USB INFINITI QX80 2022 User Guide

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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
<SEEK TRACK>.
— Turn <TUNE FOLDER/PUSH AUDIO>.
— 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
<SEEK TRACK>.
.
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 <AUDIO> on the INFINITI
controller.
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 3-9)
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ing the button will display the audio adjust-
ment bar. Each time the button is pushed,
the menu will shift to the available setting
items.
Turn the button to adjust the level of the
selected setting item.
INFO:
This function may not be available when a
menu is highlighted on the screen.
USB MEMORY DEVICE CARE
AND CLEANING
USB MEMORY DEVICE
. Never touch the terminal portion of the
USB memory device.
. Do not place heavy objects on the USB
memory device.
. Do not store the USB memory device in
highly humid locations.
. Do not expose the USB memory device
to direct sunlight.
. Do not spill any liquids on the USB
memory device.
Refer to the USB memory device Owner’s
Manual for the details.
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Apple CarPlay®
WARNING
.Stop your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before
connecting your iPhone® to the ve-
hicle or operating your connected
iPhone® for setup.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
using Apple CarPlay®, pull off the
road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle.
You can use Apple CarPlay® by connecting a
compatible iPhone® to your vehicle via a
USB cable or wirelessly (if so equipped).
With Apple CarPlay®, your in-vehicle sys-
tem can be used as a display and a controller
for some of the iPhone® functions. Apple
CarPlay® features Siri® which enables op-
erations via voice controls. Visit Apple.com
for information about the functions that are
available and details about Apple’s privacy
policy.
Certain vehicle information (e.g. location and
speed) may be shared with your device while Apple CarPlay® is in use. Carrier charges
may apply to use Apple CarPlay®.
COMPATIBILITY
Refer to the Apple website for compatible
devices.
INFO:
. For best results, always update your
device to the latest software version.
. Apple CarPlay® will take the place of
your Bluetooth® audio and Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone functionality.
. Phone menu and access to the con-
nected phone through Voice Recognition
System will be disabled while Apple
CarPlay® is connected. To access your
phone, use the Siri® function or select
the phone icon in the Apple CarPlay® top
menu screen.
. Models with navigation system:
When setting a route on the navigation
system, if you set a destination with
Apple CarPlay®, the route setting of the
navigation system will be cancelled.
CONNECTING iPhone®
This system supports wireless Apple Car-
Play® (if so equipped). To connect Apple
CarPlay® wirelessly, the Bluetooth® and
Wi-Fi network (if so equipped) must be
available with the in-vehicle system before
operation.
“Setting devices” (page 2-17)
“Wi-Fi setting” (page 2-19)
INFO:
Depending on the device and firmware
version of the iPhone®, wireless Apple Car-
Play® (if so equipped) cannot be used.
Always update your device to the latest
software version.
Connecting with the USB cable
INFO:
To connect your iPhone® with the in-vehicle
system, it is recommended to use the Apple
Lightning
TMcable (Mfi certified) that was
provided with your iPhone®.
1. Connect the iPhone® to the USB con- nection port.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connec-
tion ports” (page 2-8)
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2. Depending on the setting, a StartupInformation screen will appear. Touch
[Yes] to use Apple CarPlay®.
3. Apple CarPlay® starts and the Apple CarPlay® screen will appear.
4. If a notification appears on the iPhone®, select whether or not to use the wireless
connection. Once you enable wireless
Apple CarPlay® (if so equipped) on the
notification, Apple CarPlay® will auto-
matically start wirelessly from next time.
Connecting wirelessly (if so
equipped)
1. Connect the iPhone® to the in-vehiclesystem via Bluetooth®.
“Setting devices” (page 2-17)
INFO:
If no Bluetooth® device is connected and
Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto is not
active, pushing and holding <
>on the
steering wheel can display the
Connections screen.
2. A notification will appear on the iPhone®. Select to use the wireless
connection.
INFO:
If you select not to use the wireless
connection, the iPhone® will be con-
nected as a Bluetooth® device.
3. Depending on the setting, a Startup Information screen will appear. Touch
[Yes] to use Apple CarPlay®.
4. Wireless Apple CarPlay® will start and the Apple CarPlay® screen will appear.
INFO:
If the Wi-Fi connection is off on the Wi-Fi
settings screen, a notification will appear.
Touch [Yes] to use wireless Apple CarPlay®.
“Wi-Fi setting” (page 2-19)
Operating tips
. If you do not wish to display the Startup
Information screen each time you acti-
vate Apple CarPlay®, turn on [Don’t Ask
Anymore] on the Startup Information
screen. The Startup Information screen
will not be displayed from the next Apple
CarPlay® activation. The Startup Infor-
mation screen can be set to appear again
in the Apple CarPlay® setting menu.
“Apple CarPlay® settings”
(page 5-20) .
The system update or the map update (if
so equipped) will be stopped while using
wireless Apple CarPlay® (if so equipped).
. The connection with the other Blue-
tooth® device may be disconnected
when wireless Apple CarPlay® (if so
equipped) is activated.
. Once the wireless connection (if so
equipped) has been established, Apple
CarPlay® will be automatically con-
nected wirelessly next time.
. Wireless Apple CarPlay® (if so equipped)
uses the Wi-Fi network (if so equipped).
After connecting the in-vehicle system to
the Wi-Fi network, the Bluetooth® con-
nection with wireless Apple CarPlay®
connected device will be disconnected.
. If you connect the iPhone® that is using
wireless Apple CarPlay® (if so equipped)
via USB cable, the in-vehicle system
provides power to the iPhone®.
. If wireless Apple CarPlay® (if so
equipped) does not start automatically,
touch [
] on the device settings screen.“Setting devices” (page 2-17)
. If you are using Apple CarPlay® or
Android Auto, you cannot start Apple
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TIONS
For all features of Apple CarPlay® to
operate correctly, it is necessary to have a
compatible iPhone®, a cellular connection
and a data plan.
When Apple CarPlay® is operating, system
performance is affected by the strength of
the cellular connection or performance of
the phone itself. If performance of the
system decreases:. Disconnect and reconnect your phone
. Cycle phone power off/on to restart
Changing government regulations may also
affect operation of Apple CarPlay®.
Android AutoTM
WARNING
. Stop your vehicle in a safe location
and apply the parking brake before
connecting your Android
TMphone to
the vehicle or operating your con-
nected Android phone for setup.
. If you are unable to devote full
attention to vehicle operation while
using Android Auto, pull off the road
to a safe location and stop your
vehicle.
You can use Android Auto by connecting a
compatible Android phone to your vehicle
via a USB cable. It is also recommended to
use the Android phone OEM cable that is
compatible with your phone.
With Android Auto, your in-vehicle system
can be used as a display and a controller for
some of the Android phone functions. Voice
control of some of the Android phone
functions is also possible with Android Auto.
Visit www.android.com/auto for informa-
tion about the functions that are available
and details about Google’s privacy policy. Certain vehicle information (e.g. location and
speed) may be shared with your device while
Android Auto is in use. Carrier charges may
apply to use Android Auto.
COMPATIBILITY
Refer to the Android Auto website for
compatible devices.
INFO:
. Download the Android Auto App from
Google Play
TMto Android phone in
advance.
. For best results, always update your
device to the latest Android software
and Android Auto App version. When
you connect the Android phone to the in-
vehicle system, it will automatically up-
date the Android software and Android
Auto App version.
. Android Auto will take the place of your
Bluetooth® audio and Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Phone functionality.
. Models with navigation system:
When setting a route with the navigation
system, if you set a destination with
Android Auto, the route setting of the
navigation system will be cancelled.
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