USB port INFINITI Q50 2021 Infiniti Intouch

2 Getting started
Control buttons and touch screen display ................ 2-2Control buttons and functions ................................ 2-2
Dual display ................................................................... 2-3
INFINITI controller (Type A) (if so equipped) ...... 2-4
INFINITI controller (Type B) (if so equipped) ...... 2-5
Steering wheel switches (Type A) (if
so equipped) .................................................................. 2-6
Steering wheel switches (Type B) (if
so equipped) ................................................................... 2-7
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection ports and
AUX (auxiliary) input jack (if so equipped) ........... 2-8
USB connection ports (if so equipped) ................. 2-9
Starting system ............................................................... 2-10 Start-up screen (if so equipped) ........................... 2-10
Log-in screen (if so equipped) ............................... 2-10
Touch panel operation .................................................. 2-10
Basic operation ................................................................ 2-11 Main screen operations ........................................... 2-11 Adjusting and turning ON/OFF settings ......... 2-12
How to input letters and numbers ..................... 2-12
How to operate dual display ...................................... 2-13 Upper touch screen display (upper display) ..... 2-13
Lower touch screen display (lower display) .... 2-17
How to view and operate MENU screen ............... 2-18
Functions disabled while driving ............................... 2-20
System settings .............................................................. 2-22 Settings menu .......................................................... 2-22
Connections settings .............................................. 2-28
Volume and Beeps settings .................................. 2-32
Clock settings ........................................................... 2-32
Screen settings ........................................................ 2-34
Language setting .................................................... 2-35
Units settings ........................................................... 2-35
Keyboard type settings ......................................... 2-35
Return all settings to default ............................... 2-35
Quick setting menu screen ................................... 2-35

2. Getting started
CONTROL BUTTONS AND
TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY
CONTROL BUTTONS AND
FUNCTIONS
INFINITI InTouchTMcontrols the heater and
air conditioner, audio, RearView/Around
View® Monitor, navigation system (if so
equipped), Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
etc., by using the upper and lower display,
INFINITI controller, lower display menu
buttons and steering wheel switches.
Designs and button layout may vary de-
pending on the specifications and the model.
Example
Steering wheel switches“Steering wheel switches (Type A)”
(page 2-6)
“Steering wheel switches (Type B)”
(page 2-7)
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
ports and AUX (auxiliary) input jack (if so
equipped)
The location of USB connection ports
and AUX input jack (if so equipped) may
vary depending on the specifications
and the model.
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) con-
nection ports and AUX (auxiliary)
input jack” (page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
Dual display“Dual display” (page 2-3)
INFINITI controller“INFINITI controller (Type A)”
(page 2-4)
“INFINITI controller (Type B)”
(page 2-5)
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When this switch is pushed while a map
is displayed, the shortcut menu is shown
on the upper display.
“Shortcut menu” (page 2-13)
<-+>(Volume control)
Push to adjust the volume.
<> (TALK)
Push to use the Voice Recognition
System.
“Giving voice commands”
(page 7-2)
Pushing and holding this switch will
allow various operations depending on
the conditions.
- While using the Voice Recognition
System, exit the voice recognition ses-
sion.
“Giving voice commands”
(page 7-2)
- When Apple CarPlay® or Android
Auto is active, start a Siri® or Google
Assistant session.
“Siri® operation” (page 5-19)“Google AssistantTMoperation”
(page 5-24)
- When your iPhone® is connected to
in-vehicle system via Bluetooth® with
Apple CarPlay® not used, Siri® Eyes Free is activated.
“Siri® Eyes Free” (page 5-26)
- When the Voice Recognition System,
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto is not
used with no Bluetooth® device con-
nected, the Bluetooth® connection
screen is displayed.
“Setting devices” (page 2-28)
<> (PHONE)
Push to display the Hands-Free Phone
operation screen.
When you receive a phone call, push this
switch to answer the call.
“4. Hands-Free Phone”
Pushing and holding this switch will
start a voice recognition session for
making a phone call.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) CON-
NECTION PORTS AND AUX (aux-
iliary) INPUT JACK (if so equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with USB connection
ports and an AUX input jack. When con-
nected, the in-vehicle audio system can play
audio contents from the compatible device.
