USB INTERFACE
Connecting a device to the USB input
jack
CAUTION
●Depending on size and shape of USB
device, the console lid may not fully
close. Do not force console lid closed
as this may damage USB device. ●
Do not force the USB device into the
USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port may
damage the USB device and the port.
Make sure that the USB device is con-
nected correctly into the USB port.
(Some USB devices come with a
mark as a guide. Make sure that the
mark is facing the correct direction be-
fore inserting the device.)
● Do not locate objects near the USB de-
vice to prevent the objects from leaning
on the USB device and the port. Pres-
sure from the objects may damage the
USB device and the port.
The USB input jack is located in the center con-
sole. Insert the USB device into the jack
1.
When a compatible storage device is plugged
into the jack, compatible audio and video files on
the storage device can be played through the
vehicle’s audio system and center display screen.
File selection (models with Navigation
System)
When there are both audio and movie files in the
USB memory, the mode select screen is dis-
played. Use the touchscreen or the INFINITI con-
troller to select the preferred type of file. When
there is only type of file in the USB memory, that
audio or movie operation screen is displayed and
starts to play.
When you play a file with limited playing time, the
confirmation screen will be displayed before
starting to play the file. Confirm the playing time
and select “Yes” to start playing.
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Audio file operation
button:
Place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC
position and press the button to
switch to the USB input mode. If another audio
source is playing and a USB memory device is
inserted, press the button repeatedly
until the center display changes to the USB
memory mode.
If the system has been turned off while the USB
memory was playing, push the ON-OFF/VOL
control knob to restart the USB memory.
(Reverse or Fast Forward)
button:
Press and hold the
button
(rewind) or
button
(fast forward) for 1.5 seconds while
an audio file on the USB device 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 audio file returns to normal play
speed.
button:
Press the button
while an audio file on the USB device is playing to
return to the beginning of the current track. Press
the button
several
times to skip backward several tracks.
Press the button
while an audio file on the USB device is playing to
advance one track. Press the
button
several times to skip forward sev-
eral tracks. If the last track in a folder on the USB
device is skipped, the first track of the next folder
is played.
Folder selection:
To change to another folder in the USB memory,
turn the TUNE/FOLDER knob or choose a folder
displayed on the screen.
RPT/RDM button:
When the RPT/RDM button is pressed while the
USB memory is playing, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
Normal →1 Folder Repeat →1 Track Repeat →
All Random →1 Folder Random →Normal Text (models without Navigation System):
Select the “Text” key using the INFINITI controller
and then press the ENTER button while a USB
memory is being played to list the music informa-
tion on the screen.
● Folder title
● File title
● Song title
● Album title
● Artist
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Menu (models with Navigation System):
There are some options available during play-
back. Select one of the following that are dis-
played on the screen, if necessary. Refer to the
following information for each item.● Movie Playback
Switch to the movie playback mode. This
item is displayed only when the USB
memory contains movie files.
The shift selector must be in Park (P) with
the parking brake engaged to watch movies
from a USB device. ●
Folder List/Track List
Displays the folder or track list. The “Movie
Playback” key is also displayed in this list
screen and enables you to switch to the
movie playback mode.
● Play Mode
Choose the preferred play mode using the
INFINITI controller or the touchscreen.Movie file operation (models with
Navigation System)
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the USB
memory while watching the images.
DISC-AUX button:
When the DISC-AUX button is pushed with the
system off and the USB memory inserted, the
system will turn on. If another audio source is
playing and the USB memory is inserted, press
the DISC-AUX button repeatedly until the center
display changes to the USB memory mode.
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Operation keys:
To operate the USB memory, select the desired
key displayed on the display screen.●
Pause:
Select the
key to pause the movie file.
To resume playing the movie file, use
the
key.
●
Play:
Select the
key to start playing the
movie file or resume the movie file if it has
been paused.
●
Stop:
Select the
key to stop playing the
movie file.
