CADILLAC ESCALADE 2009 3.G Owners Manual

DVD Display Error Messages
The DVD display error message depends on which
radio the vehicle has. The video screen might 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.
DVD Distortion
Video distortion may occur when operating cellular
phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems
(GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, 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 can result.
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 the vehicle’s
owners manual 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 played
even after the ignition is turned off. See “Retained
Accessory Power (RAP)” in the owners manual for more
information.
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Video Display Screens
The video display screens are located on the backside
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.
Using the RSE System
DVD Player: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.
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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 les such as CD-R
with downloaded MP3 les, MPEG, or JPEG les.
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”
under, Seats and Restraint Systems in the vehicle’s
owner manual. Use the remote control for any necessary
adjustments. See “Remote Control” later in this
supplement.
POWER
O:Press to turn the power on or off. Each
video screen can be powered on or off independently.EJECT
X:Press to eject a disc from the DVD slot.
If a disc is ejected from the player, but not removed,
it will automatically reload into the player. Another way to
reload a disc that has been ejected, but not removed
from the DVD player, is to press the eject button or the
play button.
PLAY
r:Press this button located below the video
display screen to start playback of a disc. On DVDs and
video CDs with playback control (PBC), menu screens
can display automatically. It might be necessary to press
the play button again to begin play.
There is a play position memory feature for DVD and
video CD only. If the DVD player is turned off and then
turned back on, the DVD player resumes playback
where the disc stopped. The play position memory is
erased if the disc is removed.
STOP
c:Press once to stop playing a DVD.
There is a pre-stop feature for DVD and video CD only.
This feature resumes playback of the disc where it
was stopped. Press the stop button once during disc
playback and
cdisplays on the DVD startup screen.
This icon disappears after a few seconds. Press the stop
button a second time, or eject the disc, to cancel the
pre-stop feature and to clear the disc position memory.
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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.
Infrared Remote Sensor:Located in the top center
of the video display screen. Do not block the signal from
the remote to the sensor.
Infrared Transmitters:Located in the top center of
the video display screen. Do not block the signal from
the headphones to the transmitter.
Video Display Screen:Located on the back of each
headrest.
AV OUTPUT (Audio/Video Output Jack):Located on
the lower left side of the screen and is identied on
the video screen panel as the AV OUTPUT.
Headphone Jack:Wired headphones can be
plugged into the headphone jack with one-eighth inch
stereo plugs.AV INPUT: (Audio/Video Input Jack):The audio/video
input jack is located below the video display screen
and allows viewing of auxiliary sources such as portable
DVD players, game stations, or video cameras, on
each screen.
Video Input — The yellow connector is used for
video input.
L Audio — The white connector is used for the
left side audio.
R Audio — The red connector is used for the
right side audio.
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.
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Vehicle Speakers
Audio from the DVD player or an auxiliary device
can be heard through the vehicle speakers or the
wireless/wired headphones, while the radio is tuned to
one of the six frequencies selected on the Sound Around
portion of the system’s remote control. See “Remote
Control” later in this supplement.
Only one audio source can be heard through the
vehicle’s speakers at a time. The audio source being
used is specied by the A/V (audio/video) source
selected on the driver side head restraint video display
screen.
To turn the RSE system audio output to the vehicle’s
speakers, press Sound Around ON, on the system’s
remote control. The audio from the RSE system can be
heard through the wireless/wired headphones and
the vehicle’s speakers at the same time. The volume on
the radio can vary when switching between the radio,
CD, DVD, MP3, or an auxiliary device.
Wireless Headphones
The two wireless headphones included with the
Headrest DVD RSE system will only work with the
Headrest DVD RSE system and are marked for
channel 3 and 4. The wireless headphones must be
used within a line of sight of the transmitter that is
located above the video display screen.3-4 Channel Selector:This is located on the right
earpiece. Either Channel 3 or 4 can be selected with the
channel selector. The driver side monitor is designated as
Channel 3, and the passenger side as Channel 4. Set the
channel selector switch according to the video display
screen being viewed. The message, “To listen to this
monitor tune your headphones to Channel 3 (or 4)”
displays for ve seconds then disappears when the video
display screen is turned on.
OFF/ON (Power):Turn the power switch located on the
earpiece to turn the wireless headphones on or off.
Each headphone has a light to indicate ON. If the light
does not come on, the batteries may need to be
replaced. See “Battery Replacement” under Rear Seat
Entertainment System in the vehicle’s owner manual.
The headphones shut off automatically if the RSE
system is turned off or if the headphones are out of
range of the transmitter for more than three minutes.
VOL
0(Volume):Use to adjust the volume on the
headphones.
Notice:Do not store the headphones in heat or
direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones
and repairs will not be covered by the warranty.
Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries.
Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
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Remote Control
To use the remote control, aim at the remote sensor
located on top center of the video display screen
and press the desired button.
Objects blocking the line-of-sight can affect the function
of the remote control. Direct or very bright light can
affect the ability of the 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” following
this section.
The remote control provided with the Headrest DVD
RSE system, is not a universal remote control and will
not control other equipment.
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 Buttons
POWER:Press to turn the Headrest DVD RSE system
on and off.
SOURCE:Press to select between Monitor 3,
Monitor 4, or AV INPUT. Any video equipment
connected to the AV inputs automatically overrides the
source selection.
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SETUP:Press to change the default settings, see
“Using the RSE On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus” later
in this manual. There are four main menu screens,
each screen displays a menu to select different setting
options. The screens are:
1. General Setup — adjusts screen settings.
2. Audio Setup — sets the language.
3. Preference Screen — sets the subtitles and
parental controls.
4. Password Setup — allows a password to be set.
Press SETUP again to exit.
