2018 INFINITI QX80 phone

3 Audio system
Audio operation precautions ......................................... 3-2Radio ........................................................................\
....... 3-2
Compact Disc (CD) player ........................................ 3-4
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player (if
so equipped) .................................................................. 3-5
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port ........ 3-8
Compressed Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC) ..... 3-9
Bluetooth® streaming audio .................................. 3-13
Names and functions of audio control buttons ..... 3-14 Audio main buttons (Type A) (if so equipped) ..... 3-14
Audio main buttons (Type B) (if so equipped) .... 3-15
Audio main buttons (Type C) (if so equipped) .... 3-16
Steering wheel mounted audio control buttons
(Type A) (if so equipped) ......................................... 3-17
Steering wheel mounted audio control buttons
(Type B) (if so equipped) ......................................... 3-17
Steering wheel mounted audio control buttons
(Type C) (if so equipped) ......................................... 3-18
Steering wheel mounted audio control buttons
(Type D) (if so equipped) ......................................... 3-18
Audio operations ............................................................ 3-18 Audio main operation .............................................. 3-18
Radio ........................................................................\
.... 3-20
Compact Disc (CD) player ...................................... 3-25 Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player (if
so equipped) ............................................................. 3-27
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port .... 3-30
iPod® player ............................................................. 3-33
Bluetooth® streaming audio ................................ 3-36
Auxilliary (AUX) devices (if so equipped) .......... 3-39
Audio settings ................................................................ 3-40
Disc/USB memory device care and cleaning ......... 3-43 Discs ........................................................................\
.... 3-43
USB memory device ............................................... 3-43
Gracenote® End User License Agreement ............. 3-43
Mobile Entertainment System (MES) (if
so equipped) ................................................................... 3-44 Precautions ............................................................... 3-45
Technical information ............................................ 3-45
Remote controller and headphones ................... 3-54
Rear media interface .............................................. 3-59
Activating rear displays ......................................... 3-59
Operations on rear displays ................................ 3-60
Setting and information ........................................ 3-61
Controlling the rear system on the
front display .............................................................. 3-62
Operating tips .......................................................... 3-63
Care and maintenance ........................................... 3-65

3. Audio system
AUDIO OPERATION PRECAU-
TIONS
WARNING
.The driver must not attempt to oper-
ate the audio system while the vehicle
is in motion, so that full attention may
be given to the vehicle operation.
. Park the vehicle in a safe location and
apply the parking brake before oper-
ating the audio system and playing
movies (if so equipped).
CAUTION
.Operate the audio system only when
the engine or the hybrid system is
running. Operating the audio system
for extended periods of time with the
engine or the hybrid system turned
off can discharge the vehicle battery
(12V battery).
. Do not allow these systems to get
wet. Excessive moisture such as
spilled liquids may cause the system
to malfunction.
RADIO
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position before turning on the radio. If you
listen to the radio with the engine or the
hybrid system not running, the ignition
switch should be placed in the ACC position.
Radio reception is affected by station signal
strength, distance from radio transmitter,
buildings, bridges, mountains and other
external influences. Intermittent changes in
reception quality normally are caused by
these external influences.
Using a cellular phone in or near the vehicle
may influence radio reception quality.
Radio reception
Your radio system is equipped with state-of-
the-art electronic circuits to enhance radio
reception. These circuits are designed to
extend reception range, and to enhance the
quality of that reception.
However there are some general character-
istics of both FM and AM radio signals that
can affect radio reception quality in a
moving vehicle, even when the finest equip-
ment is used. These characteristics are
completely normal in a given reception area,
and do not indicate any malfunction in your
radio system. Reception conditions will constantly change
because of vehicle movement. Buildings,
terrain, signal distance and interference
from other vehicles can work against ideal
reception. Described below are some of the
factors that can affect your radio reception.
Some cellular phones or other devices may
cause interference or a buzzing noise to
come from the audio system speakers.
Storing the device in a different location
may reduce or eliminate the noise.
FM radio reception
Range: the FM range is normally limited to
25 to 30 miles (40 to 48 km), with monaural
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) CON-
NECTION PORT
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the
USB memory device while driving.
Doing so can be a distraction. If dis-
tracted you could lose control of your
vehicle and cause an accident or serious
injury.
CAUTION
.Do not force the USB memory device
into the USB connection port. Insert-
ing the USB memory device tilted or
upside down into the port may da-
mage the port. Make sure that the
USB memory device is connected
correctly into the USB connection
port.
