CD player INFINITI EX 2011 Owners Manual

1. Coat hooks (P. 2-48)
2. Seat-mounted jacket hanger (P. 2-47)
3. Rear personal light (P. 2-55)
4. Power window controls (P. 2-50)— Outside mirror remote control switch
(P. 3-23) 5. Automatic drive positioner switch
(if so equipped) (P. 3-24)
6. Sun visors (P. 3-20)
7. Moonroof switch (if so equipped) (P. 2-52)
8. Map light (P. 2-54) 9. Sunglasses holder (P. 2-46)
10. Inside rearview mirror (P. 3-21)
— HomeLink (if so equipped) (P. 2-57)
— Compass (if so equipped) (P. 2-8)
11. Cargo cover (if so equipped) (P. 2-48)
12. Rear cup holders (P. 2-45)
13. Console box — Power outlet (P. 2-44)
— USB memory operation (P. 4-70)
— iPod player operation (P. 4-79)
14. Front cup holders (P. 2-45)
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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Illustrated table of contents0-5

4 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice
recognition systems
Safety note....................................... 4-2
Center multi-function control panel ................. 4-2
How to use INFINITI controller ................... 4-5
How to use touch screen (models with
navigation system) ............................. 4-5
Menu options (models with navigation
system) ....................................... 4-7
How to select menus on the screen .............. 4-8
Vehicle information and settings .................... 4-8
How to use STATUS button ...................... 4-8
How to use brightness control and display
ON/OFF button ................................. 4-8
How to use INFO button ........................ 4-8
How to use SETTING button ....................4-12
Rearview monitor ................................. 4-22
How to read displayed lines ....................4-22
How to park with predicted course lines .........4-23
Difference between predicted and actual
distances ..................................... 4-24
How to adjust screen .......................... 4-26
Operating tips ................................ 4-27
Around view monitor (if so equipped) ..............4-27
How to switch the display ......................4-29
How to see each view ......................... 4-30Difference between predicted and actual
distances
..................................... 4-34
Camera aiding corner sonar function ............4-36
How to adjust the screen view ..................4-37
Around view monitor settings ..................4-37
Operating tips ................................ 4-38
Ventilators ....................................... 4-38
Automatic climate control ......................... 4-39
Automatic climate control (Type A) ..............4-40
Automatic climate control (Type B) ..............4-43
Operating tips ................................ 4-46
In-cabin microfilter ............................ 4-47
Servicing climate control ....................... 4-47
Audio system .................................... 4-48
Audio operation precautions ...................4-48
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ........................................ 4-62
DVD (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC) player
operation
(models with navigation system) ......4-66
Usb memory operation ......................... 4-70
Bluetooth streaming audio (models with
navigation system) ............................ 4-74
iPod player operation ......................... 4-79
Music box (if so equipped) .................... 4-81
Cd/dvd/usb memory care and cleaning .........4-88

Static and flutter: During signal interference
from buildings, large hills or due to antenna
position, usually in conjunction with increased
distance from the station transmitter, 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 reflective
characteristics of FM signals, direct and re-
flected signals reach the receiver at the same
time. The signals may cancel each other, result-
ing 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 be bounced off the
ionosphere and bent back to earth. Because of
these characteristics. AM signals are also sub-
ject to interference as they travel from transmit-
ter 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 turbulence even in
areas where no obstacles exist.
Static: Caused by thunderstorms, electrical
power lines, electric signs and even traffic
lights.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.
The satellite radio mode requires an active XM
Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite radio
is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
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 build up of ice on the satellite radio antenna
can affect satellite radio performance. Remove
the ice to restore satellite radio reception.
Compact Disc (CD) player
●
Do not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or
CD changer/player.
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●Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed
could damage the CD and/or CD changer.
● During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to the humidity. If this
occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or
ventilate the player completely.
● The player may skip while driving on rough
roads.
● The CD player sometimes cannot function
when the passenger compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high. Decrease the tem-
perature before use.
● Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round
discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL
AUDIO” logo on the disc or packaging.
● Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.
