2014 INFINITI Q50 audio

VOICE RECOGNITION SETTINGS
The voice recognition functions can be set.
1. Push

11 Troubleshooting guide
Customer assistance.......................................... 11-2
System unit ....................................................... 11-3Liquid crystal display .................................... 11-3
Audio system..................................................... 11-4 HD Radio technology ..................................... 11-4
Compact Disc (CD) player .............................. 11-6
iPod
®player ................................................. 11-8
USB memory ............................................... 11-10
Bluetooth
®streaming audio ........................ 11-11
Bluetooth®Hands-Free Phone System ............. 11-13 Monitor system (if so equipped)...................... 11-16
Navigation (if so equipped) ............................. 11-17
Basic operations ........................................ 11-17
Vehicle icon ............................................... 11-18
Route calculation and visual guidance ....... 11-20
Voice guidance .......................................... 11-22
Traffic information...................................... 11-23
Infiniti Connection
TM.................................. 11-24
Voice recognition ............................................ 11-25

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AUDIO SYSTEM
HD RADIO TECHNOLOGY
Sound
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Delay in digital audio on HD Radio broadcasts. The radio acquires an analog station first and blends to an digital signal.This is not a malfunction.
Audio skip, stutter or echo. The radio station has not properly aligned the
digital and analog audio. Verify correct operation on another station. Report
any station with poor performance.
Volume changing up/down. The radio station has not properly aligned digital
and analog audio level. Verify correct operation on another station and
check www.hdradio.com for stations in the area.
Report any station with poor performance.
Sound fading in and out. The transition between analog and digital is taking
place (blending). Verify transition performance on several stations in
the area. Report any stations with poor alignment.
Excessive blending (Transition between analog and
digital). The receiver is located near the edge of the digital
coverage area.Refer to hdradio.com to verify radio stations in your
coverage area.
Digital audio not better than analog audio. Audio processing on the digital audio at a station can potentially decrease the digital audio sound
quality.Verify correct operation on another station. Report
any station with poor performance.

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COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Music cannot be played back. The disc is inserted upside down.Insert a CD with the label side facing up.
Moisture condensation occurs inside the unit. Wait until the moisture evaporates (approximately 1 hour).
The cabin temperature is too high. Wait until the cabin temperature becomes moderate.
The disc is scratched or dirty. A disc is not always
playable if it is scratched. Wipe off any dirt from the disc.
Depending on the condition in which they are
stored, discs may become unreadable due to
deterioration (for example, keeping the discs in the
passenger compartment, etc.). Change the disc with a deterioration-free disc. Do
not use a deteriorated disc. The label surface of the
disc may crack or chip, and the layer of the label
surface may eventually peel off.
The compressed audio files cannot be played back. If both music CD files (CD-DA data) and compressed audio files (MP3 data, etc.) are mixed on one disc,
the audio compression files cannot be played back.Prepare a disc that includes compressed audio files
only.
The files are not named using characters that are
compliant with the specifications. Use the character codes and the number of
characters that are compliant with the specifications
for folder names and file names. In addition, always
use
“.MP3”, “.WMA”, “.mp3”or“.wma” for file
extensions.
It takes a long time before the music starts playing. The disc contains a large amount of data. Some time may be required to check the files. It is recommended that unnecessary folders or any files
other than compressed audio files should not be
recorded in a disc.
The sound quality is poor. The disc is dirty. Wipe off any dirt from the disc.

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iPod®PLAYER
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
The system does not recognize an iPod. A connector cable is not correctly connected, or the
iPod does not correctly operate. Connect the connector cable again. If the system
does not recognize the iPod
®after performing this
procedure above, reset the iPod.
The iPod that is to be connected is not compatible
with the system. Check the iPod model and firmware versions
available for the system.
A USB extension cable is not correctly connected. Do not use a USB extension cable.
The cable is rapidly connected to or disconnected
from the USB connector. Slowly connect or disconnect the USB cable.
An iPod cannot be operated. The iPod is connected to the in-vehicle audio system
while headsets, etc. are connected to the iPod. Remove all equipment from the iPod after discon-
necting the iPod from the system, and then connect
it to the system again.
The iPod is not operating normally. Disconnect the iPod from the in-vehicle audio
system, and then connect it to the system again.
The system plays back an album/track that includes
a particular album art. Disconnect the iPod from the in-vehicle audio
system, and then reset the iPod. Disable the album
art, and then connect the iPod to the system.
An iPod does not respond. There are too many tracks in a category.Decrease the number of tracks in a category (less
than 3,000 tracks).
The shuffle function is turned on. Turn off the shuffle function if many tracks are
stored on the iPod.
Music cannot be played back. A connector is not connected to the iPod. Firmly connect the connector until it clicks.
Playback cuts out. The sound cuts due to vibration resulting from an
unstable location of the iPod. Place the iPod on a stable location where it does not
roll over.
Distorted sound occurs. The EQ (equalizer) function of the iPod is turned on. Turn off the EQ (equalizer) function.

SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Battery charge of an iPod takes longer. Battery charge of the iPod may take longer while an
iPod is playing back. If the iPod is requires charging, it is recommended
to stop playback.
Battery charge of an iPod is unavailable. The cable that is connected to the iPod may
deteriorate (cable disconnection, etc.). Check the cable currently in use.
Functions cannot be operated using an iPod that is
connected to the in-vehicle audio system. -The operation of an iPod must be performed using
the in-vehicle audio system after the iPod is
connected to the system.
Sound skips. Surrounding circumstances (noise, etc.) may cause
sound skip. This does not indicate a malfunction.
A USB extension cable is not correctly connected. Do not use a USB extension cable.
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BLUETOOTH®STREAMING AUDIO
SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Registration cannot be performed. The Bluetooth®audio device is not compatible with
the in-vehicle audio system. Check the Owner’s Manual for the Bluetooth®audio
device.
The PIN code is incorrect. Check the PIN code for the Bluetooth
®audio device
that is to be registered.
Check that the PIN code for the Bluetooth
®audio
device is consistent with that for the in-vehicle audio
system.
Another Bluetooth
®device is used in the vehicle. Turn off the other Bluetooth®device until the
registration is completed.
Music cannot be played back. The Bluetooth
®audio device is not compatible with
the in-vehicle audio system. Check the Owner’s Manual for the Bluetooth®audio
device.
The system is not set to the Bluetooth
®audio
mode. Push

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SymptomPossible cause Possible solution
Audio operation cannot be performed. A Bluetooth®audio device that does not support
audio operations is in use. This is not a malfunction.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth®audio
device.
An error occurs when connecting to a Bluetooth
®
audio profile. Turn the power source of the Bluetooth
®audio player
off and on, and then resume connection with the
system.