2012 CADILLAC SRX CD player

Black plate (35,1)Cadillac SRX Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 2012
Infotainment System 7-35
Selecting a Track
Using the control buttons:
.PressgSEEK orlSEEK to
select the previous or next track.
.Turn the TUNE knob to select a
track in the current submenu.
The track will start to play.
Selecting a track in a different
folder:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Folder List.
3. Select the folder.
4. Select the track.
Searching for Tracks
It is normal for the search feature
to take some time to display the
information after reading the device
due to the amount of information
stored.
Files that do not have any meta
data stored in the ID3 tag display
as Unknown. Tracks can be searched by:
.Playlists
.Artists
.Albums
.Song Titles
.Genres
The number of objects in each
category is shown in parentheses
after the category.
To search for tracks:
1. Turn the MENU/SELECT knob.
2. Select Search.
3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, or Genres.
4. Select the track. The search rate increases if the MENU/SELECT
knob is continuously turned
while searching in a list.
Recording Tracks to MEM
See Mass Storage Media (MEM) on
page 7‑24 for more information.
Rear Seat
Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
The vehicle may have a DVD Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE) system.
The RSE system works with the
vehicle's infotainment system. The
DVD player is part of the front radio.
The RSE system includes a radio
with a DVD player, two rear seat
video display screens, audio/video
jacks, two wireless headphones,
and a remote control. See CD/DVD
Player on page 7‑21 or the separate
navigation manual for more
information on the vehicle's DVD
system.

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Before Driving
The RSE is for rear seat
passengers only. The driver cannot
safely view the video screen while
driving.
In severe or extreme weather
conditions the RSE system may not
work until the temperature is within
the operating range. The operating
range is above−20°C (−4°F)
and below 60°C (140°F). If the
temperature is outside of this range,
heat or cool the vehicle until it is
within the operating range.
Global Off
Depending on the infotainment
system, the RSE system may have
a Global Off feature. The Global Off
feature disables all RSE system
features. Press and hold the radio
power button for more than
three seconds for Global Off to
disable the RSE features. A padlock icon may display on the
infotainment screen when the
Global Off feature is on. On some
infotainment systems, the Global Off
feature can be turned off by
performing one of the following:
.Press and hold the radio power
button for more than
three seconds.
.Insert or eject any disc.
.Insert a DVD video disc.
.Press the Remote Control power
button.
.Press the MEM/CD/AUX button
or the
kbutton when a DVD
video disc is in the player.
.Press the SRC button on the
steering wheel when a DVD
video disc is in the player.
.Cycle the ignition.
Headphones
A. Battery cover
B. Channel 1 or 2 switch
C. Power button
D. Volume control
E. Power indicator light
RSE includes two 2-channel
wireless headphones. Channel 1 is
dedicated to the DVD player, and
Channel 2 is dedicated to
RSA selections. The headphones
are used to listen to various
multi‐media.

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Power for auxiliary devices is not
supplied by the radio system.
To use the auxiliary inputs of the
RSE system:
1. Connect the auxiliary devicecables to the A/V jacks.
2. Power on both the auxiliary device and the RSE video
screen.
Changing the Source on the Video
Display Screens
The image from the auxiliary device
can be switched between the video
display screens.
To change the display:
1. Press the AUX button on the remote control to change the
source of both video screens
from the DVD player to the
auxiliary device.
2. Press the AUX button a second time to change the left video
screen source to the DVD player
and the right video screen to the
auxiliary device. 3. Press the AUX button a third
time to change the left video
screen source to the auxiliary
device and the right video
screen to the DVD player.
4. Press the AUX button a fourth time to change the source of
both video screens to the DVD
player.
Changing the RSE Video Screen
Settings
The screen display mode,
brightness, and language can be
changed from the setup menu using
the remote control. To change a
setting:
1. Press
z.
2. Use
n,q,p,o, andrto
select the settings.
3. Press
zagain to exit the
setup menu.
Audio Output
Audio from the DVD player or
auxiliary inputs can be heard
through the following:
.Wireless headphones
.Vehicle speakers
.Vehicle wired headphone jacks
on the rear seat audio system,
if the vehicle has this feature.
The RSE system transmits the
audio signal to the wireless
headphones if an audio signal is
available. See “Headphones” earlier
in this section for more information.
Audio can be heard from the wired
headphone jacks on the RSA
system by selecting the desired
source from the RSA system, if the
vehicle has this feature.
The front seat passengers are able
to listen to playback from the A/V
jacks through the vehicle speakers
by selecting Rear A/V as the source
on the radio.

