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Settings:
Select the “Settings” key to adjust the following
settings:● Audio File Playback
Switch to the audio playback mode. This
item is displayed only when the USB
memory contains audio files.
● Play Mode
Choose between the “Normal” or “1 Track
Repeat” play modes. ●
10 Key Search
Select the “10 Key Search” key to open the
number entry screen. Input the number you
want to search for and the specified file or
folder will be played.
● Display
Adjust the image quality of the screen.
● DRC
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) auto-
matically adjusts the soundtrack volume
level to maintain a more even sound to the
speakers.
● Audio
Choose the preferred language of the audio.
● Subtitle
Choose the preferred language of the sub-
titles.
● Display Mode
Choose between the “Normal”, “Wide”,
“Cinema” or “Full” display modes.iPod* PLAYER OPERATION
WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(Type A) (if so equipped)
Connecting iPod
To connect an iPod to the vehicle so that the
iPod can be controlled with the audio system
controls and display screen, use the USB jack
located in the center console. Open the protec-
tive cover
1on the USB jack in the center
console. Then connect the iPod-specific end of
the cable to the iPod and the USB end of the
cable to the USB jack on the vehicle. If your iPod
supports charging via a USB connection, its bat-
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tery will be charged while connected to the ve-
hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPodcan
only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod from the vehicle, remove
the USB end of the cable from the USB jack on
the vehicle, then remove the cable from the
iPod.
*iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are compatible:
● iPod 5th Generation version 1.2.3
● iPod Classic - version 1.1
● iPod Touch - version 2.1*
● iPod Nano - 1st generation version 1.3.1
● iPod Nano - 2nd generation version 1.1.3
● iPod Nano - 3rd generation version 1.0.2
● iPod Nano - 4th generation version 1.0.4
● iPod Nano - 5th generation version 1.0.1
* Some features of this iPod may not be fully
functional. Make sure that your iPod
firmware is updated to
the version indicated above.
Audio main operation
AUX button:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and press the AUX button repeatedly
until the iPod mode is displayed on the screen.
If another audio source is playing and the iPod is
connected, press the AUX button repeatedly to
switch to the iPod mode.
If the vehicle audio system is turned off while the
iPod is playing, the iPod will start when the
VOL/ON-OFF control knob is pressed.
Interface:
The interface for iPod operation shown on the
vehicle’s audio system display screen is similar to
the iPod interface. Use the TUNE/SCROLL
knob and ENTER button to navigate the menus
on the screen. The iPod MENU button on the
vehicle audio system is used to move up one level
in the iPod menus.
Depending on the iPod model, the following
items may be available on the menu list screen.
For further information about each item, see the
iPod Owner’s Manual.
● Playlists ●
Artists
● Albums
● Songs
● Podcasts
● Genres
● Composers
● Audiobooks
● ShuffleSongs
SEEK/CAT buttons:
Press the SEEK/CAT buttons
orto
skip backward or forward one track.
Press and hold the SEEK/CAT buttons
orfor 1.5 seconds while a track is playing
to reverse or fast forward the track being played.
The track plays at an increased speed while
reversing or fast forwarding. When the button is
released, the track returns to normal play speed.
RPT button:
Press the RPT button while a track is playing to
change the play pattern as follows:
1 TRK RPT →ALL RPT →RPT OFF
1 TRK RPT: the current track will be repeated.
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ALL RPT: all songs in the current list are re-
peated.
RPT OFF: no repeat play pattern is applied.
RDM button:
Press the RDM button while a track is playing to
change the play pattern as follows:
TRK SHUFFLE→ALBUM SHUFFLE →
SHUFFLE OFF
TRK SHUFFLE: the tracks in the current list will
be played randomly.
ALBUM SHUFFLE: the albums in the current list
will be played randomly.
SHUFFLE OFF: no random play pattern is ap-
plied.
iPod* PLAYER OPERATION
WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(Type B) (if so equipped)
Connecting iPod:
To connect an iPod to the vehicle so that the
iPod can be controlled with the audio system
controls and display screen, use the USB jack
located in the center console. Open the protec-
tive cover
1on the USB jack in the center
console. Then connect the iPod-specific end of
the cable to the iPod and the USB end of the
cable to the USB jack on the vehicle. If your iPod
supports charging via a USB connection, its bat- tery will be charged while connected to the ve-
hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position.
Depending on the version of the iPod, the dis-
play on the iPod
shows a NISSAN or Accessory
Attached screen when the connection is com-
pleted.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPod can
only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod from the vehicle, remove
the USB end of the cable from the USB jack on
the vehicle, then remove the cable from the
iPod.
*iPod and iPhone are a trademark of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility:
The following models are available:
● Fifth generation iPod (Firmware version
1.2.1 or later)
● First generation iPod Classic (Firmware
version 1.1 or later)
● Second generation iPod Classic (Firmware
version 2.0.3 or later)
● First generation iPod touch (Firmware ver-
sion 2.1.0 or later)
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●Second and third generation iPod touch
(Firmware version 3.1.2 or later)
● First generation iPod nano (Firmware ver-
sion 1.3.1 or later)
● Second generation iPod nano (Firmware
version 1.1.3 or later)
● Third generation iPod nano (Firmware ver-
sion 1.0.2 or later)
● Fourth generation iPod nano (Firmware
version 1.0.4 or later)
● Fifth generation iPod nano (Firmware ver-
sion 1.0.1 or later)
The iPod touch may not response quickly with
the system in some cases.
