Volume INFINITI QX80 2021 User Guide
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“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
How to view AUX screen
[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source menu
screen.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 3-13)
Audio source indicator:
Indicates that the AUX source is cur-
rently playing.
Volume Setting keys:
Touch one of the keys to select the
sound output gain from [Low], [Med-
ium] and [High].
SMARTPHONE AUDIO
You can also listen to music from your
compatible smartphone using Apple Car-
Play® or Android Auto.
“Apple CarPlay®” (page 5-18)“Android AutoTM” (page 5-22)
Connecting smartphone
Connect the iPhone® or Android phone 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)
Smartphone audio operation
1. Connect the iPhone® or Android phoneto the USB connection port and activate
Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto.
2. Push <AUDIO>.
3. Touch [Source].
4. Touch [Apple CarPlay] or [Android Auto] in the audio source menu screen, and the
smartphone audio starts activating.
“Selecting audio source”
(page 3-13)
INFO:
. The smartphone audio can also be played
by pushing <MEDIA>/<DISC·AUX>.
“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
. If Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto is
active on the upper display, the smart-
phone audio can also be started by
operating Apple CarPlay® or Android
Auto screen.
. Audio operation is unavailable on the
lower display. To operate the smart-
phone audio, operate Apple CarPlay®
or Android Auto screen.
“Apple CarPlay®” (page 5-18)“Android AutoTM” (page 5-22)
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<BACK>:
Push to go back to the previous screen.
Keypad:
Push the keys below for operations
(USB only).
Key Operations
<
>Push to play or pause the
movie.
<
> Push to stop playing the mo-
vie.
<
> Push to select the next chap-
ter. Push and hold to fast-
forward the movie.
<
> Push once to return to the
beginning of the current
chapter. Push again to select
the previous chapter. Push and
hold to rewind the current
movie.
<
> Not available.
<
> Not available.
<SPEAKER>:
Push to turn on all of the in-vehicle
speakers.
Volume control button <>/<>:
Push to adjust the speaker volume.
<DISPLAY SELECT>:
Slide the switch to the side correspond-
ing to the screen you wish to operate (L
or R).
<MENU>:
Push to display the operation screen for
the source that is being played.
“Menus” (page 3-51)
<ENTER>:
Push to execute the selected item.
<SET UP>:
Push to display the Mobile Entertain-
ment System settings.
“Setting and information”
(page 3-52)
<HEADPHONE>:
Push to turn on the sound from the
headphones and turn off the speakers.
<>:
Push to turn on the backlighting of the
remote controller buttons. Battery replacement:
CAUTION
.
An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always con-
firm local regulations for battery
disposal.
. When changing the batteries, do not
let dust or oil get on the components.
NOTE:
Change the batteries of the remote con-
troller when it does not function properly.
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stability optimal for listening to music.
GAME:
Provides realistic sounds for playing
games with bass enhanced sounds.
<DISPLAY SELECT>:
Slide this switch to select which of the
audio sources to listen to when the rear
displays are playing different sources.
L: The headphone will play audio from thesource playing on the left display.
R: The headphone will play audio from the source playing on the right display.
<ON/OFF>:
Push to turn the headphones on or off.
Power ON/OFF indicator:
Illuminates when the headphones are
turned on.
<VOL>:
Turn to adjust the volume.
Operating tips: . The headphones will automatically turn
off after several minutes if there is no
audio output during that period. The
headphones will also turn off after
approximately 4 hours of continuous use. To prevent the battery from being
discharged, keep the power turned off
when not in use.
. If the sound from the headphones is not
clear, it may be due to interference from
an infrared communication device or a
cellular phone. If this happens, turn down
the headphone volume or stop using the
headphones. It is also possible that the
headphones may be too far or offset
from the transmitter which is in the rear
display screen. Use the headphones in
front of the rear display.
. The sound may also be interrupted
temporarily when there is something
between the headphones and the trans-
mitter causing interference. Move the
source of interference, such as opaque
materials, hands, hair, etc.
Battery replacement:
CAUTION
. An improperly disposed battery can
harm the environment. Always con-
firm local regulations for battery
disposal. .
When changing the batteries, do not
let dust or oil get on the components.
NOTE:
Change the batteries of the headphones
when they stop functioning while playing or
when noise is produced.
1. Open the lid as illustrated above. Use a flat object, such as a coin, if
necessary, to open the lid located on
the back of the left headphone speaker.
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2. Replace both batteries with new ones.
.Recommended battery: Size AAA x 2
.Be careful not to touch the batteryterminal.
.Make sure that the +and 7ends on
the batteries match the markings in-
side the compartment.
3. Close the lid securely.
Audio jacks for wired headphones
Commercially available headphones can also
be used by connecting them to the head-
phone jacks
located at the rear of the
center console box.
To adjust the volume of the wired head-
phone, push <VOL>
on the corresponding
side (left/right) to pull out the knob which can be rotated to turn up or down the
volume.
Push
<VOL>
back in when it is not in use.
REAR MEDIA INTERFACE
USB connection portand HDMI portare located at the rear of the center console
box.
