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COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
How to view CD screen[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source select
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 4-12)
Track information:
Track information such as the song title,
artist name and album name are dis-
played.
Audio source indicator:
Indicates that CD is currently selected
among other sources.
Play time:
The play time of the track is displayed.
[Scan]:
Touch to play the first 10 seconds of all
the tracks. Touch again to stop scan-
ning.
Track number:
Indicates the current track number and
the total numbers of tracks.
CD menu:
CD menu items are displayed. Touch an
icon to display the list or to change the
setting.
- [Track]
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- [Folder] (for MP3, WMA, AAC)
- [Play Mode]
Play Mode Indicator:
Indicates the current play mode. Touch
to change the play mode.
For CDs without compressed audio files:
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- [Folder] (for MP3, WMA, AAC)
- [Play Mode]
Play Mode Indicator:
Indicates the current play mode. Touch
to change the play mode.
For CDs without compressed audio files:
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- [Folder] (for MP3, WMA, AAC)
- [Play Mode]
Play 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 Re-
peat
1 Track
Disc Random
Disc
For CDs with compressed audio files:
Mode Screen display
Disc Repeat
Disc
1 Folder Re-
peat
1 Folder
1 Track Re-
peat
1 Track
Disc Random
Disc
1 Folder Ran-
dom
1 Folder
Folder number (for MP3, WMA, AAC):
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 automati-
cally into the slot and start playing.
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 4-12)“Audio main buttons” (page 4-11)
If the system has been turned off while the
CD was playing, pushing the ON·OFF but-
ton will start the CD.
Selecting track/folder:
Touch [Track] or [Folder] 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 4-11)
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 seconds 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 (Universal Serial Bus) CON-
NECTION PORT
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 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 correctly into the USB
connection port.
. Do not grab the USB connection 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 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.
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How to view USB screen[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source select
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 4-12)
Play time:
The play time of the track is displayed.
Track information:
Track information such as the song title,
artist name and folder name are dis-
played.
Audio source indicator:
Indicates which of the two USB memory
devices is selected.
[USB1]/[USB2]:
Touch to switch to the other connected
USB memory device.
Album artwork:
An image of the album artwork is
displayed when available.
Track number:
Indicates the track number and the total
number of tracks.
[]/[]:
Touch to play or pause the track.
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USB menu items are displayed. Touch
an icon to display the list or to change
the setting.
- [Folder/Track]
- [Artists]
- [Albums]
- [Previous List]
- [Scan]
- [Play Mode]
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USB menu items are displayed. Touch
an icon to display the list or to change
the setting.
- [Folder/Track]
- [Artists]
- [Albums]
- [Previous List]
- [Scan]
- [Play Mode]
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USB menu:
USB menu items are displayed. Touch
an icon to display the list or to change
the setting.
- [Folder/Track]
- [Artists]
- [Albums]
- [Previous List]
- [Scan]
- [Play Mode]
Play mode indicator:
Indicates the current play mode. Touch
to change the play mode.
Mode Screen display
All Track Re-
peat
All
1 Folder Re-
peat
1 Folder
1 Track Re-
peat
1 Track
All Random
All
1 Folder Ran-
dom
1 Folder
Folder number:
Indicates the folder, artist or album
number and the total number of the
folders/lists.
USB memory device player opera-
tion
Activation and playing:
Connecting the USB memory device into the
connector will activate the USB mode.
The USB memory device can also be selected
from the audio source list by the touch panel
operation or by pushing .
“Selecting audio source” (page 4-12)“Audio main buttons” (page 4-11)
To play the USB memory device touch
[
], and to pause the USB memory touch
[].
Selecting play list:
Select a play list in the USB menu.
Available play list: . [Folder/Track]
. [Artists]
. [Albums] .
[Previous List]
. [Scan]
. [Play Mode]
Skipping tracks/folders:
Push or tilt up/down
<
/OK> on the steering-wheel briefly to
skip to the next or the previous track.
To skip to the next or the previous folder,
push or tilt and hold
<
/OK> on the steering wheel.
Fast-forwarding/rewinding:
Push and hold to fast-
forward or rewind the track. Release to play
the track at the ordinary speed.
Scanning:
Touch [Scan] in the USB menu to scan the
tracks in the USB memory device. While
scanning, the USB memory device will play
the first 10 seconds of each track and move
on to the next track. Touching [Scan] again
within the 10 seconds will stop scanning.
Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode] on the lower display to
select the play mode.
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iPod® PLAYER
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
accident or serious injury.
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 correctly into the USB
connection port.
. Do not grab the USB connection 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 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)
The battery of the iPod® will be charged
while the device is connected to the vehicle if
the iPod® supports charging via a USB
connection.
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 by the vehicle audio
controls.
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®
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INFO:
. Make sure that the iPod® firmware is
updated.
. The Lightning
TMconnector works with
iPhone® 5s, iPhone® 5, 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® 5s, 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 gen-
eration).
How to view iPod® screen
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Search condition indicator:
Indicates the current search condition.
[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source list
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 4-12)
Play time:
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Search condition indicator:
Indicates the current search condition.
[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source list
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 4-12)
Play time:
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Search condition indicator:
Indicates the current search condition.
[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source list
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 4-12)
Play time:
The play time of the track is displayed.
Track information:
Track information such as the song title,
artist name and album name are dis-
played.
Audio source indicator:
Indicates that iPod® is currently se-
lected among other sources.
Album artwork:
An image of the album artwork is
displayed when available.
Track number:
Indicates the track number and the total
number of tracks.
Shuffle mode indicator:
Touch to change the shuffle mode.
Mode Screen display
Shuffle Al-
bums
Album
All Songs
Song
Shuffle Off Shuffle OFF
[]/[]:
Touch to play/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 Re-
peat
All
1 Track Re-
peat
1 Track
Repeat Off Repeat OFF
iPod® player operation
Activation and playing:
Connecting iPod® to the vehicle via USB
cable will activate the iPod® mode.
iPod® can also be selected from the audio
sources list by touch [Source] or by pushing
.
“Selecting audio source” (page 4-12)“Audio main buttons” (page 4-11)
To play and pause the iPod®, touch
[
]/[].
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/rewinding:
Push and hold to fast-
forward or rewind the song. Release to play
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