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Interface
The interface for iPod® operation shown on the
vehicle center display is similar to the iPod®
interface. Use the INFINITI controller and
the
BACK button to play the iPod® with
your favorite settings.
The following items can be chosen from the menu
list screen. For additional information, refer to the
iPod® Owner’s Manual.
●Playlists
●Podcasts
●Songs
●Albums●Artists
●Genres
●Composers
●Audiobooks
The following keys shown on the screen are also
available:
●MENU: returns to the previous screen.
●
: plays/pauses the music selected.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons
When the
SEEK/CAT button orTRACK button is pressed for less than 1.5 sec-
onds while the iPod® is playing, the next track or
the beginning of the current track on the iPod®
will be played.
When the
SEEK/CAT button orTRACK button is pressed for more than 1.5 sec-
onds while the iPod® is playing, the iPod® will
play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the
button is released, the iPod® will return to the
normal play speed.
iPod®* PLAYER OPERATION WITH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
Connecting iPod®
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 acci-
dent or serious injury.
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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 so
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 manufacturer’s owner infor-
mation regarding the proper use and care of the
device.
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 con-
nection port located in the center console. Con-
nect the iPod®-specific end of the cable to the
iPod® and the USB end of the cable to the USB
connection port on the vehicle
1. 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, re-
move the USB end of the cable from the USB
connection port 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.
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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 ON·OFF button 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.
Interface
The interface for iPod® operation shown on the
vehicle center display is similar to the iPod®
interface. Use the INFINITI controller and
the
BACK button to play the iPod® with
your favorite settings. The touch-screen can also
be used to control your favorite settings.
The following items can be chosen from the menu
list screen. For additional information, refer to the
iPod® Owner’s Manual.
●Now Playing
●Playlists
●Artists
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●Albums
●Songs
●Podcasts
●Genres
●Composers
●Audiobooks
●Shuffle Songs
●Play Mode
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 iPod® is playing, select the “Menu” key
to display the iPod® menu. Select the “Play
Mode” key to display the Play Mode screen and
adjust the settings for Shuffle, Repeat and Audio-
books. For additional information, refer to the
iPod® Owner’s Manual.
SEEK•CAT/TRACK buttons
When the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button is
pressed
orfor less than 1.5 sec-
onds while the iPod® is playing, the next track or
the beginning of the current track on the iPod®
will be played.When the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button is
pressed
orfor more than 1.5 sec-
onds while the iPod® is playing, the iPod® will
play while fast forwarding or rewinding. When the
button is released, the iPod® will return to the
normal play speed.
The INFINITI controller can also be used to select
tracks when the iPod® is playing.
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Scrolling menus
While navigating long lists of artists, albums or
songs in the music menu, it is possible to scroll
the list by the first letter. To activate letter index-
ing, perform one of the following:
●Turn the INFINITI controller quickly.
●Press and hold the up/down directional ar-
rows on the INFINITI controller.
●Touch and hold the page up/down arrows
on the touch-screen.To exit the scrolling by letter mode, perform one of
the following:
●Press the ENTER button on the INFINITI
controller.
●Press the ENTER button on the steering
wheel.
●Do not touch the controls for 2 seconds.
USB/iPod® CHARGING PORTS
There are USB/iPod® charging ports located in
the 2nd row on the back of the center console
and in the 3rd row located above the cup holders.
These ports will charge compatible devices.
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NOTE:
The USB/iPod® charging ports will not op-
erate with the display screen or the
INFINITI Mobile Entertainment System.
Only the USB connection port located in
the console box will operate USB/iPod®
devices.
BLUETOOTH® STREAMING AUDIO
(if so equipped)
If you have a compatible Bluetooth® audio de-
vice that is capable of playing audio files, the
device can be connected to the vehicle’s audio
system so that the audio files on the device play
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio
To connect your Bluetooth® audio device to the
vehicle, follow the procedure below:
1. Press the SETTING button on the control
panel.
2. Touch the “Bluetooth” key.
3. Touch the “Connect Bluetooth” key.
3rd row
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4. A screen will appear asking if you are con-
necting the device to use with the hands-
free phone system. Select the “No” key.5. Enter a PIN of your choice. It will be needed
by your Bluetooth® audio device to com-
plete the connection process. For additional
information, refer to the Bluetooth® audio
device’s owner’s manual.Audio main operation
To switch to the Bluetooth® audio mode, press
the DISC•AUX button repeatedly until the
Bluetooth® audio mode is displayed on the
screen.
The controls for the Bluetooth® audio are dis-
played on the screen.
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DISC·AUX button
Press the DISC·AUX button with the system off
and the Bluetooth® audio device connected to
turn the system on. If another audio source is
playing and the Bluetooth® audio device is con-
nected, press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly
until the display changes to the Bluetooth® audio
mode.
SEEK•CAT/TRACK button
Press the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button
for
less than 1.5 seconds while a Bluetooth® audio
file is being played to advance to the beginning of
the next track.
Press the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button
for
more than 1.5 seconds while a Bluetooth® audio
file is being played to advance the track. The
Bluetooth® audio device will play while fast for-
warding. When the button is released, the
Bluetooth® audio device will return to normal
play speed.
Press the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button
for
less than 1.5 seconds while a Bluetooth® audio
file is being played to return to the beginning of
the current track.
Press the SEEK•CAT/TRACK button
for
more than 1.5 seconds while a Bluetooth® audio
file is being played to reverse the track. The
Bluetooth® audio device will play while revers-ing. When the button is released, the Bluetooth®
audio device will return to normal play speed.
The INFINITI controller can also be used to select
tracks when the Bluetooth® audio play mode
screen is shown on the display. (“Bluetooth au-
dio” will be indicated on the header of the
screen.)
RDM (random)/RPT (repeat) button
Press the RDM·RPT button repeatedly to change
the play mode as follows:
Normal→Shuffle All Tracks→Shuffle Group→
Repeat 1 Track→Repeat All Tracks→Repeat
Group→Normal
Operation keys
To operate a Bluetooth® audio device, select a
key displayed on the operation screen using the
INFINITI controller.
Play
Select the “
” key to start playing after it has
been paused. Select this key again to pause the
audio play.
Pause
Select the “
” key to pause the Bluetooth ®
audio device. Select this key again to resume
playing.Play Mode
Select the “Menu” key to alter the play mode.
Choose the preferred play mode from the follow-
ing items:
●Shuffle
Choose from “Shuffle OFF”, “Shuffle All
Tracks” and “Shuffle Group”
●Repeat
Choose from “Repeat OFF”, “Repeat 1
Track”, “Repeat All Tracks” and “Repeat
Group”.
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