audio CADILLAC ESCALADE EXT 2009 3.G Owner's Guide

Navigation Audio System
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to the
vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB
radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make
sure that it can be added by checking with your
dealer/retailer. Also, check federal rules covering
mobile radio and telephone units. If sound
equipment can be added, it is very important to do
it properly. Added sound equipment can interfere
with the operation of the vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them. The
vehicle’s systems can interfere with the operation of
sound equipment that has been added.
Notice:The chime signals related to safety belts,
parking brake, and other functions of the vehicle
operate through the navigation system. If that
equipment is replaced or additional equipment is
added to the vehicle, the chimes may not work.
Make sure that replacement or additional equipment
is compatible with the vehicle before installing it.
See “Accessories and Modications” in the Index of
the vehicle’s owner manual.
Playing the Radio
O
/n(Power/Volume):Press to turn the audio
system on and off. Turn to increase or to decrease
the volume.
Press and hold for more than two seconds to turn off
the navigation system, the Rear Seat Entertainment
(RSE) video screen, and Rear Seat Audio (RSA). If the
vehicle has not been turned off, press this knob to
turn RSE and RSA back on and to continue playback of
the last active source.
w(Tuning Knob):Turn to go to the next or
previous frequency or disc track or chapter. SeeCD
Player on page 4-64orDVD Player on page 4-71
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 touch the screen button. SeeCD
Player on page 4-64,DVD Player on page 4-71,
andAuxiliary Devices on page 4-78for more
information.
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Finding a Station
If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen (AM,
FM, XM, CD, etc.) button. The display splits between
the audio screen and the map screen. All
station-changing functions can be performed from this
screen.If you do not want to view a split screen or you are not
on a map screen, press the AUDIO hard key.
AM/FM/XM:Touch the source (AM, FM, or XM, if
equipped) screen button or press the AUDIO key
repeatedly until the desired source is highlighted. AM source shown, other sources similar
FM source shown, other sources similar
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Category:Touch the screen button, located in the
middle of the screen, to receive a list of all of the
selected band stations in the area. Use the up and
down arrows to scroll the frequencies. Touch the
desired frequency.
XM lists also contain a category to select and the
stations or channels that have broadcasts that relate to
that category. For XM, touch the left and right arrow
screen buttons to change categories. The station
information appears on the display. See “Radio Menu”
later in this section to add and remove XM categories
from the category list. Removed categories do notappear on the category list screen or when the right and
left arrow category screen buttons are used.
FM lists may also contain a category to select if
stations in the broadcast area support Radio Data
Systems (RDS).
2Refresh List:Touch to refresh the list of AM or FM
stations.
When viewing a map screen, the name of the station or
channel displays.
y©¨z(Seek):To seek stations, press the up or
down arrows to go to the next or previous station.
To scan stations, 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. To stop
scanning, press either arrow again.
Storing Radio Station Presets
This feature stores a mix of up to 30 AM, FM, and XM
(if equipped) preset stations. To store presets:
1. Press
Oto turn the system on.
2. If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen
button, press the AUDIO key, or press the FAV
(favorite) key.
3. Select the band. FM source shown, other sources similar
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4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station, to select
the station.
5. Press and hold one of the preset screen buttons for
more than two seconds or until a beep is heard.
6. Repeat the steps for each preset.
Sound Menu
e
(Sound):Press this key or press the CONFIG key to
access the Sound menu to adjust the treble, midrange,
bass, fade, balance, and Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
The system automatically stores audio adjustment
settings as changes are made for each audio source
including AM, FM, XM (if equipped), CD, and AUX.
Setting the Tone
TREBLE:Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to
increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or
has static, decrease the treble.
MID (Midrange):Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign
to increase or decrease the midrange.
BASS:Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase
or decrease the bass.
Adjusting the Speakers
L/R (Left/Right) (Balance):To adjust the balance
between the left and the right speakers, touch and hold
the L or R screen buttons.
Front/Rear (Fade):To adjust the fade between the
front and the rear speakers, touch and hold the Front or
Rear screen buttons.
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Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
The system has Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DSP
provides a choice of four different listening experiences.
DSP can be used while listening to the audio system.
Not all DSP modes are available for all source
types. The type of DSP selected is displayed on the
status line.
Select from the following DSP settings:
Normal:Adjusts the audio for normal mode. This
provides the best sound quality for all seating positions.
Surround (Centerpoint
®):Enables Bose Centerpoint
signal processing that produces a surround sound
listening experience from a CD or XM stereo digital
audio source. Centerpoint delivers ve independent
audio channels from conventional two channel stereo
recordings (not available for AM or FM).
Driver:Adjusts the audio to give the driver the best
possible sound quality.
Rear:Adjusts the audio to give the rear seat occupants
the best possible sound quality.
2 CH. (Channel):Enhances surround sound.
5.1 CH. (Channel):Gives a full affect of surround
sound listening. This button is only available when
playing DVD video and DVD audio discs that support
5.1 audio and the RSA is off.
Radio Menu
Press the CONFIG key to enter the congure menu
screen, then press the CONFIG key repeatedly
until Radio is selected or touch the Radio screen button
to make changes for radio information displayed or to
limit features while driving, number of preset pages, XM
categories, and Bose
®AudioPilot®.
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Limit Features While Driving
Touch the Limit Features While Driving screen button to
turn on and off the ability to limit functions while
driving. When this screen button is highlighted, the
following functions will be limited while driving:
Music Navigator Scrolling
Radio Category Scrolling
Navigation Menu Scrolling and some functions
Number of Preset Pages
Touch the Number of Preset Pages screen button to
change the number of preset pages, 1 through 6. Each
preset page can contain ve preset stations. Touch
the desired numbered screen button.