EJECT
X:Press to eject or reload a disc.
DVD-Video Screen 3:Press the DVD button located
under 3 to transmit IR codes for DVD mode on
Video Screen 3.
TV-Video Screen 3:This button is not used with the
system.
DVD-Video Screen 4:Press the DVD button located
under 4 to transmit IR codes for DVD mode on
Video Screen 4.
TV-Video Screen 4:This button is not used with the
system.
SOUND AROUND ON/OFF:Press to turn the FM
Transmitter power on or off.MUTE
>(For DVD Only):Press to turn off the
headphone sound. Press again to turn the sound
on again.
PIX (Picture Selection):Press to adjust the picture’s
On Screen Display (OSD). Each time this button is
pressed, the picture adjustment OSD, cycles through
bars for BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, and
TINT. Use the right/left navigation arrows to adjust the
setting. This feature automatically shuts off id another
button is pressed or adjustments are not made within
six seconds.
SOUND AROUND SELECT:Press to select an FM
transmitter channel. The SOUND AROUND SELECT
lets the DVD audio play over the vehicle’s sound system
by tuning the radio to one of the six FM frequencies
listed below.
CH1: 88.3MHz
CH2: 88.7MHz
CH3: 89.1MHz
CH4: 89.5MHz
CH5: 89.9MHz
CH6: 90.3MHz
MENU:Press to enter the DVD disc menu while the
disc is playing.
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Q,R,q,r(Navigation Arrows):Press to navigate
through menus.
ENTER:Press to enter a selected function or to begin
playback of the disc.
REPEAT
7:Press to repeat part or all of a chapter,
title, track, or the entire disc after using the A-B button to
setup repeat preset sections.
RETURN
8:This button is not used with the system.
A-B:This button is used to setup repeat preset
sections. Press this button once while the disc is playing
to select the starting position. Press a second time to
select the end position. Press a third time to turn
the function off. To view the preset section, press
7.
AUTO MEMORY:This button is not used with the
system.
SEARCH/SKIP:This button is not used with the
system.
ERASE/ADD:This button is not used with the system.
R-S:This button is not used with the system.
TITLE:Press to enter the disc title mode. The title
feature is disc-specic, and may not be available on all
discs.SUBTITLE:Press to change the subtitle language to
another available language or to turn subtitles off.
ANGLE:Press to select a different viewing angle for
discs that are recorded with different camera angles.
AUDIO:Press to select a different language for
discs that are recorded with different languages.
0-9 (Numbers):The numbers located on the lower left
side of the remote control can be used to enter
numbered menu options, channels, or track numbers.
GOTO:Press to enter the GOTO menu to choose
a desired title, chapter, track, or song inside the disc.
DISPLAY:Press to scroll through display information on
the upper left corner of the screen, such as title,
chapter/track, time elapsed, and time remaining, or to
turn off the display
PROGRAM:Press to edit a playback program
containing desired titles in the DVD or tracks in the
CD-DA.
3D:Press to change between different 3D audio modes
for DVD or CD.
The options for DVD are: Off, Rock, Pop, Live, Dance,
Techno, Classic, and Soft.
The options for CD are: Off, Concert, Living room, Hall,
Bathroom Cave, Arena, and Church.
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RANDOM:Press to play titles randomly.
PLAY/PAUSE
r/j: Press to start playback of the
disc, or to pause playback.
STOP
c:Press to stop playback of a disc.
To resume disc playback, press PLAY.
To start playback from the beginning of the disc,
press STOP, STOP, then PLAY.
ZOOM:Press to either enlarge the viewed image by
2X, 3X, and 4X, or reduce the image by 1/2X, 1/3X,
and 1/4X.
PBC (Playback Control):Press to turn video
CD playback control on or off.
FR
r(Fast Reverse):Press to fast reverse the disc.
Press multiple times to choose between 2X, 4X, 8X,
16X, and 32X speeds.
FF
[(Fast Forward):Press to fast forward the disc.
Press multiple times to choose between 2X, 4X, 8X,
16X, and 32X speeds.
PREV
g(Previous):Press to play the previous
chapter or track. To return to previous chapters or tracks
one at a time, press and release multiple times until
the desired chapter or track is reached.NEXT
l:Press to play the next chapter or track.
To go to the next chapter or track one at a time, press
and release multiple times until the desired chapter
or track is reached.
Battery Replacement
To change batteries in the remote control:
1. Turn the remote control face down.
2. Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover
and slide it off.
3. Install two AAA batteries into the battery
compartment.
4. Slide the cover back on until it clicks.
If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of
time, remove the batteries and keep it in a cool, dry place.
Using the RSE On-Screen Display
(OSD) Menus
Use the OSD setup display menus for:
Initial setup
Display setup
Parental control setup
Adjusting the picture quality
Setting the various outputs
On-screen display language
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To use the OSD menus while using the DVD player or
an auxiliary device:
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control to
display the icons and pages on the display screen.
2. Select the desired page by using the left/right
navigation arrows to move the cursor.
3. Press the SETUP button again on the remote
control to cancel use of the setup display.
Not all DVDs support all of the feature defaults in the
setup menus. If a feature is not supported, the defaults
are provided by the DVD media.
To set the language for the OSD:
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
2. Use the left/right navigation arrows to navigate the
General Setup Page, then use the down navigation
arrow to select the OSD language.
3. Press the right navigation arrow and then use the
up/down navigation arrows to select English,
French, or Spanish.To set the TV display:
1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control.
2. Use the left/right navigation arrows to navigate the
General Setup Page.
3. Press the down navigation arrow to select TV
Display sub-menu and to adjust the screen setting.
4. Press the right navigation arrow and then use the
up/down navigation arrows to select a display
option.
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