disc is
dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth,
or dampen a clean soft cloth in amild neutral detergent solution
mixed with water, and clean it.
Wipe the disc from the center to the
outer edge.
Care of the CD/DVD Player
Do not add a label to a disc, as it
could get caught in the CD/DVD
player. If a label is needed, label the
top of the recorded disc with a
marking pen.
Do not use disc lens cleaners
because they could contaminate the
lens of the disc optics and damage
the CD/DVD player.
Notice:
If a label is added to a
CD, more than one CD is inserted
into the slot at a time, or an
attempt is made to play scratched
or damaged CDs, the CD player
could be damaged. While using
the CD player, use only CDs in
good condition without any label,
load one CD at a time, and keep
the CD player and the loading slot
free of foreign materials, liquids,
and debris.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
CD/DVD player are:
MEM/CD/AUX: Press to choose
between the MEM, CD/DVD,
and AUX.
lSEEK/gSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.
INFO: Press to display additional
information about the disc that may
be available.
TUNE: Turn to select tracks.
MENU/SELECT: Turn to enter the
menu and press to select an item.
Y(Eject): Press to eject the disc.
k(Play/Pause): Press to pause a
CD, DVD‐A, or DVD‐V. Press again
to resume playback. Press and hold
to stop a DVD‐V disc.

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Inserting a CD or DVD
With the printed side facing up,
insert a disc into the slot until it is
drawn in.
Removing a CD or DVD
PressY.
The disc is pushed out of the
CD/DVD slot.
If the disc is not removed after it is
ejected, it is pulled back in after a
few seconds.
Playing a CD or DVD‐A Disc
Press the MEM/CD/AUX button.
If there is a disc in the player, it
begins playing.
Information about the disc and
current track is shown on the
display depending on the
data stored. Selecting CD or DVD‐A Tracks
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Tracks List.
3. Select the track.
Pausing a CD or DVD‐A Track
Press
kto pause a CD or DVD‐A
track. Press
kagain to continue
playing the track.
Playing CD or DVD‐A Tracks in
Random Order
Turn the MENU/SELECT knob and
then set Shuffle Songs to On.
Fast Forward and Rewind
Press and hold
lSEEK or
gSEEK to fast forward or
rewind within the current track.
Playing an MP3 CD or DVD
Files that are not stored in folders
are displayed in the root
directory (disc).
The search rate increases if
the MENU/SELECT knob is
continuously turned while
searching in a list.
Selecting an MP3 Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob.
Using the CD or DVD Menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Folder List.
3. Select the folder.
4. Select the track.

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Changing the Audio Stream
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Audio Stream.
3. Select Change Audio Stream.
4. Press MENU/SELECT to changethe selection.
Select Cancel to exit the menu.
Pausing a DVD
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Pause to pause the disc. Select unpause to start
playback.
Navigating the DVD‐V Disc Menu
Use the following actions to
navigate the title menu on a
DVD‐V Disc.
.Select/Enter
.Cursor UP
.Cursor DOWN
.Cursor RIGHT
.Cursor LEFT
.Up Menu
Use the following actions to
navigate the menu on a DVD‐V Disc
while playing chapters.
.Pause (Play)
.Chapter List
.Title List
.DVD/DVD —DVD on both video
screens
.DVD/AUX —Left video screen/
Right AUX input
.AUX/DVD —Left AUX input/
Right video screen
.AUX/AUX —AUX input on both
video screens
To navigate the menu:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select the action.
Mass Storage
Media (MEM)
Infotainment systems with MEM
storage are able to record up to
1.1 GB (gigabyte) of music from
Audio CDs, MP3/WMA/AAC discs,
and USB storage devices. The MEM
player can also time shift audio from
AM, FM, and XM radio.
Music or content stored in MEM that
you did not create, or have the right
to distribute, must be deleted before
the sale or end of lease of the
vehicle.
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
MEM player are:
MEM/CD/AUX: Press to select the
MEM player.
lSEEK/gSEEK: Press to
select tracks or to fast forward or
rewind within a track.

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Auxiliary Devices
(Radio with CD)
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to connect to the
vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack, the USB port,
or Bluetooth
®wireless technology,
if equipped.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑7.
The AUX input is located in the
center console.
3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to
use a portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary
input jack can only be controlled
using the controls on the device.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOL/
Oknob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
USB Port
For vehicles with a USB port, the
following devices may be connected
and controlled by the infotainment
system.
.iPods®
.PlaysForSure Devices (PFD)
.USB Drives
.Zunes Not all iPods, PFDs, USB Drives,
and Zunes are compatible with the
infotainment system.
Connecting and Controlling
an iPod®
Not all iPods can be controlled by
the infotainment system.
Connecting an iPod
Connect the iPod to the USB port.
Searching for a Track
Tracks can be searched for by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Podcasts
.Genres
.Audiobooks
.Composers

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A Bluetooth phone with MP3
capability cannot be paired to the
vehicle as a phone and an MP3
player at the same time.
Pairing Information:
.Up to five devices can be paired
to the system.
.The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
.The infotainment system
automatically links with the first
available paired device in the
order the device was paired.
.Only one paired device can be
connected to the infotainment
system at a time.
.Pairing should only need to be
completed once, unless changes
to the pairing information have
been made or the device is
deleted.Bluetooth Setup Menu
The Bluetooth Setup menu can be
accessed with or without a device
attached to the USB port.
To select the Bluetooth Setup menu
when a device is attached to the
USB port and active:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob
while in the iPod, Zune, PFD,
or USB device main menu.
2. Select Bluetooth Music Setup.
To select the Bluetooth Music Setup
menu when a device is not attached
to the USB port, or when a device is
attached to the USB port but not
active:
1. Press the AUX button until AUX is the active source.
2. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
3. Select Bluetooth Music Setup. To select the Bluetooth Music Setup
menu when a Bluetooth device is
connected and active:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Bluetooth Music Setup.
Pairing a Device
1. Select Connect To New Device
from the Bluetooth Music
Setup menu.
2. The system asks a series of Yes/No questions to determine
what type of device is being
paired.
3. After the system determines what type of Bluetooth device is
being paired, the Bluetooth
device will need to be put into
discovery mode.

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Controlling a Bluetooth®
Device
Bluetooth devices that support
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote
Control Profile) version 1.0 may
be able to be controlled by the
infotainment system.
Press and release
gSEEK /
lSEEK to skip tracks.
Other Information
The Bluetooth®word mark and
logos are owned by the Bluetooth®
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks
by General Motors is under license.
Other trademarks and trade names
are those of their respective owners.
See Radio Frequency Statement on
page 13‑21 for FCC information.
Auxiliary Devices
(Radio with CD/DVD
and MEM)
The optional AUX input allows
portable devices to be connected
using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack
or the USB port.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Operation on page 7‑7.
The AUX input is located in the
center console.
3.5 mm Auxiliary Input Jack
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack to
use a portable audio player.
Playback of an audio device that is
connected to the 3.5 mm auxiliary
input jack can only be controlled
using the controls on the device.
Adjusting the Volume
Turn the VOL/
Oknob to adjust the
volume of the infotainment system
after the volume level has been set
on the portable audio device.
USB Port
The following devices may be
connected to the USB port and
controlled by the infotainment
system.
.iPods
.USB Mass Storage Devices
Not all iPods or USB Mass Storage
Devices are compatible with the
infotainment system.