2012 INFINITI M radio

Fade and drift: As your vehicle moves away
from a station transmitter, the signals will
tend to fade and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interfer-
ence 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 reflec-
tive characteristics of FM signals, direct
and reflected signals reach the receiver at
the same time. The signals may cancel
each other, resulting 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 subject to interference
as they travel from transmitter 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 ionosphericturbulence even in areas where no obsta-
cles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic
lights.
Satellite radio reception:
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 perfor-
mance. Remove the ice to restore satellite
radio reception.
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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
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1. ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob
2. Radio CAT (category)/REW (rewind)button for SEEK/TRACK
3. Radio CAT(category)/FF (fast forward) button for SEEK/TRACK
4. FM·AM radio band select button 5. XM radio band select button
6. DISC·AUX selector button
7. RDM (random) RPT (repeat) play but-
ton
8. Radio SCAN (tuning) button
9. CD EJECT button 10. Radio tuning / MP3/WMA/AAC folder
selector / AUDIO control knob
11. Radio station preset buttons
No satellite radio reception is available
unless an XM Satellite Radio subscription
is active.
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER
For all operation precautions, see “Audio
operation precautions” earlier in this sec-
tion.
The satellite radio mode requires an active
XM Satellite Radio subscription. The satel-
lite 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 activa-
tion signal, an available 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.
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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 immediately 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 bal-
ance:
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 SETTING button ”
earlier in this section.
This vehicle has some sound effect func-
tions as follows:
. Speed Sensitive Vol.
. Precision Phased Audio (if so equipped)
. BOSE
®Centerpoint®2 (if so equipped)
. BOSE®AudioPilot®2 (if so equipped)
For more details, see “How to use SETTING
button ”earlier in this section. Switching the display:
Pushing the DISC·AUX button will switch
the displays as follows:
.
Models with navigation system
iPod
®/USB ?CD/DVD ?Music Box ?
Bluetooth®Audio ?iPod®/USB
. Models without navigation system
iPod
®/USB ?CD ?iPod®/USB
Linking Intelligent Key (models with navi-
gation system):
The audio settings can be memorized for
each Intelligent Key. For more details, see
“ Setting memory function ”in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments ”section.
FM-AM-SAT radio operation
When the 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.
If another audio source is playing when the
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.
radio (FM·AM) band select :
Pushing the XM radio band select button
will change the band as follows:
AM ?FM1 ?FM2 ?AM
radio (XM) band select:
Pushing the XM radio band select button
will change the band as follows:
XM1 ?XM2 ?XM3 ?XM1
The satellite radio is not available in
Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
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 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 button
orto
tune to the first channel of the next or
previous category.
During satellite radio reception, the follow-
ing notices will be displayed under certain
conditions.
. 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
performed)
. UPDATING (When the satellite radio
subscription is not active)
SCAN tuning:
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from
low to high frequencies and stop at each
broadcasting station/channel for 5 sec-
onds. Pushing the button again during this
5 seconds period will stop SCAN tuning
and the radio will remain tuned to that
station/channel. If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed
within 5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to
the next station/channel.
toStation memory operations:
12 stations/channels can be set for the FM
band (6 each for FM1 and FM2), 18 for XM
radio (6 each for XM1, XM2 and XM3) and 6
stations can be set for the AM band.
1. Choose the radio band using the radio band select button.
2. Tune to the desired station/channel using the
, SCAN button or the
radio TUNE knob.
3. Push and hold the desired station preset button
tountil the radio
mutes.
4. The station indicator will then come on and the sound will resume. Memorizing
is now complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if
the fuse opens, the radio memory will be
erased. In that case, reset the desired
stations/channels. Menu (XM Satellite Radio) (models with
navigation system):
When the
“Menu ”key on the display is
selected while the XM Satellite Radio is
being played, the menu list will be
displayed.
The following items are available.
. Preset List
Displays the preset channel list. If 1 of
the 6 preset stations listed is touched
and held, the current station will be
stored as the new preset.
. Customize Channel List
Selects specific channels to skip while
using the TUNE, SEEK/CATEGORY or
Menu-Categories feature.
. Favorite Artists & Songs
Stores the current artist or song that is
being played. Touch the “Alert” key to
be reminded when the stored artist or
song is playing on a station while
listening to XM.
. Categories
Selecting a category will go to the first
channel in that category as defined by
XM Radio.
. Direct Tune
Inputs the channel number by using a
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keypad.
Text (models without navigation system):
When the “Text ”key is selected with the
INFINITI controller on the display and then
the ENTER button is pushed while the
satellite radio is being played, the text
information listed below will be displayed
on the screen.
. CH Name
. Category
. Name
. Title
. Other
Compact Disc (CD) player operation
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and insert the Compact Disc (CD)
into the slot with the label side facing up.
The CD will be guided automatically into
the slot and start playing.
After loading the CD, the number of tracks
on the CD and the play time will appear on
the display.
If the radio is already operating, it will
automatically turn off and the CD will play.
If the system has been turned off while the
CD was playing, p ushing the ON·OFF
button will start the CD. Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
PLAY:
When the DISC·AUX (CD play) button is
pushed with the system off and the CD
loaded, the system will turn on and the CD
will start to play.
When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with
the CD loaded and the radio playing, the
radio will automatically be turned off and
the CD will start to play.
Menu (models with navigation system):
When the “Menu ”key on the display is
selected while the CD is being played, the
menu screen will be displayed. The follow-
ing menu options are available.
. Folder List (for CD with compressed
audio files)
Displays the folder list.
. Track List
Displays the track list.
. Play Mode
Select a play mode from the following
items.
— Normal
— 1 Folder Repeat (for CD with com-
pressed audio files) —
1 Track Repeat
— 1 Disc Random
— 1 Folder Random (for CD with
compressed audio files)
. Record to Music Box (for CD)
Select to choose specific songs on the
CD to record to the Music Box.
. Title Text Priority (for CD)
Set the priority to CDDB (Compact Disc
Data Base) to acquire track information
from the Gracenote Database, or set
the priority to CD-TEXT to acquire the
information from CDs.
. Automatic Recording (for CD)
When this item is turned to ON, the
Music Box hard drive automatically
starts recording when a CD is inserted.
. Recording Quality (for CD)
The larger number (132) will increase
the recorded sound quality while taking
up more space on the Music Box
leaving less room for more songs.
For the details of Music Box, see “Music
Box (models with navigation system) ”later
in this section.
Text (models without navigation system):
When the “Text ”key is selected in the
screen using the INFINITI controller and