●
Next Chapter/Fast Forward:
Select the
key to skip the chapter(s)
of the disc forward. The chapters will ad-
vance the number of times the key is se-
lected. Press and hold the key to fast for-
ward the chapter. ●
Previous Chapter/Rewind:
Select the
key to skip the chapter(s)
of the disc backward. The chapters will go
back the number of times the key is selected.
Press and hold the key to rewind the chap-
ter.
List:
Select the “List” key on the movie file operation
screen to display the file list.
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.
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●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
Connecting iPod®
CAUTION
●Depending on size and shape of the
iPod® and iPod® cable, the console lid
may not fully close. Do not force con-
sole lid closed as this may damage the
iPod® and iPod® cable. ●
Do not force the iPod® cable into the
USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or up-side-down into the port may
damage the iPod® cable and the port.
Make sure that the iPod® cable is con-
nected correctly into the USB port.
(Some iPod® cables come with a
mark as a guide. Make sure that the
mark is facing the correct direction be-
fore inserting the iPod® cable.)
● Do not locate objects near the iPod®
cable to prevent the objects from lean-
ing on the iPod® cable and the port.
Pressure from the objects may damage
the iPod® cable and the port.
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
1
located in the center console. 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 battery will be charged while
connected to the vehicle 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.
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To disconnect the iPod® from the vehicle, re-
move 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)
● 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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1. Menu control switch/ENTER button
2. Back switch
3. Volume control switch
4. Power on and SOURCE select switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on switch
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, push the SOURCE switch to turn the audio
system on.
SOURCE select switch
Push the source select switch to change the
mode in the following sequence:
Models without Navigation System:
AM→FM1 →FM2 →XM1 →XM2 →XM3
(satellite radio, if so equipped) →USB* (if so
equipped) →CD/DVD* →→AUX* →AM.
Models with Navigation System:
AM →FM1 →FM2 →XM1 →XM2 →XM3
(satellite radio, if so equipped) →CD/DVD*→
USB/iPod®* →Bluetooth® Audio* →AUX* →
AM.
* These modes are only available when compat-
ible media storage is inserted into the device.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch to increase or
decrease the volume.
Menu control
switch/ENTER button
While the display is showing a MAP, STATUS or
Audio screen, tilt the Menu Control switch up-
ward 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 pro- vides a different function than a tilting up/down
for less than 1.5 seconds.
AM and FM:
● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the preset station.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
seek up or down to the next station.
● Press the ENTER button to show the list of
preset stations.
XM (if so equipped): ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the preset station.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
go to the next or previous category.
● Press the ENTER button to show the XM
Menu.
iPod® (if so equipped): ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Press the ENTER button to show the iPod
Menu.
CD: ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
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●Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the folder number (if
playing compressed audio files) .
● Press the ENTER button to show the CD
Menu.
DVD (if so equipped): ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the title number.
● Press the ENTER button to select an item
from the DVD display.
● When the transparent operation menu ap-
pears, the switch will control the menu.
USB (if so equipped): ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilt up/down for more than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the folder number.
● Press the ENTER button to show the USB
Menu.
Bluetooth® Audio (if so equipped): ● Tilt up/down for less than 1.5 seconds to
increase or decrease the track number. AUX:
● Press the ENTER button to show the AUX
Menu.
BACK switch
Press theswitch to return to the previous
screen or cancel the current selection.
ANTENNA
Window antenna
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 recep-
tion 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. If your vehicle is equipped with the Dual Head
Restraint DVD System, you can enjoy playing
video files via a DVD, CD or USB memory that
provides images and sound both from the front
and rear display screens.
You can also enjoy compatible auxiliary devices
such as video games, camcorders or portable
video players through the auxiliary jacks.
The front and right/left rear displays can show
different sources individually. The maximum of
three audio sources, such as an iPod®, DVD and
auxiliary device, can be enjoyed at the same time.
WARNING
The driver must not attempt to operate the
Dual Head Restraint DVD System while
driving so full attention may be given to
vehicle operation.
Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake to view the im-
ages on the front center display screen
using the DVD player.
DUAL HEAD RESTRAINT DVD
SYSTEM (if so equipped)
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