2008 Cadillac SRX Navigation System Overview ........................................................ Overview .................................................. Features and Controls ..................................... Features and Controls ................................ 1-1 1-2 2-1 2-2 M Navigation Audio System ................................ 3-1 Navigation Audio System ............................ 3-2 Voice Recognition ........................................... 4-1 Voice Recognition ............
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Section 1 Overview .........................................................1-2 Navigation System Overview ............................1-2 Overview Getting Started ...............................................1-4 Cleaning the Video Screen .............................
Overview Navigation System Overview Screen shown with Map Disc Inserted 1-2
A. Map DVD Slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. B. FULL MAP Touch Screen Button. See “NAV ” under “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2 for more information. C. North Up/Heading Up Symbol. See Symbols on page 2-8 for more information. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. O (Power/Volume) Knob. See “Hard Keys” under Using the Navigation System on page 2-2 for more information. No GPS Symbol. See Symbols on page 2-8 for more information.
© SEEK Key (Previous). See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. W. POI (Point of Interest) Touch Screen Button. See “Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map Screen” under Symbols on page 2-8 for more information. X. Auxiliary Jack. See Auxiliary Devices on page 3-36 for more information. V. Getting Started Before you begin to operate the navigation system, read this manual thoroughly to become familiar with it and to understand how the system works.
Other functions may also be locked out while driving and they too will appear grayed out on the screen — but all functions are available when parked. Some functions can be performed while driving, as long as you can do so without diverting too much of your attention from your driving. {CAUTION: This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed.
The system uses limited information, you must always evaluate whether following the system’s directions is safe and legal for the current conditions. Once the NAV or DEST hard keys are pressed, this Caution screen will appear and OK must be pressed to load the map DVD information from the map disc. When getting started you may set the navigation system to your preference or delete information you may have entered using various options. To do so, reference the following topics.
Storing Radio Station Presets To set preset radio stations, do the following: 1. Press the O (power) knob to turn the system on. 2. Press the AUDIO hard key and select the desired band (AM, FM1, FM2, XM1, or XM2 (if equipped)). 3. Use the f (tune) knob or the SEEK arrows to tune to the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the five preset screen buttons, at the bottom of the screen, until you hear a beep or see the station displayed on the selected preset button. 5. Repeat the steps for each preset.
Entering an Address If you are having trouble finding a city or a street name, do the following: • Input the street name first instead of the city name, or vice versa. • Input more characters or reduce the amount of characters to reduce or expand the available options. To set a destination by entering a city name, do the following: 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press the O (power) knob to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc.
10. Once a street has been selected, the numeric keyboard will display, allowing you to enter the house number. The system will display the house number range that is available for the street. 4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button to proceed. 11. Select the Go screen button. A map screen, with the destination marked, will appear. 6. Press the 12. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route. 13.
Storing Preset Destinations 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press the O (power) knob to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. 4. A caution may appear. Touch the OK screen button to proceed. 5. Press the DEST hard key. Enter a destination. See Destination on page 2-14 for more information on how to enter a destination. 6.
Using Your Stored Preset Destinations Canceling Guidance These destinations are available for selection while driving. Guidance will be canceled once you arrive at your final destination. To cancel guidance prior to arrival at the final destination, do the following: 1. If the radio is already on with a map disc inserted, skip to Step 5. 2. Press the O (power) knob to turn the system on. 3. Insert the DVD map disc. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. 4.
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Section 2 Features and Controls Features and Controls ......................................2-2 Using the Navigation System ...........................2-2 Maps ............................................................2-4 Symbols ........................................................2-8 Destination ..................................................2-14 Configure Menu ............................................2-29 Global Positioning System (GPS) ....................2-37 Vehicle Positioning .........
Features and Controls Using the Navigation System This section presents basic information needed to operate the navigation system. Use the hard keys located on the navigation system along with the available touch-sensitive screen buttons on the navigation screen to operate the system. See Navigation System Overview on page 1-2 for more information. Once the vehicle is moving, various functions will be disabled to reduce driver distractions.