. Do not grab the USB connection port
cover (if so equipped) when pulling
the USB memory 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.
The vehicle is not equipped with a USB
memory device. USB memory devices should
be purchased separately as necessary.
This system cannot be used to format USB
memory devices.
To format a USB memory device, use a
personal computer.
In some jurisdictions, the USB memory
device for the front seats plays only sound
without images for regulatory reasons, even
when the vehicle is parked.
This system supports various USB memory
devices, USB hard drives and iPod® players.
Some USB memory devices may not be
supported by this system. . Partitioned USB memory devices may
not play correctly.
. Some characters used in other languages
(Chinese, Japanese, etc.) may not appear
properly in the display. Using English
language characters with a USB memory
device is recommended. General notes for USB use:
Refer to your device manufacturer’s owner
information regarding the proper use and
care of the device.
Notes for iPod® use:
“Made for iPod®” and “Made for iPhone®”
mean that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to iPod® or
iPhone®, respectively, and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards. Please
note that the use of this accessory with
iPod® or iPhone® may affect wireless
performance.
Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone®, iPod®, iPod
classic®, iPod nano®, and iPod touch® are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. Lightning
TMis a
trademark of Apple Inc. App StoreSMis a
service mark of Apple Inc.
. Improperly plugging in the iPod® may
cause a check-mark to be displayed on/
off (flickering). Always make sure that
the iPod® is connected properly.
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Windows Media Player
This product is protected by certain intellec-
tual property right of Microsoft. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of
this product is prohibited without a license
from Microsoft.
BLUETOOTH® STREAMING
AUDIO
.Some Bluetooth® streaming audio de-
vices may not be recognized by the in-
vehicle audio system.
. It is necessary to set up the wireless
connection between a compatible Blue-
tooth® streaming audio device and the
in-vehicle Bluetooth® module before
using the Bluetooth® streaming audio.
. The Bluetooth® streaming audio may be
stopped under the following conditions:
— When receiving a hands-free call
— When checking the connection to the hands-free phone
— When connecting the hands-free phone or audio device
— When downloading a phonebook memory from a connected cellular
phone .
Do not place a Bluetooth® streaming
audio device in an area surrounded by
metal or far away from the in-vehicle
Bluetooth® module to prevent tone
quality degradation and wireless con-
nection disruption.
. While an audio device is connected
through Bluetooth® wireless connection,
the battery of the device may discharge
quicker than usual.
. This system supports the Bluetooth®
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
(A2DP) and Audio/Video Remote Con-
trol Profile (AVRCP).
. Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Blue-
tooth® functions share the same fre-
quency band (2.4 GHz). Using the
Bluetooth® and the wireless LAN func-
tions at the same time may slow down or
disconnect the communication and cause
undesired noise. It is recommended that
you turn off the wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)
when using the Bluetooth® functions.
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iPod® PLAYER
Connecting iPod®
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the
iPod® 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 iPod® device into the
USB connection port. Inserting the
iPod® cable tilted or upside down into
the port may damage the port. Make
sure that the iPod® cable is connected
correctly to the USB connection port.
. Do not grab the USB connection port
cover (if so equipped) when pulling
the iPod® cable out of the port. This
could damage the port and the cover.
. Do not leave the iPod® cable in a
place where it can be pulled uninten-
tionally. Pulling the cable may da-
mage the port. Refer to your device manufacturer’s owner
information regarding the proper use and
care of the device.
The battery of the iPod® will be charged
while the device is connected to the vehicle if
the iPod® supports USB connection char-
ging.
Depending on the model and firmware
version of the iPod®, the display on the
iPod® shows an INFINITI or Accessory
Attached screen when the connection is
completed. When the iPod® is connected
to the vehicle, the iPod® music library can
only be operated using the vehicle audio
controls.
USB connection port location:
“Audio accessories” (page 2-12)
Compatibility:
Made for . iPod touch® (5th generation)
. iPod touch® (4th generation)
. iPod touch® (3rd generation)
. iPod touch® (2nd generation)
. iPod touch® (1st generation) .
iPod with video
. iPod classic®
. iPod nano® (7th generation)
. iPod nano® (6th generation)
. iPod nano® (5th generation)
. iPod nano® (4th generation)
. iPod nano® (3rd generation)
. iPod nano® (2nd generation)
. iPod nano® (1st generation)
. iPhone® 5s
. iPhone® 5
. iPhone® 4S
. iPhone® 4
. iPhone® 3GS
. iPhone® 3G
. iPhone®
INFO:
. The iPod touch® may not respond
quickly with the system in some cases.
