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Selecting audio source
1. Turn on the audio source menu screen bytouching [Source] on the upper left
corner of the audio screen.
2. Select an item from the audio source menu screen.
. Pushing // or
on the steering wheel (if so
equipped) can also change the audio
source.
“Names and functions of audio
control buttons” (page 3-14)
. If the audio system has been turned off
while one of the audio sources was
playing, turning the audio system back
on will play the audio source that was
playing when the system was turned off. .
The audio source can also be changed
with the source bar on top of the audio
screen.
Audio source bar
The audio source can be changed with the
source bar on top of the audio screen. The
source bar display can be turned on/off.
Example
Turning source bar on/off:
You can select whether the source bar on
top of the audio screens is displayed or not.
1. Touch [Source] on the upper left corner
of the audio screen.
2. Touch [Show Source Bar] to turn the indicator on/off.
Editing source bar:
The audio sources to be displayed on the
source bar can be changed. 1. Touch [Source] on the upper left corner
of the audio screen.
2. Touch [Edit Source Bar].
3. Touch one of the keys on the source bar and then touch one of the audio sources
from the source list to register the audio
source in the source bar.
3. Audio system
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digital signal but the sound output is not
yet in the HD Radio mode.
Preset list:
36 stations/channels (FM/AM/SXM)
can be registered in the preset list.
“Radio operation” (page 3-21)
INFO:
HD Radio (if so equipped) reception needs to
be activated to receive HD Radio broad-
casts. This enables you to receive radio
broadcasts digitally (where available), pro-
viding a better quality sound with clear
reception. When this feature is not activated
or HD Radio broadcasts are not available,
you will receive analog radio (AM/FM)
broadcasts.
Radio operation
Available functions and items displayed on
the screen may vary depending on models
and specifications.
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.
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14)
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-19)
INFO:
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.
Tilting and holding on the steering
wheel (if so equipped) will also seek up/
down to the next station.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Push / /
to tune to the first channel of
the next or previous category.
Tilting and holding on the steering
wheel (if so equipped) will also fast tune the
channels. Manual tuning:
To tune to the preferred station manually,
turn
or push
until the preferred
station is selected.
Scan tuning:
To scan tune the stations/channels, touch
[Control] on the display and then touch
[Scan]. The stations/channels will be tuned
from low to high frequencies and stop at
each broadcasting station/channel for 5
seconds. Touching [Scan] again during this
5 seconds period will stop scan tuning and
the radio will remain tuned to that station/
channel.
For models with , pushing the
button can also scan tune the stations/
channels.
Presetting:
Up to 36 stations/channels can be regis-
tered for AM, FM and SXM in the preset list.
1. Select a radio band (AM, FM or SXM).
2. Tune to the station/channel you wish to store in the preset list.
3. Audio system
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3. Audio system
3. Touch and hold one of the presetnumbers in the preset list or push and
hold the desired radio memory buttons.
4. The information such as frequency (AM/ FM), channel number (SXM), etc. will be
displayed on the preset list.
INFO:
. To change the preset stations/channels,
touch and hold one of the preset num-
bers. You can select whether to change
the station/channel or to delete the
preset setting.
. Tilting on the steering wheel (if
so equipped) will scroll up/down the
preset stations/channels.
Alert Notification (SXM only):
Favorite artists and songs can be registered
to receive an alert notice when 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].
“Radio controls” (page 3-23)
INFO:
Satellite Radio: . The satellite mode requires an active
SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscription.
The Satellite service is available only to
those at least 18 and older in the 48
contiguous United States and DC.
. It may take some time to receive the
activation signal after the initiation of
the SiriusXM Satellite Radio subscrip-
tion. After receiving the activation signal,
an available channel list will automati-
cally be updated in the radio. Change the
ignition switch position from LOCK to
ACC to update the SiriusXM channel list.
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3. Audio system
For CDs with compressed audio files:
ModeScreen display
[Disc Repeat]
Disc
[1 Folder Repeat]
1 Folder
[1 Track Repeat]
1 Track
[Disc Random]
Disc
[1 Folder Random]
1 Folder
Folder number (for MP3, WMA, AAC):
This indicates the folder number when a
CD with compressed audio files is
loaded.
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
appear on the display.
Activation and playing:
The CD mode can be selected from the
source list or by pushing the / IA> with a CD loaded to play the CD.
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14)
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-19)
If the audio system has been turned off while
the CD was playing, pushing ON·OFF>/ > or <>on the steer-
ing wheel (if so equipped) will start playing
the CD again.
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.
Tilting up/down the on the steer-
ing wheel (if so equipped) can also move the
tracks.
For CDs with compressed audio files, turn
, push NE·CH·FOLDER> or tilt and hold
on the steering wheel (if so equipped) to
move to the next or previous folder.
