2017 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN Owners Manual

PAUSETo pause a track, press
the
pause button.
REWIND/FAST
FORWARD To rewind/ fast forward
a track, hold the
orseek/track
button.
Compact disc (CD) player operation
If the radio is already operating, it automatically
turns off and the compact disc begins to play.
CD button
When the CD button is pressed with the system
off and the compact disc loaded, the system will
turn on and the compact disc will start to play. When the CD button is pressed with a compact
disc loaded and the radio playing, the radio will
automatically be turned off and the compact disc
will start to play.
CD/MP3 display mode
Menu item
CD/MP3 display mode While listening to a CD or an MP3/WMA CD, certain text may be displayed (when a CD encoded with text is
being used) . Depending on how the CD or MP3/WMA CD is encoded, the text is displayed listing the artist,
album and song title. There are other keys displayed on the screen when a CD is playing:
Random Touch the “Random” key to apply a random play pattern to the CD. If an MP3 CD is playing, touching “Ran-
dom” key alternates between the Random Folder and Random All. This text will appear on the display. To can-
cel random mode, touch the “Random” key until the key is no longer highlighted.
Repeat Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat play pattern to the CD. If an MP3 CD is playing, touching “Repeat”
alternates between repeating the current song and repeating the current folder. This text will appear on the
display. To cancel repeat mode, touch the “Repeat” key until the key is no longer highlighted
Browse Touch the “Browse” key to display the titles on the CD in list format. Touch the title of a song in the list to begin
playing that song. If an MP3 CD is playing, touching the “Browse” key will also list the folders on the disc. Fol-
low the procedure for selecting a song with the touch-screen to choose a folder.
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SEEK/TRACK (Reverse orFast Forward) buttons
Press and hold the
SEEK button orTRACK button for 1.5 seconds while the com-
pact disc is playing to reverse or fast forward the
track being played. The compact disc plays at an
increased speed while reversing or fast forward-
ing. When the button is released, the compact
disc returns to normal play speed.
SEEK/TRACK buttons
Press the
SEEK button while a CD or
MP3/WMA CD is playing to return to the begin-
ning of the current track. Press the
SEEK
button several times to skip backward several
tracks.
Press the
TRACK button while a CD or
MP3/WMA CD is playing to advance one track.
Press the
TRACK button several times to
skip forward several tracks. If the last track on a
CD is skipped, the first track on the disc is played.
If the last track in a folder of an MP3/WMA CD is
skipped, the first track of the next folder is played. AUX button
The AUX IN audio input jack accepts any stan-
dard analog audio input such as from a portable
cassette tape/CD player, MP3 player or a laptop
computer. Press the AUX button to play a com-
patible device plugged into the AUX IN jack.
CD EJECT button
When the
CD eject button is pressed with
a compact disc loaded, the compact disc will
eject and the last source will be played.
If the disc is not removed within 10 seconds, the
disc will reload.
Additional features
For additional information, refer to “iPod® player
operation with Navigation System” in this section.
For additional information, refer to “USB (Univer-
sal Serial Bus) connection port (models with
Navigation System)” in this section.
For additional information, refer to “Bluetooth®
streaming audio with Navigation System” in this
section.USB (Universal Serial Bus)
CONNECTION PORT (models
without Navigation System) (if so
equipped)
Connecting a device to the USB
Connection Port
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 connection 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 cor-
rectly into the USB connection 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.
For additional information, refer to your device
manufacturer’s owner information regarding the
proper use and care of the device.
The USB port is located in the center console.
Insert the USB device into the connection port.
When a compatible storage device is plugged
into the connection port, compatible audio files
on the storage device can be played through the
vehicle’s audio system. The port is illuminated for
better visibility when the headlight switch is in the
ON position.
Audio file operation
MEDIA button
Place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC
position and press the MEDIA button to switch to
the USB input mode. If a CD is playing or another
audio source is plugged in through the AUX IN
jack, the MEDIA button toggles between the
three sources.
Play information
Information about the audio files being played
can be displayed on the display screen of the
vehicle’s audio system. Depending on how the
audio files are encoded, information such as
Folder, Song and Artist will be displayed.
The track number and number of total tracks in
the folder are displayed on the screen as well.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK (Reverse or Fast Forward)
buttons
Press and hold the
orSEEK/CAT
and TRACK buttons 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.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK
buttons
Press the SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons
while an audio file on the USB device is playing to
return to the beginning of the current track. Press
the SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons
sev-
eral times to skip backward several tracks.
Press the SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons
while an audio file on the USB device is playing to
advance one track. Press the SEEK/CAT and
TRACK buttons
several times to skip for-
ward several tracks. If the last track in a folder on
the USB device is skipped, the first track of the
next folder is played.
RDM (random) button
When the RDM button is pressed while an audio
file on the USB device is playing, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
All Random →1 Folder Random →OFF
All Random: all tracks on the USB device will be
played randomly.
1 Folder Random: all tracks in the current folder
will be played randomly.
OFF: No random play pattern is applied. The
indicator on the display will turn off.
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The current play pattern of the USB device is
displayed on the screen unless no pattern is
applied.
