sat nav INFINITI G37 2010 Owners Manual

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recognition systems Safety note ....................................... 4-2
Center multi-function control panel ................. 4-2
How to use INFINITI controller ................... 4-4
How to use touch screen
(models with navigation system) ................. 4-4
Menu options (models with navigation
system) ....................................... 4-6
How to select menus on the screen .............. 4-7
Vehicle information and settings .................... 4-7
How to use STATUS button ...................... 4-7
How to use brightness control and display
ON/OFF button ................................. 4-7
How to use INFO button ........................ 4-8
How to use SETTING button .................... 4-12
Rearview monitor (if so equipped) ................. 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 ................................ 4-26
Ventilators ....................................... 4-27
Automatic climate control ......................... 4-28
Automatic climate control (Type A) .............. 4-30 Automatic climate control (Type B) .............. 4-32
Automatic climate control (Type C) .............. 4-34
Operating tips ................................ 4-37
In-cabin microfilter ............................ 4-38
Servicing climate control ....................... 4-38
Audio system .................................... 4-39
Audio operation precautions ................... 4-39
FM-AM-SAT radio with Compact Disc (CD)
player ........................................ 4-54
DVD (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC) player
operation (models with navigation system) ...... 4-59
Usb input operation (if so equipped) ............ 4-62
Bluetooth  streaming audio
(models with navigation system) ................ 4-66
iPod  player operation (if so equipped) ......... 4-71
Music box hard-disk drive (if so equipped) ...... 4-73
Auxiliary input jacks (if so equipped) ............ 4-81
Cd/dvd/usb memory care and cleaning ......... 4-82
Steering-wheel-mounted controls for audio ...... 4-83
Antenna ...................................... 4-84
Car phone or CB radio ............................ 4-85
Bluetooth  Hands-Free Phone System
(models with navigation system) ................... 4-85
Regulatory information ......................... 4-87
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WARNING● Do not disassemble or modify this system. If
you do, it may result in accidents, fire, or
electric shock.
● Do not use this system if you notice any
abnormality, such as a frozen screen or lack
of sound. Continued use of the system may
result in accident, fire or electric shock.
● In case you notice any foreign object in the
system hardware, spill liquid on it, or notice
smoke or smell coming from it, stop using
the system immediately and contact your
nearest INFINITI retailer. Ignoring such con-
ditions may lead to accidents, fire, or electric
shock.
● Park the vehicle in a safe location and apply
the parking brake to view the images on the
front center display screen using devices
connected to the auxiliary input jacks.
Do not attempt to operate the system in extreme
temperature conditions [below  4°F (  20°C)
and above 158°F (70°C)]. Operating this system
under these conditions may result in system
malfunctions. 1. “ STATUS ” status display button (P. 4-7)
2, 6, 7, 10, 11. For navigation system control
buttons (Refer to the sepa-
rate Navigation System Own-
er’s Manual.)
3. INFINITI controller (P. 4-4)
4. “ PHONE ” Bluetooth  Hands-Free Phone
System button (P. 4-85)
5. “ OFF ” brightness control and dis-
play ON/OFF button (P. 4-7) 8. “ AM·FM·SAT ” band selector button
(P. 4-39)
9. “ DISC·AUX ” selector button (P. 4-39)
12. “ INFO ” vehicle and navigation informa-
tion button (P. 4-8)
13. “ SETTING ” button (P. 4-12)Models with navigation system SAA1523
SAFETY NOTE CENTER MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL PANEL
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● 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. LHA0484
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1. Radio band select button
2. DISC·AUX button 1. AUX/Satellite band select button
2. Radio band select button
3. DISC 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-
mediately before the system was turned off.
While the system is on, pushing the ON·OFF
button turns the system off.
Turn the VOL control knob to adjust the volume.
Adjusting tone quality and speaker balance :
To adjust Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade, push
the Audio control knob. When the display
shows the setting you want to change (Bass,
Treble, Balance and Fade), rotate the Audio
control knob to set the desired setting. For the
other setting methods, see “HOW TO USE SET-
TING BUTTON” earlier in this section.Models with navigation system SAA1533
Models without navigation system SAA2922
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This vehicle has some sound effect functions as
follows:
● Speed Sensitive Vol.
● Precision Phased Audio (if so equipped)
● Driver’s Audio Stage (if so equipped)
For more details, see “VEHICLE INFORMATION
AND SETTINGS” earlier in this section.
