USB INFINITI QX80 2020 Infiniti Connection

*5 May not be operated with the Voice Recognition System.“7. Voice recognition”
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 kbps - 12,288 Mbps
Wav 8-192 kHz128 kbps - 12,288 Mbps
*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.
3. Audio system
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF
AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS
AUDIO MAIN BUTTONS
<AUDIO>:
Push to display the audio screen of the
previously selected source.
Push again to display the audio source
menu screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 3-13)
<MENU>:
Push this button to go to the menu
screen.
CD slot:
Insert a CD with the label side facing up.
<>:
Push to eject a CD.
<SEEK·TRACK>:
Functions to change radio stations/
channels or to skip and fast-forward/
rewind through tracks.
<RADIO>:
Push to switch to the radio mode. The
radio band will shift in the order of AM,
FM and SXM® (SiriusXM®) each time
the button is pushed.
<VOL/>:
Push to turn on/off the audio system.
The audio system can also be turned on
if the button is turned when the audio
system is turned off.
Turn to adjust the volume.
<DISC·AUX>/<MEDIA>:
Each time the button is pushed, a
different audio source (CD, USB, iPod®,
Rear Display (if so equipped), Blue-
tooth® Audio, AUX (if so equipped) or
smartphone audio) will be selected.
<TUNE·CH·FOLDER>:
Functions to manually tune AM/FM, to
tune SXM® channels, to fast-forward/
rewind tracks and to select MP3/
WMA/AAC folders.
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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 <VOL/
>or <AUDIO> to turn on the
last audio source that was playing
immediately before the system was turned
off. To turn off the audio system, push
<VOL/
> again.
INFO:
The audio system can also be turned on by
turning <VOL/
>when the audio system
is turned off.
Selecting audio source
Selecting from source menu screen:
Example
1. Push <AUDIO> when the audio screen is
displayed.
2. Select an audio source you prefer to play.
INFO:
. Touching [Source] on the upper left
corner of the audio screen will also
display the audio source menu screen.
. Pushing <RADIO> or<DISC·AUX>/
<MEDIA> can also change the audio
source.
“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
. If the audio system has been turned off
while the radio, CD, USB memory device
or Bluetooth® Streaming Audio device
etc., was playing, turning the audio system back on will play the audio source
that was playing when the system was
turned off.
. Depending on the models, the audio
system settings can be linked and mem-
orized for each of the Intelligent Keys.
“Fully customizable digital environ-
ment” (page 5-31)
Selecting from source bar:
Example
The audio source can also be changed with
the source bar on the bottom of the audio
screen.
The source icons are displayed on the source
bar. Touch the icon to select the preferred
audio source.
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3. Audio system
[Track]: Repeat track
No text displayed: Repeat off
Random mode
Touch [
] on the CD screen to change the
random mode.
No text displayed: Random off
[Random]: Random play
Ejecting CD:
Push <
>to eject a CD. If the CD is ejected
and left unremoved, it will be reloaded into
the slot for protection.
INFO:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ACC or ON position in order for the CD to
eject.
CD Menu
Touch [CD Menu] on the CD screen to
display the CD menu screen.
The following items are available.
[Now Play-
ing] Touch to display the CD
screen. Folder* and
track list
The track list for the selected
folder is displayed. The name
of sub folder is displayed on
the top of the list if the sub
holder is included in the se-
lected folder.
Touch an item on the list to
select the folder or track.
Touch [
] and go back to
the previous screen.
*: Displayed only when available.
USB MEMORY DEVICE PLAYER
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 manufacturer’s owner
information regarding the proper use and
care of the device.
When compatible storage devices are
plugged into the port, compatible audio files
on the storage devices can be played
through the vehicle’s audio system.
For the location of the USB connection
ports:
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
ports and AUX (auxiliary) input jack”
(page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
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How to view USB screen[USB Menu]:
Touch to switch to the USB Menu
screen.
“USB Menu” (page 3-27)
[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source menu
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 3-13)
Track information:
Track information such as the song
name, artist name and album name are
displayed.
Device name indicator:
Indicates the name of the USB device
currently playing.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 3-13)
Album artwork:
Image of an album artwork is displayed
when available if the setting is turned
on.
“USB Menu” (page 3-27)
Play time and progress bar:
The play time of the track is displayed.
The bar indicates the progress in playing
a track.
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3. Audio system
USB operation keys:
Touch to control USB playback func-
tions.
[] Each time [] is touched, the
repeat mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-26)
[
] Touch to return to the beginning of the current track. Touch again
to select the previous track.
Touch and hold to rewind the
current track.
[
] Touch to play the track.
[
] Touch to pause the track.
[
] Touch to select the next track. Touch and hold to fast-forward
the track.
[
] Each time [] is touched, the
random mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-26)
USB memory device player opera-
tion
Activation and playing:
Connecting the USB memory device into the
USB connection port will start playing the USB memory.
USB memory device can also be played by
selecting the source on the audio source
menu screen or by pushing
<DISC·AUX>/
<MEDIA>.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)
“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
Selecting search method:
A list of search methods is displayed in the
USB menu.
“USB Menu” (page 3-27)
Skipping tracks:
Skip the tracks with the following opera-
tions. . Control panel
— Push <SEEK·TRACK>
. Steering wheel
— Tilt <
/OK>
Touch screen
— Touch [
]/[]
INFO:
Depending on the condition, skipping to the
previous track may require pushing the
button or touching the key twice. Pushing the button or touching the key once may
only restart the current track from the
beginning.
