2011 INFINITI EX audio

Supported mediaCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM (models with navigation system), DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±R DL, USB2.0
Folder levels With navigation system:
Folder levels: 8, Folders: 255 (including root folder), Files: 512 (Max. 255 files for one folder)
Without navigation system:
Folder levels: 8, Folders and files: 999 (Max. 255 files for one folder)
Text character number limitation With navigation system: 100 characters
Without navigation system: 64 characters
Displayable character codes*3 01: ASCII, 02: ISO-8859-1, 03: UNICODE (UTF-16 BOM Big Endian), 04: UNICODE (UTF-16 Non-BOM Big
Endian), 05: UNICODE (UTF-8), 06: UNICODE (Non-UTF-16 BOM Little Endian), 07: SHIFT-JIS
*1 Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.
*2 Protected WMA files (DRM) cannot be played.
*3 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed.
*4 When VBR files are played, the playback time may not be displayed correctly.
*5 Models with navigation system
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Troubleshooting guide:
SymptomCause and Countermeasure
Cannot play Check if the disc or USB device was inserted correctly.
Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
Check if there is condensation inside the player, and if there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) be-
fore using the player.
If there is a temperature increase error, the player will play correctly after it returns to the normal temperature.
If there is a mixture of music CD files (CD-DA data) and compressed audio files on a CD, only the music CD files (CD-DA
data) will be played.
Files with extensions other than “.MP3 (.mp3)”, “.WMA (.wma)”, “.AAC (.aac)”, “.M4A (.m4a)”, or “.AA3 (.aa3)” cannot
be played. In addition, the character codes and number of characters for folder names and file names should be in
compliance with the specifications.
Check if the disc or the file is generated in an irregular format. This may occur depending on the variation or the set-
ting of compressed audio writing applications or other text editing applications.
Check if the finalization process, such as session close and disc close, is done for the disc.
Check if the disc or USB device is protected by copyright.
Poor sound quality Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
It takes a relatively long time
before the music starts playing. If there are many folder or file levels on the disc or USB device, some time may be required before the music starts
playing.
Music cuts off or skips The writing software and hardware combination might not match, or the writing speed, writing depth, writing width,
etc., might not match the specifications. Try using the slowest writing speed.
Skipping with high bit rate files Skipping may occur with large quantities of data, such as for high bit rate data.
Move immediately to the next
song when playing. If an unsupported compressed audio file has been given a supported extension like .MP3, or when play is prohibited
by copyright protection, the player will skip to the next song.
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SymptomCause and Countermeasure
The songs do not play back in
the desired order. The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software, so the files might not play in
the desired order.
Random/Shuffle may be active on the audio system or on a USB device.
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Compressed Video Files (models with
navigation system)
Explanation of terms :
●DivX - DivX refers to the DivX codec
owned by DivX, Inc. used for a lossy com-
pression of video based on MPEG-4.
● AVI - AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave. It
is a standard file format originated by Micro-
soft Corporation. A “.divx” encoded file can
be saved into the “.avi” file format for play-
back on this system if it meets the require-
ments stated in the table in this section.
However, not all the “.avi” files are playable
on this system since different encodings can
be used than the DivX codec.
● ASF - ASF stands for Advanced Systems
Format. It is a file format owned by Microsoft
Corporation. Note: Only “.asf” files that meet
the requirements stated in the table in this
section can be played.
● Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of
bits per second used by a digital video file.
The size and quality of a compressed digital
audio file is determined by the bit rate used
when encoding the file. Requirement for Supporting Video Playback:
Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL, USB 2.0 Memory
File Systems CD,
CD-R,
CD-RW,
DVD,
DVD±R,
DVD±RW,
DVD±RW DL ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF Bridge
(UDF1.02+ISO9660), UDF1.5, UDF2.0
- ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
- Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Win-
dows Vista-based computer) are not supported.
- VDF1.5/VDF2.0 (packet writing) is not supported.
USB Memory FAT16, FAT32
File Types .divx, .avi Video Codecs DivX3, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6
Audio Codecs MP3, MPEG2.5 Audio Layer3, AC3,
LPCM
.asf Video Codec ISO-MPEG4
Audio Codec G.726
Bit Rates .divx, .avi Maximum Average 4Mbps Maximum Peak 8Mbps
Resolution .divx, .avi Minimum 32 × 32
Maximum 720 × 480
.asf Minimum 32 × 32
Maximum 720 × 576
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BluetoothAudio player (models with
navigation system)
● Some Bluetooth audio devices may not be
recognized by the in-vehicle audio system.
Contact an INFINITI retailer for compatible
devices.
● It is necessary to set up the wireless connec-
tion between a compatible Bluetooth audio
device and the in-vehicle Bluetooth module
before using the Bluetooth audio player.
● Operating procedure of the Bluetooth audio
player will vary depending on the device.
Make sure it is understood how to operate
an audio device before using it with this
system.
● The Bluetooth audio player may be stopped
under the following conditions:
– Receiving a hands-free call.
– Checking the connection to the hands- free phone.
● Do not place a Bluetooth audio device in an
area surrounded by metal or far away from
the in-vehicle Bluetooth module to prevent
tone quality degradation and wireless con-
nection disruption. ●
While an audio device is connected through
a Bluetooth wireless connection, the bat-
tery power of the device may discharge
quicker than usual.
