INFINITI QX30 2018 Owners Manual

(where available), providing a better quality
sound with clear reception. When this fea-
ture is not activated or HD Radio broadcasts
are not available, you will receive analog ra-
dio (AM/FM broadcasts).
Radio source control
There are 2 elements used in the preset list
area that are associated with radio source:
1Highlight for INFINITI controller opera-
tion.
2(With triangle) Indicator of current se-
lected preset station.
Radio operation
Radio activation and band selection:
Push or select the preferred radio
band (AM, FM or SXM) from the audio
source list to turn on the radio. Each time
is pushed, the radio band will
change.
For details, see "Selecting audio source" later
in this section. NOTE
When the stereo broadcast signal is weak,
the radio will automatically change from
stereo to monaural reception.
Seeking stations/channels:
AM and FM Radio
Push
to tune from low
to high or high to low frequencies and to stop
at the next broadcasting station.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Push to tune to the
first channel of the next or previous category.
Scan tuning:
To tune the stations/channels, touch [Con-
trol] on the display and touch [Scan]. The
stations/channels will be tuned form low to
high frequencies and stop at each broadcast-
ing station/channel for 5 seconds. Touching
[Scan] again during this 5 second period will
stop scan tuning and the radio will remain
tuned to that station/channel.
Presetting:
Up to 36 stations/channels can be registered
for AM, FM and SXM in the preset list.
1. Select a radio band (AM, FM or SXM).
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2. Tune to the station/channel you wish tostore in the preset list.
3. (Radio screen operation) Touch and hold one of the preset numbers in the preset
list.
(Radio memory buttons operation) Push
and hold the desired station/channel pre-
set button <1> to <6>.
4. The information such as frequency (AM/ FM), channel number (SXM), etc. will be
displayed on the preset list.
To change the preset stations/channels,
touch and hold one of the preset numbers.
You can select whether to change the
station/channel or to delete the preset set-
ting.
Alert notification (SXM only):
Favorite artists and songs can be registered
to receive an alert notice wen a song of the
registered conditions is on the radio. To tune
to the respective channel, touch [Listen to be
consistent]. The alert can be ignored by
touching [Cancel]. Satellite Radio:
•The satellite mode requires and active
SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription. The
satellite service is available only to those at
least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous
United States.
•It may take some time to receive the acti-
vation signal after the initiation of the
SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription. Af-
ter receiving the activation signal, an avail-
able channel list will automatically be up-
dated in the radio. Switch the ignition
switch from LOCK to ACC to update the
SiriusXM channel list.
Radio Controls
Touch [Control] on the AM, FM or SXM
screen to display the control screen.
The following items are available:
FM/AM:
•[Station List]
Touch to display the available station list.
While listening to FM radio, Auto Update
is not performed.
•[Scan]
Touch to scan tune the stations
See "Radio operation" earlier in this section
•[HD mode]
When this item is turned on, the analog
and digital reception switches automati-
cally. When this item is turned off, the
reception is fixed in the analog mode.
•[HD Info]
Touch to display the HD Radio informa-
tion such as name of song, artist and al-
bum.
This item is available when [RDS Info] is
not active.
•[Tag] (HD Radio broadcasts only)
Touch to register the tag information for
iTunes Tagging. If an iPod is plugged in
after the registration, the tag information
can be stored in an iPod and be used to
purchase the songs via iTunes.
•[RDS Info] (FM only)
Touch to display the RDS information.
This item is available only when [HD Radio
Info] is not active.
SXM:
•[Categories]
Touch to display the category list.
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•[Direct Tune]
Touch to display the keypad to enter the
frequency and directly tune to the channel.
See "Radio operation" earlier in this section
•[Scan]
Touch to scan tune the channels.
See "Radio operation" earlier in this section
•[Instant Replay]
Up to 30 minutes of the broadcast of the
channel that has been tuned in to can be
replayed.
Touch to select from
,,,,
and
•[Tag]
Touch to register the tag information for
iTunes Tagging. If an iPod is plugged in
after the registration, the tag information
can be stored in an iPod and be use to
purchase the songs via iTunes.
•[Other]-[Favorite Artists]
Touch to set a favorite artists alert notifi-
cation. Up to 8 artists can be registered.
While a song of your favorite artist is play-
ing, touch the list and touch [Add]/
[Update]. To receive the alert notification,
select [Turn ALL Alerts ON].
•[Other]-[Favorite Songs]
Touch to set a favorite songs alert notifi-
cation. Up to 8 songs can be registered.
While a song of your favorite artist is play-
ing, touch the list and touch [Add]/
[Update]. To receive the alert notification,
select [Turn ALL Alerts ON].