● CDs that are of poor quality, dirty, scratched,
covered with fingerprints, or that have pin
holes may not work properly.
● The following CDs may not work properly:
– Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
– Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
– Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
● Do not use the following CDs as they may
cause the CD player to malfunction.
– 3.1 in (8 cm) discs – CDs that are not round
– CDs with a paper label
– CDs that are warped, scratched, or have
abnormal edges
● This audio system can only play prerecorded
CDs. It has no capabilities to record or burn
CDs.
● If the CD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
CHECK DISC: – Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly (the label side is facing up, etc.).
– Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches.
PUSH EJECT:
This is an error due to the temperature inside
the player is too high. Remove the CD by
pushing the EJECT button, and after a short
time reinsert the CD. The CD can be played
when the temperature of the player returns to
normal.
UNPLAYABLE:
The file is unplayable in this audio system
(only MP3 or WMA CD).
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player
(models with navigation system)
● Do not force a compact disc into the CD/DVD
insert slot. This could damage the CD/DVD
player.
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●During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to humidity. If this
occurs, remove the CD/DVD and dehumidify
or ventilate the player completely.
● The player may skip while driving on rough
roads.
● The CD/DVD player sometimes cannot func-
tion when the passenger compartment tem-
perature is extremely high. Decrease the
temperature before use.
● Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round
discs that have the “COMPACT disc DIGITAL
AUDIO” or “DVD Video” logo on the disc or
packaging.
● Do not expose the CD/DVD to direct sunlight.
● CD/DVDs that are of poor quality, dirty,
scratched, covered with fingerprints, or that
have pinholes may not work properly.
● The following CD/DVDs are not guaranteed
to play:
– Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
– Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
– Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)
– Recordable DVDs (DVD±R, DVD±R DL)
– Rewritable DVDs (DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL) ●
Do not use the following CD/DVDs as they
may cause the CD/DVD player to malfunc-
tion.
– 3.1 in (8 cm) discs
– CD/DVDs that are not round
– CD/DVDs with a paper label
– CD/DVDs that are warped, scratched or have abnormal edges
– This audio system can only play prere- corded CD/DVDs. It has no capabilities to
record or burn CD/DVDs.
● If the CD/DVD cannot be played, one of the
following messages will be displayed.
Disc Read Error:
– Confirm that the CD/DVD is inserted cor- rectly (the label side is facing up, etc.).
– Confirm that the CD/DVD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches.
Please Eject Disc: – This may be an error due to the tempera- ture inside the player being too high.
Remove the CD/DVD by pushing the EJECT
button, and after a short time reinsert the
CD/DVD. The CD/DVD can be played when
the temperature of the player returns to normal. If the error persists, consult your
INFINITI retailer.
Unplayable File: – The file may be copy protected.
– The file is not MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A or DivX type.
Region Invalid: – The DVD is not for region 1 or all regions. Use DVDs with a region code “1”, “ALL” or
“1 included” for your DVD entertainment
system. (The region code
Ais displayed
as a small symbol printed on the top of
the DVD
B.) This vehicle-installed DVD
player cannot play DVDs with a region
code other than “1” or “ALL”.
Copyright and trademark :
● The technology protected by the U.S. patent
and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other right
holders is adopted for this system.
● This copyright protected technology cannot
be used without a permit from Macrovision
Corporation. It is limited to be personal use,
etc., as long as the permit from Macrovision
Corporation is not issued.
● Modifying or disassembling is prohibited.
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●Dolby digital is manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
● Dolby and the double D mark “
” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
● DTS and DTS Digital Surround “
” are
registered trademarks of Digital Theater Sys-
tems, Inc.
Parental level (parental control) :
DVDs with the parental control setting can be
played with this system. Please use your own
judgement to set the parental control with the
system.
Disc selection :
The following disc formats can be played with
the DVD drive.
● DVD-VIDEO
● VIDEO-CD
● CD-DA (Conventional Compact Disc)
● DTS-CD
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
This system supports various USB memory
sticks, USB hard drives and iPod players.
There are some USB devices which may not be
supported with this system. ●
Make sure that the USB device is connected
correctly into the USB connector.