The USB connection ports and the AUX
input jack are located in the center console
box.
AUX (Auxiliary) input jack:
Connect an audio player that accepts a
1/8 in (3.5 mm) TRS connector (such as
an MP3 player etc.) to play music.
USB connection port:
Connect a compatible device to play
media such as an iPod® or a USB
memory device.
Connect an iPhone® or an Android
phone to use Apple CarPlay® or An-
droid Auto.
USB connection port (for USB Type-C
only):
Connect a compatible device to play
media such as an iPod® or a USB
memory device.
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Connect an iPhone® or an Android
phone to use Apple CarPlay® or An-
droid Auto.
NOTE:
. Refer to your AUX and USB device
manufacturer’s owner information re-
garding the proper use and care of the
device.
. The USB connection ports can be used
for charging the connected USB device
(maximum output up to 5 volts, 2.4 A).
For USB connection port (for USB Type-
C only), maximum output is up to 5
volts, 3.0 A. The USB device will be
charged continuously while the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Some USB devices cannot be charged
according to their specifications.
. Cables made by Apple Inc. should be
used to connect electronic devices mar-
keted by Apple Inc.
USB CONNECTION PORTS (if so
equipped)
The vehicle is equipped with USB connection
ports. When connected, the in-vehicle audio
system can play audio contents from the
compatible device. USB connection ports are located on the
center console or the lower part of the
instrument panel.
USB connection port (for USB Type-C
only):
Connect a compatible device to play
media such as an iPod® or a USB
memory device.
Connect an iPhone® or an Android
phone to use Apple CarPlay® or An-
droid Auto.
USB connection port:
Connect a compatible device to play
media such as an iPod® or a USB
memory device.
Connect an iPhone® or an Android
phone to use Apple CarPlay® or An-droid Auto.
NOTE:
. Refer to your USB device manufac-
turer’s owner information regarding
the proper use and care of the device.
. The USB connection port can be used for
charging the connected USB device
(maximum output up to 5 volts, 2.4 A).
For USB connection port (for USB Type-
C only), maximum output is up to 5
volts, 3.0 A. The USB device will be
charged continuously while the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Some USB devices cannot be charged
according to their specifications.
. Cables made by Apple Inc. should be
used to connect electronic devices mar-
keted by Apple Inc.
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Audio operation precautions ......................................... 3-2Radio ........................................................................\
....... 3-2
Compact Disc (CD) ..................................................... 3-4
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port ........ 3-5
Compressed Audio Files (MP3/WMA/AAC) ..... 3-6
Bluetooth® audio ...................................................... 3-10
Names and functions of audio control buttons ..... 3-11
Audio main buttons .................................................. 3-11
Steering wheel mounted audio control (Type A)
(if so equipped) .......................................................... 3-12
Steering wheel mounted audio control (Type B)
(if so equipped) .......................................................... 3-12
Audio operations ............................................................ 3-13 Audio main operation .............................................. 3-13
Radio ........................................................................\
..... 3-14
Compact Disc (CD) player (if so equipped) ........ 3-22
USB memory device player .................................... 3-24
iPod® player ............................................................... 3-27
Bluetooth® audio ...................................................... 3-31 Auxiliary (AUX) devices (if so equipped) ........... 3-34
Smartphone audio ................................................... 3-35
Mobile Entertainment System (MES) (if
so equipped) .................................................................... 3-36 Precautions ............................................................... 3-36
Technical Information ............................................ 3-37
Remote controller and headphones ................... 3-46
Rear media interface ............................................. 3-50
Activating rear displays ........................................ 3-50
Operations on rear displays ................................. 3-51
Setting and information ........................................ 3-52
Controlling the rear system on the
front display .............................................................. 3-53
Operating tips .......................................................... 3-55
Care and maintenance ........................................... 3-56
Audio settings ................................................................. 3-57
CD/USB memory device care and cleaning ........... 3-58 CD (if so equipped) ................................................. 3-58
USB memory device ............................................... 3-58

Unplayable file:
Indicates that a readable file is not found
on the inserted CD. Check the data in
your CD.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) CON-
NECTION PORT
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. Inserting the
USB device tilted or up-side-down
into the port 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.