Switching the display (Type A) :
● Models with navigation system
Pushing the DISC·AUX button will switch the
displays as follows:
iPod  /USB → CD/DVD → Music Box →
Bluetooth  Audio → iPod  /USB
● Models without navigation system
Pushing the DISC button will switch the display
as follows:
CD → Music Box → CD
Pushing the AUX button will switch the display
as follows:
USB/iPod → XM1 → XM2 → XM3 → USB/iPod
FM-AM-SAT radio operation When the radio band select button is pushed
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the radio will come on at the channel
last played. The last channel played will also come on when
the ON·OFF button is pushed to ON.
The satellite radio is not available in Alaska,
Hawaii and Guam.
If another audio source is playing when the
radio or satellite band select button is turned to
ON, the audio source will automatically be
turned off and the last radio channel played will
come on.
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak, the
radio will automatically change from stereo to
monaural reception.
or radio (FM/AM/SAT) band
select (Type A) :
Pushing the RADIO AM·FM or FM·AM radio band
select button will change the band as follows:
● Models with navigation system
AM → FM1 → FM2 → XM1 → XM2 → XM3 → AM
● Models without navigation system
AM → FM1 → FM2 → AM
radio (SAT) band select (Type A) :
Push the satellite band select button to select
the satellite radio mode XM1, XM2 or XM3. radio (FM/AM/SAT) band select
(Type B) :
Pushing the radio band select button will
change the band as follows:
AM → FM → XM → AM
When the radio band select button is pushed
while the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position, the radio will come on at the station
last played.
TUNE (Tuning) :
● For AM and FM radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob for manual tuning.
● For XM Satellite Radio
Turn the radio TUNE knob to seek channels
from all of the categories when any category
is not selected.
SEEK tuning/CATEGORY
(CAT) :
● For AM and FM radio
Push the SEEK·CAT or TRACK button
or to tune from low to high or high to
low frequencies and to stop at the next
broadcasting station.
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● For XM Satellite Radio
Push the SEEK·CAT or TRACK button
or to tune to the first channel of the
next or previous category.
During satellite radio reception, the following
notices will be displayed under certain condi-
tions.
● NO SIGNAL (No signal is received while the
SAT tuner is connected.)
● OFF AIR (Broadcasting signed off)
● CHECK ANTENNA (Antenna connection error)
● LOADING (When the initial setting is per-
formed)
● UPDATING (When the satellite radio sub-
scription is not active)
or SCAN tuning :
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from low
to high frequencies and stop at each broadcast-
ing station/channel for 5 seconds. Pushing the
button again during this 5 seconds period will
stop SCAN tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station/channel.
If the SCAN tuning button is not pushed within
5 seconds, SCAN tuning moves to the next
station/channel. PRESET select (Type B) :
Push the PRESET select button to go to the next
PRESET. After choosing from the PRESET A, B or
C, you can select the desired station using the
INFINITI controller or pushing the station preset
buttons
 1
to
 6
.
 1
to
 6
Station memory operations :
12 stations/channels can be set for the FM band
(6 each for FM1 and FM2), 18 for XM radio (6
each for XM1, XM2 and XM3) and 6 stations can
be set for the AM band.
1. Choose the radio band using the radio
band select button.
2. Tune to the desired station/channel using
the SEEK·CAT, TRACK, SCAN button or the
radio TUNE knob.
3. Push and hold the desired station preset
button
 1
to
 6
until the radio mutes.
4. The station indicator will then come on
and the sound will resume. Memorizing is
now complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same
manner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the
fuse opens, the radio memory will be erased. In
that case, reset the desired stations/channels. List (AM and FM radio) (models with navigation
system) :
When the “List” key on the display is selected
while the FM or AM radio is being played, the
preset station list will be displayed.
If 1 of the 6 preset stations listed is touched and
held, the current station will be stored as the
new preset.
Menu (XM Satellite Radio) (models with naviga-
tion system) :
When the “Menu” key on the display is selected
while the XM Satellite Radio is being played,
the menu list will be displayed.
The following items are available.
● Preset List
Displays the preset channel list. If 1 of the 6
preset stations listed is touched and held, the
current station will be stored as the new preset.
● Customize Channel List
Selects specific channels to skip while using
the TUNE, SEEK/CATEGORY or Menu-
Categories feature.
● Favorite Artists & Songs
Stores the current artist or song that is being
played. Touch the “Alert” key to be reminded
when the stored artist or song is playing on
a station while listening to XM.
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● Categories
Selecting a category will go to the first chan-
nel in that category as defined by XM Radio.
● Direct Tune
Inputs the channel number by using a keypad.
Text (models without navigation system) :
When the “Text” key is selected with the
INFINITI controller on the display and then the
ENTER button is pushed while the satellite radio
is being played, the text information listed
below will be displayed on the screen.
● CH Name
● Category
● Name
● Title
● Other
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.
or PLAY :
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 automatically starts record-
ing when a CD is inserted.
