If the title information of the track being re-
corded is stored either in the in-vehicle memory
or in the CD, the title is automatically displayed
on the screen. For title acquisition from the
in-vehicle memory, music recognition technol-
ogy and related data are provided by
Gracenote.
If a track is not recorded successfully due to
skipping sounds, the
mark is displayed
behind the track number.
The “Music Box” cannot perform recording un-
der the following conditions.
● There is not enough space in-vehicle
memory
● The number of albums reaches the maximum
of 500.
● The number of tracks reaches the maximum
of 3,000.
Automatic recording :
If the “Automatic Recording” function is turned
to ON, recording starts when a CD is inserted.
(See “Music Box settings” later in this section.)
Stopping recording :
To stop the recording, select the “Stop REC” key
button by touching the screen or using the
INFINITI controller. If the CD is ejected, the audio system is turned
off or the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position, the recording also stops.
With navigation system
SAA2515
Without navigation system
SAA2614
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Playing recorded songs
Select the “Music Box” audio system by using
one of the following methods.
●Push the audio source switch on the steering
wheel repeatedly until the center display
changes to the Music Box mode. (See
“STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CONTROLS
FOR AUDIO” later in this section.)
● Push the DISC·AUX or DISC button repeat-
edly until the center display changes to the
Music Box mode.
● Give voice commands. (See “INFINITI VOICE
RECOGNITION SYSTEM (models with naviga-
tion system)” later in this section.)
Stopping playback :
The system stops playing when:
a. another mode (radio, CD, DVD, USB memory, iPod or AUX) is selected.
b. the audio system is turned off.
c. the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
Next/Previous Track and
Fast Forward/Rewind :
When the
(fast forward) or(re-
wind) button is pushed for more than 1.5 sec- onds while a track is being played, the track will
play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When
the button is released, the track will return to
the normal play speed.
When the
orbutton is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while a track is being
played, the next track or the beginning of the
current track will be played.
The INFINITI controller can also be used to
select tracks when a track is being played.
Play mode selection :
The TUNE/FOLDER knob will skip from album to
album unless it is playing “All Songs” from the
Music Library menu. When playing “All Songs”,
the knob will change the track instead of the
album. The upper right corner of the main
screen will indicate if the TUNE knob is chang-
ing by track or album.
REPEAT (RPT), RANDOM (RDM) :
When the RPT·RDM button is pushed while a
track is being played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
(Normal) →1 Album Repeat →1 Track Repeat →
1 Album Random →All Random →(Normal) Tag Track (models with navigation system) :
Select “Tag Track” key on the screen when a
track is being played. A menu will show the 5
available playlists. Select one of the playlists to
add the current song to that playlist. If a playlist
is not selectable (text is grayed out), it means
the song already exists in that playlist.
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There are some options available by selecting
the “Menu” key on the screen during playback.
Select one of the following options that are
displayed on the screen if necessary.
Now Playing (models with navigation system) :
Displays a track list to choose a preferred track
for playback.
Music Library :
There are some options available during play-
back. Select one of the following options that
are displayed on the screen if necessary.
●Artists
Play tracks by an artist whose music is
currently being played. The artists are sorted
in alphabetical order.
● Albums
Play tracks in each album. The albums are
sorted in alphabetical order.
● All Songs
Play tracks from all recorded tracks. The
tracks are sorted in alphabetical order.
● Genres
Play tracks by a selected genre. My Playlists (models with navigation system) :
Displays the Playlist and edits the Playlist if
necessary.
Select the “Edit” key.
The following items are available
●
Add Current Songs
Add a current track to the Playlist.
● Add Songs by Album
Displays a list of albums in alphabetical
order. Selecting an album displays all of the
tracks in the album. Select tracks from the
list to add to the Playlist.
● Add Songs by Artist
Displays a list of artists in alphabetical
order. Selecting an artist displays all of the
tracks by the artist. Select tracks from the
list to add to the Playlist.
● Edit Songs Order
Reorder the tracks in the Playlist by select-
ing a track and specifying the order.
● Edit Name
Edit the name of the Playlist using the
keypad displayed on the screen. (See “HOW
TO USE INFINITI CONTROLLER” earlier in this
section.)
With navigation system
SAA2516
Without navigation system
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Music Box settings
To set the Music box to your preferred settings,
select the “Menu” key during playback, and the
“Music Box Settings ” key with the INFINITI
controller, and then push the ENTERbutton.
Music Box Used/Free Space :
Information about “Saved Album”, “Saved
Track” and “Remaining Time” is displayed.
Automatic Recording :
When this item is turned to ON, the Music Box
automatically starts recording when a CD is
inserted.
Delete Songs from Music Box :
Deletes the current song, selected songs or
albums by choosing from the list, or all
songs/albums in the Music Box.
Recording Quality :
Set the recording quality of 105 kbps or 132
kbps. The default is set to 105 kbps.
CDDB Version (models with navigation
system)/Gracenote Database Version (models
without navigation system) :
The version of the built-in Gracenote Database
is displayed.
Gracenote
NOTE:
● The information contained in the Gracenote
Database is not fully guaranteed.
