2. Getting started
INFO:
. The paired device will be added to the list
on the Devices screen.
. Touching the name of the other device
on the list will switch the connected
device.
. Touching [
] will allow the device to
activate/deactivate Apple CarPlay®.
This icon is displayed if the device is
compatible with Apple CarPlay®.
. Touching [
] will allow the device to
activate/deactivate Android Auto. This
icon is displayed if the device is compa-
tible with Android Auto.
. Touching [
] will allow the device to be
connected via Bluetooth® and be used
on the Hands-Free Phone System.
. You can set a favorite hands-free phone.
The [
] by the phone device name
selected as a favorite will be marked
with “$”.
“Bluetooth® settings” (page 2-18)
. Touching [
] will allow the device to be
connected via Bluetooth® and be used
for Bluetooth® audio. .
You can set a favorite Bluetooth® audio
device. The [
] by the audio device name
selected as a favorite will be marked with
“$”.
“Bluetooth® settings” (page 2-18)
. Touching [
] will display the information
of the device.
“Bluetooth® settings” (page 2-18)
. Up to 6 Bluetooth® devices can be
connected. If 6 devices are already
connected, one of the devices must be
deleted before connecting another de-
vice.
. The pairing procedure varies according
to each device. See the device Owner’s
Manual for the details.
. Regarding recommended Bluetooth®
devices, contact an INFINITI retailer or
visit www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/.
Bluetooth® settings:
The Bluetooth® settings can be changed
according to your preference.
1. Push
[Favorite Audio] A Bluetooth® device canbe registered as a favorite
audio device.
If the Bluetooth® audio
device is within the range
with Bluetooth® turned
on, the device registered
as favorite will automati-
cally be connected to the
in-vehicle system with
priority upon the system
activation.
Favorite audio device is
marked with “$” in the
device list.
[Device Name] The device name can be changed.
[PIN] The PIN code can be changed.
INFO:
With [Device Name], the device name that
appears on the screen can be changed and
be renamed from the name set as default to
the preferred name (such as “Steve’s Car” for
example). Device information:
You can display the information of the
devices connected to the vehicle.
1. Push
3 Audio system
Audio operation precautions ......................................... 3-2Radio ........................................................................\
....... 3-2
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port ........ 3-3
Compressed audio files (MP3/WMA/AAC) ....... 3-5
Bluetooth® audio ........................................................ 3-8
Audio operations .............................................................. 3-8 Audio main operation ................................................ 3-8
Radio ........................................................................\
....... 3-9 USB memory device, iPod® and Bluetooth®
audio player .............................................................. 3-14
Smartphone audio ................................................... 3-17
Audio settings ................................................................. 3-18 Audio adjustments with audio adjust bar (if
so equipped) ............................................................. 3-18
USB memory device care and cleaning ................... 3-19
USB memory device ............................................... 3-19
3. Audio system
BLUETOOTH® AUDIO
.Some Bluetooth® audio devices may not
be recognized by the in-vehicle audio
system.
. It is necessary to set up the wireless
connection between a compatible Blue-
tooth® audio device and the in-vehicle
Bluetooth® module before using the
Bluetooth® audio.
. The Bluetooth® audio may stop playing
when
— receiving a hands-free call.
— checking the connection to the hands- free phone.
— connecting the hands-free phone or the audio device.
— downloading the phonebook memory from the connected cellular phone.
. Do not place a Bluetooth® audio device
in an area surrounded by metal or far
away from the in-vehicle Bluetooth®
module to prevent tone quality degrada-
tion and wireless connection disruption.
. While an audio device is connected
through a Bluetooth® wireless connec-
tion, 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.AUDIO OPERATIONS
AUDIO MAIN OPERATION
Turning audio system on/off
The ignition switch must be in the ACC or
ON position to turn on the audio system.
Push
panel to turn on the last audio source that
was playing immediately before the system
was turned off. To turn off the audio system,
push
panel again.
INFO:
The audio system can also be turned on by
turning
control panel when the system is turned off.
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3. Audio system
INFO:
. SiriusXM® Audio requires a subscription after trial period and are sold separately or as a package. The satellite service is available only in
the 48 contiguous USA and DC. SiriusXM® satellite service is also available in Canada; see www.siriusxm.ca.
. It may take some time to receive the activation signal after the initiation of the SiriusXM® Satellite Radio subscription. After receiving the
activation signal, an available channel list will automatically be updated in the radio. Change the position of the ignition switch from LOCK
to ACC to update the SiriusXM® channel list.
USB MEMORY DEVICE, iPod®
AND BLUETOOTH® AUDIO
PLAYER
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. Depending on
the USB connection port, inserting
the USB device tilted or upside down
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.