Changing folders:
To change folders, touch [USB Menu].
“USB Menu” (page 3-27)
Push <TUNE·CH·FOLDER> to skip to
different folders.
Rewinding/fast-forwarding:
Rewind or fast-forward the track with the
following operations.
. Control panel
— Push and hold <SEEK·TRACK>
. Steering wheel
— Tilt and hold <
/OK>
. Touch screen
— Touch and hold [
]/[]
Changing play mode:
Repeat mode
Touch [
] on the USB screen to change the
repeat mode. The following modes are
available.
No text displayed: Repeat off
[All]: Repeat all
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[Folder]: Repeat folder/sub-folder
[Track]: Repeat track
Random mode
Touch [
] on the screen to change the
random mode as follows.
No text displayed: Random off
[Random]: Random play
USB Menu
Touch [USB Menu] on the USB screen to
display the USB Menu screen.
The following items are available.
[Now Play-
ing] Touch to display the USB
screen.
[Folder List]
* Touch to display the folder list.
Touch an item on the list to
select the folder.
The sub-folder 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
USB screen. [Playlists] Touch to display the list ac-
cording to the selected item.
[Artists]
[Albums]
[Songs]
[Genres]
[Compo-
sers]
*: Displayed only when available.
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.
Connect the iPod® to the USB connection
port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
ports and AUX (auxiliary) input jack”
(page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
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
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
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3. Audio system
controls.
iPod® is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility:
Made for. 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® (5th generation)
. iPod nano® (7th generation)INFO:
. Make sure that the iPod® firmware is
updated.
. The Lightning
TMconnector works with
iPhone® (5 through 8 Plus), iPod touch®
(5th generation), and iPod nano® (7th
generation).
USB works with iPhone® (5 through 8
Plus), iPod touch® (5th generation) and
iPod nano® (7th generation).
. Refer to your device manufacturer’s
owner information regarding the proper
use and care of the device.
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3. Audio system
iPod® operation keys:
Touch to control iPod® playback func-
tions.
[] Each time [] is touched, the
repeat mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-30)
[
] Touch to return to the beginning of the current track. Touch again
to select the previous track.
Touch and hold to rewind the
current track.
[
] Touch to play the track.
[
] Touch to pause the track.
[
] Touch to select the next track. Touch and hold to fast-forward
the track.
[
] Each time [] is touched, the
random mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-30)
iPod® player operation
Depending on the connected device, some
functions cannot be used. Activation and playing:
Connecting an iPod® to the vehicle via USB
cable will activate the iPod® mode.
The iPod® can also be played by selecting
the source on the audio source menu screen
or by pushing <DISC·AUX>/<MEDIA>.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
Selecting search method:
A list of search methods is displayed in the
iPod® menu.
“iPod® Menu” (page 3-31)
Skipping tracks:
Skip the tracks with the following opera-
tions. . Control panel
— Push <SEEK·TRACK>
. Steering wheel
— Tilt <
/OK>
. Touch screen
— Touch [
]/[]
INFO:
Depending on the condition, skipping to the
previous track may require pushing the
button or touching the key twice. Pushing
the button or touching the key once may
only restart the current track from the
beginning.
Rewinding/fast-forwarding:
Rewind or fast-forward the track with the
following operations. . Control panel
— Push and hold <SEEK·TRACK>
. Steering wheel
— Tilt and hold <
/OK>
. Touch screen
— Touch and hold [
]/[]
Changing play mode:
Repeat mode
Touch [
] on the iPod® screen to change
the repeat mode. The following modes are
available.
No text displayed: Repeat off
[All]: Repeat all
[Track]: Repeat track
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3. Audio system
.Control panel
— Push and hold <SEEK·TRACK>
. Steering wheel
— Tilt and hold <
/OK>
. Touch screen
— Touch and hold [
]/[]
Changing play mode:
Repeat mode
Touch [
] on the screen to change the
repeat mode.
Random mode
Touch [
] on the screen to change the
random mode.
INFO:
Available repeat/random modes change
depending on the connected device.
Bluetooth® menu
Touch [Menu] on the Bluetooth® audio
screen to display the Bluetooth® audio menu
screen.
The following items are available.
[Now Play-
ing] Touch to display the Blue-
tooth® audio screen.
[Current
List] A list of tracks in the currently
selected folder is displayed.
[Connec-
tions] Touch to display the Connec-
tions screen.
“Connections settings”
(page 2-28)
Folder list* The track list for the selected folder is displayed. The name
of sub folder is displayed on
the top of the list if the sub
holder is included in the se-
lected folder. Touch an item on
the list to select the folder or
track. Touch [
] and go back
to the previous screen.
*: Displayed only when available.
INFO:
Depending on the connected device, [Menu]
may not be displayed.
AUXILIARY (AUX) DEVICES (if so
equipped)
Connecting auxiliary devices
Connect an AUX device to the AUX input
jack.
AUX input jack location:
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
ports and AUX (auxiliary) input jack”
(page 2-8)
The AUX input jack accepts any standard
analog audio input such as from a portable
cassette player, CD player or MP3 player.
INFO:
Insert a 1/8 in (3.5 mm) stereo mini plug in
the audio input jack. If a cable with a mono
plug is used, the audio output may not
function normally.
AUX operation
Activation and playing:
Turn on an AUX device.
Connect an AUX cable to the AUX device
and the AUX input jack. Select AUX mode
from the audio source menu screen or by
pushing <DISC·AUX>.
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