audio NISSAN ALTIMA 2012 Owner's Guide

RDM button:
When the RDM button is pressed while an audio
file on the USB device is playing, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
ALL RDM→1 FOLDER RDM →OFF
ALL RDM: all tracks on the USB device will be
played randomly.
1 FOLDER RDM: all tracks in the current folder
will be played randomly.
OFF: No random play pattern is applied. The
indicator on the display will turn off.
The current play pattern of the USB device is
displayed on the screen unless no pattern is
applied.
RPT button:
When the RPT button is pressed while an audio
file on the USB device is playing, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
1 FOLDER RPT →1 TRACK RPT →OFF
1 TRACK RPT: the current track will be repeated.
1 FOLDER RPT: the current folder will be re-
peated. OFF: No repeat play pattern is applied. The indi-
cator on the display will turn off.
The current play pattern of the USB device is
displayed on the screen unless no pattern is
applied.
TUNE/SCROLL knob:
If there are multiple folders with audio files on the
USB device, turn the TUNE/SCROLL knob to
change folders. Turn the knob to the left to skip
back a folder. Turn the knob to the right to skip
ahead a folder. If there is only one folder of audio
files on the USB device, turning the
TUNE/SCROLL knob in either direction will re-
turn to the first track on the USB device.
USB INTERFACE (models with
Navigation System)
Connecting a device to the USB input
jack
The USB input jack is located in the center con-
sole. Open the protective cover
1on the USB
jack, then insert the USB device into the jack.
When a compatible storage device is plugged
into the jack, compatible audio and video files on
the storage device can be played through the
vehicle’s audio system and center display screen.

When there are both audio and movie files in the
USB memory, the mode select screen is dis-
played. Use the touchscreen to select the pre-
ferred type of file. When there is only type of file in
the USB memory, that audio or movie operation
screen is displayed and starts to play.
When you play a file with limited playing time, the
confirmation screen will be displayed before
starting to play the file. Confirm the playing time
and select “yes” to start playing.
Audio file operation
DISC-AUX button:
Place the ignition switch in the ON or ACC
position and press the DISC-AUX button to
switch to the USB input mode. If another audio
source is playing and a USB memory device is
inserted, press the DISC-AUX button repeatedly
until the center display changes to the USB
memory mode.
If the system has been turned off while the USB
memory was playing, push the ON-OFF/VOL
control knob to restart the USB memory.

Menu:
There are some options available during play-
back. Select one of the following that are dis-
played on the screen, if necessary. Refer to the
following information for each item.● Movie Playback
Switch to the movie playback mode. This
item is displayed only when the USB
memory contains movie files.
The shift selector must be in Park (P) with
the parking brake engaged to watch movies
from a USB device. ●
Folder List/Track List
Displays the folder or track list. The “Movie
Playback” key is also displayed in this list
screen and enables you to switch to the
movie playback mode.
● Play Mode
Choose the preferred play mode using the
touchscreen.Movie file operation
Park the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the USB
memory while watching the images.
DISC-AUX button:
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 the USB memory is inserted, press
the DISC-AUX button repeatedly until the center
display changes to the USB memory mode.

●10 Key Search
Select the “10 Key Search” key to open the
number entry screen. Input the number you
want to search for and the specified file or
folder will be played.
● Display
Adjust the image quality of the screen.
● DRC
DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) auto-
matically adjusts the soundtrack volume
level to maintain a more even sound to the
speakers.
● Audio
Choose the preferred language of the audio.
● Subtitle
Choose the preferred language of the sub-
titles.
● Display Mode
Choose between the “Normal”, “Wide”,
“Cinema” or “Full” display modes.
iPod* PLAYER OPERATION
WITHOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if
so equipped)
Connecting iPod
To connect an iPod to the vehicle so that the
iPod can be controlled with the audio system
controls and display screen, use the USB jack
located in the center console. Open the protec-
tive cover
1on the USB jack in the center
console. Then connect the iPod-specific end of
the cable to the iPod and the USB end of the
cable to the USB jack on the vehicle. If your iPod
supports charging via a USB connection, its bat- tery will be charged while connected to the ve-
hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPod
can
only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod from the vehicle, remove
the USB end of the cable from the USB jack on
the vehicle, then remove the cable from the
iPod.
*iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are compatible:
● iPod 5th Generation version 1.2.3
● iPod Classic - version 1.1
● iPod Touch - version 2.1*
● iPod Nano - 1st generation version 1.3.1
● iPod Nano - 2nd generation version 1.1.3
● iPod Nano - 3rd generation version 1.0.2
● iPod Nano - 4th generation version 1.0.4
● iPod Nano - 5th generation version 1.0.1
* Some features of this iPod may not be fully
functional.

