AUDIO OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
Radio
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and push the radio band select button
to turn on the radio. If you listen to the radio
with the engine not running, the ignition switch
should be pushed to the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter, build-
ings, bridges, mountains and other external
influences. Intermittent changes in reception
quality normally are caused by these external
influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle may
influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception :
Your INFINITI radio system is equipped with
state-of-the-art electronic circuits to enhance
radio reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the
quality 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
characteristics are completely normal in a givenreception area, and do not indicate any mal-
function in your INFINITI radio system.
Reception conditions will constantly change
because of vehicle movement. Buildings, ter-
rain, signal distance and interference from
other vehicles can work against ideal reception.
Described below are some of the factors that
can affect your radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to come
from the audio system speakers. Storing the
device in a different location may reduce or
eliminate the noise.
FM radio reception :
Range: FM range is normally limited to 25 to 30
miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural (single
channel) 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 re-
ceiver. 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.
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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
lowering the treble setting to reduce the treble
response.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and re-
flected signals reach the receiver at the same
time. The signals may cancel each other, result-
ing in momentary 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 transmit-
ter 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 (if so equipped) :
When the satellite radio is used for the first time
or the battery has been replaced, the satellite
radio may not work properly. This is not a
malfunction. Wait more than 10 minutes with
the satellite radio ON and the vehicle outside of
any metal or large building for the satellite
radio to receive all of the necessary data.
The satellite radio mode requires an active XM
Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite radio
is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
The satellite radio performance may be affected
if cargo carried on the roof blocks the satellite
radio signal.
If possible, do not put cargo near the satellite
antenna.
A build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna
can affect satellite radio performance. Remove
the ice to restore satellite radio reception.
Compact Disc (CD) player
●
Do not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or
CD player.
● Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed
could damage the CD and/or CD player.
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●During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If this
occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or
ventilate the player completely.
● The player may skip while driving on rough
roads.
● The CD player sometimes cannot function
when the passenger compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high. Decrease the tem-
perature before use.
● Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round
discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL
AUDIO” logo on the disc or packaging.
● Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.
● CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched,
covered with fingerprints, or that have pin
holes may not work properly.
● The following CDs may not work properly:
– Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
– Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
– Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
● Do not use the following CDs as they may
cause the CD player to malfunction.
– 3.1 in (8 cm) discs
– CDs that are not round – CDs with a paper label
– CDs that are warped, scratched, or have
abnormal edges
● This audio system can only play prerecorded
CDs. It has no capabilities to record or burn
CDs.
● If the CD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
CHECK DISC: – Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly (the label side is facing up, etc.).
– Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches.
PUSH EJECT:
This is an error due to the temperature inside
the player is too high. Remove the CD by
pushing the EJECT button, and after a short
time reinsert the CD. The CD can be played
when the temperature of the player returns to
normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio system
(only MP3 or WMA CD).
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player
(models with navigation system)
● Do not force a compact disc into the CD/DVD
insert slot. This could damage the CD/DVD
player.
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●During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to humidity. If this
occurs, remove the CD/DVD and dehumidify
or ventilate the player completely.
● The player may skip while driving on rough
roads.
● The CD/DVD player sometimes cannot func-
tion when the passenger compartment tem-
perature is extremely high. Decrease the
temperature before use.
● Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round
discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL
AUDIO” or “DVD Video” logo on the disc or
packaging.
● Do not expose the CD/DVD to direct sunlight.
● CD/DVDs that are of poor quality, dirty,
scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that
have pinholes may not work properly.
● The following CD/DVDs are not guaranteed
to play:
– Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
– Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
– Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
– Recordable DVDs (DVD±R, DVD±R DL)
– Rewritable DVDs (DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL) ●
Do not use the following CD/DVDs as they
may cause the CD/DVD player to malfunc-
tion.
– 3.1 in (8 cm) discs
– CD/DVDs that are not round
– CD/DVDs with a paper label
– CD/DVDs that are warped, scratched or have abnormal edges
– This audio system can only play prere- corded CD/DVDs. It has no capabilities to
record or burn CD/DVDs.
● If the CD/DVD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
Disc Read Error:
– Confirm that the CD/DVD is inserted cor- rectly (the label side is facing up, etc.).
– Confirm that the CD/DVD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches.
Please Eject Disc: – This may be an error due to the tempera- ture inside the player being too high.
Remove the CD/DVD by pushing the EJECT
button, and after a short time reinsert the
CD/DVD. The CD/DVD can be played when
the temperature of the player returns to normal. If the error persists, consult your
local retailer.