FAV (Favorite): Press this key to access the preset stations. See “Storing Radio Station Presets” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information. AUDIO: Press this key to access the full Audio screen to change AM, FM, XM™ Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), CD, DVD (if equipped), and auxiliary input. See “Audio” under Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information.
q (Backspace): Select the backspace screen button if an incorrect character has been selected. To make name selections easier, the system will only highlight the characters that can follow the last one entered. For example, if a Z is entered, a T may not be available for selection. If a name does not display after entry, it may need to be entered differently, the map DVD disc may not contain that information, or the correct search area has not been selected.
Installing the DVD Map Disc When a DVD Map Disc is installed, noise from the disc may occur when entering the vehicle and turning the vehicle off, this is normal system operation. Your dealer/retailer may have installed the map DVD. If the map DVD was not installed, do the following to load it: Read the following steps completely before operating this feature. 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press the O (power) knob to turn the navigation system on. 3. Touch the OK screen button to agree to the Caution screen.
DVD Map Disc Messages If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the map disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • If the map disc was installed into the CD slot. See “Installing the DVD Map Disc” previously. • It is very hot, when the temperature returns to normal, the map disc should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the map disc should play. • The map disc is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
Map Adjustments The system allows you to adjust the scale of view on the map. Also, as you drive, the map will scroll automatically based on the direction of travel. Map Scales V / U (Zoom In/Zoom Out): Touch the zoom in or out screen buttons or the scale on the bar to change the level of map detail. The scale will appear on the screen once the zoom in or zoom out screen buttons are selected. The system will adjust the map accordingly. The scale of a map can range from 150 ft. (45 m) to 250 mi. (402 km).
Symbols The following symbols are the most common symbols that will appear on a map screen. Your vehicle is shown as this symbol. It indicates the current position and heading direction of your vehicle on the map. The destination symbol will appear on the map, after a route has been planned, marking your final destination. The waypoint symbol will display on the map after a waypoint has been added to your route.
The distance and time to destination symbol indicates the distance and the estimated time remaining to your final destination or arrival time, depending on the option selected. The north up symbol indicates the map with North Up, known as North Up mode. While in North Up mode, the vehicle icon will follow the north direction on the map regardless of which direction the vehicle is traveling. Select this screen symbol to switch between North Up and Heading Up modes.
The No GPS symbol will appear when your vehicle is not receiving a Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signal. Displaying Points of Interest (POI) on the Map Screen Touch anywhere on the map to display the POI (Point of Interest) screen button. See Global Positioning System (GPS) on page 2-37 for more information. Select the MARK screen button to store the location on the screen in your address book. The system will automatically store the point in the address book.
Select one of the POI categories to display or to delete POI icons from the map screen. Once a category has been selected, the POI icon will display at the top of the screen. Five categories can be selected to display on the map screen. When a category is selected those POI icons will display on the map. Press the POI screen button again to add more POI icons. POI Close to: Once a category has been selected, select this screen button to display the list of available POIs for the selected POI categories.
Add to Address Book: Press this screen button to add this POI to the address book. See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 2-29 for information on editing address book entries. Go: Press this screen button to make this POI a destination or a waypoint. Map: Press this screen button to display the map showing the location of the POI. Show: Select this screen button to update the map screen and the list once a category has been selected. Show POI: Select ON to display the POI icons on the map screen.
Driving on a Route When a destination has been routed and you are driving on route, the map screen will automatically display the next maneuver. This next maneuver pop-up will display the next maneuver direction and how many miles or kilometers you are from it. When you are approximately 1/2 mi. (.08 km) from the next maneuver, the screen will display the name and a detailed view of the next maneuver.
Traveling Across Regions Destination If you plan to drive across many states, you may have to change the region selected to represent the area you are traveling to. To change the region, do one of the following: Press the DEST key to access the Destination Entry screen. From this screen, you can select from several options to plan a route by entering destination points. • Change the selected region in the search area when you get closer to your destination.
