2014 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV audio

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or press the top or bottom arrow
to jump 10 percent up or down
the list.
6. Press the Back button to go back to the previous screen.
7. Press the Exit button to go back to the main audio screen.
8. Press the left or right arrow toselect desired Category such as:
Artist, Album, Genre, etc. A list
of that category will display. The iPod or USB storage device
should not be pulled out from the
USB dock. To safely remove it,
press Eject.
A warning message will display for a
few seconds.
A message to safely remove the
device displays.
MP3
Using an MP3 CD
MP3 Format
There are guidelines that must be
met, when creating an MP3 disc.
If the guidelines are not met when
recording a CD-R(W), the CD may
not play. The guidelines are:
.Sampling rate: 16 kHz,
22.05 kHz, 24 kHz, 32 kHz, and
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.Bit rates supported: 32, 40, 48,
56, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160,
192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps.
.ID3 tag information is displayed
by the radio if it is available. The
radio supports ID3 tag
information v1.0, v1.1, or v2.0.
The radio will display a filename,
song name, artist name, album
name, and directory name.
.Maximum 32 characters,
including spaces, in a file or
folder name.
.Maximum number of folders is
100 with a maximum hierarchy
of eight folders.
.Create a folder structure that
makes it easy to find songs
while driving. Organize songs by
albums using one folder for each
album. Each folder or album
should contain 18 songs or
fewer.
.It is recommended that there is a
maximum of 192 files on a disc.
.The files can be recorded on a
CD-R or CD-RW with a
maximum capacity of 700MB.
.DVD with MP3 are not playable
on this system.
Root Directory
The root directory is treated as a
folder. If the root directory has
compressed audio files, the
directory displays as No Folder
or ALL.
Empty Directory or Folder
If a root directory or a folder exists
somewhere in the file structure that
contains only folders/subfolders and
no compressed files directly
beneath them, the player advances
to the next folder in the file structure
that contains compressed audio
files and the empty folder is not
displayed or numbered.
No Folder
When the CD contains only
compressed files, the files are
located under the root folder. The next and previous folder functions
will have no function on a CD that
was recorded without folders or
playlists. When displaying the name
of the folder the radio will display No
Folder.
Order of Play
Play begins from the first track
under the root directory. When all
tracks from the root directory have
been played, play continues from
files according to their numerical
listing. After playing the last track
from the last folder, play begins
again at the first track of the first
folder or root directory.
When play enters a new folder, the
display does not automatically show
the new folder name. The new track
name appears on the display.
File System and Naming
The song name that displays is the
song name that is contained in the
ID3 tag. If the song name is not
present in the ID3 tag, then the

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radio displays the file name without
the extension (such as .mp3) as the
track name.
Track names longer than
32 characters or four pages are
shortened. The display does not
show parts of words on the last
page of text and the extension of
the filename does not display.
Playing an MP3
While playing a CD, the navigation
system is available.
When you insert a CD, the CD tab
displays. If a DSP setting is
selected for the CD, it will be
activated each time you play a CD.
If you turn off the ignition or radio
with a CD in the player, it stays in
the player. When you turn on the
ignition or radio, the CD starts
playing where it stopped, if it was
the last selected audio source.
As each new track starts to play, the
track number appears on the
display.If an error appears on the display,
see
“CD/DVD Messages” in this
section.
If viewing a map screen, press the
CD screen button. The display splits
between the audio screen and the
map screen. If you do not want to
view a split screen or you are not on
a map screen, press AUDIO, then
press AUDIO again, repeatedly until
CD is selected or press the CD
screen button.j/r(Pause/Play): Press to pause
the CD. This button will then change
to the play button. Press the play
button to play the CD.
Random:
1. Press to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential,
order.
2. Press Random again to turn off random play.
r(Rewind):
1. Press and hold to rewind quickly through a track selection. You
will hear sound at a reduced
volume.
2. Release to stop rewinding. The display will show the elapsed
time of the track.
[(Forward):
1. Press and hold to fast forward quickly through a track selection.
You will hear sound at a reduced
volume.