•[Other]-[Customize Channel List]
Touch to customize the channel list. Only
the selected channels will be tuned in to
when you seek or scan the channels. You
can select each item or [Select All]/
[Deselect All].
•[Other]-[Favorite Artists Now Playing]
Touch to display the artist list for an alert
notice.
•[Other]-[Favorite Songs Now Playing]
Touch to display the song list for an alert
notice.
•[Other]-[Favorite Alert Settings]
Touch to turn on/off the alert notice for
the registered favorite artists and songs.
•[Other]-[Channel Locking Settings]
Touch to select or unselect the channel
that you wish to lock out. A passcode is
required to change the settings. The de-
fault passcode is 1234.
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COMPACT DISC (CD) PLAYER
How to view CD operation screen1[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source list screen.
For details, see "Selecting audio source"
later in this section
2[Scan]:
Touch to play the first 10 seconds of the
tracks. Touch again to stop scanning.
3Track information:
Track information such as the song title,
artist name, and album name is displayed.
4Audio source indicator:
Indicates that CD is currently selected.
5Play time:
The play time of the track is displayed.
6Track number:
This indicates the current track number
and the total number of tracks.
7CD menu:
CD menu items are displayed. Touch an
icon to display the list or to change the
setting.
- [Track]
- [Folder] (for MP3, WMA, AAC)
- [Play Mode]
8Play Mode Indicator:
This indicates the current play mode.
Touch to change the play mode.
9Folder number (for MP3, WMA, AAC):
This indicates the folder number when a
CD with compressed audio files is
loaded.
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For CDs without compressed audio files:
ModeScreen display
Disc Repeat
Disc
1 Track Repeat
1 Track
Disc Random
Disc
For CDs with compressed audio files:
Mode Screen display
Disc Repeat
Disc
1 Folder Repeat
1 Folder
1 Track Repeat
1 Track
Disc Random
Disc
1 Folder Random
1 Folder
CD player operation
Loading:
Insert the CD into the slot with the label side
facing up. The CD will be guided automati-
cally into the slot and starts playing.
After loading the CD, the CD screen will ap-
pear on the display. Activation and playing:
The CD mode can be selected from the
source list or by pushing the
button
with a CD loaded to play the CD.
For details, see "Selecting audio source" ear-
lier in this section and "Main audio buttons"
earlier in this section.
If the system has been turned off while the
CD was playing, pushing >will
start the Audio system set to the CD screen.
Selecting track/folder:
Touch [Track] or [Folder] in the CD menu and
select a preferred track or folder from the list.
Push to move to the
next or previous track.
For CDs with compressed audio files, push
to move to the next or
previous folder.
For details, see "Main audio buttons" earlier in
this section.
Fast-forwarding/rewinding:
Push and hold to fast-
forward or rewind the track. Release •CAT•TRACK> to play the track at normal
speed. Scanning:
Touch [Scan] on the display to scan the
tracks in the CD. While scanning, the CD will
play the first 10 seconds of each track and
move on to the next track. Pushing [Scan]
again within the 10 seconds will stop scan-
ning.
Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode] or the play mode icon ([
]or[]) to select the play mode.
Ejecting CD:
Push <
>to eject the CD. If the CD is
ejected and left unremoved, it will be re-
loaded into the slot to protect the CD.
USB (UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS)
CONNECTION PORT
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 acci-
dent or serious injury.
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CAUTION
•Do not force the USB device into the
USB port. Inserting the USB device
tilted or upside down into the port may
damage the port. Make sure that the
USB device is connected correctly to the
USB port.
•Do not grab the USB port cover (if
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.
Two USB connectors are located on the cen-
ter console box.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port/
iPod page 4-57
When compatible storage devices are
plugged into the jack, compatible audio files
on the storage devices can be played through
the vehicle's audio system.
How to view USB operation screen
1[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source list screen.
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2Play time:
The play time of the track is displayed.
3Track information:
Track information such as the song title,
artist name and folder name is displayed.
4Audio source indicator:
Indicates which of the two USB memory
device is selected.
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5[USB1]/[USB2]:
Touch to switch to the other connected
USB memory device.
6Album artwork (if equipped):
An image of the CD cover is displayed
when available.
7Track number:
This indicates the track number and the
total number of tracks.
8[]/[]:
Touch to play or pause the track.
9USB menu:
USB menu items are displayed. Touch an
icon to display the list or to change the
setting.
- [Folder/Track]
- [Artists]
- [Albums]
- [Previous List]
- [Scan]
- [Play Mode]
10Play mode indicator:
This indicates the current play mode.
Touch to change the play mode.