● Do not force the memory stick or USB cable
into the USB connector. This could damage
the connector.
● During cold weather or rainy days, the player
may malfunction due to humidity. If this
occurs, remove the USB device and dehu-
midify or ventilate the USB player com-
pletely.
● The USB player sometimes cannot function
when the passenger compartment tempera-
ture is extremely high. Decrease the tem-
perature before use.
● Do not leave USB memory in a place prone to
static electricity or where the air conditioner
blows directly. The data in the USB memory
may be damaged.
● The vehicle is not equipped with a USB
memory stick.
● A USB device cannot be formatted with this
system. To format a USB device, use a
personal computer.
● Partitioned USB devices may not be played
correctly.
● Some characters used in other languages
(Chinese, Japanese, etc.) are not displayed properly on the vehicle center screen. Using
English language characters with a USB de-
vice is recommended.
● Do not connect a USB device if a connector
or cable is wet. Allow the cable and/or
connectors to dry completely before con-
necting the USB device. If the connector is
exposed to fluids other than water, evapora-
tive residue may cause a short between the
connector pins.
● Large video podcast files cause slow re-
sponses in an iPod. The vehicle center
display may momentarily black out, but it
will soon recover.
● If an iPod automatically selects large video
podcast files while in the shuffle mode, the
vehicle center display may momentarily
black out, but it will soon recover.
● Audiobooks may not play in the same order
as they appear on an iPod.
● An iPod nano (1st Generation) may remain
in fast forward or rewind mode if it is
connected during a seek operation. In this
case, please manually reset the iPod.
● An iPod nano (2nd Generation) will con-
tinue to fast forward or rewind if it is discon-
nected during a seek operation.
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Troubleshooting guide:
SymptomCause and Countermeasure
Cannot play Check if the disc or USB device was inserted correctly.
Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
Check if there is condensation inside the player, and if there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) be-
fore using the player.
If there is a temperature increase error, the player will play correctly after it returns to the normal temperature.
If there is a mixture of music CD files (CD-DA data) and compressed audio files on a CD, only the music CD files (CD-DA
data) will be played.
Files with extensions other than “.MP3 (.mp3)”, “.WMA (.wma)”, “.AAC (.aac)”, “.M4A (.m4a)”, or “.AA3 (.aa3)” cannot
be played. In addition, the character codes and number of characters for folder names and file names should be in
compliance with the specifications.
Check if the disc or the file is generated in an irregular format. This may occur depending on the variation or the set-
ting of compressed audio writing applications or other text editing applications.
Check if the finalization process, such as session close and disc close, is done for the disc.
Check if the disc or USB device is protected by copyright.
Poor sound quality Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
It takes a relatively long time
before the music starts playing. If there are many folder or file levels on the disc or USB device, some time may be required before the music starts
playing.
Music cuts off or skips The writing software and hardware combination might not match, or the writing speed, writing depth, writing width,
etc., might not match the specifications. Try using the slowest writing speed.
Skipping with high bit rate files Skipping may occur with large quantities of data, such as for high bit rate data.
Move immediately to the next
song when playing. If an unsupported compressed audio file has been given a supported extension like .MP3, or when play is prohibited
by copyright protection, the player will skip to the next song.
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BluetoothAudio player (models with
navigation system)
● Some Bluetooth audio devices may not be
recognized by the in-vehicle audio system.
Contact an INFINITI retailer for compatible
devices.
● It is necessary to set up the wireless connec-
tion between a compatible Bluetooth audio
device and the in-vehicle Bluetooth module
before using the Bluetooth audio player.
● Operating procedure of the Bluetooth audio
player will vary depending on the device.
Make sure it is understood how to operate
an audio device before using it with this
system.
● The Bluetooth audio player may be stopped
under the following conditions:
– Receiving a hands-free call.
– Checking the connection to the hands- free 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 degradation and wireless con-
nection disruption. ●
While an audio device is connected through
a Bluetooth wireless connection, the bat-
tery power of the device may discharge
quicker than usual.
● This system supports the Bluetooth Audio
Distribution Profile (A2DP, AVRCP).
