INFINITI G37 2012 Owners Manual

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-52 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systemsCompressed Video Files (models
with navigation system) GUID-17DD25D9-0523-4CCD-857B-F9CF6D81D72F
Explanation of terms: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. DivX ®
- DivX ®
refers to the DivX ®
codec
owned by DivX, Inc. used for a lossy
compression of video based on MPEG-
4.
. AVI - AVI stands for Audio Video
Interleave. It is a standard file format
originated by Microsoft Corporation. A
“ .divx ” encoded file can be saved into
the “ .avi ” file format for playback on
this system if it meets the requirements
stated in the table in this section.
However, not all the “ .avi ” files are
playable on this system since different
encodings can be used than the DivX ®
codec.
. ASF - ASF stands for Advanced Systems
Format. It is a file format owned by
Microsoft Corporation. Note: Only “ .
asf ” files that meet the requirements
stated in the table in this section can
be played.
. Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number
of bits per second used by a digital
video file. The size and quality of a
compressed digital audio file is deter- mined by the bit rate used when
encoding the file.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]Requirement for Supporting Video Playback: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW DL, USB 2.0 Memory
File Systems CD,
CD-R,
CD-RW,
DVD,
DVD±R,
DVD±RW,
DVD±RW DL ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF Bridge (UDF1.02
+ISO9660), UDF1.5, UDF2.0
- ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
- Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista-
based computer) are not supported.
- VDF1.5/VDF2.0 (packet writing) is not supported.
USB Memory
FAT16, FAT32
File Types .divx, .avi
Video Codecs DivX3, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6
Audio Codecs MP3, MPEG2.5 Audio Layer3, AC3, LPCM
.asf
Video Codec ISO-MPEG4
Audio Codec G.726
Bit Rates .divx, .avi
Maximum Average 4Mbps
Maximum Peak 8Mbps
Resolution .divx, .avi
Minimum 32 6 32
Maximum 720 6 480
.asf
Minimum 32 6 32
Maximum 720 6 576
Bluetooth ®
Audio player (models
with navigation system) GUID-9D9E4E1E-D495-4825-B857-55DBB52CC49E
. Some Bluetooth ®
audio devices may
not be recognized by the in-vehicle
audio system.
. It is necessary to set up the wireless
connection between a compatible Blue-
tooth ®
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 condi-
tions:
— 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 degra-
dation and wireless connection disrup-
tion.
. While an audio device is connected
through a Bluetooth ®
wireless connec-
tion, the battery power of the device
may discharge quicker than usual.
. This system supports the Bluetooth ®
Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP,
AVRCP).
. Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) and the Bluetooth ®
functions share the same frequency
band (2.4 GHz). Using the Bluetooth ®
and the wireless LAN functions at the
same time may slow down or discon-
nect the communication and cause
undesired noise. It is recommended
that you turn off the wireless LAN (Wi-
Fi) when using the Bluetooth ®
func-
tions.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-54 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems. Bluetooth ®
is a trademark owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and licensed to
Clarion Co., Ltd.
Music Box ®
(if so equipped) GUID-01A6EAF1-99CE-435D-AB80-3B7790059F71
Recording: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. Note that data that is lost and not
stored to the hard drive/flash memory
due to system damage, improper op-
eration 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 to the hard drive/flash mem-
ory after recording when the compact
disc cannot be rerecorded.
. Some music cannot be recorded de-
pending 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
displayed if jumping sounds are re- corded.
. No sounds may be recorded if jumping
sounds occurs or the disc is in poor
condition.
. Tracks that include Serial Copy Manage-
ment 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: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. The title information that is automati-
cally downloaded may differ from the
actual title.
. When newly released compact discs are
recorded, their title information may
not be downloaded.
. The title information in the hard drive/
flash memory can be updated. (See
“ Playing recorded songs ” (P.4-80).