Search Area The Destination Entry screen allows you to select the area included in the search for your destination. A map that divides the 48 contiguous United States and a part of Canada into 11 regions is displayed. Before selecting a method of destination entry, review the search area map to make sure your destination is located in the highlighted region. Touch the Change Search Area screen button to view the Search Area screen.
5. 6. To enter a destination by entering the city name first, do the following: 7. 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the 6 Address Entry screen button. 3. Select the City name button. 4. Enter the city name or touch the Last 5 Cities screen button. The Last 5 Cities screen will display a list of the last five city names that had been entered. Select a city from the list and it will appear in the City name area. 2-16 8. 9. 10. If using the alpha keyboard, finish entering the city name.
To enter a destination by entering the street name first, do the following: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the 6 Address Entry screen button. 3. Select the Street screen button and start entering the street name. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available streets. Select this button to view the list. 4.
4. Select the desired street name with the correct prefix from the list (Dr., Ln., St., etc.). 5. Once a street has been selected the Cross Street screen button will become available. Select the Cross Street button and start entering the cross street name. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available cross streets. Select this button to view the list.
To use the point of interest destination entry method by entering the name, do the following: 3. Select the Browse POI screen button to view the list of POI categories. 3. Enter the POI name. If five or less names are available, a list will display. If more than five are available, there will be a screen button with a number in it, it represents the number of available POIs. Select this button to view the list. 4. Select a category, and then a sub-category.
Previous Destination The previous destination entry method allows you to select a destination from a list of previous destination points. To use the previous destination entry method, do the following: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the 7 Previous Destination screen button. 3. Select a previous destination from the list. Use the arrow to the right of the destination to view the entire destination name as necessary. Use the scroll arrows to the left to scroll through the list. 4.
Address Book The address book entry method allows you to select a destination by selecting an address that has been stored in your address book. * Address Book: Touch this screen button to access the Address Book screen. From this screen you can select an address that already exists as the destination. To use the address book entry method, do the following: 1. Press the DEST hard key. 2. Select the * Address Book screen button. A list of your address book addresses will display. 3.
Pick from Map This destination entry method allows you to select a destination by scrolling on the map. 3. Use the V / U (zoom in/out) screen buttons and touch on the map to find the area that you would like to select as your destination. Pressing/holding and dragging your finger on the map will activate fast scrolling. 4. Press/touch once on the area that you would like to set as your destination. The map screen will display the address information. 5. Select the Go screen button.
Map Coordinates 3. Select the Map Coordinates screen button. The coordinates destination entry method allows you to select a destination by entering latitude and longitude coordinates. 4. Touch N (north) or S (south) next to Lat. (latitude) to enter the direction of the latitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the latitude coordinate. 5. Touch E (east) or W (west) next to Long. (longitude) to enter the direction of the longitude coordinate. Enter the numeric portion of the longitude coordinate.
Preset Destination The preset destination entry method allows you to set a destination by selecting from one of five previously stored destinations. Besides voice tagged destinations, these are the only destinations available to set while the vehicle is moving. If a destination is not set for one of the screen buttons, the button will be dimmed and not available for use. See “Adding or Changing Preset Destinations” later in this section for information on how to add a preset destination.
Getting Started on Your Route Turn List Once you have entered a destination there are several functions that can be performed. Press the DEST hard key to access the Route screen. Turn List: Touch this screen button to view the list of turn maneuvers for the entire route and to avoid turns on the route. Q / R (Scroll Arrows): Touch the up and down arrow screen buttons to scroll through the list of maneuvers. Avoid: Touch this screen button, next to the adjacent street name, to avoid the maneuver.
The map screen will display. Select the Fastest, Shortest, or Other screen buttons. Press the Start Guidance screen button. The route will re-calculate without the selected avoided maneuver. Avoid List: Select this screen button to cancel an avoided turn. The list of selected avoided turns will display. Select the turn to cancel the turn from being avoided. t (Reverse Skip): Select this screen button to go back to the start point or previous waypoint.