Make sure that the iPod firmware is updated.
Audio main operation:
Place the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position. Then, press the CD·AUX or iPod
MENU button repeatedly to switch to the iPod
mode.
If the audio system is turned off while the iPod is
playing, the iPod plays when the audio system is
turned back on. If the audio system is off, pressing the CD·AUX or
iPod
MENU button turns the audio system on
and plays the iPod.
If the audio system is on, the audio system auto-
matically begins playing tracks from the iPod
when it is plugged into the jack.
iPod MENU button:
Press the iPod MENU button while the iPod is
connected to show the iPod operation menu on
the audio display. Scroll through the menu list
using the TUNE·SCROLL control dial. Press EN-
TER to select a menu item. Items in the iPod
menu appear on the display in the following or-
der:
● Now playing
● Playlists
● Artists
● Albums
● Songs
● Podcasts
● Genres
● Composers
● Audiobooks
● Shuffle songs For more information about each item, see the
iPod
Owner’s Manual.
Next/Previous Track and
Fast Forward/Rewind:
Press the
orbutton for 1.5 seconds
while the iPod is playing to reverse or fast for-
ward the track being played. The track plays at an
increased speed while reversing or fast forward-
ing. When the button is released, the iPod re-
turns to the normal play speed.
Press the
orbutton for less than 1.5
seconds while the USB device is playing to return
to the beginning of the current track or to play the
next track. Press the button several times to skip
forward or backwards several tracks.
REPEAT (RPT):
When the RPT button is pressed while a track is
being played, the play pattern can be changed as
follows:
Repeat Off →1 Track Repeat →All Repeat →
Repeat Off
1 Track Repeat: the current track will be re-
peated.
All Repeat: all songs in the current list are re-
peated.
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Repeat Off: no repeat play pattern is applied.
RANDOM (RDM):
When the RDM button is pressed while a track is
being played, the play pattern can be changed as
follows:
Shuffle Off→Track Shuffle →Album Shuffle →
Shuffle Off
Track Shuffle: the tracks in the current list will be
played randomly.
Album Shuffle: the albums in the current list will
be played randomly.
Shuffle Off: no random play pattern is applied.
BACK button:
When the BACK button is pressed, it returns to
the previous menu.
iPod* PLAYER OPERATION WITH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
Connecting iPod
To connect an iPod to the vehicle so that the
iPod can be controlled with the audio system
controls and display screen, use the USB jack
located in the center console. Open the protec-
tive cover
1on the USB jack in the center
console. Then connect the iPod-specific end of
the cable to the iPod and the USB end of the
cable to the USB jack on the vehicle. If your iPod
supports charging via a USB connection, its bat- tery will be charged while connected to the ve-
hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPod
can
only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod from the vehicle, remove
the USB end of the cable from the USB jack on
the vehicle, then remove the cable from the
iPod.
*iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are compatible:
● iPod 5th Generation (firmware version
1.2.3 or later)
● iPod Classic (firmware version 1.1.1 or
later)
● iPod Touch (firmware version 2.0.0 or
later)*
● iPod Nano - 1st generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.3.1 or later)
● iPod Nano - 2nd generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.1.3 or later)
● iPod Nano - 3rd generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.1.3 or later)
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●iPod Nano - 4th generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.0.4 or later)
● iPod Nano - 5th generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.0.1 or later)
* Some features of this iPod may not be fully
functional.
Make sure that your iPod firmware is updated to
the version indicated above.
Audio main operation
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly
to switch to the iPod mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod
was playing, pressing the VOL/ON·OFF control
knob will start the iPod. DISC·AUX button:
When the DISC·AUX button is pressed with the
system off and the iPod
connected, the system
will turn on. If another audio source is playing and
the iPod is connected, press the DISC·AUX
button repeatedly until the center display
changes to the iPod mode.
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Interface:
The interface for iPodoperation shown on the
vehicle center display is similar to the iPod in-
terface. Use the touchscreen to control your fa-
vorite 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 keys shown on the screen are also
available: ● Menu: returns to the previous screen.
●
: plays/pauses the music selected.
Play mode:
While the iPodis playing, touch the “Menu” key
to display the iPod menu. Touch the “Play
Mode” key to display the Play Mode screen and
adjust the settings for Shuffle, Repeat and Audio-
books. For further information about each item,
see the iPod Owner’s Manual.
Seeking button:
When the
orside of the seeking
button is pressed for less than 1.5 seconds while
the iPod is playing, the next track or the begin-
ning of the current track on the iPod will be
played.
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Recording CDs
1. Operate the audio system to play a CD.For information on playing CDs, see “Com-
pact Disc (CD) player operation” in this sec-
tion.
2. Touch the “Start REC” key. REC CD ap- pears on the screen.
NOTE: ● The system starts playing and recording the
1st track on the CD when the “Start REC”
key is selected. ●
Individual tracks from a CD cannot be se-
lected to be recorded to the Music Box hard
drive.
● The fast forward and rewind features are
disabled while the CD is recording.
● 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 after the CD is recorded.
● The system records faster than it plays. 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 recog-
nition technology and related data are provided
by Gracenote.
To view the details of the track, touch the “Text”
key on the screen. The track name and album title
are displayed on the screen.
If a track is not recorded successfully due to
skipping sounds, the
symbol is displayed
behind the track number.
The Music Box audio system 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. For
more information, see “Music Box settings” in this
section.
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