2022 INFINITI QX80 USB

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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

from a station transmitter, the signals will
tend to fade and/or drift.
Static and flutter: During signal interference
from buildings, large hills or due to antenna
position, usually in conjunction with in-
creased distance from the station transmit-
ter, static or flutter can be heard. This can be
reduced by lowering the treble setting to
reduce the treble response.
Multipath reception: Because of the reflec-
tive characteristics of FM signals, direct and
reflected signals reach the receiver at the
same time. The signals may cancel each
other, resulting in momentary flutter or loss
of sound.
AM radio reception
AM signals, because of their low frequency,
can bend around objects and skip along the
ground. In addition, the signals can bounce
off the ionosphere and be bent back to
earth. Because of these characteristics, AM
signals are also subject to interference as
they travel from transmitter to receiver.
Fading: Occurs while the vehicle is passing
through freeway underpasses or in areas
with many tall buildings. It can also occur for
several seconds during ionospheric turbu-
lence even in areas where no obstacles exist.Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic
lights.
HD RadioTMTechnology reception
HD Radio Technology reception needs to be
activated to receive HD Radio broadcasts.
“Radio Menu” (page 3-12)
This enables you to receive radio broadcasts
digitally (where available), providing a better
quality sound with clear reception. When
this feature is not activated or HD Radio
broadcasts are not available, you will receive
analog radio (AM/FM) broadcasts.
Satellite radio reception
When the satellite radio is used for the first
time or the battery has been replaced, the
satellite radio may not work properly. This is
not a malfunction. Wait more than 10
minutes with the satellite radio ON and the
vehicle outside of any metal or large building
for the satellite radio to receive all of the
necessary data.
SiriusXM® services require a subscription
after trial period and are sold separately or
as a package. The satellite service is avail-
able only in the 48 contiguous USA and DC.
SiriusXM® satellite service is also available in Canada; see www.siriusxm.ca.
The satellite radio performance may be
affected if cargo carried on the roof blocks
the satellite radio signal.
If possible, do not put cargo near the
satellite antenna.
A buildup of ice on the satellite radio
antenna can affect satellite radio perfor-
mance. Remove the ice to restore satellite
radio reception.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) CON-
NECTION 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
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
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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.
The vehicle is not equipped with a USB
device. USB devices should be purchased
separately as necessary.
This system cannot be used to format USB
devices. To format a USB device, use a
personal computer.
This system supports various USB memory
devices, USB hard drives and iPod® players.
Some USB devices may not be supported by
this system. . Partitioned USB devices may not be
played correctly.
. Some characters used in other languages
(Chinese, Japanese, etc.) are not dis-
played properly on the display. Using
English language characters with a USB device is recommended.
General notes for USB use:
Refer to your device manufacturer’s owner
information regarding the proper care of the
device.
Notes for iPod® use:
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries. . Improperly plugging in the iPod® may
cause a checkmark to be displayed on
and off (flickering). Always make sure
that the iPod® is connected properly.
. Audiobooks may not play in the same
order as they appear on an iPod®.
Compatibility: . iPhone® 12 Pro Max
. iPhone® 12 Pro
. iPhone® 12
. iPhone® 12 mini
. iPhone® SE (2nd generation)
. iPhone® 11 Pro Max
. iPhone® 11 Pro
. iPhone® 11 .
iPhone® XS Max
. iPhone® XS
. iPhone® XR
. iPhone® X
. iPhone® 8 Plus
. iPhone® 8
. iPhone® 7 Plus
. iPhone® 7
. iPhone® SE
. iPhone® 6s Plus
. iPhone® 6s
. iPhone® 6 Plus
. iPhone® 6
. iPhone® 5s
. iPhone® 5c
. iPhone® 5
. iPod touch® (7th generation)
. iPod touch® (6th generation)
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Specification chart for USB
Supported mediaUSB2.0
Supported file systems FAT16, FAT32
Folder levels Folder levels: 8, Files via folder: 255, Folders: 512 (including root folder), Files: 8000
Tag information (Song title, Artist name and
Album name) ID3 tag VER1.0, VER1.1, VER2.2, VER2.3, VER2.4 (MP3 only)
WMA tag (WMA only)
AAC tag (AAC only)
Format Sampling frequencySupported bitrate
MP3 *1 MPEG1 Layer-332, 44.1, 48 kHz 32-320 kbps
MPEG2 16, 22.05, 24 kHz8-160 kbps
WMA *2 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48
kHz 12-192 kbps
AAC (MPEG4) *3 (Extension “m4a” only) 11.025, 16, 22.05, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz 8-320 kbps
FLAC 8-192 kHz128-12,288 kbps
Wav 8-192 kHz128-12,288 kbps
*1 MPEG2.5 is not supported.
*2 WMA7, WMA8, WMA9, WMA9.1, WMA9.2 are supported. (WMA9 Professional, Lossless, Voice are not supported.)
*3 Only AAC files encoded by iTunes are supported. HE-AAC (High-Efficiency) is not supported.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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