Voice Prompt Select this screen button from the Route screen to turn voice prompts on or off and to change the volume of voice prompts. See “Nav” under Configure Menu on page 2-29 for more information. Add Waypoint Add Waypoint: Select this screen button from the Route screen. This feature allows you to add up to three waypoints to the current route, between your start point and final destination. Once a waypoint has been added, the points can be edited or deleted. To add a waypoint: 1.
1. Press the DEST hard key. Adding Destinations to the Address Book 2. Select the Delete screen button for the desired waypoint to delete. There are two ways to add a destination to the address book: To delete a waypoint from your current route: 3. The system will display a pop-up confirmation message. Choose Yes to delete the waypoint; touch No to cancel this operation. 4. Select the route preference (Fastest, Shortest, or Other). The system will calculate and highlight the route. 5.
To store the current final destination as a preset destination: Configure Menu 1. Select the Mark screen button from the map screen to add the current final destination. The Address Book screen will appear. 2. Select the Name screen button. An alpha-keyboard will display. Enter the name. 3. Press and hold one of the buttons at the bottom of the screen until a pop-up confirmation displays.
Sound Nav (Navigation) Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Sound is selected or touch the Sound screen button to make speaker and equalization or DSP (Digital Signal Processing) adjustments. See Navigation Audio System on page 3-2 for more information.
Voice Prompt > Voice Prompt: Touch the Voice Prompt screen button to change the volume of the voice prompts or to turn the voice prompts on and off. Voice Prompt Volume: Touch the + (plus) or − (minus) screen buttons to increase or to decrease the volume of the voice prompts. Turn voice turn instruction: Touch the ON or OFF screen buttons to turn voice instructions on and off while traveling on a planned route.
5. Touch the Phone # screen button and use the numeric keyboard to enter or change the phone number. 6. Touch the OK screen button to save your changes. To change the map icon of an address book entry: 1. Select the MENU hard key. 2. Select the NAV screen button. 3. Select the button. * Edit/View Address Book screen 4. Select the address book entry to change. 5. Select the Icon screen button. 6. Select an icon from the list. 5.
To delete an address book entry: Map Database Information 1. Select the MENU hard key. 2. Select the NAV screen button. 3. Select the button. * Edit/View Address Book screen 4. Select the address book entry to delete. 5. Press the Delete screen button to delete the address book entry. To delete the entire address book: 1. Select the MENU hard key. 2. Select the NAV screen button. 3. Select the button. * Edit/View Address Book screen 4. Select the address book entry to delete. 5.
A. Map DVD Slot Once the map DVD is loaded touch the Close screen button. The screen will close. Once the screen is closed touch the OK screen button to proceed to the navigation system. See Getting Started on page 1-4 for more information. 2-34 Coverage: Touch this screen button to view the areas covered by the map DVD. Touch the up and down arrow screen buttons to view each region of the map DVD. The screen will display the major cities for the selected region.
Low Fuel Warning Off-Road Mode To turn the Low Fuel Warning on or off, do the following: To turn the Off-Road Mode on or off, do the following: 1. Press the MENU key. 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Press the Nav screen button. 2. Press the Nav screen button. 3. Press the @ Low Fuel Warning ON or OFF screen button. The active button will be highlighted. When on, a warning will appear on the display when your vehicle’s fuel tank is low on fuel.
Display Brightness/Contrast/Mode Press the MENU key to enter the Menu options, then press the MENU key repeatedly until Display is selected or touch the Display screen button. Touch this screen button to change the brightness, contrast, and mode of the display. Display Off Touch this screen button to turn the display off. Press any hard key to view the display. 2-36 ] (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) or − (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
Auto (Automatic): Touch this screen button for the system to automatically adjust the screen background depending on exterior lighting conditions. Night: Touch this screen button and the system will make the map background darker. Day: Touch this screen button and the system will make the map background brighter. Global Positioning System (GPS) The navigation system determines the position of your vehicle by using satellite signals, various vehicle signals, and map data.
Vehicle Positioning • The vehicle is entering and/or exiting a parking lot, garage, or a lot with a roof. At times, the position of the vehicle on the map may be inaccurate due to one or more of the following reasons: • The road system has changed. • The vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such as in sand, gravel, and/or snow. • The vehicle is traveling on winding roads. • The vehicle is on a long straight road. • The vehicle is approaching a tall building or a large vehicle.
