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iPod
®PLAYER OPERATION (models
with navigation system)
Connecting iPod
®
Open the console lid and connect the iPod
®
cable to the USB connector. If compatible, the
battery of the iPod
®is charged while the
connection to the vehicle.
Depending on the version of the iPod
®, the
display on the iPod
®shows a NISSAN or
Accessory Attached screen when the connec-
tion is completed. When the iPod
®is connected
to the vehicle, the iPod
®music library can only
be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
*iPod
®is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
CompatibilityThe following models are available:
.
Fifth generation iPod
®(version 1.2.3 or later)
. iPod Classic
®(version 1.1.1 or later)
. First generation iPod touch
®(version 2.0.0
or later)
. Second generation iPod touch
®(version
1.2.3 or later)
. First generation iPod nano
®(version 1.3.1 or
later)
. Second generation iPod nano
®(version
1.1.3 or later)
. Third generation iPod nano
®(version 1.1 or
later)
. Fourth generation iPod nano®(version 1.0.2
or later)
Make sure that the iPod
®version is updated.
Audio main operationPush the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position. Then, push the DISC·AUX 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
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start the iPod
®.
DISC·AUX button:
When the DISC·AUX 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
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 multi-function 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
or
button is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while the iPod
®is
playing, 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
or
button is pushed for less
than 1.5 seconds while the iPod
®is playing, the
next track or the beginning of the current track
on the iPod
®will be played.
The multi-function controller can also be used to
select tracks when the iPod
®is playing.
REPEAT (RPT) , RANDOM (RDM):
When the RPT button is pushed while a track is
being played, the play pattern can be changed
as follows:
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If the title information of the track being recorded
is stored either in the hard drive or in the CD, the
title is automatically displayed on the screen. For
title acquisition from the hard drive, music
recognition technology 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
®” hard drive cannot perform
recording under the following conditions.
. There is not enough space in the hard drive
. 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
multi-function 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.
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Playing recorded songsSelect 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 button repeatedly until
the center display changes to the Music
Box
®mode.
. Give voice commands. (See “NISSAN
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (models
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with navigation system)” later in this sec-
tion.)
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
(rewind)
button is pushed for more than 1.5 seconds
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
or
button 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 multi-function 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 changing 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:
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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Example
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:
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.
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marks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and
logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo
are trademarks of Gracenote.
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACKS (models with
navigation system)The auxiliary input jacks are located in the center
console. NTSC compatible devices such as
video games, camcorders and portable video
players can be connected to the auxiliary jacks.
Compatible audio devices, such as some MP3
players, can also be connected to the system
through the auxiliary jacks.
The auxiliary jacks are color coded for identifica-
tion purposes.
.Yellow - video input
. White - left channel audio input .
Red - right channel audio input
Before connecting a device to a jack, turn off the
power of the portable device.
With a compatible device connected to the
jacks, push the DISC·AUX button repeatedly
until the display switches to the AUX mode. The
output from the device will be played through
the monitor and audio system.
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AUX MenuWhen the “Menu” key on the display is selected
while in the AUX mode, the menu screen will be
displayed.
Display Mode:
Choose the display mode from the following
items.
.Normal
. Wide
. Cinema Volume Settings:
Choose the volume setting from the following
items.
.
Low
. Medium
. High
Display:
Adjust the image quality of the screen, select the
preferred adjustment items.
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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
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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
®(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 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 (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 folder
number
. Pushing the menu control switch will show
the USB Menu.
Music Box
®(models with navigation sys-
tem):
. 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 album
(folder) number (if playing compressed
audio files) .
. Pushing the menu control switch will show
the Music Box
®Menu.
Bluetooth
®Audio (models with navigation
system):
. Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will scroll up or down through the track
number.
AUX:
. Pushing the menu control switch will show
the AUX Menu.
BACK switch (models with navi-
gation system)
Push this switch to go back to the previous
screen or cancel the selection if it is not
completed.Volume control switchesPush the upper (+) or lower ( ) side switch to
increase or decrease the volume.Audio source switchPush the audio source switch to change the
mode as follows.
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.Models with navigation system
AM ?FM ?SAT ?CD/DVD ?Music
Box
®? USB/iPod
®?Bluetooth
®Audio ?
AUX
. Models without navigation system
AM ?FM ?CD ?AUX ?SAT*
*: if so equipped
ANTENNA
Window antenna (for Coupe models)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 antenna with
a dampened soft cloth.
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Trunk mounted antenna (for Roadster
models)Removing the antenna:
You can remove the antenna if necessary.
Hold the bottom of the antenna and remove by
turning counterclockwise.
CAUTION
.To avoid damaging or deforming the
antenna,besuretoremovethe
antenna under the following condi-
tions. — The vehicle enters an automatic
car wash.
— The vehicle enters a garage with a low ceiling.
— The vehicle is covered with a car cover.
. Always properly tighten the antenna
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