RPT (repeat) button
When the RPT button is pressed while an audio
file on the USB device is playing, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
1 Folder Repeat→1 Track Repeat →OFF
1 Track Repeat: the current track will be re-
peated.
1 Folder Repeat: the current folder will be re-
peated.
OFF: No repeat play pattern is applied. The indi-
cator on the display will turn off.
The current play pattern of the USB device is
displayed on the screen unless no pattern is
applied. TUNE/FOLDER or TUNE/SCROLL knob
If there are multiple folders with audio files on the
USB device, turn the TUNE/FOLDER or
TUNE/SCROLL knob to change folders. Turn the
knob to the left to skip back a folder. Turn the
knob to the right to skip ahead a folder. If there is
only one folder of audio files on the USB device,
turning the TUNE/FOLDER or TUNE/SCROLL
knob in either direction will return to the first track
on the USB device.
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
CONNECTION PORT (models with
Navigation System) (if so equipped)
Connecting a device to the USB
Connection Port
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 connection 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 cor-
rectly into the USB connection 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.
For additional information, refer to your device
manufacturer’s owner information regarding the
proper use and care of the device.
The USB port is located in the center console.
Insert the USB device into the connection port.
When a compatible storage device is plugged
into the connection port, compatible audio files
on the storage device can be played through the
vehicle’s audio system. The port is illuminated for
better visibility when the headlight switch is in the
ON position.
Audio file operation
AUX (auxiliary) button
Place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC
position and press the AUX button to switch to
the USB input mode. If another audio source is
playing and a USB memory device is inserted,
press the AUX button until the center display
changes to the USB memory mode.
If the system has been turned off while the USB
memory was playing, press the POWER button
to restart the USB memory.
Play information
Information about the audio files being played is
shown on the display screen of the vehicle’s
audio system. Touch “Browse” to display the list
of folders and files on the USB device. Touch the
name of a song on the screen to begin playing
that song.
SEEK/TRACK buttons
Press the
SEEK button while an audio file
on the USB device is playing to return to the
beginning of the current track. Press the
SEEK button several times to skip backward
several tracks.
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Press theTRACK button while an audio
file on the USB device is playing to advance one
track. Press the
TRACK button several
times to skip forward several tracks. If the last
track in a folder on the USB device is skipped, the
first track of the next folder is played.
Random and repeat play mode
Item Result
Random and repeat play mode While files on a USB device are playing, the play pattern can be altered so that songs are repeated or played
randomly.
Random Touch the “Random” key to apply a random play pattern to the USB device. When the random mode is active it
will appear on the screen. To cancel Random mode, touch the “Random” key until it is not displayed.
Repeat Touch the “Repeat” key to apply a repeat play pattern to the USB device. When the repeat mode is active it will
appear on the screen. To cancel Repeat mode, touch the “Repeat” key until it is not displayed.
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iPod®* PLAYER OPERATION
WITHOUT 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.
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 connection 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.
For additional information, refer to your device
manufacturer’s owner information 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. 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. The port is illuminated for better visibility
when the headlight switch is in the 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® Classic - 5th Generation (firmware
version 1.3.0 or later)
● iPod® Classic - 6th Generation (firmware
version 2.0.1 or later)
● iPod® Classic - 7th Generation (firmware
version 2.0.4 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)
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●iPod® nano - 4th generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.0.4 or later)
● iPod® nano - 5th generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.0.2 or later)
● iPod® nano - 6th generation (firmware ver-
sion 1.1 or later)
● iPod® Touch - 2nd generation (firmware
version 4.2.1 or later)
● iPod® Touch - 3rd generation (firmware ver-
sion 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0 required
for smartphone integration)
● iPod® Touch - 4th generation (firmware ver-
sion 5.1 or later) (minimum iOS 5.0 required
for smartphone integration)
● iPhone® 3G (firmware version 4.2.1 or later)
● iPhone® 3GS (firmware version 5.1 or later)
(minimum iOS 5.0 required for smartphone
integration)
● iPhone® 4 (firmware version 5.1 or later)
(minimum iOS 5.0 required for smartphone
integration)
● iPhone® 4S (firmware version 5.1 or later)
(minimum iOS 5.0 required for smartphone
integration) ●
iPhone®5 (firmware version 5.1 or later)
(minimum iOS 5.0 required for smartphone
integration)
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 MEDIA button repeatedly to
switch to the iPod® mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod®
was playing, pressing the ENTER/SETTING or
MENU button will start the iPod®.
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/FOLDER or TUNE/SCROLL
control dial. Press ENTER/SETTING button to
select a menu item. Items in the iPod® menu
appear on the display in the following order: ● Now playing
● Playlists
● Artists
● Albums
● Songs ●
Podcasts
● Genres
● Composers
● Audiobooks
● Shuffle songs
For additional information about each item, refer
to the iPod® Owner’s Manual.
SEEK/CAT and TRACK buttons
When the
SEEK orCAT/TRACK
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.
When the
SEEK orCAT/TRACK
button is pressed for more than 1.5 seconds
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.
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