Problems with Route Guidance Inappropriate route guidance may occur under one or more of the following conditions: • You have not turned onto the road indicated. • Route guidance may not be available when using automatic rerouting for the next right or left turn. • The route may not be changed when using automatic rerouting. • There is no route guidance when turning at an intersection. • Plural names of places may be announced occasionally.
Ordering Map DVDs The map DVD in your vehicle is the most up-to-date information available when your vehicle was produced. The map DVD is updated periodically, provided that the map information has changed. If you have any questions about the operation of the navigation system or the update process, contact the GM Nav Disc Center toll-free phone number, 1-877-NAV-DISC (1-877-628-3472) or go to the center’s website, www.gmnavdisc.com.
Section 3 Navigation Audio System Navigation Audio System ..................................3-2 CD Player ...................................................3-11 DVD Player .................................................3-17 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...........3-23 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................3-34 Auxiliary Devices ..........................................
Navigation Audio System Playing the Radio Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your 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.
Finding a Station FM source shown, other sources similar FM source shown, other sources similar If viewing a map screen, touch the source screen (AM, FM, XM, CD, etc.) button. The display will split 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.
XM lists will also contain a category to select and the stations or channels that pertain to the category. For XM, touch the left and right arrow screen buttons to change categories. The station information will appear on the display. See “Radio Menu” later in this section to add and remove XM categories from the category list. When listening to XM stations, you will be able to select all of the categories when using the right and left arrow screen buttons on the main audio screen.
Storing Radio Station Presets Sound Menu This feature allows you to store up to 30 preset stations. You can mix AM, FM, and XM (if equipped). To store presets, do the following: 1. Press the O (power) knob to 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. 4. Seek, scan, or tune to the desired station, to select the station. 5.
Setting the Tone Digital Signal Processing (DSP) TREBLE: Touch the plus (+) or minus (−) sign to increase or decrease the treble. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble. The Bose® Cabin Surround® Sound System has Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DSP is used to provide a choice of four different listening experiences. DSP can be used while listening to the audio system. The type of DSP selected is displayed on the status line.
5.1 CH and 2 CH Mode Radio Menu The 2 CH and 5.1 CH screen buttons are available only when a 5.1 CH disk is available and RSA is off. 5.1 CH (Channel): Select this screen button, when listening to a DVD, to give a full affect of surround sound listening. The Surround screen button must be selected to select this screen button. 2 CH (Channel): If a 5.1 CH disk is playing and 2 CH is selected or RSA is turned on, the system will downmix the audio from 5.1 CH to 2 CH stereo.
Additional Information Displayed Number of Preset Pages The navigation system may have this feature. Touch the / Number of Preset Pages screen button to change the number of preset pages, 1 through 6. Each preset page can contain five preset stations. Touch the desired numbered screen button. Touch the 4 Additional Information Displayed screen button to turn station, channel, CD, and MP3 information on or off.
Bose AudioPilot® ® Radio Data System (RDS) ® AudioPilot : Your vehicle has the Bose sound system, it includes Bose AudioPilot® noise compensation technology. To use AudioPilot®: 1. Press the MENU key to enter the menu screen, then press the MENU 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. The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).
XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. XM™ offers a large variety of coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, traffic/weather (U.S. subscribers), and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes the channel name and number, song title, and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™; In the U.
Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner. 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.
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 until CD is highlighted or touch the CD screen button. Playing an Audio CD RANDOM: Touch this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Touch RANDOM again to turn off random play.
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 or v1.1.
When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files will be located under the root folder. The left and right arrow buttons will search playlists (Px) first and then go to the root folder. When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT. Order of Play Tracks will be played in the following order: • Play will begin from the first track in the first playlist and will continue sequentially through all tracks in each playlist.
Playing an MP3 If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. With the ignition on, insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. While playing a CD, the navigation system is available. If you insert a CD with the system off and the ignition on, it will start to play.