● Bluetooth is a trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Music Box (if so equipped)
Recording :
●Note that data that is lost and not stored on
the hard drive/flash memory due to system
damage, improper operation or malfunction
is not under warranty.
● Vehicle owners are not permitted to record
music without permission of the owner of
the copyright except for personal use.
● Check if the music is appropriately recorded
on the hard drive/flash memory after record-
ing when the compact disc cannot be rere-
corded.
● Some music cannot be recorded depending
on the disc condition due to high-speed
recording. ●
Jumping sounds may be recorded when a
compact disc is recorded while driving on
rough roads and excessive vibration occurs.
● A mark indicating jumping sounds is dis-
played if jumping sounds are recorded.
● No sounds may be recorded if jumping
sounds occurs or the disc is in poor condi-
tion.
● Tracks that include Serial Copy Management
System (SCMS) are not recorded.
● If a compact disc is scratched or dirty, it may
not be recorded, jumping sounds may occur
or it may take a long time to record.
Automatic title download :
● The title information that is automatically
downloaded may differ from the actual title.
● When newly released compact discs are
recorded, their title information may not be
downloaded.
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1. AM·FM·SAT band select button
2. DISC·AUX button1. RADIO AM·FM band select button
2. DISC/DISC·AUX button
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER
For all operation precautions, see “AUDIO OP-
ERATION PRECAUTIONS” earlier in this section.
The satellite radio mode requires an active XM
Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite radio
is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
It may take some time to receive the activation
signal after subscribing the XM Satellite Radio.
After receiving the activation signal, an avail-
able channel list will be automatically updated
in the radio. For XM, push the ignition switch
from LOCK to ACC to update the channel list.
Audio main operation
Head unit :
The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and
high frequency ranges automatically in both
radio reception and CD playback.
ON·OFF/Volume control :
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position, and then push the ON·OFF button
while the system is off to turn on the last audio
source (i.e. FM or CD), which was playing im-
With navigation system
SAA1533
Without navigation system (Type A)
SAA1504
Without navigation system (Type B)
SAA2101A
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Compact Disc (CD) player operation
Push the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position and insert the Compact Disc (CD) into
the slot with the label side facing up. The CD
will be guided automatically into the slot and
start playing.
After loading the CD, the number of tracks on
the CD and the play time will appear on the
display.
If the radio is already operating, it will automati-
cally turn off and the CD will play.
If the system has been turned off while the CD
was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will
start the CD.
Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
orPLAY :
When the DISC·AUX or DISC (CD play) button is
pushed with the system off and the CD loaded,
the system will turn on and the CD will start to
play.
When the DISC·AUX or DISC button is pushed
with the CD loaded and the radio playing, the
radio will automatically be turned off and the
CD will start to play. Menu (models with navigation system) :
When the “Menu” key on the display is selected
while the CD is being played, the menu screen
will be displayed. The following menu options
are available.
●
Folder List (for CD with compressed audio
files)
Displays the folder list.
● Track List
Displays the track list.
● Play Mode
Select a play mode from the following items.
– Normal
– 1 Folder Repeat (for CD with compressed audio files)
– 1 Track Repeat
– 1 Disc Random
– 1 Folder Random (for CD with compressed audio files)
● Record to Music Box (for CD)
Select to choose specific songs on the CD to
record to the Music Box. ●
Title Text Priority (for CD)
Set the priority to CDDB (Compact Disc Data
Base) to acquire track information from the
Gracenote Database, or set the priority to
CD-TEXT to acquire the information from
CDs.
● Automatic Recording (for CD)
When this item is turned to ON, the Music
Box hard drive/flash memory automatically
starts recording when a CD is inserted.
● Recording Quality (for CD)
The larger number (132) will increase the
recorded sound quality while taking up more
space on the Music Box leaving less room
for more songs.
For the details of Music Box, see “MUSIC
BOX” later in this section.
Text (models without navigation system) :
When the “Text” key is selected in the screen
using the INFINITI controller and then the ENTER
button is pushed while the CD is being played,
the music information below will be displayed
on the screen.
CD:
● Disc title
● Track title
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