2004 NISSAN MAXIMA radio

The HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver provides a
convenient way to consolidate the functions of up
to three individual hand-held transmitters into
one built-in device.
HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver:
cWill operate most Radio Frequency (RF)
devices such as garage doors, gates, home
and office lighting, entry door locks and se-
curity systems.
cIs powered by your vehicle’s battery. No
separate batteries are required. If the vehi-
cle’s battery is discharged or is discon-
nected, HomeLinkTwill retain all program-
ming.
Once the HomeLinkTUniversal Transceiver
is programmed, retain the original trans-
mitter for future programming procedures
(i.e., new vehicle purchases) . Upon sale of
the vehicle, the programmed HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver buttons should be
erased for security purposes. For addi-
tional information refer to “Programming
HomeLinkT” later in this section.WARNING
cDo not use the HomeLinkTUniversal
Transceiver with any garage door
opener that lacks safety stop and re-
verse features as required by federal
safety standards. (These standards be-
came effective for opener models
manufactured after April 1, 1982) . A ga-
rage door opener which cannot detect
an object in the path of a closing garage
door and then automatically stop and
reverse, does not meet current federal
safety standards. Using a garage door
opener without these features in-
creases the risk of serious injury or
death.
cDuring the programming procedure
your garage door or security gate will
open and close (if the transmitter is
within range) . Make sure that people or
objects are clear of the garage door,
gate, etc. that you are programming.
cYour vehicle’s engine should be turned
off while programming the HomeLinkT
Universal Transceiver.
PROGRAMMING HOMELINKT
1. To begin, press and hold the two outer
HomeLinkTbuttons (to clear the memory)
until the indicator light
s1blinks slowly (after
20 seconds) . Release both buttons.
2. Position the end of the hand-held transmitter
1 - 3 inches (26 - 76 mm) away from the
HomeLinkTsurface.
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HOMELINKTUNIVERSAL
TRANSCEIVER
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and audio systems
Control panel buttons — without navigation system....4-2
Names of components..........................4-3
How to use JOYSTICK and “ENTER” button.......4-3
How to use “PREV” button......................4-3
How to use “TRIP” button.......................4-3
How to use “FUEL ECON” button................4-4
Clock.........................................4-4
How to use “E/M” button........................4-4
How to use
(maintenance) button..........4-5
How to use the “SETTING” button................4-5
button...................................4-6
Control panel buttons — with navigation system.......4-7
Names of the components.......................4-7
How to use joystick and “ENTER” button..........4-8
How to use “PREV” button......................4-8
Setting up the start-up screen...................4-8
How to use the “TRIP” button....................4-8
How to use the “SETTING” button...............4-10
button..................................4-14Ventilators.......................................4-14
Heater and air conditioner (automatic)..............4-16
Automatic operation...........................4-16
Manual operation..............................4-17
Operating tips.................................4-18
Servicing air conditioner...........................4-18
Audio system....................................4-19
Radio........................................4-19
FM radio reception............................4-19
AM radio reception............................4-19
Satellite radio reception........................4-19
Audio operation precautions....................4-20
FM-AM-SAT radio with cassette player and
compact disc (CD) player (Type A)/CD
changer (Type B)..............................4-23
CD care and cleaning..........................4-30
Steering wheel switch for audio control..........4-31
Antenna......................................4-32
Car phone or CB radio............................4-32
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RADIO
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and press the PWR (power)/VOL (volume) knob
to turn the radio on. If you listen to the radio with
the engine not running, the key should be turned
to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external influ-
ences. Intermittent changes in reception quality
normally are caused by these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the ve-
hicle may influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception
Your NISSAN radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance ra-
dio reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the qual-
ity of that reception.
However there are some general characteristics
of both FM and AM radio signals that can affect
radio reception quality in a moving vehicle, even
when the finest equipment is used. These char-
acteristics are completely normal in a given re-
ception area, and do not indicate any malfunction
in your NISSAN radio system.Reception conditions will constantly change be-
cause of vehicle movement. Buildings, terrain,
signal distance and interference from other ve-
hicles can work against ideal reception. De-
scribed below are some of the factors that can
affect your radio reception.
FM RADIO RECEPTION
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 - 30
miles (40 - 48 km) , with monaural (single chan-
nel) FM having slightly more range than stereo
FM. External influences may sometimes interfere
with FM station reception even if the FM station is
within 25 miles (40 km) . The strength of the FM
signal is directly related to the distance between
the transmitter and receiver. FM signals follow a
line-of-sight path, exhibiting many of the same
characteristics as light. For example they will
reflect off objects.
Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away from
a station transmitter, the signals will tend to fade
and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interference from
buildings, large hills or due to antenna position
(usually in conjunction with increased distance
from the station transmitter) static or flutter can
be heard. This can be reduced by adjusting the
treble control to reduce treble response.Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and reflected
signals reach the receiver at the same time. The
signals may cancel each other, resulting in mo-
mentary flutter or loss of sound.
AM RADIO RECEPTION
AM signals, because of their low frequency, can
bend around objects and skip along the ground.
In addition, the signals can be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics, AM signals are also sub-
ject to interference as they travel from transmitter
to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas with
many tall buildings. It can also occur for several
seconds during ionospheric turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic lights.
SATELLITE RADIO RECEPTION
When the satellite radio is first installed or the
battery has been replaced, the satellite radio may
not work properly. This is not a malfunction. Wait
more than 10 minutes with satellite radio ON and
AUDIO SYSTEM
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the vehicle outside of any metal or large building
for satellite radio to receive all of the necessary
data.
No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is
pressed unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna are installed (late availability only/retrofit
unavailable without factory satellite radio pre-
wiring) , and an XMTor SIRIUS™ satellite radio
service subscription is active.
Satellite radio performance may be affected if
cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite radio
signal.
If possible, do not put cargo over the satellite
antenna.
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Cassette player
cTo maintain good quality sound, NISSAN
recommends using cassette tapes of 60
minutes or shorter in length.
cCassette tapes should be removed
from the player when not in use. Store
cassettes in their protective cases and
away from direct sunlight, heat, dust,
moisture and magnetic sources.
cDirect sunlight can cause the cassette
to become deformed. The use of de-
formed cassettes may cause the cas-
sette to jam in the player.
cDo not use cassettes with labels which
are peeling and loose. If used, the label
could jam in the player.
cIf a cassette has loose tape, insert a
pencil through one of the cassette
hubs and rewind the tape firmly around
the hubs. Loose tape may cause tape
jamming and wavering sound quality.
cOver a period of time, the playback
head, capstan and pinch roller may col-
lect a tape coating residue as the tape
is played. This residue accumulation
can cause weak or wavering sound,
and should be removed periodically
with a head cleaning tape. If the resi-
due is not removed periodically, the
player may need to be disassembled
for cleaning.
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1. SEEK/APS REW, APS FF/TRACK
change button
2. TUNE/REW FF button
3. PAUSE/MUTE button
4. PROG/RPT button5. ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob
6. PRESET A-B-C select button
7. Station select buttons (1 - 6)
8. FM-AM band select button
9. CD play button10. TAPE play/side select button
11. SAT (satellite) radio select button*
12. Tuning and AUDIO control knob
(BASS, TREBLE, FADE and BAL-
ANCE)
13. CD insert slot
14. CD eject button
15. Cassette tape insert slot
16. Cassette tape eject button
*No satellite radio reception is available
and “NO SAT” is displayed when the
SAT button is pressed unless optional
satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled (late availability only/retrofit un-
available without factory satellite radio
pre-wiring) , and an XMTor SIRIUS™
satellite radio service subscription is
active.
Type A
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1. SEEK/APS REW, APS FF/TRACK
change button
2. TUNE/REW FF button
3. PAUSE/MUTE button
4. PROG/RPT button5. ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob
6. PRESET A-B-C select button
7. Station and CD select buttons (1 - 6)
8. FM-AM band select button
9. CD play button10. TAPE play/side select button
11. SAT (satellite) radio select button*
12. Tuning and AUDIO control knob
(BASS, TREBLE, FADE and
BALANCE, SSV and NR (Dolby))
13. CD load button
14. CD insert slot
15. CD eject button
16. Cassette tape insert slot
17. Cassette tape eject button
*No satellite radio reception is available
and “NO SAT” is displayed when the
SAT button is pressed unless optional
satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled (late availability only/retrofit un-
available without factory satellite radio
pre-wiring) , and an XMTor SIRIUS™
satellite radio service subscription is
active.
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH
CASSETTE PLAYER AND
COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
(Type A)/CD CHANGER (Type B)
No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is
pressed unless optional satellite receiver and
Type B
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antenna are installed (late availability only/retrofit
unavailable without factory satellite radio pre-
wiring) , and an XMTor SIRIUS™ satellite radio
service subscription is active.
Audio main operation
The tape deck employs a permalloy head which
allows for improved reproduction of high fre-
quency ranges. Noise is also greatly reduced by
the combined use of the Dolby NR (Noise Re-
duction) system. The auto loudness circuit en-
hances the low frequency range automatically in
both radio reception and tape and CD playback.