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navigation system)”later in this sec-
tion.)
Stopping playback:
The system stops playing when:
1. another mode (radio, CD, DVD, USB memory or iPod) is selected.
2. the audio system is turned off.
3. the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.
Next/Previous Track and Fast For-
ward/Rewind:
When the
orbutton 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
orbutton is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while a track is
being played, the next track or the begin-
ning 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 changing by track or
album.
RANDOM (RDM), REPEAT (RPT):
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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There are some options available by
selecting the “Menu ”key on the screen
during playback. Select one of the follow-
ing 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
playback. Select one of the following
options that are displayed on the screen
if necessary.

JVH0049X
Models with navigation system
JVH0050X
Models without navigation system1. Audio source switch
2. Menu control switch (models with
navigation system) or audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system)
3. Back switch
4. Volume control switch
STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED CON-
TROLS 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 tilting 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 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 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
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When installing a car phone or a CB radio
in your INFINITI, be sure to observe the
following cautions, otherwise the new
equipment may adversely affect the elec-
tronic control modules and electronic con-
trol system harness.
WARNING
.A cellular telephone should not be used
for any purpose while driving so full
attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion. Some jurisdictions prohibit the use
of cellular telephones while driving.
. If you must make a call while your
vehicle is in motion, the hands-free
cellular phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Ex-
ercise extreme caution at all times so full
attention may be given to vehicle opera-
tion.
. If a conversation in a moving vehicle
requires you to take notes, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle before doing so.
CAUTION
.Keep the antenna as far away as
possible from the electronic control
modules.
. Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic control
system harness. Do not route the anten-
na wire next to any harness.
. Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
. Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
. For details, consult an INFINITI retailer.
WARNING
.Use a phone after stopping your vehicle
in a safe location. If you have to use a
phone while driving, exercise extreme
caution at all times so full attention may
be given to vehicle operation.
. If you find yourself unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
talking on the phone, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop your vehicle
before doing so.
CAUTION
To avoid draining the vehicle battery, use a
phone after starting the engine.
Your INFINITI is equipped with Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone System. If you are an
owner of a compatible Bluetooth®enabled
cellular phone, you can set up the wireless
connection between your cellular phone
and the in-vehicle phone module. With
Bluetooth
®wireless technology, you can
make or receive a telephone call with your
cellular phone in your pocket.
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CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO BLUETOOTH®HANDS-FREE PHONE SYSTEM
(models with navigation system)