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DVD (DIGITAL VERSATILE DISC)
PLAYER OPERATION (models with
navigation system)
Precautions Start the engine when using the DVD entertain-
ment system.
Movies will not be shown on the front display
while the vehicle is in any drive position to
reduce driver distraction. Audio is available
when a movie is played. To view movies in the
front display, stop the vehicle in a safe location,
move the selector lever to the P (Park) position
(Automatic Transmission models) or apply the
parking brake (Manual Transmission models).
WARNING● The driver must not attempt to operate the
DVD system or wear the headphones while
the vehicle is in motion so that full attention
may be given to vehicle operation.
● Do not attempt to modify the system to dis-
play a movie on the front screen while the
vehicle is being driven. Doing so may dis-
tract the driver and may cause a collision and
serious personal injury or death. CAUTION● Only operate the DVD while the vehicle en-
gine is running. Operating the DVD for ex-
tended periods of time with the engine OFF
can discharge the vehicle battery.
● Do not allow the system to get wet. Exces-
sive moisture such as spilled liquids may
cause the system to malfunction.
● While playing VIDEO-CD media, this DVD
player does not guarantee complete func-
tionality of all VIDEO-CD formats.
Display settings To adjust the front display mode, push the
SETTING button while the DVD is being played,
select the “Others” key and then select the
“Display” key.
To adjust the display ON/OFF, brightness, tint,
color and contrast, select the “Display Adjust-
ment” key and then select each key.
Then you can adjust each item using the
INFINITI controller. After changes have been
made push the BACK button to save the setting. Playing a DVD DISC·AUX button :
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the front
seat occupants to operate the DVD drive while
watching the images.
Push the DISC·AUX button on the instrument
panel and turn the display to the DVD mode.
When a DVD is loaded, it will be replayed
automatically.
The operation screen will be turned on when the
DISC·AUX button located on the instrument
panel is pushed while a DVD is being played, SAA2497
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1. Audio source switch
2. Menu control switch (models with naviga-
tion system) or audio tuning switch (mod-
els without navigation system)
3. Volume control switch
4. Back switch
STEERING-WHEEL-MOUNTED
CONTROLS FOR AUDIO
Menu control switch (models with
navigation system) or audio tuning
switch (models without navigation
system) While the display is showing a MAP (navigation
systems only), STATUS or Audio screen, tilt the
switch upward or downward to select a station,
track, CD or folder. For most audio sources,
tilting the switch up/down for more than 1.5
seconds provides a different function than tilt-
ing up/down for less than 1.5 seconds.
AM and FM radio :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the preset station.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will seek up or down to the next station. ● Pushing the menu control switch (models
with navigation system) will show the list of
preset stations.
XM Satellite Radio :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the preset channel.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will go to the next or previous category.
● Pushing the menu control switch (models
with navigation system) will show the XM
Menu.
iPod  (if so equipped) :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will skip to the next or previous index.
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the iPod Menu.
CD :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will increase/decrease the folder number (if
playing compressed audio files). ● Pushing the menu control switch (models
with navigation system) will show the CD
Menu.
DVD (models with navigation system) :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the title number.
● Pushing the menu control switch will select
an item from the DVD display.
● When the transparent operation menu ap-
pears, the switch will control the menu.
USB (if so equipped) :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will increase/decrease the folder number
● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the USB Menu.
Music Box (if so equipped) :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
● Tilting up/down for more than 1.5 seconds
will increase/decrease the album (folder)
number (if playing compressed audio files).
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● Pushing the menu control switch will show
the Music Box Menu.
Bluetooth  Audio (models with navigation sys-
tem) :
● Tilting up/down for less than 1.5 seconds
will increase or decrease the track number.
AUX (if so equipped) :
● Pushing the menu control switch (models
with navigation system) will show the AUX
Menu.
BACK switch (models with
navigation system)Push this switch to go back to the previous
screen or cancel the selection if it is not com-
pleted.
Volume control switches Push the upper (+) or lower (  ) side switch to
increase or decrease the volume. Audio source switch Push the audio source switch to change the
mode as follows.
Type A:
● Models with navigation system
AM → FM → SAT → CD/DVD → Music Box →
USB/iPod  → Bluetooth  Audio
● Models without navigation system
AM → FM → CD → Music Box → USB/iPod 
→ SAT
Type B:
Preset A → Preset B → Preset C → CDANTENNA
Window antenna The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION● Do not place metalized film near the rear
window glass or attach any metal parts to it.
This may cause poor reception or noise.
● When cleaning the inside of the rear window,
be careful not to scratch or damage the rear
window antenna. Lightly wipe along the an-
tenna with a dampened soft cloth.
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