Only the compatible devices connected to
the rear media interface can be played on the
rear displays.
Turn off the power of the portable device
before connecting to the port.
NOTE:
Do not apply strong pressure to any
portable device (such as a USB memory
device) or cable that is connected to the
USB connection port or the HDMI port. It
could damage the device and the ports.
ACTIVATING REAR DISPLAYS
CAUTION
. The glass on the display screens may
break if hit with a hard or sharp
object. If the glass breaks, do not
touch the liquid crystalline material. In
case of contact with skin, wash im-
mediately with soap and water.
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AUDIO SETTINGS
1. Push<MENU> and touch [Settings].
2. Touch [Sound].
Available setting items may vary depending on models, specifications and software version.
Available setting items
Setting items Action
[Bass]
Adjust the speaker tone quality and sound balance by touching [-]/[+], [L]/[R] or [R]/[F].
[Mid]
[Treble]
[Balance]
[Fade]
[Bass enhancer] When this item is turned on, the system enhances bass sound.
[Speed Sensitive Volume] Automatically adjusts the volume depending on the vehicle speed. Touch [-]/[+] to change the
sensitivity level.
[Bose AudioPilot] Adjusts the volume and sound quality depending on the changes of the vehicle speed and the noise picked up by the microphone. It compensates for noise for different road surface
conditions and open windows. Turn on the item to activate Bose AudioPilot.
[Bose Centerpoint] When this item is turned on, surround sound playback is generated from a traditional stereo recording. Turn on the item to activate Bose Centerpoint and to change its effect level with
[Surround Vol].
[Surround Volume] Touch [+]/[-] to adjust the Surround Effect level if Bose Centerpoint is turned on.
[Driver’s Audio Stage] When this item is turned on, a better sound will be provided to the driver’s position. The driver can enjoy a more crisp and clear sound that is specialized for the driver’s seat position. The
prominency of the effect of this feature depends on the type of music that is played. For some
music, it may be difficult to recognize the effect of the feature.
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— Your cellular phone is locked in orderto prevent dialing.
. If Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto is
active, the Bluetooth® Hands-Free
Phone cannot be used.
. When the radio wave condition is not
ideal or ambient sound is too loud, it may
be difficult to hear the other person’s
voice during a call.
. Immediately after the ignition switch is
placed in the ACC or ON position, it may
not be possible to receive a call for a
short period of time.
. Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from
the in-vehicle phone module to prevent
tone quality degradation and wireless
connection disruption.
. While a cellular phone is connected
through the Bluetooth® wireless con-
nection, the battery power of the cellular
phone may discharge quicker than usual.
. Visit the website below for trouble-
shooting help if the Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System seems to be mal-
functioning.
www.infinitiusa.com/bluetooth/ .
Some cellular phones or other devices
may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to come from the audio system
speakers. Storing the device in a differ-
ent location may reduce or eliminate the
noise.
. Refer to the cellular phone Owner’s
Manual regarding the telephone pairing
procedure specific to your phone, bat-
tery charging, cellular phone antenna,
etc.
. The antenna or battery display on the
monitor may not coincide with the
antenna or battery display of some
cellular phones.
. If reception between callers is unclear,
adjusting the incoming or outgoing call
volume may improve the clarity.
“Volume and Beeps settings”
(page 2-32)
. The microphone is located near the map
light.
. To improve call quality, the microphone is
optimized to recognize the driver’s voice.
Speech from vehicle passengers may not
be captured by the Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone System. .
Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet
as possible to hear the caller’s voice
clearly as well as to minimize echo.
Reduce background noise as much as
possible by closing windows and point-
ing HVAC vents away from the ceiling.
PHONE SCREEN
The phone screen can be displayed by on
both the upper display and the lower display.
. Push <
>on the steering wheel to
display the phone screen on the upper
display.
. Push <MENU> and touch [Phone] to
display the phone screen on the lower
display.
Available items
Menu item Action
[Quick Dial] Displays the Quick Dial screen.
“Making a call”
(page 4-5)
[Phonebook] Displays the phonebook screen.
“Making a call”
(page 4-5)
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[Call History] Displays the call historyscreen.
“Making a call”
(page 4-5)
[Dial Number] Displays the phone num- ber entry screen.
“Making a call”
(page 4-5)
[Text Message] Displays the received message list screen.
“Displaying received
message list”
(page 4-8)
[Connections] Displays the Connections screen.
“Setting devices”
(page 2-28)
[Volume] Displays the volume ad- justment screen.
“Volume settings”
(page 4-13)
INFO:
Depending on the connected device, some
functions cannot be used.
INDICATORS
When a cellular phone is connected through
the Bluetooth® wireless connection, indica-
tors
for phone and text messaging are
displayed on the upper display.
Indicates the number of unread
received messages.
Indicates that Bluetooth® device
(s) are connected.
Indicates the strength of the
signal the Bluetooth® device is
receiving.
Indicates the amount of remain-
ing Bluetooth® device battery.
PHONE
Connecting Bluetooth® Hands-
Free Phone
A cellular phone device must be connected
to the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone Sys-
tem before operation. Up to 6 Bluetooth®
devices can be connected to the system.
