2014 INFINITI Q50 audio

RADIO
How to view radio screenThe radio screen can be viewed and
operated on the lower touch screen display
(lower display).
*1Radio mode indicator:
The current radio mode is displayed.
*2[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source select
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 4-11)
*3HD Radio reception status indicator
(for AM and FM):
The icon is displayed when HD Radio
digital signal is received. The icon
flashes when the radio is acquiring
the digital signal but the sound output
is not yet in the HD mode.
*4Radio band indicator:
Current radio band (AM, FM or SXM) is
displayed.
*5Reception information display:
Reception information available at the
time such as frequency, station/chan-
nel name, etc. are displayed.
On the SXM screen, touch this area to
display the category list.
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*6[Control]:
Touch to display the control screen.
“Radio controls”(page 4-15)
*7Preset list:
36 stations/channels (FM/AM/SXM)
can be registered in the preset list.
“Presetting”(page 4-14)
INFO:
HD Radio reception needs to be activated to
receive HD Radio broadcasts. This enables you
to receive radio broadcasts digitally (where
available), providing a better quality sound with
clear reception. When this feature is not
activated or HD Radio broadcasts are not
available, you will receive analog radio (AM/
FM) broadcasts.
Radio operation
Radio activation and band selection:
Push or select the preferred radio
band (AM, FM or SXM) from the audio
source list to turn on the radio. Each time
is pushed, the radio band will
change.
“Selecting audio source ”(page 4-11)
INFO:
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the
radio will automatically change from stereo to
monaural reception.
Seeking stations/channels:
AM and FM radio
Push to tune from low
to high or high to low frequencies and to
stop at the next broadcasting station.
Tilting and holding <
/OK>on the
steering-wheel will also seek up/down to
the next station.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Push to tune to the first
channel of the next or previous category.
Tilting and holding <
/OK>on the
steering-wheel will also fast tune the
channels.
Scan tuning:
To scan tune the stations/channels, touch
[Control] on the lower display and touch
[Scan]. The stations/channels will be tuned
from low to high frequencies and stop at
each broadcasting station/channel for 5
seconds. Touching [Scan] again during this
5 seconds period will stop scan tuning and the radio will remain tuned to that station/
channel.
Presetting:
Up to 36 stations/channels can be regis-
tered for AM, FM and SXM in the preset list.
1. Select a radio band (AM, FM or SXM).
2. Tune to the station/channel you wish to
store in the preset list.
3. Touch and hold one of the preset numbers in the preset list.
4. The information such as frequency (AM/FM), channel number (SXM), etc.
will be displayed on the preset list.
INFO:
.
To change the preset stations/channels,
touch and hold one of the preset numbers.
You can select whether to change the
station/channel or to delete the preset
setting.
.Tilting will scroll up/down the
preset stations/channels.
Alert Notification (SXM only):
Favorite artists and songs can be regis-
tered to receive an alert notice when a

song of the registered conditions is on the
radio. To tune to the respective channel,
touch [Listen to be consistent]. The alert
can be ignored by touching [Cancel].
“Radio controls”(page 4-15)
INFO:
Satellite Radio:.The satellite mode requires an active
SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription. The
Satellite service is available only to those at
least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous
United States.
.It may take some time to receive the
activation signal after the initiation of the
SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription. After
receiving the activation signal, an available
channel list will automatically be updated in
the radio. Push the ignition switch from
LOCK to ACC to update the SiriusXM channel
list.
Radio controls
Touch [Control] on the AM, FM or SXM
screen to display the control screen.
The following items are available.
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FM/AM:
[Station List]Touch to display the available station list.
While listening to FM radio, Auto Update is not performed.
[Scan] Touch to scan tune the stations.
“Radio operation”(page 4-14)
[HD mode] When this item is turned on, the analog and digital reception switches automatically. When this item is turned off, the reception is fixed in the analog mode.
[HD Info] Touch to display the HD Radio information such as name of song, artist and album. This item is available when [RDS-Info] is not active.
[Tag]
(HD Radio broadcasts only) Touch to register the tag information for iTunes Tagging. If an iPod is plugged in after the registration, the tag
information can be stored in an iPod and be used to purchase the songs via iTunes.
[RDS Info] (FM only) Touch to display the RDS information. This item is available when [HD radio Info] is not active.
SXM:
[Categories] Touch to display the category list.
[Direct Tune] Touch to display the keypad to enter the frequency and directly tune to the channel.
“Radio operation” (page 4-14)
[Scan] Touch to scan tune the channels.
“Radio operation” (page 4-14)
[Instant Replay] Up to 30 minutes of the broadcast of the channel that has been tuned in to can be replayed. Touch to select from [
], [], [], [], [] and [].
[Tag] Touch to register the tag information for iTunes Tagging. If an iPod is plugged in after the
registration, the tag information can be stored in an iPod and be used to purchase the
songs via iTunes.