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14) Fast-forwarding or rewind:
Push and hold
/
/ to fast-forward or
rewind the track. Release to play the track at
normal speed.
Scanning:
Touch [Scan] on the display or push
(if so equipped) 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. Touching [Scan] or pushing
(if so equipped) again within the
10 seconds will stop scanning.
Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode], [
]or[] to select
the play mode.
For models with /,
pushing the button can also change the play
mode.
Ejecting CD:
Push <
>to eject the CD. If the CD is
ejected and left unremoved, it will be
reloaded into the slot to protect the CD.
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3. Audio system
[1 Folder Random]1 Folder
Folder number:
This indicates the folder number and the
total number of folders/lists.
USB memory device player opera-
tion
Activation and playing:
USB memory device mode can also be
activated from the audio source list and the
audio source bar by the touch panel opera-
tion or by pushing.
“Names and functions of audio control
buttons” (page 3-14)
“Selecting audio source” (page 3-19)
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 on the
USB menu. . Folder/Track (List)
. Artist (List) .
Album (List)
. Previous (List)
Skipping tracks/folders:
Push / /
to skip to the next or previous
track.
Tilting up/down the on the steer-
ing wheel (if so equipped) can also skip the
tracks.
To skip to the next or previous folder, turn
, push NE·CH·FOLDER> or tilt and hold
on the steering wheel (if so equipped).
Fast-forwarding or rewinding:
Push and hold /
/ to fast-forward or
rewind the track. Release to play the track at
normal speed.
Scanning:
Touch [Scan] on the display or push
(if so equipped) 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] or pushing (if so
equipped) again within the 10 seconds will stop scanning.
Changing play mode:
Touch [Play Mode], [
]or[] to select
the play mode.
For models with /,
pushing the button can also change the play
mode.
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tooth®. To take advantage of this fea-
ture, the cellular device should be used
on a carrier supporting Adaptive Multi-
Rate Wideband (AMR-WB) or HD voice
technology. The performance of AMR-
WB may vary by carrier and calling area.
Consult your cellular phone carrier if you
experience issues with call quality or
connection.
. Immediately after the ignition switch is
turned ON, it may be impossible to
receive a call for a short period of time.
. Do not place the cellular phone in an area
surrounded by metal or far away from
the in-vehicle phone module to prevent
tone quality degradation and wireless
connection disruption.
. While a cellular phone is connected
through the Bluetooth® wireless con-
nection, the battery of the cellular phone
may discharge quicker than usual.
. If the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
System seems to be malfunctioning,
please visit www.infinitiusa.com/blue-
tooth for troubleshooting help.
. Some cellular phones or other devices
may cause interference or a buzzing
noise to be emitted from the audio system speakers. Storing the device in a
different location may reduce or elim-
inate the noise.
. Refer to the owner’s manual for the
cellular phone for information regarding
the telephone pairing procedure specific
to your phone, battery charging and
cellular phone antenna, etc.
. The antenna display on the monitor may
not match the antenna display of some
cellular phones.
. The battery display on the monitor may
not match the battery display of some
cellular phones.
. Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet
as possible to her the caller’s voice clearly
as well as to minimize echoes.
. If reception between callers is unclear,
adjusting the incoming or outgoing call
volume may improve the clarity.CONTROL BUTTONS AND MI-
CROPHONE
Control buttons:
The hands-free phone system can be oper-
ated mainly with <
>on the steering
wheel.
“Control buttons and touch screen dis-
play” (page 2-3)
. For models with <
>on the control
panel:
The same operation as <
>on the
steering wheel can be conducted using
the button on the control panel.
“Control buttons and touch screen
display” (page 2-3)
. For models with <
>on the INFINITI
controller:
The same operation as <
>on the
steering wheel can be conducted using
the button on the INFINITI controller.
“INFINITI controller (Type B)”
(page 2-8)
This chapter mainly explains the operation
method using the steering wheel switch.
4. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
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4. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
Microphone:
The microphone is located near the map
light.
CONNECTING BLUETOOTH®
HANDS-FREE PHONE
The cellular phone must be connected to the
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System be-
fore commencing operation. Up to 5 cellular
phones can be connected to the system.
“Pairing Bluetooth® device”
(page 2-31)
PHONE
Phone selection
Select one of the connected devices for
operation.
1. Push<
>and then touch [Select
Phone]. A list of the connected cellular
phones is displayed.
2. Select one of the connected cellular phones from the list.
3. When selection of the device is success- ful, a message on the display indicates
that the cellular phone was selected.
Making a call
1. Push <>on the steering wheel.
2. Select one of the following methods to make a call. Available methods
.[Favorites]
Select a telephone number from a list
of personally selected numbers.
.[Call History]Select a telephone number from re-
cent incoming or outgoing calls.