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ] SAA2724
Type A
1. ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob
2. Radio SCAN (tuning) button
3. RDM (random) RPT (repeat) play but-
ton
4. Radio CAT (category)/REW (rewind)
button for SEEK/TRACK 5. Radio CAT (category)/FF (fast forward)
button for SEEK/TRACK
6. Radio tuning / MP3/WMA/AAC folder
selector / AUDIO control knob
7. CD EJECT button
8. Radio station preset buttons No satellite radio reception is available
unless an XM Satellite Radio subscription
is active.
The audio control buttons are also located
on the center multi-function control panel.
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-56 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems SAA2921
Type B
1. ON·OFF/VOLUME control knob
2. Radio PRESET A-B-C selector button
3. Radio SCAN (tuning)/CD RPT (repeat)
play button
4. Radio CAT (category)/REW (rewind)
button for SEEK/TRACK 5. Radio CAT (category)/FF (fast forward)
button for SEEK/TRACK
6. Radio tuning / MP3/WMA folder
selector / AUDIO control knob
7. CD EJECT button
8. Radio station preset buttons No satellite radio reception is available
unless an XM ®
satellite radio service
subscription is active.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]SAA1533
Models with navigation system
1. Radio band select button
2. DISC·AUX button SAA2922
Models without navigation system
1. AUX/Satellite band select button
2. Radio band select button
3. DISC button
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COMPACT
DISC (CD) PLAYER GUID-5CFED4B1-9F3C-4769-A868-FC87F9315191
For all operation precautions, see “ Audio
operation precautions ” (P.4-41).
The satellite radio mode requires an active
XM Satellite Radio subscription. The satel-
lite 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 activa-
tion signal, an available 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 GUID-40188482-C854-4E49-BD1F-ACF1B41DBA2D
Head unit: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
The auto loudness circuit enhances the low
and high frequency ranges automatically in
both radio reception and CD playback.
ON·OFF/Volume control: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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, which was playing immedi-
ately 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 bal-
ance: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-58 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systemsdesired setting. For the other setting
methods, see “ How to use SETTING button ”
(P.4-14).
This vehicle has some sound effect func-
tions as follows:
. Speed Sensitive Vol.
. Precision Phased Audio (if so equipped)
. Driver ’ s Audio Stage (if so equipped)
For more details, see “ How to use SETTING
button ” (P.4-14).
Switching the display (Type A): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. 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 GUID-F30EED1A-8A3C-4DC2-9E53-63B256076C22
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): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the satellite band select button to
select the satellite radio mode XM1, XM2
or XM3.
radio (FM/AM/SAT) band select
(Type B): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. 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.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]SEEK tuning/CATEGORY (CAT): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
. 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.
. 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 follow-
ing notices will be displayed under certain
conditions.
. 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
performed)
. UPDATING (When the satellite radio
subscription is not active)
or SCAN tuning: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
Push the SCAN tuning button to tune from
low to high frequencies and stop at each
broadcasting station/channel for 5 sec- onds. 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): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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 (Type
A): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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.
* 1
to
* 6
Station memory operations (Type
B): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
6 stations/channels can be set for PRESET
A, B and C. The PRESET A, B and C function
allows you to store a combination of FM,
AM and XM stations/channels for easy
access.
1. Choose preset stations A, B or C using
the preset select button.
2. Tune to the desired stations/channels
using the SEEK, SCAN or TUNE button.
3. Select the desired stations/channels
and push and hold the desired stations
preset button
* 1
to
* 6
until a beep
sound is heard. (The radio mutes when
the select button is pushed.)
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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]4-60 Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems4. The stations 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): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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
navigation system): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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.
. Categories
Selecting a category will go to the first
channel in that category as defined by
XM Radio.
. Direct Tune
Inputs the channel number by using a
keypad.
Text (models without navigation system): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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 GUID-92C6C7F8-3A3B-42D9-B8DF-915DA610B375
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
automatically 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: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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.

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[ Edit: 2012/ 1/ 17 Model: V36-D ]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): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the “ Menu ” key on the display is
selected while the CD is being played, the
menu screen will be displayed. The follow-
ing 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 com-
pressed 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 ®
” (P.4-77).
Text (models without navigation system): GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
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 CD with compressed audio files:
. Folder title
. File title
. Song title
. Album title
. Artist
Next/Previous Track and Fast
Forward/Rewind: GUID-D73A39BF-43C8-459F-9C24-47B7F579C407
When the or button is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while the CD is
being played, the CD will play while fast
forwarding or rewinding. When the button
is released, the CD will return to normal
play speed.
When the
or button is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the CD is being
played, the next track or the beginning of
the current track on the CD will be played.
When the REW button is pushed for less
than 1.5 seconds within 3 seconds after
the current track started playing, the
previous track will be played.
When the REW button is pushed for less
than 1.5 seconds after 3 seconds from
when the current track started playing, the
beginning of the current track will be
played.
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