[ (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. qr (Folder): Select the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next folder on the disc. Press the middle screen button, with the folder name, to sort the MP3 by folder and file name. It may take a few minutes for the system to sort the MP3.
CD Messages DVD Player If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: The player can be used for CD, MP3, DVD audio, and as a DVD video player. • If a disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format. • If the map DVD disc was installed into the CD slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play.
If playing any compatible DVD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to disc quality, the method of recording, the quality of the video that has been recorded, and the way the disc has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding chapters, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom surface of the DVD. If the surface of the DVD is damaged, such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the DVD will not play properly.
DVD Menu Options Once a DVD starts to play, the menu options will automatically appear. To display the menu choices while a DVD is playing in full screen, touch anywhere on the screen. Full: Press this screen button to remove all menu options from the display. Press anywhere on the screen to display the menu options. Cursor: Touch this button to access the cursor menu. The arrows and other cursor options allow you to navigate the DVD menu options.
j / r (Pause/Play): Touch this button to pause the DVD. This button will then change to the play button. Touch the play button to play the DVD. Menu: Touch this button to display the DVD menu of the current area of the DVD that is playing. This button is not available for DVD video. When a DVD movie is inserted in the DVD slot, and the vehicle is started, pressing the play button will start the movie and turn on the rear screen. Search: Touch this button to display the title search screen.
Day: Touch this screen button and the system will make the navigation screen background brighten. Monitor: From the DVD Setup screen, touch this button to adjust the viewing angle of the DVD on the navigation screen. This is not available on all DVDs. Touch the e button to close the screen in from the left and right sides. Touch the J button to fill the screen on the left and right sides. Touch the bottom.
Parental Level: Touch this button to change the rating level to only allow the play of DVDs with a certain rating. The rating selection is 1 through 8, with 1 being a G rating. If the 1 is selected, any DVD with a rating above G will not be able to be viewed without entering a password. When the parental level screen is first entered a keyboard will appear on the display and a four-digit password will need to be created. Type in a password that you will be able to remember.
DVD Messages If Disc Read Error appears on the display and/or the DVD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • If a disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format. • If the disc is not from a correct region. • If the map DVD disc was installed into the DVD audio/video slot. See “Installing the Map DVD” under Maps on page 2-4 for more information. • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the DVD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road.
Headphones Push the power button to turn on the headphones. An indicator light located on the headphones will come on. If the light does not come on, the batteries may need to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section for more information. Switch the headphones to Off when not in use. Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections. The infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the RSE center console.
Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones and repairs will not be covered by your warranty. Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries. Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place. Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks The foam ear pads attached to the headphones may become worn or damaged if they are not handled or stored properly. If the foam ear pads do become damaged or worn out, the pads can be replaced separately from the headphone set.
To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on. If the video screen is in the DVD player mode, pressing the AUX button on the remote control will switch the video screen from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary device. The radio will play the audio of the connected auxiliary device by sourcing to auxiliary.
Video Screen Remote Control The video screen is located in the center console. Notice: Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight can damage it, and the repairs will not be covered by your warranty. Storage in extreme cold can weaken the batteries. Keep the remote control stored in a cool, dry place. Notice: Avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur. See “Cleaning the Video Screen” later in this section for more information.
Remote Control Buttons y (Main Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use the up, down, left, and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu. After making a selection press the enter button. This button only operates when using a DVD. Q, R, q, r (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. r (Enter): Press this button to select the choice that is highlighted in any menu.
s (Play/Pause): Press this button to start playing a DVD. Press this button while a DVD is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue playing the DVD. When the DVD is playing, depending on the radio, you may be able to do slow play by pressing the pause button then pressing the fast forward button. The DVD will continue playing in a slow play mode. You may also, depending on the radio, perform reverse slow play by pressing the pause button and then pressing the fast reverse button.
AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source. If your vehicle has a third row video screen, the AUX button will control the source display on the second row video screen, and the third row video screen as described in the table below: 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad provides the capability of direct chapter or track number selection.