Make sure that your iPodfirmware is updated to
the version indicated above.
Audio main operation
AUX button:
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position and press the AUX button repeatedly
until the iPod mode is displayed on the screen.
If another audio source is playing and the iPod is
connected, press the AUX button repeatedly to
switch to the iPod mode.
If the vehicle audio system is turned off while the
iPod is playing, the iPod will start when the
VOL/ON-OFF control knob is pressed.
Interface:
The interface for iPod operation shown on the
vehicle’s audio system display screen is similar to
the iPod interface. Use the TUNE/SCROLL
knob and ENTER button to navigate the menus
on the screen. The iPod MENU button on the
vehicle audio system is used to move up one level
in the iPod menus.
Depending on the iPod model, the following
items may be available on the menu list screen.
For further information about each item, see the
iPod Owner’s Manual.
● Playlists ●
Artists
● Albums
● Songs
● Podcasts
● Genres
● Composers
● Audiobooks
● ShuffleSongs

iPod* PLAYER OPERATION WITH
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (if so
equipped)
Connecting iPod
To connect an iPodto the vehicle so that the
iPod can be controlled with the audio system
controls and display screen, use the USB jack
located in the center console. Open the protec-
tive cover
1on the USB jack in the center
console. Then connect the iPod-specific end of
the cable to the iPod and the USB end of the
cable to the USB jack on the vehicle. If your iPod
supports charging via a USB connection, its bat- tery will be charged while connected to the ve-
hicle with the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position.
While connected to the vehicle, the iPod
can
only be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
To disconnect the iPod from the vehicle, remove
the USB end of the cable from the USB jack on
the vehicle, then remove the cable from the
iPod.
*iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
Compatibility
The following models are compatible:
● iPod 5th Generation version 1.2.3
● iPod Classic - version 1.1.1
● iPod Touch - version 2.0.0*
● iPod Nano - 1st generation version 1.3.1
● iPod Nano - 2nd generation version 1.1.3
● iPod Nano - 3rd generation version 1.1.3
● iPod Nano - 4th generation version 1.0.4
● iPod Nano - 5th generation version 1.0.1
* Some features of this iPod may not be fully
functional. Make sure that your iPod
firmware is updated to
the version indicated above.

Audio main operation
Place the ignition switch in the ACC or ON
position. Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly
to switch to the iPodmode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod
was playing, pressing the VOL/ON·OFF control
knob will start the iPod. DISC·AUX button:
When the DISC·AUX button is pressed with the
system off and the iPod
connected, the system
will turn on. If another audio source is playing and
the iPod is connected, press the DISC·AUX
button repeatedly until the center display
changes to the iPod mode.
Interface:
The interface for iPodoperation shown on the
vehicle center display is similar to the iPod in-
terface. Use the touchscreen to control your fa-
vorite settings.
The following items can be chosen from the menu
list screen. For further information about each
item, see the iPod Owner’s Manual.
● Now Playing
● Playlists
● Artists
● Albums

●Songs
● Podcasts
● Genres
● Composers
● Audiobooks
● Shuffle Songs
The following keys shown on the screen are also
available: ● Menu: returns to the previous screen.
●

Scrolling menus:
While navigating long lists of artists, albums or
songs in the music menu, it is possible to scroll
the list by the first letter. To activate letter index-
ing, touch and hold the page up/down arrows on
the touchscreen.
To exit the scrolling by letter mode, perform one of
the following:● Push the ENTER switch on the steering
wheel.
● Do not touch the controls for 2 seconds.
MUSIC BOX (if so equipped)
The Music Box system can store songs from CDs
being played. The system has a 9.3 gigabyte
(GB) storage capacity.
The following CDs can be recorded in the Music
Box system:
● CDs without MP3/WMA files.
● Hybrid Compact Disc Digital Audio (Hybrid
CD-DA) specification in Super Audio CDs.
● Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) speci-
fication in CD-Extras.
● First session of multisession disc.
Extreme temperature conditions [below 4°F
(20°C) and above 158°F (70°C)] could affect
the performance of the hard-disk.
NOTE:
If the hard drive needs to be replaced due
to a malfunction, all stored music data will
be erased.
Recording CDs
1. Operate the audio system to play a CD.
For information on playing CDs, see “Com-
pact Disc (CD) player operation” in this sec-
tion.
2. Touch the “Start REC” key. REC CD ap- pears on the screen.
NOTE: ● The system starts playing and recording the
1st track on the CD when the “Start REC”
key is selected.

Playing recorded songs
Select the Music Box audio system by using one
of the following methods:● Press the SOURCE select switch on the
steering wheel.
For information, see “Steering wheel switch
for audio control” in this section.
● Press the DISC·AUX button repeatedly until
the center display changes to the Music Box
mode.
● Give voice commands.
For information, see “NISSAN Voice Recog-
nition system” in this section. Stopping playback:
The system stops playing when:
● Another mode (radio, CD, USB, Bluetooth
Audio or AUX) is selected.
● The audio system is turned off.
● The ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position.
Seeking button:
Press the