“Setting devices” (page 2-28)
Phone selection
Follow the instructions below to select a
connected device for use with the Blue-
tooth® Hands-Free Phone System:
1. Push <MENU> and touch [Connections].
2. Touch [Devices]. A list of the connected cellular phones is displayed.
3. Touch one of the connected cellular phones from the list.
When the connection is successful,
"Connected" is displayed under the de-
vice name.
If [
] is displayed in gray, touch [].
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.[Reply]:
A reply message can be selected from
the template.
“Sending a text message”
(page 4-9)
INFO:
. Available keys may vary depending on
the situations, the cellular phone and the
software version.
. If the sender’s name and phone number
are registered in the Phonebook, the
name of the sender is displayed when a
message is received.
. To adjust the message reading voice
volume, push <-
+>on the steering
wheel or turn <VOL/>.
Sending a text message
This function may not be supported depend-
ing on the cellular phone.
1. Push<MENU> and touch [Phone].
2. Touch [Text Message].
3. Touch [Create Message].
INFO:
Either of the connected phone devices can
be selected for text message sending opera-
tion when [Allow 2 Phones Simultaneously]
is turned on.
“Bluetooth® settings” (page 2-29)
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Volume settings
Volume settings can be adjusted.
1. Push<MENU> and touch [Phone].
2. Touch [Volume].
The following volume setting items are
available.
Setting items Action
[Ringtone] Adjusts the volume le- vel of the ringtone of
incoming calls.
[Outgoing Call] Adjusts the volume le- vel of the outgoing
calls.
INFO:
The phone volume setting menus can also be
accessed from the Settings screen.
“System settings” (page 2-22)
Quick Dial
Up to 20 Quick Dial entries can be regis-
tered.
Quick Dial entries can be used to quickly
make a call or send text messages.
Registration:
1. Push <MENU> and touch [Phone].
2. Touch [Quick Dial].
3. Touch [Edit].
4. Touch [Add New] to register a phone number to the Quick Dial list.
5. Select a method for registration. Available methods:
.[Copy from Call History]:A phone number can be selected from
[All], [Incoming], [Outgoing], or
[Missed] call history lists.
.[Copy from Phonebook]:A phone number can be selected from
the Phonebook.
.[Enter Number by Keypad]:A phone number can be entered
manually using keypad.
INFO:
Available methods may vary depending
on cellular phone support.
6. When a phone number has been se- lected, the registration screen is dis-
played. Enter the phone number and
edit the entry information as necessary.
7. Touch [OK] to save the entry.
INFO:
.Quick Dial entries can also be regis- tered by pushing <MENU>and
touching [Settings], and then touch
[Phone].
“Phone settings” (page 4-11)
.Either of the connected phone devices can be selected for dialing operation
when [Allow 2 Phones Simulta-
neously] is turned on.
“Bluetooth® settings”
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— The TCU (Telematics Control Unit) orother systems of your vehicle are not
working properly.
— The INFINITI InTouch
TMServices net-
work system is disabled.
. Information feeds download cannot be
used when the vehicle is connected to
the INFINITI InTouch
TMServices Data
Center and INFINITI InTouchTMServices
Response Center.
. Communication with the INFINITI In-
Touch
TMServices Data Center is related
to the data communication mode and
may cause occasional difficulty in receiv-
ing signals, and the signal receivable area
may be limited compared to regular
mobile phones.
. You may hear clicks or experience inter-
ruptions while speaking with the
INFINITI InTouch
TMServices Response
Specialists. This is due to a shift in the
connection zone and is not a malfunc-
tion.
. Depending on the line used, the sound
volume may decrease. Adjust the volume
as necessary. .
Received sounds may be distorted or
ambient noise may sound like voices of a
crowd. This is due to the use of the
digital line and is not a malfunction.
. You may hear your own voice from the
speaker when talking with the INFINITI
InTouch
TMServices Response Specialists
due to a network disturbance. When this
occurs, reconnect the line after a few
minutes or at a different location.
. This vehicle incorporates a communica-
tion device that is called a TCU (Tele-
matics Control Unit). The communication
connection between this unit and the
INFINITI InTouch
TMServices Data Cen-
ter allows for various services. When the
system connects to the INFINITI In-
Touch
TMServices Data Center, an an-
tenna icon will appear on the screen. Use
the service in a location where the
symbol representing good signal recep-
tion appears on the screen.
: When the signal reception is good
: When the signal reception is bad
. The INFINITI InTouch
TMServices use the
TCU (Telematics Control Unit) for com-
munications. Even if the antenna icon
indicates good reception, connection to the INFINITI InTouch
TMServices Data
Center may be disabled. This does not
indicate a malfunction. Operate the
system again after a few minutes.
INFINITI INTOUCHTMSERVICES
MENUS
With INFINITI InTouchTMServices, various
information can be received and displayed
on the screen. The information can also be
announced by the system.
1. Push <MENU> and then touch
[Information].
2. Touch [InTouch Services].
3. Select an item from the INFINITI In- Touch
TMServices menu screens.
Available items may vary depending on
models, specifications and software version.
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