2011 INFINITI EX display

●First generation iPod touch (firmware ver-
sion 2.1)
● Second generation iPod touch (firmware
version 2.1.1)
● First generation iPod nano (firmware ver-
sion 1.3.1)
● Second generation iPod nano (firmware
version 1.1.3)
● Third generation iPod nano (firmware ver-
sion 1.1 PC)
● Third generation iPhone (firmware version
2.1)
Make sure that the iPod version is updated.
Audio main operation
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position. Then, push the DISC·AUX or DISC
button repeatedly to switch to the iPod mode.
If the system has been turned off while the
iPod was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button
will start the iPod.
orPLAY :
When the DISC·AUX or DISC button is pushed
with the system off and the iPod connected,
the system will turn on. If another audio source
is playing and the iPod is connected, push the
DISC·AUX or DISC button repeatedly until the
center display changes to the iPod mode.
Interface :
The interface for iPod operation shown on the
vehicle center display is similar to the iPod
interface. Use the INFINITI controller and the
ENTER or BACK button to play the iPod with
your favorite settings.
The following items can be chosen from the
menu list screen. For further information about
each item, see the iPod Owner’s Manual.
● Now Playing
● Playlists
● Artists
● Albums
● Songs
● Podcasts
● Genres
● Composers ●
Audiobooks
● Shuffle Songs
The following touch-panel buttons shown on
the screen are also available:
●
: returns to the previous screen.
●
: plays/pauses the music selected.
Next/Previous Track and
Fast Forward/Rewind :
When the
orbutton is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while the iPod is play-
ing, the iPod will play while fast forwarding or
rewinding. When the button is released, the
iPod will return to the normal play speed.
When the
orbutton is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the iPod is play-
ing, the next track or the beginning of the
current track on the iPod will be played.
The INFINITI controller can also be used to
select tracks when the iPod is playing.
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Recording CDs
1. Operate the audio system to play a CD. Forthe details of playing CDs, see “Compact
Disc (CD) player operation” earlier in this
section.
2. Select the “Start REC” or “REC” key.
NOTE:
● The system starts playing and recording the
1st track on the CD when the “Start REC” or
“REC” key is selected.
● The recording process can be stopped at any
time. All tracks that were played before the
CD was stopped are stored.
● Individual tracks can be deleted from the
hard drive/flash memory after the CD is re-
corded. If the title information of the track being re-
corded is stored either in the hard drive/flash
memory or in the CD, the title is automatically
displayed on the screen. For title acquisition
from the hard drive/flash memory, music rec-
ognition technology and related data are pro-
vided by Gracenote.
If a track is not recorded successfully due to
skipping sounds, the
mark is displayed
behind the track number.
The “Music Box” hard drive/flash memory
cannot perform recording under the following
conditions.
● There is not enough space in the hard-disk
● 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 sec-
tion.)
Stopping recording :
To stop the recording, select the “Stop REC” key
button by touching the screen or using the
INFINITI controller.
With navigation system
SAA2514
Without navigation system
SAA2613
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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.
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 or iPod) is selected.
b. the audio system is turned off.
c. the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
With navigation system
SAA2515
Without navigation system
SAA2614
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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.)
● Delete Songs
Delete tracks in the Playlist by selecting from
the displayed song list.
Play Mode (models with navigation system) :
Choose the preferred play mode from the fol-
lowing items.
● Normal
● 1 Album Repeat
● 1 Track Repeat
● 1 Playlist Random
● 1 Artist Random
● 1 Album Random
● 1 All Track Random
● 1 All Random
Edit Music Information :
Displays the following information about the
Music Box hard drive/flash memory to edit if
necessary.
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●Edit Information of Current Song (models
with navigation system)
Edit the “Track”, “Artist” and “Genre” infor-
mation of the current track using the keypad
displayed on the screen. (See “HOW TO USE
TOUCH SCREEN (models with navigation sys-
tem)” earlier in this section.)
Edit the “Mode” information by selecting
from the list.
● Edit Information by Album (models with navi-
gation system)
Edit the displayed name and of a selected
album and the track information in the al-
bum.
● Update Gracenote from USB Device (models
with navigation system)/Transfer Titles from
USB (models without navigation system)
Update the in-vehicle Gracenote Database
using a USB memory. Search the title from a
information acquired on the Internet.
Visit www.InfinitiUSA.com/music-update/
for details. ●
Transfer Missing Titles to USB
Transfer the information of an album re-
corded without titles to a USB memory.
Visit www.InfinitiUSA.com/music-update/
for details.
● Update Gracenote from HDD (models with
navigation system)/Update Missing Titles
(models without navigation system)
The title information is acquired from the
database stored in the hard drive/flash
memory.
With navigation system
SAA2517
Without navigation system
SAA2438
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Music Boxsettings
To set the Music box hard drive/flash memory
to your preferred settings, select the “Menu ”
key during playback, and the “Music Box Set-
tings ” 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
hard drive/flash memory 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
Servers for your own personal non-commercial
use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer
or transmit the Gracenote Software or any
Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE
NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE
GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERV-
ERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use
the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software,
and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you
violate these restrictions. If your license termi-
nates, you agree to cease any and all use of the
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and
Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all
rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Soft-
ware, and the Gracenote Servers, including all
ownership rights. Under no circumstances will
Gracenote become liable for any payment to
you for any information that you provide.
You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its
rights under this Agreement against you di-
rectly in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier
to track queries for statistical purposes. The
purpose of a randomly assigned numeric iden-
tifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count
queries without knowing anything about who
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3. Volume control switch
4. Back 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 scroll up or down through 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 will show
the list of preset stations. XM Satellite Radio (if so equipped) :
●
Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through 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 will show
the XM Menu.
iPod :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through 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 scroll up or down through the track
number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the folder
number (if playing compressed audio files).
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the CD Menu. DVD (models with navigation system) :
●
Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the track
number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through 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 scroll up or down through the track
number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through 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 scroll up or down through the track
number.
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●If the Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System
seems to be malfunctioning, please visit
www.InfinitiUSA.com/bluetooth for trouble-
shooting help.
● Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers. Stor-
ing the device in a different location may
reduce or eliminate the noise.
● Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s Manual
regarding the telephone pairing procedure
specific to your phone, battery charging,
cellular phone antenna, etc.
● The antenna display on the monitor will not
coincide with the antenna display of some
cellular phones.
● Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the caller’s voice clearly as
well as to minimize its echoes.
● If reception between callers is unclear, ad-
justing the incoming or outgoing call volume
may improve the clarity.REGULATORY INFORMATION
FCC Regulatory information
– CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, use only the sup-
plied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modi-
fication, or attachments could damage the
transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
– Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference and
2) this device must accept any interfer- ence, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the de-
vice
IC Regulatory information
– Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
– This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations. Bluetooth
trademark:
Bluetoothis a trademark
owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc., U.S.A.
VOICE COMMANDS
You can use voice commands to operate various
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System features
using the INFINITI Voice Recognition system.
For more details, see “INFINITI VOICE RECOGNI-
TION SYSTEM (models with navigation system)”
later in this section; page 4-116.
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