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2. Release to stop fast forwarding.The display shows the elapsed
time of the track.
q r(Folder/Artist/Album):
1. Select the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next folder,
artist, or album on the disc.
2. Press the middle screen button, with the folder, artist, or album
name, to sort the MP3 by folder,
artist, or album. It may take a
few minutes for the system to
sort the MP3.
y/©or¨/z(Seek/Scan):
1. To seek tracks, press the up arrow to go to the next track.
2. Press the down arrow to go to the start of the current track,
if more than eight seconds have
played.
3. If either arrow is pressed more than once, the player continues
moving backward or forward
through the CD. The sound
mutes while seeking.
w(Tuning Knob):
1. Turn counterclockwise one notch to go to the start of the current
track, turn it again to go to the
previous track.
2. Turn clockwise to go to the next track.
When playing an MP3 the rear seat
operator can power on the RSE
video screen and use the remote
control to navigate through the MP3.
Auxiliary Devices
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
The navigation system has an
auxiliary input jack located on the
faceplate and in the center console.
This is not an audio output; do not
plug the headphone set into the
front auxiliary input jack. An external
audio device such as an iPod,
laptop computer, MP3 player, CD
player, or cassette tape player, etc.
can be connected to the auxiliary
input jack for use as another audio
source. Drivers are encouraged to set up
any auxiliary device while the
vehicle is in P (Park). See
Defensive
Driving on page 9-3 for more
information on driver distraction.
To use a portable audio player,
connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to
the radio's front auxiliary input jack.
When a device is connected, press
AUDIO, then press AUDIO again
until AUX is selected or press the
AUX screen button to begin playing
audio from the device over the
vehicle speakers.
For optimal sound quality, increase
the portable audio device's volume
to the loudest level.
It is always best to power the
portable audio device through its
own battery while playing.
The vehicle may have a rear
entertainment system (RSE) with a
second and third row screen. The
RSE has audio adapters to allow
you to connect auxiliary devices.
The audio can be heard through the
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wired headphones. See the Rear
Seat Infotainment user guide for
more information.
Drivers are encouraged to set up
any auxiliary device while the
vehicle is in P (Park). See
Defensive Driving on page 9-3for
more information on driver
distraction.
To switch the RSE system to use an
auxiliary device:
1. Connect the auxiliary device to the RSE system, for the second
or third row. 2. Press AUDIO then press AUDIO
again, repeatedly until AUX
(auxiliary) is selected or press
the AUX screen button. An
auxiliary device must be
connected for the AUX screen
button to appear as an option to
select.
3. For the second row display select the Rear AUX screen
button next to Rear Display
1 and for the third row display
select the Rear AUX screen
button next to Rear Display 2.
Each screen works
independently of the other. The
second row screen can watch a
DVD while the third row screen
can use the auxiliary device.
The rear seat passengers can also
use the remote control to change
the functions of the RSE. See the
Rear Seat Infotainment user guide
for more information.
Rear Seat
Infotainment
Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) System
(Headrest DVD)
Vehicles with an RSE system
include two head restraint video
display screens with integrated DVD
players, auxiliary inputs, two
wireless headphones, and a remote
control. This system works
independently from the vehicle's
Overhead DVD RSE system. See
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
System (Headrest DVD) on
page 7-30 orRear Seat
Entertainment (RSE) System
(Overhead) on page 7-49 for
information about the Overhead
DVD RSE system.
The vehicle has a feature called
Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
With RAP, the RSE system can be
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turned off. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 9-25 for more
information.
Video Display Screens
The video display screens are
located on the back of each head
restraint.
Notice: Avoid directly touching
the video screen, as damage can
occur. See “Cleaning the Video
Screens” later in this section for
more information.
Overview RSE Base System
Some DVDs do not allow fast
forwarding or skipping of the
copyright information or previews.
If the DVD does not begin playing at
the main title, refer to the on-screen
instructions.
The DVD player can be controlled
by using the buttons located below
the video display screen or by using
the buttons on the system’ s remote
control. See “Remote Control” later
for more information.
The following discs are compatible
with the DVD player:
.DVD-Video: A DVD that has
video.
.CD-DA: A CD that has music or
sound content only.
.CD-Video: A CD that has a
movie.
.CD-R/RW: A disc that has audio
files such as CD-R with
downloaded MP3 files, MPEG,
or JPEG files. The DVD player and discs are
coded by global region. The DVD
players are set to Region 1. Discs
with other region codes will not work
in the players.
If an error message displays on the
video screen, see
“DVD Messages”
later in this section.
While the vehicle is moving,
passengers should not unfasten
their safety belts to make
adjustments to the video screen
control buttons. See Safety Belts on
page 3-15. Use the remote control
for any necessary adjustments. See
“Remote Control” later in this
section.