.[Phonebook]Select a telephone number from the
phonebook.
The telephone number must be trans-
ferred to the phonebook from the
cellular phone prior to using this
method.
“Phone and text message assis-
tant settings” (page 4-9)
.[Dial Number]Input the phone number manually
using the keypad displayed on the
screen. Touch the key to call the
number.
“How to input letters and num-
bers” (page 2-22)
3. The number will be dialed and the screen will change to the call in progress screen.
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Receiving a call
When you receive a phone call, a notification
message is displayed on the touch screen
display with a ring tone.
Taking a call:
To answer a call, take one of the following
actions.. Touch [Answer].
. Push <
>on the steering wheel.
Rejecting a call:
To reject a call, take one of the following
actions. . Touch [Decline].
. Push <
>on the steering wheel (if so
equipped). Receiving a call while on the line with
another person:
When another phone call is received while on
the line with another person, a message box
informing you of the incoming call will
appear on the display.
Available items
Available Items Action
[Answer] Take the second call and
put the first call on hold.
[Decline] Reject the second call and keep the first call on line.
During a call
There are various options available during a
call. Select one of the following options
displayed on the screen if necessary.
Available items
Available Items Action
[Switch Call]* Answer another incoming call. The person you are
talking to will be placed on
hold. Push once more to
speak to the person on
hold again.
[Hang Up] This disconnects the per- son you are currently con-
nected to and will connect
you to the person who is on
hold.
[Mute]/[Cancel
Mute] When muted, your voice
will not be heard by the
person on the other end of
the line.
[Hold Call]** Place the call on hold.
[Enter Digits] Using the touch tone, send digits to the connected
party for using services
such as voicemail.
[Use Handset]/
[Use Hands
free] Transfer the call to the
cellular phone.
[End All Calls]* Hang up all calls including the ones that were on hold.
4. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
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4. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
* Available when multiple lines are con-nected.
** Available when a single line is con- nected.
. To adjust the volume of the person’s
voice to be louder or quieter, push
<+>/<->/<
>on the steering wheel or
turn / >on
the audio system, while talking on the
phone.
. Touch [Mute] or push <
>on the
steering wheel (if so equipped) if you do
not want your voice to be heard by the
person on the other end of the line.
HANDS-FREE TEXT MESSAGING
ASSISTANT
WARNING
Use the text messaging feature after
parking your vehicle in a safe location. If
you have to use the feature while driving,
exercise extreme caution at all times so
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
Laws in some jurisdictions may restrict
the use of some of the applications and
features, such as social networking and texting.
CAUTION
.
This feature is disabled if the con-
nected device does not support the
Message Access Profile (MAP). For
additional information, refer to the
owner’s manual for your phone.
. Laws in some jurisdictions may re-
strict the use of “Text-to-Speech”.
Check local regulations before using
this feature.
The text messaging assistant system allows
the sending and receiving of the text mes-
sages through the vehicle interface.
Depending on the device that is connected
to the vehicle, some of the items may not be
displayed.
Receiving a message
When the cellular phone connected to the
vehicle receives a text message, a notifica-
tion is displayed on the display accompanied
by a tone.
To check the message, touch [Check Now].
Touch [Later] to save the message to be
checked later.
Before using the text messaging assistant
feature, confirm the settings of the iPhone®.
1. Connect your iPhone® to the Blue- tooth® Hands-Free Phone System.
2. Disconnect iPhone® from the Blue- tooth® settings menu.
“Bluetooth® settings” (page 2-31)
3. Turn “Show Notification” ON from the Bluetooth® setting menu on your
iPhone®.
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4. Place the ignition switch in the OFFposition, and then place the ignition
switch in the ACC or ON position after
waiting approximately 3 minutes.
Displaying received message list
1. Push <>on the steering wheel.
2. Touch [Text Messages].
3. Touch an item on the list to read or to reply to the message.
INFO:
Up to 20 messages can be stored on the
message list.
Received message screen
Touching [Check Now] on the new message
notification screen or selecting a message
from the message list will show details of the
received message on the display.
Available actions: . [Next]
Touch to read the next message.
. [Previous]
Touch to read the previous message.
. [Reply]
Depending on the connected smart-
phone, a reply template can be selected.
“Sending a text message”
(page 4-8)
. [Call]
If the sender of the message is registered
in the Phonebook, touch this menu to make a call to the sender.
. [Play]/[Stop]
Touch [Play] to have the hands-free
phone system read out the received
message. Touch [Stop] to stop reading.
. [Add Template]
The received text message can be added
to the template (text list).
INFO:
. The next or previous message will be
read if on the steering wheel (if
so equipped) is tilted up or down while
the received text message is read out.
. If the sender’s name and address are
registered in the Phonebook, the name
of the sender is displayed as sender
information on the screen.
4. Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone
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