. Make sure that the iPod® firmware is
updated.
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.The LightningTMconnector works with
iPhone® 5, iPhone® 5s, iPod touch®
(5th generation) and iPod nano® (7th
generation).
. The 30–pin connector works with
iPhone® 4S, iPhone® 4, iPhone® 3GS,
iPhone® 3G, iPhone®, iPod touch® (1st
through 4th generation), iPod classic®
and iPod nano® (1st through 6th gen-
eration).
. USB works with iPhone® 5, iPhone® 4S,
iPhone® 4, iPhone® 3GS, iPhone® 3G,
iPhone®, iPod touch® (1st through 5th
generation), iPod classic® and iPod
nano® (1st through 7th generation).How to view iPod® operation screen
Search condition indicator:
This indicates the current search condi-
tion.
[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source list
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 3-19)
Play time:
The play time of the track is displayed.
Track information:
Track information such as the song title,
artist name and album name is dis-
played.
Audio source indicator:
This indicates that the iPod® is currently
selected.
Album artwork:
An image of the CD cover is displayed
when available.
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Track number:
This indicates the current track number
and the total number of tracks.
Shuffle mode indicator:
Touch to change the shuffle mode.
ModeScreen display
[Shuffle albums]
Albums
[All songs]
Songs
[Shuffle Off]
Off
[]/[]:
Touch to play or pause the track.
iPod® menu:
- [Previous List]
- [Playlists]
- [Artists]
- [Songs]
- [Albums]
- [Genres]
- [Composers]
- [Podcasts]
- [Audiobooks]
- [Shuffle]
- [Repeat]
Repeat mode indicator:
Touch to change the repeat mode.
Mode Screen display
[All Track Repeat]
All
[1 Track Repeat]
1 Track
[Repeat Off]
Off
iPod® player operation
Activation and playing:
Inserting the iPod® cable into the connec-
tion port will activate the iPod® mode.
iPod® can also be selected from the audio
sources list and the source bar by touch
panel operation or by pushing .
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14)
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-19)
To play and pause the iPod®, touch
[
]/[] in the iPod® menu.
Selecting search method:
A list of search methods is displayed in the
iPod® menu. Touch and select an item to
play the iPod® in your preferred settings. Fast-forwarding or rewinding:
Push and hold /
/ to fast-forward or
rewind the song. Release to play the song at
normal speed.
Changing play mode:
Touch [Shuffle], [Repeat], [
]or[]to
select the play mode.
For models with /,
pushing the button can also change the play
mode.
Skipping songs:
Push / /
to skip to the next or previous
song.
Tilting up/down the on the steer-
ing wheel (if so equipped) can also skip the
songs.
Even when iPod® and/or iPhone® are
inserted into both of the two USB connec-
tion ports, the system recognizes only one of
the connected iPod® and/or iPhone® at a
time.
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AUDIO SETTINGS
Audio settings can be adjusted or audio related functions can be turned on/off using the following procedure.
Some of the setting items may not be displayed when the audio system is turned off.
Available setting items may vary depending on the models and specifications.
1. Display the Settings menu screen.
“Displaying operation screen” (page 2-14)
2. Touch [Audio].
The following setting items are available:
. [Sound Settings]
Setting Items Action
[Bass] Adjust the speaker tone quality and sound balance by touching [+]/[-], [L]/[R] or [R]/[F].
[Treble]
[Balance]
[Fade]
[Bose® Centerpoint] When this item is turned on, surround sound playback is generated from a traditional stereo recording. Turn on
this item to activate Bose® Centerpoint and to change its effect level with the [Surround Vol].
[Bose® AudioPilot] Adjusts the volume and sound quality depending on the changes of the vehicle speed and the noise picked up
by the microphone. It compensates for noise for different road surface conditions and open windows. Turn on
the item to activate Bose® AudioPilot.
[Surround Vol] Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the surround volume level if Bose® Centerpoint is turned on.
[Speed Sensitive Vol] This automatically adjusts the volume depending on the vehicle speed. Touch [+]/[-] to change the sensitivity
level.
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