ON·OFF/Volume control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
push the ON·OFF/Volume control knob while the
system is off to call up the mode (radio, tape or
CD) which was playing immediately before the
system was turned off.
To turn the system off, press the ON·OFF/Volume
control knob.
Turn the ON·OFF/Volume control knob to adjust
the volume.
This vehicle has speed sensitive control volume
(SSV) for audio (type B only) . The audio volume
changes as the driving speed changes.AUDIO knob (BASS, TREBLE, FADE, BAL-
ANCE, (SSV and NR (Dolby) — Type B
only)):
Press the AUDIO knob to change the mode as
follows:
BASS!TREBLE!FADE!BALANCE!
SSV (Type B only)!NR (when cassette playing,
Type B only)
To adjust Bass, Treble, Fade and Balance, press
the AUDIO knob until the desired mode appears
in the display. Turn the Tuning knob to adjust
Bass and Treble to the desired level. You can also
use the Tuning knob to adjust Fader and Balance
modes. Fader adjusts the sound level between
the front and rear speakers and Balance adjusts
the sound between the right and left speakers.
To change the SSV mode (Type B only) to OFF,
LOW, MID or HIGH, turn the Tuning knob to right
or left.
To change the NR (Dolby) mode to OFF or ON,
turn the Tuning knob to right or left while cassette
tape is playing. When Dolby is ON, the
mark is displayed.
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under li-
cense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpo-
ration. Dolby NR and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, press the AUDIO knob repeatedly
until the radio, cassette tape or CD display reap-
pears. Otherwise, the radio, cassette tape or CD
display will automatically reappear after about 10
seconds.
Display CD text:
To change the text displayed while playing a CD,
press the AUDIO knob until “Display Mode” ap-
pears.
Turn the Tuning knob within 2 seconds. The text
will change as follows:
Track numberÃ!Track titleÃ!Disc titleÃ!
Track number
Display satellite radio text:
To change the text displayed while listening to
satellite radio, press the AUDIO knob until “Dis-
play Mode” appears.
Turn the Tuning knob within 2 seconds. The text
will change as follows:
Channel numberÃ!Channel nameÃ!Artist
Ã!TitleÃ!Channel number
Pause/mute button:
To mute or pause the audio sound, push the
PAUSE/MUTE button.
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To release the mute or pause, push the button
again.
FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM/SAT radio select:
Pushing the FM-AM or SAT radio select button
will change the band as follows:
AMÃ!FM or SAT (Satellite)
When FM-AM or SAT radio select button is
pushed while the ignition switch is in the ACC or
ON, the radio will come on at the station last
played.
The last station played will also come on when
the ON·OFF/Volume control knob is depressed
to ON.
No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the SAT button is
pressed unless optional satellite receiver and
antenna are installed (late availability only/retrofit
unavailable without factory satellite radio pre-
wiring) , and an XMTor SIRIUS™ satellite radio
service subscription is active.
If a compact disc or tape is playing when the
FM-AM or SAT radio select button is pushed, the
compact disc or tape will automatically be turned
off and the last radio station played will come on.The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically change
from stereo to monaural reception.TUNE (Tuning):
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while driv-
ing so full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation.
To manually tune the radio, push the TUNE button
(
or) or turn the tuning knob to right
or left.
To move quickly through the channels, hold either
the
orbutton down for more than
1.5 seconds.
SEEK tuning:
Push the SEEK button (
or) for less
than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low or low
to high frequencies and stop at the next broad-
casting station.
SCAN tuning:
Push the
orbutton for more than
1.5 seconds to stop at each broadcasting station
for 5 seconds. Pushing the button again during
this 5 seconds period will stop SCAN tuning and
the radio will remain tuned to that station. Ifthe
orbutton is not pushed within 5
seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next station.
Station memory operations:
18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT
radio to the A, B and C preset button.
1. Choose preset channel A, B or C using the
preset select button.
2. Tune to the desired station using manual,
SEEk or SCAN tuning. Push and hold any of
the desired station memory buttons (1 - 6)
until a beep sound is heard. (The radio mutes
when the select button is pushed.)
3. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
4.
Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
blows, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
Radio data system (RDS) (if so equipped):
RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data
information service transmitted by some radio
stations on the FM band (not AM band) and/or
SAT radio encoded within a regular radio broad-
cast. Currently, most RDS stations are in large
cities, but many stations are now considering
broadcasting RDS data.
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