Bose®AudioPilot®
AudioPilot:The Bose®AudioPilot®noise
compensation technology.
To use AudioPilot
®:
1. Press the CONFIG key to enter the menu screen,
then press the CONFIG key repeatedly until Radio
is selected or touch the Radio screen button
2. Press the Automatic Volume Control screen button
to access the AudioPilot menu.
3. Press the ON screen button.To turn it off, touch the OFF screen button. When on,
AudioPilot
®continuously adjusts the audio system
equalization, to compensate for background noise, so
that the music sound is consistent at the set volume
level.
This feature is most effective at lower volume settings
where background noise can affect how well the
music being played is heard through the vehicle’s audio
system. At higher volume settings, where the music
is much louder than the background noise, there may be
little or no adjustments by AudioPilot
®. For more
information on AudioPilot®, visit bose.com/audiopilot.
Remove/Add XM Categories
Touch the Remove/Add XM Categories screen button to
remove or add XM categories when selecting XM
categories from the category list screen. The list of XM
categories appear on the screen. Use the up and
down arrow screen buttons to scroll through the list. The
categories to remove are highlighted and the categories
to add are dark in color. Touch the category to be
added or removed. Touch the Restore All Categories
screen button to add all categories that have been
removed.
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Radio Data System (RDS)
The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
RDS features are available for use only on FM stations
that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio
can do the following:
Receive announcements concerning local and
national emergencies
Display messages from radio stations
This system relies on receiving specic information from
these stations and only works when the information is
available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast
incorrect information that causes the radio features
to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio
station.
The RDS system is always on. When information is
broadcast from the FM station that is playing, the station
name or call letters displays on the audio screen.
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. During your
trial or when you subscribe, you will get unlimited
access to XM Radio Online while not in the vehicle. A
service fee is required to receive the XM service.For more information, contact XM at xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and xmradio.ca or call
1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
When XM™ is active, the channel name and number,
song title, and artist displays on the screen.
XM™ Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):XL on the radio
display, after the channel name, indicates content with
explicit language. These channels, or any others,
can be blocked at a customer’s request by calling
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
XM Updating:The encryption code in the receiver is
being updated and no action is required.
No XM signal:The vehicle is in a location that is
blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle is moved
into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is processing audio
and text data received. No action is needed.
Channel Off Air:This channel is not currently in
service.
Channel Unauth:This channel is blocked or cannot be
received with your XM Subscription package.
Channel Unavail:This previously assigned channel is
no longer assigned.
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No Artist Info:No artist information is available. The
system is working properly.
No Title Info:No song title information is available.
The system is working properly.
No CAT Info:No category information is available. The
system is working properly.
CAT Not Found:There are no channels available for
the selected category. The system is working properly.
No Information:No text or informational messages
are available. The system is working properly.
XM Theftlocked:The XM™ receiver may have
previously been in another vehicle. For security
purposes, XM™ receivers cannot be swapped between
vehicles. If this message is received after having
your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer/retailer.
XM Radio ID:If tuned to channel 0, this message
will alternate with the XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID
label. This label is needed to activate the service.
Unknown:If this message is received when tuned to
channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult
with your dealer/retailer.
Check XM Receiver:If this message does not clear
within a short period of time, the receiver may have
a fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer.CD Player
The player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, and
as a DVD video player. SeeDVD Player on page 4-71
for more information about DVD audio and video.
Six-Disc CD Player
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 activates each
time you play a CD.
If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the
player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio
is turned on, 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
displays.
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.
If viewing a map screen, touch the CD screen button.
The display will split 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 the AUDIO
key then press the AUDIO key repeatedly until CD is
selected or touch the CD screen button.
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Playing an Audio CD
j/r(Pause/Play):Touch this button to pause the
CD. This button will then change to the play button.
Touch the play button to play the CD.
Random:Touch this button to hear the tracks in
random, rather than sequential, order. Touch Random
again to turn off random play.
DISC:Touch this screen button to view the list of
loaded disc(s). Select the disc to play.
r(Rewind):Touch and hold this button to rewind
quickly through a track selection. You will hear sound at a
reduced volume. Release this button to stop rewinding.
The display will show the elapsed time of the track.
[(Forward):Touch and hold this button to fast
forward quickly through a track selection. You will hear
sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to
stop fast forwarding. The display will show the elapsed
time of the track.
y©¨z(Seek):To seek tracks, press the up
arrow to go to the next track. Press the down arrow to
go to the start of the current track, if more than
eight seconds have played. 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):Turn this knob counterclockwise
one notch to go to the start of the current track, turn it
again to go to the previous track. Turn this knob
clockwise to go to the next track.
When playing an audio CD the rear seat operator can
power on the RSE video screen and use the remote
control to navigate through the tracks on the CD.
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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 44.1 kHz.
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 lename,
song name, artist name, album name, and
directory name.
Maximum 32 characters, including spaces, in a le
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 nd
songs while driving. Organize songs by albums
using one folder for each album. Each folder
or album should contain 18 songs or less.
It is recommended that there is a maximum of
192 les on a disc.
The les 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 will be treated as a folder. If the root
directory has compressed audio les, the directory
will be displayed as No Folder or ALL.
Empty Directory or Folder
If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the
le structure that contains only folders/subfolders and no
compressed les directly beneath them, the player will
advance to the next folder in the le structure that
contains compressed audio les and the empty folder
will not be displayed or numbered.
No Folder
When the CD contains only compressed les, the les
will be 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.
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