ECO mode INFINITI M 2012 Repair Manual

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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 immediately 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:
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 SETTING button ”
earlier in this section.
This vehicle has some sound effect func-
tions as follows:
. Speed Sensitive Vol.
. Precision Phased Audio (if so equipped)
. BOSE
®Centerpoint®2 (if so equipped)
. BOSE®AudioPilot®2 (if so equipped)
For more details, see “How to use SETTING
button ”earlier in this section. Switching the display:
Pushing the DISC·AUX button will switch
the displays as follows:
.
Models with navigation system
iPod
®/USB ?CD/DVD ?Music Box ?
Bluetooth®Audio ?iPod®/USB
. Models without navigation system
iPod
®/USB ?CD ?iPod®/USB
Linking Intelligent Key (models with navi-
gation system):
The audio settings can be memorized for
each Intelligent Key. For more details, see
“ Setting memory function ”in the “3. Pre-
driving checks and adjustments ”section.
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.
If another audio source is playing when the
radio 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.
radio (FM·AM) band select :
Pushing the XM radio band select button
will change the band as follows:
AM ?FM1 ?FM2 ?AM
radio (XM) band select:
Pushing the XM radio band select button
will change the band as follows:
XM1 ?XM2 ?XM3 ?XM1
The satellite radio is not available in
Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
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 button
orto

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 button
orto
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)
SCAN tuning:
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.
toStation 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
, SCAN button or the
radio TUNE knob.
3. Push and hold the desired station preset button
tountil 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. Menu (XM Satellite Radio) (models with
navigation 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.
. 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
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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
automatically turn off and the CD will play.
If the system has been turned off while the
CD was playing, p ushing the ON·OFF
button will start the CD. Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) discs.
PLAY:
When the DISC·AUX (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 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 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 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 (models with navigation system) ”later
in this section.
Text (models without navigation system):
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 For-
ward/Rewind:
When the
orbutton 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
orbutton 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.
RANDOM (RDM), REPEAT (RPT):
When the RPT button is pushed while the
CD is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
(CD)
(CD with compressed audio files)
CD EJECT:
When the CD EJECT button is pushed with
the CD loaded, the CD will be ejected.
When this button is pushed while the CD is
being played, the CD will be ejected.
If the CD comes out and is not removed, it
will be pulled back into the slot to protect
it.
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) PLAYER
OPERATION (models with naviga-
tion system)
Precautions
Start the engine when using the DVD
entertainment 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.
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 opera-
tion.
. Do not attempt to modify the system to
display a movie on the front screen while
the vehicle is being driven. Doing so may
distract the driver and may cause a
collision and serious personal injury or
death.
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CAUTION
.Only operate the DVD while the vehicle
engine is running. Operating the DVD for
extended periods of time with the
engine OFF can discharge the vehicle
battery.
. Do not allow the system to get wet.
Excessive moisture such as spilled
liquids may cause the system to mal-
function.
. While playing VIDEO-CD media, this DVD
player does not guarantee complete
functionality 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
Adjustment ”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.
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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 instru-
ment 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, and it will turn off auto-
matically after a period of time. To turn it
on again, push the DISC·AUX button again.
DVD operation keys:
When the DVD is playing without the
operation screen being shown, you may
use the touch screen to select items from
the displayed video. You may also use the
INFINITI controller to select an item from
the displayed video. When the operation
screen is being shown, use the INFINITI
controller or touch screen to select an item
from the displayed menus.
PAUSE:
Select the “
”key to pause the DVD. To
resume playing the DVD, use the “PLAY ”
key.
PLAY:
Select the “
”key to start playing the
DVD, for example, after pausing the DVD.
STOP:
Select the “
”key to stop playing the
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as moving images), the current image
angle can be switched to another one.
Select the“Angle ”key. The angle will
change each time the “+ ” side or “− ” side
is selected.
Angle Mark (DVD-VIDEO):
When this item is turned on, an angle mark
will be shown on the bottom of the screen
if the scene can be seen from a different
angle.
Menu Skip (DVD-VIDEO):
DVD menus are automatically configured
and the contents will be played directly
when the “Menu Skip ”key is turned on.
Note that some discs may not be played
directly even if this item is turned on.
CM Skip (DVD-VIDEO):
Select the “CM Skip ”key. Choose the
setting time from 15, 30 or 60 seconds by
selecting the “+ ” side or “− ” side.
DRC (DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR):
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) auto-
matically adjusts the soundtrack volume
level to maintain a more even sound to the
speakers. DVD Language (DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD):
Select the
“DVD Language ”key to open the
number entry screen. Input the number
corresponding to the preferred language
and select the “OK” key. The DVD top menu
language will be changed to the one
specified.
Display:
To adjust the image quality of the screen,
select the preferred adjustment items.
Audio:
Select the preferred language for audio.
Subtitle (DVD-VIDEO, DVD-VR):
Select the preferred language for subtitles.
Display Mode (DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-CD, DVD-
VR):
Select from the “Full ”, “Wide ”, “Normal ”or
“ Cinema ”modes.
Title List (DVD-VR):
Select the preferred title from the list.
Play Mode:
Select the preferred play mode.
PG/PL Mode (DVD-VR):
Select the “PG ”or “PL” mode.
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USB INPUT OPERATION
Audio main operation
Open the console lid and connect a USB
memory. Then, push the DISC·AUX button
repeatedly to switch to the USB memory
mode.
If the system has been turned off while the
USB memory was playing, pushing the
ON·OFF/VOL control knob will start the USB
memory.