Unplayable File: – The file may be copy protected.
– The file is not MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A or DivX type.
Region Invalid: – The DVD is not for region 1 or all regions. Use DVDs with a region code “1”, “ALL” or
“1 included” for your DVD entertainment
system. (The region code
Ais displayed
as a small symbol printed on the top of
the DVD
B.) This vehicle-installed DVD
player cannot play DVDs with a region
code other than “1” or “ALL”.
Copyright and trademark :
● The technology protected by the U.S. patent
and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other right
holders is adopted for this system.
● This copyright protected technology cannot
be used without a permit from Macrovision
Corporation. It is limited to be personal use,
etc., as long as the permit from Macrovision
Corporation is not issued.
● Modifying or disassembling is prohibited.
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CD/DVD/USB MEMORY CARE AND
CLEANING
CD/DVD
●Handle a CD/DVD by its edges. Never touch
the surface of the disc. Do not bend the disc.
● Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
● To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use. ●
A new disc may be rough on the inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
USB memory
● Never touch the terminal portion of the USB
memory.
● Do not place heavy objects on the USB
memory.
● Do not store the USB memory in highly
humid locations.
● Do not expose the USB memory to direct
sunlight.
● Do not spill any liquids on the USB memory.
Refer to the USB memory Owner’s Manual for
the details.
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●Pushing the menu control switch will show
the Music Box Menu.
Bluetooth Audio (models with navigation sys-
tem) :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
AUX (if so equipped) :
● Pushing the menu control switch (models
with navigation system) will show the AUX
Menu.
BACK switch (models with
navigation system)
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.
Type A:
● Models with navigation system
AM →FM →SAT →CD/DVD →Music Box →
USB/iPod →Bluetooth Audio
● Models without navigation system
AM →FM →CD →Music Box →USB/iPod
→ SAT
Type B:
Preset A →Preset B →Preset C →CD
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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Activating Alternate Command Mode
When the Standard Mode is active, perform the
following steps to switch to the Alternate Com-
mand Mode.
1. Push the SETTING button on the instru-ment panel.
2. Highlight the “Others” key.
3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key. 4. Highlight the “Alternate Command Mode”
key.
5. The confirmation message is displayed on the screen. Push the “OK” key to activate
the Alternate Command Mode.Displaying command list
If you are controlling the system by voice
commands for the first time or do not know the
appropriate voice command, perform the fol-
lowing procedure for displaying the voice com-
mand list (available only in Alternate Command
Mode).
1. Push the INFO button on the instrumentpanel.
2. Select the “Others” key.
3. Select the “Voice Recognition” key.
4. Select the “Command List” key.
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Displaying user guide
You can confirm how to use voice commands by
accessing a simplified User Guide, which con-
tains basic instructions and tutorials for several
voice commands.
1. Push the INFO button on the instrumentpanel.
2. Select the “Others” key using the INFINITI controller and push the ENTER button.
3. Highlight the “Voice Recognition” key us- ing the INFINITI controller and push the
ENTER button.
4. Highlight the “User Guide” key using the INFINITI controller and push the ENTER
button. 5. Highlight an item using the INFINITI con-
troller and push the ENTER button.
Available items :
● Getting Started
Describe the basics of how to operate the
INFINITI Voice Recognition system.
● Let’s Practice
Mode that allows practicing by following the
instructions of the system voice.
● Using the Address Book
Refer to Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
● Finding a Street Address (if so equipped)
Refer to Navigation System Owner’s Manual.
● Placing Calls
Tutorial for making a phone call by voice
command operation.
● Help on Speaking
Displays useful tips for how to correctly
speak commands in order for them to be
properly recognized by the system.
● Voice Recognition Settings
Describes the available voice recognition
settings. ●
Adapting the System to Your Voice
Tutorial adapting the system to your voice.USING THE SYSTEM
Initialization
When the ignition switch is pushed to the ON
position, INFINITI Voice Recognition is initial-
ized, which takes a few seconds. When com-
pleted, the system is ready to accept voice
commands. If the TALK
switch is pushed
before the initialization completes the display
will show the message: “Phonetic data down-
loaded. Please wait.” or a beep sounds.
Before starting
To get the best performance from INFINITI Voice
Recognition, observe the following.
● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible. Close the windows to eliminate the
surrounding noises (traffic noises, vibration
sounds, etc.), which may prevent the system
from recognizing the voice commands cor-
rectly.
● When the air conditioner is in the AUTO
mode, the fan speed decreases automati-
cally for easy recognition.
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