Problem No power. Recommended Action The ignition might not be in on or accessory. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will flash. Disc will not play. The system might be off. The parental control button might have been turned on. The power indicator light will flash. The system might be in auxiliary mode. The disc is upside down or is not compatible. The picture does not fill the Check the display screen.
Problem After stopping the player, I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning. The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound. My disc is stuck in the player. The Load/Eject button does not work. 3-32 Recommended Action If the stop button was pressed one time, the DVD player will resume playing where the DVD was stopped. If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player will begin to play from the beginning of the DVD.
DVD Display Error Messages DVD Distortion The DVD display error message depends on which radio you have. The video screen may display one of the following: There may be an experience with audio distortion in the wireless headphones and video distortion in the video display when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. Disc Load/Eject Error: This message will display when there are disc load or eject problems.
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not listening to (except on some radios where dual control is allowed). For example, rear seat passengers can listen to and control a CD through the headphones, while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers.
© ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM (if equipped), press the seek up or the seek down arrow to go to the next or the previous station or channels and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. Press and hold the seek up or seek down arrow until the display flashes, to tune to an individual station. The display will stop flashing after the buttons have not been pushed for more than two seconds.
Auxiliary Devices The navigation system has an auxiliary input jack located in the lower right corner of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. You can however, connect an external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette tape player, etc. to the auxiliary input jack for use as another source for audio listening.
Section 4 Voice Recognition Voice Recognition ............................................
Voice Recognition The navigation system’s voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of the navigation system, audio system, and OnStar® features. The DVD map disc must be installed in the navigation system for voice recognition to work. See “Installing the DVD Map Disc” under Maps on page 2-4. Voice recognition can be used when the ignition is on or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
• If you experience difficulty with the system recognizing a command, try saying it more softly, and wait for a few seconds after the beep, or you may just try saying it again. • Background noise may cause voice commands to be misunderstood, including airflow noise from wind. • To use the voice recognition system, the map DVD must be loaded. This system is able to recognize commands in three different languages.
Storing Voice Tags Radio Commands From the address book entry information page, press the Add Voice tag screen button. The system will respond “Name Please?”. Navigation Help The following are radio commands you can access by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. The commands are only available when you are in one of the following audio modes, AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped). Navigation Help: This command instructs the system to assist with navigation commands.
CD Commands Auxiliary Commands The following are CD, MP3, and DVD commands that can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. The following auxiliary commands can be accessed by clearly stating the commands exactly as they are written. The commands are available when the auxiliary source is available. CD, DVD, Disc: Use this command to select a CD, DVD, or disc that is currently loaded. CD, DVD, Disc, [select] track (one, two, three, etc.
✍ NOTES 4-6
A Adding Destinations to the Address Book ........... 2-28 Adding or Changing Preset Destinations ............. 2-28 Alpha-Numeric Keyboard ................................... 2-3 Audio Output .................................................. 3-26 Audio System .................................................. 3-2 Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks .................................. 3-25 Auto Reroute .................................................. 2-13 Auxiliary Devices ............................................
E I Ejecting the DVD Map Disc ............................... 2-6 Installing the DVD Map Disc .............................. 2-5 F L Finding a Station .............................................. 3-3 Language — English/Metric ................................ 1-6 Limited Guidance Areas ..................................... 2-4 G Getting Started, Navigation ................................ 1-4 Getting Started on Your Route .......................... 2-25 Global Positioning System (GPS) .............
N R Nav (Navigation) ............................................. 2-30 Navigation Getting Started ............................................. 1-4 System Overview .......................................... 1-2 Using the System .......................................... 2-2 Radio ..................................................... 2-30, 3-2 Radio Data System (RDS) ................................. 3-9 Radio Menu ..................................................... 3-7 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ..........
T V Touch-Sensitive Screen Buttons .......................... 2-3 Traveling Across Regions ................................. 2-14 Vehicle Positioning .......................................... 2-38 Video Screen ................................................. 3-27 Video Screen, Cleaning ................................... 1-11 Voice Recognition ............................................. 4-2 Voice Recognition Commands ............................ 4-3 U Using an MP3 CD ................................