Some or all of the described functions may
not be supported depending on the devices.
Connection and activation
USB memory device:
Connection
Connect a compatible USB memory device
into the port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
ports” (page 2-8)
Refer to your device manufacturer’s owner information regarding the proper use and
care of the device.
Activation
USB memory device can be played by
selecting the source on the audio source
menu screen.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-9)
iPod®:
Connection
Connect a compatible iPod® to the USB
connection port via a USB cable.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
ports” (page 2-8)
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 device and firmware
version of the iPod®, the display on the
iPod® shows an INFINITI or Accessory
3-14
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.
Activation
The iPod® can be played by selecting the
source on the audio source menu screen.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-9)
Bluetooth® audio:
Connection
Connect a compatible streaming audio com-
patible Bluetooth® device with streaming
audio capability (A2DP profile) to set up a
wireless connection between the Blue-
tooth® device and the in-vehicle system.
Bluetooth® connection can be set up from
the Connections screen.
“Setting devices” (page 2-17)
INFO:
. Depending on the Bluetooth® audio
device that is connected, it may not be
possible to perform audio operations or a
delay may occur before music is played
back. .
Not all Bluetooth® devices have the
same level of controls for AVRCP. Con-
sult the manual for your Bluetooth®
device for more details.
. 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.
Activation
A Bluetooth® audio device can be played by
selecting the source on the audio source
menu screen.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-9)
USB memory device, iPod® or
Bluetooth® audio operation
General operations of USB memory device,
iPod® and Bluetooth® audio are as follows.
Available functions and buttons/switches
may vary depending on the models, specifi-
cations, software versions and conditions.
3. Audio system
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3. Audio system
FunctionOperation
Play .
Touch screen display— Touch [] on the audio screen.
Pause .
Touch screen display— Touch [] on the audio screen.
Selecting audio source .
Touch screen display— Touch [Source] on the audio screen to select an audio source from the source menu screen.“Selecting audio source” (page 3-9)
Displaying menu screens .
Touch screen display— Touch the menu keys (such as [USB Menu], [iPod Menu], etc.) on the audio screens.
Skipping tracks .
Control panel— Push
— Turn
— Push <
TUNE FOLDER>.
.
Steering wheel switch— Push <>/<>.
.
Touch screen display— Touch []/[].
Selecting folders and tracks .
Touch screen display— Touch the menu keys (such as [USB Menu], [iPod Menu], etc.) on the audio screens to display
folder or track list. Select a preferred folder or track from the list.
“USB memory device, iPod® or Bluetooth® audio menu” (page 3-17)
Rewinding/fast-forwarding .
Control Panel— Push and hold
.
Steering wheel switch— Push and hold <>/<>.
.
Touch screen display— Touch and hold []/[].
Changing play mode (repeat/random) .
Touch screen display— Touch [] to change the repeat mode, and touch [] to change the random mode.
3-16
USB memory device, iPod® or
Bluetooth® audio menu
Touch [USB Menu], [iPod Menu] and
[Menu] (Bluetooth® audio menu) on each
audio screen to display the corresponding
audio menu screen.
Available setting items may vary depending
on models, specifications, software versions
and the connected audio device.
Depending on the connected device, [Menu]
(Bluetooth® audio menu) may not be dis-
played.
Menu Action
[Now Play-
ing]Touch to display the current
playing audio screen.
[Current
List] A list of tracks in the currently
selected category is displayed.
[Folder List] Touch to display the folder list. Touch an item on the list to
select the folder.
The subfolder or track list will
be displayed. Select a sub-
folder or track from the list.
[Album Art-
work] Touch to turn on/off the al-
bum artwork display on the
audio screens. Menu Action
[Playlists] Touch to display the list ac-
cording to the selected item.
[Artists]
[Albums]
[Songs]
[Genres]
[Compo-
sers]
[Audio-
books]
[Podcasts]
[Connec-
tions] Touch to display the Connec-
tions screen.
“Connections settings”
(page 2-17)
SMARTPHONE AUDIO
You can also listen to music from your
compatible smartphone using Apple Car-
Play® or Android Auto.
“Apple CarPlay®” (page 5-17)“Android AutoTM” (page 5-21)
Connecting smartphone
Connect the iPhone® or Android phone to
the USB connection port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection ports” (page 2-8)
Depending on the models, specifications and
software versions, iPhone® devices can also
be connected wirelessly for Apple CarPlay®
(if so equipped).
“Connecting wirelessly” (page 5-18)
Smartphone audio operation
1. Connect the iPhone® or Android phone and activate Apple CarPlay® or Android
Auto.
2. Push