[Other][Favorite Artists] Touch to set a favorite artists alert notification. Up to 8 artists can be registered. While a
song of your favorite artist is playing, touch the list and touch [Add]/[Update]. To receive the
alert notification, select [Notify Alert ON].
[Favorite Songs] Touch to set a favorite songs alert notification. Up to 8 songs can be registered. While a
song of your favorite artist is playing, touch the list and touch [Add]/[Update]. To receive the
alert notification, select [Notify Alert ON].
[Customize Channel List] Touch to customize the channel list. Only the selected channels will be tuned in to when you seek or scan the channels. You can select each item or select [All Select]/[Deselect All].
[Notify Alert List (Artists)] Touch to display the artist list for an alert notice.
[Notify Alert List (Songs)] Touch to display the song list for an alert notice.
[Alert Setting] Touch to turn on/off the alert notice for the registered favorite artists and songs.
[Channel Locking Settings] Touch to select or unselect the channel that you wish to lock out. A passcode is required to change the settings.
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COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
How to view CD screen*1[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source select
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 4-11)
*2Track information:
Track information such as the song
title, artist name and album name are
displayed.
*3Audio source indicator:
Indicates that CD is currently selected
among other sources.
*4Play time:
The play time of the track is displayed.
*5[Scan]:
Touch to play the first 10 seconds of all
the tracks. Touch again to stop scan-
ning.
*6Track number:
Indicates the current track number and
the total numbers of tracks.
*7CD menu:
CD menu items are displayed. Touch
an icon to display the list or to change
the setting.
- [Track List]

- [Folder List] (for MP3, WMA, AAC)
- [Play Mode]
*8Play Mode Indicator:
Indicates the current play mode. Touch
to change the play mode.
For CDs without compressed audio files:
Mode Screen display
Disc Repeat
Disc
1 Track Repeat
1 Track
Disc Random
Disc
For CDs with compressed audio files:
Mode Screen display
Disc Repeat
Disc
1 Folder Repeat
1 Folder
1 Track Repeat
1 Track
Disc Random
Disc
1 Folder Ran-
dom
1 Folder
*9Folder number:
Indicates the folder number when a CD
with compressed audio files is loaded.
CD player operation
Loading:
Insert the CD into the slot with the label
side facing up. The CD will be guided
automatically into the slot and start play-
ing.
After loading the CD, the CD screen will
appear on the display.
Activation and playing:
The CD mode can be also selected from the
source list or by pushing with a
CD loaded to play the CD.
“Selecting audio source ”(page 4-11)“Audio main buttons” (page 4-10)
If the system has been turned off while the
CD was playing, pushing the ON·OFF
button will start the CD.
Selecting track/folder:
Touch [Track List] or [Folder List] in the CD
menu and select a preferred track or folder
from the list.
Push or tilt up/down
<
/OK> on the steering-wheel briefly to
move to the next or the previous track.
For CDs with compressed audio files, push
or tilt and hold<
/OK>on the steering-wheel to move to the
next or the previous folder.
“Audio main buttons” (page 4-10)
Fast-forwarding/rewinding:
Push and hold the to
fast-forward or rewind the track. Release
to play the track at the
ordinary speed.
Scanning:
Touch [Scan] on the lower display to scan
the tracks in the CD. While scanning, the
CD will play the first 10 seconds of each
track and move on to the next track.
Pushing [Scan] again within the 10 sec-
onds will stop scanning.
Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode] on the lower display to
select the play mode.
CD without compressed audio files:
. Disc Repeat
. 1 Track Repeat
. Disc Random
CD with compressed audio files:
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.Disc Repeat
. 1 Folder Repeat
. 1 Track Repeat
. Disc Random
. 1 Folder Random
Ejecting CD:
Push <
>to eject a CD. If the CD is
ejected and left unremoved, it will be
reloaded into the slot for protection.
USB MEMORY DEVICE PLAYER
Connecting USB memory device
WARNING!
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the
USB device while driving. Doing so can be a
distraction. If distracted you could lose
control of your vehicle and cause an accident
or serious injury.
CAUTION!
. 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 port. Make sure that the USB device
is connected correctly into the USB port.
. Do not grab the USB port cover (if
equipped) when pulling the USB device
out of the port. This could damage the
port and the cover.
. Do not leave the USB cable in a place
where it can be pulled unintentionally.
Pulling the cable may damage the port.
Refer to your device manufacture’s owner information regarding the proper use and
care of the device.
Two USB connectors are located in the
center console box.
“Media Hub”
(page 2-6)
When compatible storage devices are
plugged into the jack, compatible audio
files on the storage devices can be played
through the vehicle’s audio system.