● This system supports the Bluetooth Audio
Distribution Profile (A2DP, AVRCP).
● Bluetooth is a trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Music Box (if so equipped)
Recording :
●Note that data that is lost and not stored on
the hard drive/flash memory due to system
damage, improper operation or malfunction
is not under warranty.
● Vehicle owners are not permitted to record
music without permission of the owner of
the copyright except for personal use.
● Check if the music is appropriately recorded
on the hard drive/flash memory after record-
ing when the compact disc cannot be rere-
corded.
● Some music cannot be recorded depending
on the disc condition due to high-speed
recording. ●
Jumping sounds may be recorded when a
compact disc is recorded while driving on
rough roads and excessive vibration occurs.
● A mark indicating jumping sounds is dis-
played if jumping sounds are recorded.
● No sounds may be recorded if jumping
sounds occurs or the disc is in poor condi-
tion.
● Tracks that include Serial Copy Management
System (SCMS) are not recorded.
● If a compact disc is scratched or dirty, it may
not be recorded, jumping sounds may occur
or it may take a long time to record.
Automatic title download :
● The title information that is automatically
downloaded may differ from the actual title.
● When newly released compact discs are
recorded, their title information may not be
downloaded.
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1. ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob
2. Radio SCAN (tuning) button
3. RDM (random) RPT (repeat) play button
4. Radio CAT (category)/REW (rewind) buttonfor SEEK/TRACK
5. FF (fast forward) button for SEEK/TRACK 6. Radio tuning / MP3/WMA/AAC folder se-
lector / AUDIO control knob
7. CD EJECT button
8. Radio station preset and CD selector but- tons
No satellite radio reception is available unless
an XM Satellite Radio subscription is active.
The audio control buttons are also located on
the center multi-function control panel.
SAA2724
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1. AM·FM·SAT band select button
2. DISC·AUX button1. RADIO AM·FM band select button
2. DISC/DISC·AUX button
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER
For all operation precautions, see “AUDIO OP-
ERATION PRECAUTIONS” earlier in this section.
The satellite radio mode requires an active XM
Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite radio
is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
It may take some time to receive the activation
signal after subscribing the XM Satellite Radio.
After receiving the activation signal, an avail-
able channel list will be automatically updated
in the radio. For XM, push the ignition switch
from LOCK to ACC to update the channel list.
Audio main operation
Head unit :
The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and
high frequency ranges automatically in both
radio reception and CD playback.
ON·OFF/Volume control :
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, and then push the ON·OFF button
while the system is off to turn on the last audio
source (i.e. FM or CD), which was playing im-
With navigation system
SAA1533
Without navigation system (Type A)
SAA1504
Without navigation system (Type B)
SAA2101A
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mediately before the system was turned off.
While the system is on, pushing the ON·OFF
button turns the system off.
Turn the VOL control knob to adjust the volume.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance :
To adjust Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade, push
the Audio control knob. When the display
shows the setting you want to change (Bass,
Treble, Balance and Fade), rotate the Audio
control knob to set the desired setting. For the
other setting methods, see “HOW TO USE SET-
TING BUTTON” earlier in this section.
This vehicle has some sound effect functions as
follows:
●Speed Sensitive Vol.
For more details, see “HOW TO USE SETTING
BUTTON” earlier in this section.
Switching the display :
Pushing the DISC·AUX or DISC button will
switch the displays as follows:
iPod/USB →CD/DVD →Music Box →
Bluetooth Audio→iPod/USBFM-AM-SAT radio operation
orradio (FM/AM/SAT) band
select :
Pushing the RADIO AM·FM or FM·AM radio band
select button will change the band as follows:
AM →FM1 →FM2 →XM1 →XM2 →XM3 →AM
When the RADIO AM·FM or AM·FM SAT radio
band select button is pushed while the ignition
switch is in the ACC or ON position, the radio
will come on at the channel last played.
The last channel played will also come on when
the ON·OFF button is pushed to ON.
The satellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.
If another audio source is playing when the
RADIO AM·FM or AM·FM SAT radio band select
button is turned to ON, the audio source will
automatically be turned off and the last radio
channel played will come on.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the
radio will automatically change from stereo to
monaural reception.
TUNE (Tuning) :
● For AM and FM radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob for manual tuning. ●
For XM Satellite Radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob to seek channels
from all of the categories when any category
is not selected.
SEEK tuning/CATEGORY
(CAT) :
● For AM and FM radio
Push the SEEK·CAT or TRACK button
orto tune from low to high or high to
low frequencies and to stop at the next
broadcasting station.
● For XM Satellite Radio
Push the SEEK·CAT or TRACK button
orto tune to the first channel of the
next or previous category.
During satellite radio reception, the following
notices will be displayed under certain condi-
tions.
● NO SIGNAL (No signal is received while the
SAT tuner is connected.)
● OFF AIR (Broadcasting signed off)
● CHECK ANTENNA (Antenna connection error)
● LOADING (When the initial setting is per-
formed)
● UPDATING (When the satellite radio sub-
scription is not active)
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