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File selection (models with naviga-
tion system)
When there are both audio and movie files
in the USB memory, the mode select
screen is displayed. Select the preferred
contents to play.
When there is only one type of file, the
audio or movie operation screen is dis-
played and starts to play.
If a video file restricts the number of
playbacks, a pop-up screen will appear to
confirm it is ok to play. Answer yes or no as
requested by the display.
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Models with navigation system
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Models without navigation system
Audio file operation
PLAY:
When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with
the system off and the USB memory
inserted, the system will turn on.
If another audio source is playing and a
USB memory is inserted, push the
DISC·AUX button repeatedly until the cen-
ter display changes to the USB memory
mode.
Next/Previous File and Fast Forward/
Rewind:
When the
orbutton is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while a USB
memory is being played, the USB memory
will play while forwarding or rewinding.
When the button is released, the USB
memory will return to normal play speed.
When the
orbutton is pushed for
less than 1.5 seconds while the USB
memory is being played, the next track or
the beginning of the current track on the
USB memory will be played.
The INFINITI controller can also be used to
select tracks when the USB memory is
being played.
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Folder selection:
To change to another folder in the USB
memory, turn the folder selector or choose
a folder displayed on the screen using the
INFINITI controller.
RANDOM (RDM), REPEAT (RPT):
When the RDM·RPT button is pushed while
the USB memory is played, the play
pattern can be change as follows.
To change the play mode, push the RPT
button repeatedly and the mode will
change as follows.
Normal ?1 Folder Repeat ?1 Track
Repeat ?All Random ?1 Folder Random
? Normal
Text (models without navigation system):
When the “Text ”key is selected on the
screen using the INFINITI controller and
then the ENTER button is pushed while a
USB memory is being played, the music
information listed below will be displayed
on the screen.
. Folder title
. File title
. Song title .
Album Title
. Artist
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Menu (models with navigation system):
There are some options available during
playback. Select one of the following
options that are displayed on the screen
if necessary. Refer to the following infor-
mation for each item.
.Movie Playback
Switch to the movie playback mode.
This item is displayed only when a USB
memory contains movie files.
. Folder List/Track List
Displays the folder or track list. The
“ Movie Playback ”key is also displayed
in this list screen, and enables switch-

ing to the movie playback mode.
. Play Mode
Select the preferred play mode.
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Movie file operation (models with
navigation system)
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the USB
memory while watching the images.
PLAY:
When the DISC·AUX button is pushed with
the system off and the USB memory
inserted, the system will turn on.
If another audio source is playing and a
USB memory is inserted, push the
DISC·AUX button repeatedly until the cen-
ter display changes to the USB memory mode.
Operation keys:
To operate the USB memory, select the
desired key displayed on the operation
screen using the INFINITI controller.
Pause
Select the “
”key to pause the movie
file. To resume playing the movie file,
select the “
”key.
Play
Select the “
”key to start playing a
movie file, for example, after pausing a
movie file.
STOP
Select the “
”key to stop playing a
movie file.
Skip (Next chapter)
Select the “
”key to skip the chapter(s)
of the disc forward. The chapters will
advance the number of times the ENTER
button is pushed.
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Skip (Previous chapter)
Select the “
”key to skip the chapter(s)
of the disc backward. The chapters will go
back the number of times the “
”key is
selected.
List:
Select the “List ”key on the movie file
operation screen to display the file list.
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Example
Settings:
Select the “Settings ”key to adjust the
following settings.
. Audio File Playback
Switch to the audio playback mode.
This item is displayed only when the
USB memory contains the audio files.
. Play Mode
Select the “Normal ”or “1 Track Re-
peat ”play mode.
. 10 Key Search
Select the “10 Key Search ”key to open
the number entry screen. Input the number to be searched and
select the
“OK” key.
The specified folder/file will be played.
. Display
To adjust the image quality of the
screen, select the preferred adjustment
items.
. DRC
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)
automatically adjusts the soundtrack
volume level to maintain a more even
sound to the speakers.
. Audio
Select the preferred language for audio.
. Subtitle
Select the preferred language for sub-
title.
. Display Mode
Select the “Normal ”, “Wide ”, “Cinema ”
or “Full ”mode.