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A. Video Screen
.Located behind the front
seat headrest.
B. CD/DVD Slot
.The loading slot for the
DVD player is located at
the top of the head
restraint. Insert the disc
partially into the loading
slot with the printed side
facing the rear of the
vehicle. The DVD player
automatically draws the
disc in, “Loading” displays
on the screen along with a disc indicator, and
playback starts. If the disc
is inserted incorrectly, the
DVD player ejects the disc
and No Disc displays.
C. Level Lock and Release Latch
.The viewing angle of the
video screen can be
adjusted by releasing the
latch and gently moving
the screen. Then lock it
into a secure position.
D. POWER
O
.Press to turn the power on
or off. Each video screen
can be powered on or off
independently.
E. SOURCE
.Press to select between
Monitor 3, Monitor 4, or the
AV INPUT.
Each video display screen
can be adjusted
independently, as well as display information from
both DVD players and both
A/V inputs.
F. AV OUTPUT (Audio/Video Output Jack)
.Wired headphones or
video output can be
plugged in with a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) jack to listen to
music or show the video
on another device.
G. Video Input
.The yellow connector is
used for video input.
H. Left Audio Input
.The white connector is
used for the left side audio.
I. Right Audio Input
.The red connector is used
for the right side audio.
J. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Output Jack
.Wired headphones can be
plugged in with a 3.5 mm
(1/8 in) jack.

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RSE Overview Uplevel System
The loading slot for the DVD player
is located at the top of the head
restraint. Insert the disc partially into
the loading slot with the printed side
facing the rear of the vehicle. The
DVD player automatically draws the
disc in,“Loading” displays on the
screen along with a disc indicator,
and playback starts. If the disc is
inserted incorrectly, the DVD player
ejects the disc and No Disc
displays.
Some DVDs do not allow fast
forwarding or skipping of the
copyright information or previews.
If the DVD does not begin playing at
the main title, refer to the on-screen
instructions.
The DVD player can be controlled
by using the buttons located below
the video display screen or by using
the buttons on the system’ s remote
control. See “Remote Control” later
for more information. The following discs are compatible
with the DVD player:.DVD-Video: A DVD that has
video.
.CD-DA: A CD that has music or
sound content only.
.CD-Video: A CD that has a
movie.
.CD-R/RW: A disc that has audio
files such as CD-R with
downloaded MP3 files, MPEG,
or JPEG files.
The DVD player and discs are
coded by global region. The DVD
players are set to Region 1. Discs
with other region codes will not work
in the players.
If an error message displays on the
video screen, see “DVD Messages”
later in this section.
While the vehicle is moving,
passengers should not unfasten
their safety belts to make
adjustments to the video screen
control buttons. See Safety Belts on
page 3-15. Use the remote control for any necessary adjustments. See
“Remote Control”
later in this
section.
A. Video Screen
.Located behind the front
seat headrest.
B. CD/DVD Slot
.The loading slot for the
DVD player is located at
the top of the head
restraint. Insert the disc
partially into the loading
slot with the printed side
facing the rear of the