Mode Screen display
All Track Repeat
All
1 Folder Repeat
1 Folder
1 Track Repeat
1 Track
All Random
All
1 Folder Random
1 Folder
11Folder number:
This indicates the folder, artist or album
number and the total number of folders/
lists.
USB memory device player
operation
Activation and playing:
USB memory device mode can also be acti-
vated from the audio source list and the audio
source bar by the touch panel operation or by
pushing .
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To play the USB memory device touch [
],
and to pause the USB memory touch []
on the USB operation screen. Selecting play list:
Select a play list by touching an icon in the
USB menu.
•Folder/Track (List)
•Artist (List)
•Album (List)
•Previous List
Skipping tracks/folders:
Push to skip to the next
or previous track.
To skip to the next or previous folder, Push
.
Fast-forwarding/rewinding:
Push and hold to fast-
forward or rewind the track. Release •CAT•TRACK> to play the track at normal
speed.
Scanning:
Touch [Scan] on the display to scan the
tracks in the USB memory device. While
scanning, the USB memory device will play
the first 10 seconds of each track and move
on to the next track. Touching [Scan] again
within the 10 seconds will stop scanning.
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Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode] on the display to select
the play mode.
Only one of the two connected USB memory
devices can be operated by the voice recog-
nition system.
IPOD PLAYER
Connecting iPod
WARNING
Do not connect, disconnect or operate the
iPod while driving. Doing so can be a dis-
traction. If distracted you could lose con-
trol of your vehicle and cause an accident or
serious injury.
CAUTION
•Do not force the iPod device into the
USB port. Inserting the iPod cable tilted
or upside down into the port may dam-
age the port. Make sure that the iPod
cable is connected correctly to the USB
port.
•Do not grab the USB port cover (if
equipped) when pulling the iPod cable
out of the port. This could damage the
port and the cover.
•Do not leave the iPod 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.
Two USB (iPod) connectors are located on
the center console box.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port/
iPod page 4-57
The battery of the iPod will be charged while
the device is connected to the vehicle if the
iPod supports USB connection charging.
Depending on the model and firmware ver-
sion of the iPod, the display on the iPod
shows an INFINITI or Accessory Attached
screen when the connection is completed.
When the iPod is connected to the vehicle,
the iPod music library can only be operated
using the vehicle audio controls.
Compatibility:
Made for
•iPod touch® (5th generation)
•iPod touch® (4th generation)
•iPod touch® (3rd generation)
•iPod touch® (2nd generation)
•iPod touch® (1st generation)
•iPod touch®
•iPod® with video
•iPod classic®
•iPod nano® (7th generation)
•iPod nano® (6th generation)
•iPod nano® (5th generation)
•iPod nano® (4th generation)
•iPod nano® (3rd generation)
•iPod nano® (2nd generation)
•iPod nano® (1st generation)
•iPhone® 6 Plus
•iPhone® 6
•iPhone® 5S
•iPhone® 5
•iPhone® 4S
•iPhone® 4
•iPhone® 3GS
•iPhone® 3G
•iPhone®
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The iPod touch® may not respond quickly
with the system in some cases.
Make sure that the iPod® firmware is up-
dated.
The Lightning
TMconnector works with
iPhone® 5, iPhone® 5S, iPhone® 6, iPhone®
6 Plus, iPod touch® (5th generation), and
iPod nano® (7th generation).
The 30-pin connector works with iPhone®
4S, iPhone® 4, iPhone® 3GS, iPhone® 3G,
iPhone®, iPod touch® (1st through 4th gen-
eration), iPod classic®, and iPod nano® (1st
through 6th generation).
USB works with iPhone® 5, iPhone® 4S,
iPhone® 4, iPhone® 3GS, iPhone® 3G,
iPhone®, iPod touch® (1st through 5th gen-
eration), iPod classi®c, and iPod nano ® (1st
through 7th generation).
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How to view iPod operation screen
1Search condition indicator:
This indicates the current search
condition.
2[Source]:
Touch to switch to the source list screen.
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3Play time:
The play time of the track is displayed.
4Track information:
Track information such as the song title,
artist name and album name is displayed.
5Audio source indicator:
This indicates that iPod is currently se-
lected among other sources.
6Album artwork (if equipped):
An image of the album artwork is dis-
played when available.
7Track number:
This indicates the track number and the
total number of tracks.
8Shuffle mode indicator:
Touch to change the shuffle mode.
Mode Screen display
Shuffle albums
Albums
All Songs
Songs
Shuffle Off
OFF
9[]/[]:
Touch to play/pause the track.
10iPod menu:
- [Previous List]
- [Playlists]
- [Artists]
- [Songs]
- [Albums]
- [Genres]
- [Composers]
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