2022 INFINITI QX80 audio

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.If the temperature inside the vehicle is
especially high, the display may become
dim. This occurs to protect the display
and is not a malfunction. The brightness
will turn to normal when the temperature
inside the vehicle lowers.
. Some pixels in the display are darker or
brighter than others. This condition is an
inherent characteristic of liquid crystal
displays, and it is not a malfunction.
. A remnant of the previous display image
may remain on the screen. This screen
burn is inherent in liquid crystal displays,
and it is not a malfunction.
. The screen may become distorted by
strong magnetic fields.
. Depending on the condition, brightness
may be adjusted automatically to pre-
vent the display from screen burning.
Maintenance of display:
To clean the display screen, use a dry, soft
cloth. If additional cleaning is necessary, use
a small amount of neutral detergent with a
soft cloth. Never spray the screen with
water or detergent. Dampen the cloth first,
then wipe the screen.
CAUTION
. Clean the display with the ignition
switch in the OFF position. If the
display is cleaned while the ignition
switch is placed in the ON position,
unintentional operation may occur.
. To clean the display, never use a
rough cloth, alcohol, benzine, thinner
or any kind of solvent or paper towel
with a chemical cleaning agent. They
will scratch or deteriorate the panel.
. Do not splash any liquid, such as
water or car fragrance, on the display.
Contact with liquid will cause the
system to malfunction.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) CON-
NECTION PORTS
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.
The vehicle is equipped with the USB con-
nection ports. When connected, the in-
vehicle audio system can play audio contents
from the compatible device.
The USB connection ports are located on the
lower part of the instrument panel.
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BASIC OPERATION
The system can be operated with the touch
panel operation on the Main screen as well
as the buttons/switches.
“Touch screen display ” (page 2-7)“Control buttons and touch screen
display” (page 2-2)
This manual mainly describes the touch
panel operation.
The layout and the items displayed on the
screen may vary depending on the models,
specifications and software versions.
SELECTING MENU FROM
LAUNCH BAR
Example
Various system functions can be accessed by
touching the items on the Launch Bar
which is displayed on most of the main menu
screens. (The Launch Bar does not appear on
some screens such as scrolled map screen (if
so equipped), keyboard screen, etc.)
Touch the item on the Launch Bar to display
the corresponding screen.
The items on the Launch Bar differ accord-
ing to which button on the INFINITI con-
troller is pushed.
The following menus are available on the
Launch Bar.
When pushing

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SYSTEM SETTINGS
The system settings can be changed for personal convenience.
SETTINGS MENU
Touch [Settings] on the Launch Bar and touch a setting item you wish to adjust.
If [Settings] is not displayed on the Launch Bar on the screen currently displayed, push

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Setting itemResult
[System Updates] [Version Information] Displays the information of the Software Version, Map Version (if so equipped),
etc.
[Software Update] The system software can be updated.
“Updating system software” (page 5-4)
[Map Update] The map data can be updated.
“How to update map data” (page 6-45)
[Apps] [Smartphone Connection] Displays the connection settings screen.
“Connections settings” (page 2-17)
[Notifications] Displays the swipe-down notification settings screen.
“Swipe-down notifications” (page 2-11)
[Edit User] A maximum of four Intelligent Keys can be registered to store settings for three profiled users and one guest. One user setting information can be stored per
Intelligent Key. Each time the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position, the
personal settings such as navigation (if so equipped), audio, etc. at that point will
be memorized with the Intelligent Key. When the system is turned on while
carrying the same Intelligent Key, the memorized setting will be applied.
“Log-in screen” (page 2-9)
[User Profiles] Registers/edits user information and copy/delete user settings.
[Sync Profile with Intelligent Key] Turns on/off the function that synchronizes the registered profile with the Intelligent Key. When this item is turned off, the user will be logged in as a guest.
[Welcome Message] Sets the welcome message on/off.
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INFO:
. The system software and map update (if so equipped) menus can also be accessed from [System Information] on the information screen.
“Information menu” (page 5-2)
. Do not change the position of the ignition switch while changing the language.
. Models with navigation system:
If the language is not set to the standard language of the current vehicle position, the route guidance, the Voice Recognition System, etc.
for map operation may not be available.
CONNECTIONS SETTINGS
Changing the settings and viewing informa-
tion of connected devices, Wi-Fi (if so
equipped) and USB are available on the
Connections screen.
Setting devices
Settings of the devices connected via Blue-
tooth®, USB or Wi-Fi (if so equipped), such
as smartphones used for Hands-Free Phone,
Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto, etc., can be
changed.
The information of the devices can also be
confirmed.
“Apple CarPlay®” (page 5-17)“Android AutoTM” (page 5-21)
“USB memory device, iPod® or Blue-
tooth® audio operation” (page 3-15)
“Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem” (page 4-2) Connecting cellular phone/audio device:
Example
To use the Bluetooth® device with the in-
vehicle system for the first time, the device
connection operation is required.
1. Push

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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

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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