● The service of the Gracenote Database on the
Internet may be stopped without prior notice
for maintenance.
End-User License Agreement
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF
THE TERMS BELOW.
Gracenote MusicIDTerms of Use
This application or device contains software
from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California
(“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote
(the “Gracenote Software”) enables this appli-
cation to perform disc and/or file identification
and obtain music-related information, including
name, artist, track, and title information
(“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or em-
bedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote
Servers”) and to perform other functions. You
may use Gracenote Data only by means of the
intended End-User functions of this application
or device. You agree that you will use Gracenote
Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote
With navigation system
SAA2517
Without navigation system
SAA2438
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1. Audio source switch
2. Menu control switch (models with naviga-tion system) or audio tuning switch (mod-
els without navigation system)
3. Back switch
4. Volume control switch
STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED
CONTROLS FOR AUDIO
Menu control switch (models with
navigation system) or audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system)
While the display is showing a MAP (navigation
systems only), STATUS or Audio screen, tilt the
switch upward or downward to select a station,
track, CD or folder. For most audio sources,
tilting the switch up/down for more than 1.5
seconds provides a different function than tilt-
ing up/down for less than 1.5 seconds.
AM and FM radio :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the preset station.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will seek up or down to the next station. ●
Pushing the menu control switch (models
with navigation system) will show the list of
preset stations.
XM Satellite Radio :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the preset channel.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will go to the next or previous category.
● Pushing the menu control switch (models
with navigation system) will show the XM
Menu.
iPod :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will skip to the next or previous index.
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the iPod Menu.
CD :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will increase/decrease the folder number (if
playing compressed audio files).
With navigation system
SAA2157
Without navigation system
SAA2158
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●Pushing the menu control switch (models
with navigation system) will show the CD
Menu.
DVD (models with navigation system) :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the title number.
● Pushing the menu control switch will select
an item from the DVD display.
● When the transparent operation menu ap-
pears, the switch will control the menu.
USB :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will increase/decrease the folder number
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the USB Menu.
Music Box :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will increase/decrease the album (folder)
number (if playing compressed audio files). ●
Pushing the menu control switch will show
the Music Box Menu.
Bluetooth streaming audio (models with navi-
gation system) :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
AUX :
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the AUX Menu.
BACK switch
Push this switch to go back to the previous
screen or cancel the selection if it is not com-
pleted.
Volume control switches
Push the upper (+) or lower () side switch to
increase or decrease the volume.
Audio source switch
Push the audio source switch to change the
mode as follows.
● Models with navigation system
AM →FM →SAT →CD/DVD →Music Box →
USB/iPod →Bluetooth streaming audio
(if so equipped) →AUX ●
Models without navigation system
AM →FM →CD →Music Box →USB/iPod →
AUX →SAT
ANTENNA
Window antenna
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION
●Do not place metalized film near the rear
window glass or attach any metal parts to it.
This may cause poor reception or noise.
● When cleaning the inside of the rear window,
be careful not to scratch or damage the rear
window antenna. Lightly wipe along the an-
tenna with a dampened soft cloth.
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●Use a damp, soft cloth when cleaning the
Mobile Entertainment System components.
Do not use solvents or cleaning solutions.
● Do not attempt to use the system in extreme
temperature conditions [below 4°F
(20°C) or above 158°F (70°C)].
● To avoid discharging the vehicle battery, do
not operate the system more than 15 min-
utes without starting the engine.
Movies will not be shown on the front display
while the vehicle is in any drive position to
reduce driver distraction. Audio is available
when a movie is played. To view movies in the
front display, stop the vehicle in a safe location,
move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
and apply the parking brake.
DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC (DVD)
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
DVD drive
The DVD slot is located on the center multi-
function control panel. Insert a DVD into the slot
with the label side facing up. The DVD will be
guided automatically into the slot.
When ejecting the DVD, push the EJECT button
1.
CAUTION
● Do not force a DVD into the slot. This could
cause damage the player.
● Do not use 8 cm (3.1 in) discs.
Displays
WARNING
Park the vehicle in a safe location and apply the
parking brake to view the images on the front
center display screen using the DVD drive or
other devices connected to the auxiliary input
jacks.
CAUTION
●The glass screen on the liquid crystal display
may break if hit with a hard or sharp object. If
the glass breaks, do not touch the liquid
crystalline material, which contains a small
amount of mercury. In case of contact with
skin, wash immediately with soap and
water.
SAA2833
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●Use soft, damp cloth when cleaning the Mo-
bile Entertainment System components. Do
not use solvents or cleaning solutions.
● Be sure to stow the rear display when it is not
used.
Use the remote controller to operate the motor-
ized flip-down rear display screen.
1. Push the REAR DISPLAY OPEN/CLOSE but-ton on the remote controller to open or
close the display.
2. Adjust the display angle by pushing the DISPLAY TILT button
or.
The screen can also be opened using the
INFINITI controller. (See “HOW TO USE SETTING
BUTTON” earlier in this section.)
Do not block the range of the wireless remote
controller receiver and wireless headphones
transmitter
1.
CAUTION
Do not touch the display when it is opening or
closing.
Flip-down screen
SAA2002
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