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®.
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*5 May not be operated with the Voice Recognition System.“7. Voice recognition”
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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[Track]: Repeat track
No text displayed: Repeat off
Random mode
Touch [
] on the CD screen to change the
random mode.
No text displayed: Random off
[Random]: Random play
Ejecting CD:
Push <
>to eject a CD. If the CD is ejected
and left unremoved, it will be reloaded into
the slot for protection.
INFO:
The ignition switch must be placed in the
ACC or ON position in order for the CD to
eject.
CD Menu
Touch [CD Menu] on the CD screen to
display the CD menu screen.
The following items are available.
[Now Play-
ing] Touch to display the CD
screen. Folder* and
track list
The track list for the selected
folder is displayed. The name
of sub folder is displayed on
the top of the list if the sub
holder is included in the se-
lected folder.
Touch an item on the list to
select the folder or track.
Touch [
] and go back to
the previous screen.
*: Displayed only when available.
USB MEMORY DEVICE PLAYER
Connecting USB memory device
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. Inserting the
USB device tilted or up-side-down
into the port 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.
Refer to your device manufacturer’s owner
information regarding the proper use and
care of the device.
When compatible storage devices are
plugged into the port, compatible audio files
on the storage devices can be played
through the vehicle’s audio system.
For the location of the USB connection
ports:
“USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection
ports and AUX (auxiliary) input jack”
(page 2-8)
“USB connection ports” (page 2-9)
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USB operation keys:
Touch to control USB playback func-
tions.
[] Each time [] is touched, the
repeat mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-26)
[
] Touch to return to the beginning of the current track. Touch again
to select the previous track.
Touch and hold to rewind the
current track.
[
] Touch to play the track.
[
] Touch to pause the track.
[
] Touch to select the next track. Touch and hold to fast-forward
the track.
[
] Each time [] is touched, the
random mode changes.
“Changing play mode”
(page 3-26)
USB memory device player opera-
tion
Activation and playing:
Connecting the USB memory device into the
USB connection port will start playing the USB memory.
USB memory device can also be played by
selecting the source on the audio source
menu screen or by pushing
/
.
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-13)“Audio main buttons” (page 3-11)
Selecting search method:
A list of search methods is displayed in the
USB menu.
“USB Menu” (page 3-27)
Skipping tracks:
Skip the tracks with the following opera-
tions. . Control panel
— Push
. Steering wheel
— Tilt <
/OK>
Touch screen
— Touch [
]/[]
INFO:
Depending on the condition, skipping to the
previous track may require pushing the
button or touching the key twice. Pushing the button or touching the key once may
only restart the current track from the
beginning.
Changing folders:
To change folders, touch [USB Menu].
“USB Menu” (page 3-27)
Push to skip to
different folders.
Rewinding/fast-forwarding:
Rewind or fast-forward the track with the
following operations.
. Control panel
— Push and hold
. Steering wheel
— Tilt and hold <
/OK>
. Touch screen
— Touch and hold [
]/[]
Changing play mode:
Repeat mode
Touch [
] on the USB screen to change the
repeat mode. The following modes are
available.
No text displayed: Repeat off
[All]: Repeat all
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[Folder]: Repeat folder/sub-folder
[Track]: Repeat track
Random mode
Touch [
] on the screen to change the
random mode as follows.
No text displayed: Random off
[Random]: Random play
USB Menu
Touch [USB Menu] on the USB screen to
display the USB Menu screen.
The following items are available.
[Now Play-
ing] Touch to display the USB
screen.
[Folder List]
* Touch to display the folder list.
Touch an item on the list to
select the folder.
The sub-folder 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
USB screen. [Playlists] Touch to display the list ac-
cording to the selected item.
[Artists]
[Albums]
[Songs]
[Genres]
[Compo-
sers]
*: Displayed only when available.
iPod® PLAYER
Connecting iPod®
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. Inserting the
USB device tilted or up-side-down
into the port 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.
Connect the iPod® 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)
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 iOS, the
display on the iPod® shows an INFINITI or
Accessory Attached screen when the con-
nection is completed. When the iPod® is
connected to the vehicle, the iPod® music
library can only be operated by the vehicle
audio controls.
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