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If a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in the
Radio DVD slot, the remote control
Obutton can be used to turn on the
video screen display and start the
disc. The infotainment system can
also turn on the video screen
display. See CD/DVD Player on
page 7‑21 or the separate
navigation manual 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. Remote Control ButtonsO(Power):
Press to turn the video
screens on and off.
P(Illumination): Press to turn the
remote control backlight on. The
backlight times out after several
seconds if no other button is
pressed.
v(Title): Press to return to the
main menu of the DVD. This
function could 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. After making a selection
press the enter button. This button
only operates when using a DVD.
n,q,p,o(Menu Navigation
Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to
navigate through a menu.
r(Enter): Press to select the
highlighted choice in any menu.
z(Display Menu): Press to
adjust the brightness and screen
display mode, and display the
language menu.
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,
rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD.
Press twice to return to the
beginning of the DVD.
s(Play/Pause): Press to start
playing a DVD. Press to pause a
DVD while it is playing. Press again
to continue playing.
Depending on the infotainment
system in the vehicle, DVD
playback may be slowed down by
pressing
sthen[. Reverse slow
play by pressing
sthenr.
Press
sagain to cancel slow play.

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t(Previous Track/Chapter):
Press to go to the start of the
current track or chapter. Press again
to go to the previous track or
chapter. This button may not work
when the DVD is playing the
copyright information or the
previews.
u(Next Track/Chapter): Press to
go to the beginning of the next
chapter or track. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
r(Fast Reverse): Press to
quickly reverse the DVD or CD.
To stop fast reversing a DVD video,
press
s. To stop fast reversing a
DVD audio or CD, release
r.
This button might not work when
the DVD is playing the copyright
information or the previews.
[(Fast Forward): Press to fast
forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast
forwarding a DVD video, press
s.
To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio
or CD, release
[. This button might
not work when the DVD is playing
the copyright information or the
previews.
e(Audio): Press to change audio
tracks on DVDs that have this
feature when the DVD is playing.
{(Subtitles): Press to turn ON/
OFF subtitles and to move through
subtitle options when a DVD is
playing. AUX (Auxiliary):
Press to switch
the video displays between the
DVD player and an auxiliary source.
The AUX button also controls the
source display between the left and
right video screens as described in
the table below:
Aux
Button
Press Left
Screen Right
Screen
Default
State (No Press) DVD
Media DVD
Media
First
Press Aux Video
Source Aux Video
Source
Second Press DVD
Media Aux Video
Source
Third
Press Aux Video
Source DVD
Media
Fourth Press Return to
DefaultState Return to
DefaultState

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Tips and Troubleshooting Chart
ProblemRecommended Action
No power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY.
The picture does not fill the screen. There are black
borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it
looks stretched out. Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by
pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
In auxiliary mode, the picture moves or scrolls. Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices.
The remote control does not work. Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the
remote control and the transmitter window.
Check the batteries to make sure they are not dead or
installed incorrectly.
After stopping the player, I push Play but sometimes the
DVD starts where I 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 by pressing the AUX button on
the remote control.
Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices.

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Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.)
ProblemRecommended Action
Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or
buzzes. Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range,
and interference from cellular telephone towers or
by using a cellular telephone in the vehicle.
Check that the headphones are on correctly using
the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Check that the headphones are positioned properly
with the headband across the top of the head.
I lost the remote and/or the headphones. 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 by pressing the AUX button on the
remote control.
DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message
depends on which radio the vehicle
has. The video screen may display
one of the following:Disc Load/Eject Error or
Mechanical Error:
There are disc
load or eject problems.
Disc Format Error or Unknown
Format: The disc is inserted with
the disc label wrong side up, or the
disc is damaged. Disc Region Error or Disc Error:
The disc is not from a correct
region.
No Disc Inserted:
No disc is
present when the
Yor MEM/CD/
AUX button is pressed on the radio.

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DVD Distortion
Video distortion can occur when
operating cellular phones, scanners,
CB radios, Global Position Systems
(GPSs)*, two-way radios, mobile
faxes, 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 Seatback
Console
Use only a clean cloth dampened
with clean water to clean the RSE
seatback console surface.
Cleaning the Video Screens
Use only a clean cloth dampened
with clean water. Use care when
touching or cleaning the screens 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, CDs, DVDs, or other
auxiliary sources. RSA can only
control music sources that the front
seat passengers are not listening to,
except on radios where dual control
is allowed.
RSA can function when the front
radio is off.
Xdisplays on the
infotainment system when
RSA is on.
Audio can be heard through wired
headphones (not included) plugged
into the jacks on the RSA. If the
vehicle has a Rear Seat
Entertainment system with wireless
headphones, audio can also be
heard on Channel 2 of the wireless
headphones.
To listen to a portable audio device
through the RSA, attach the
portable audio device to either the front or rear auxiliary input,
if available. Turn the device on, then
choose the front auxiliary input with
the RSA SRCE button.A. Left side volume control.
Turn to increase or decrease
the volume of the left
headphones.
B. Right side volume control. Turn to increase or decrease
the volume of the right
headphones.
C. Left side 3.5 mm (1/8 in) headphone auxiliary jack.
D. Right side 3.5 mm (1/8 in) headphone auxiliary jack.