USB NISSAN GT-R 2011 User Guide

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Specification chart:Supported mediaCD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD+R, DVD +RW, DVD +R DL, USB2.0
Supported file systems CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD
+R, DVD +RW, DVD +R DL: ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2,
Romeo, Joliet
* ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
* Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista-based computer) are not supported.
UDF Bridge (UDF1.02+ISO9660) , UDF1.5, UDF2.0
* VDF1.5/VDF2.0 (packet writing) is not supported.
USB memory: FAT16, FAT32
Supported
versions*1 MP3
Version
MPEG1 Audio Layer 3
Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 48 kHz
Bit rate 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR*4
WMA*2 Version
WMA7, WMA8, WMA9
Sampling frequency 32 kHz - 48 kHz
Bit rate 32 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR*4
AAC Version
MPEG-AAC
Sampling frequency 8 kHz - 96 kHz
Bit rate 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR*4
Tag information (Song title and Artist name) ID3 tag VER1.0, VER1.1, VER2.2, VER2.3, VER2.4 (MP3 only)
WMA tag (WMA only)
Folder levels With navigation system:
Folder levels: 8, Folders: 255 (including root folder) , Files: 512 (Max. 255 files for one folder)
Folder levels: 8, Folders and files: 999 (Max. 255 files for one folder)
Text character number limitation With navigation system: 100 characters
Displayable character codes*3 01: ASCII, 02: ISO-8859-1, 03: UNICODE (UTF-16 BOM Big Endian) , 04: UNICODE (UTF-16 Non-BOM Big
Endian) , 05: UNICODE (UTF-8) , 06: UNICODE (Non-UTF-16 BOM Little Endian) , 07: SHIFT-JIS3-8
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Compressed Video FilesExplanation of terms:.DivX
®- DivX
®refers to the DivX
®codec
owned by DivX, Inc. used for a lossy
compression of video based on MPEG-4.
. AVI - AVI stands for Audio Video Interleave.
It is a standard file format originated by
Microsoft Corporation. A “.divx” encoded file
can be saved into the “.avi” file format for
playback on this system if it meets the
requirements stated in the table in this
section. However, not all the “.avi” files are
playable on this system since different
encodings can be used than the DivX
®
codec.
. ASF - ASF stands for Advanced Systems
Format. It is a file format owned by Microsoft
Corporation. Note: Only “.asf” files that meet
the requirements stated in the table in this
section can be played.
. Bit rate — Bit rate denotes the number of
bits per second used by a digital video file.
The size and quality of a compressed digital
audio file is determined by the bit rate used
when encoding the file.
Requirement for Supporting Video
Playback:Media CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+ R, DVD+RW, DVD +RW DL, USB 2.0 Memory
File Systems CD, CD-R,
CD-RW,
DVD,
DVD+R,
DVD +RW,
DVD +RW DL ISO9660 LEVEL1, ISO9660 LEVEL2, Romeo, Joliet, UDF Bridge
(UDF1.02+ISO9660) , UDF1.5, UDF2.0
- ISO9660 Level 3 (packet writing) is not supported.
- Files saved using the Live File System component (on a Windows Vista-
based computer) are not supported.
- VDF1.5/VDF2.0 (packet writing) is not supported.
USB Memory FAT16, FAT32
File Types .divx, .avi Video CodecsDivX3, DivX4, DivX5, DivX6
Audio Codecs MP3, MPEG2.5 Audio Layer3, AC3, LPCM
.asf Video Codec ISO-MPEG4
Audio Codec G.726
Bit Rates .divx, .avi Maximum Average 4Mbps
Maximum Peak8Mbps
Resolution .divx, .avi Minimum32632
Maximum 7206480
.asf Minimum 32632
Maximum 7206576
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ANTENNAWindow antennaThe antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
window.
CAUTION
.Do not place metalized film near the
rear window glass or attach any
metal parts to it. This may cause
poor reception or noise.
. When cleaning the inside of the rear
window, be careful not to scratch or
damage the rear window antenna.
Lightly wipe along the antenna with
a dampened soft cloth.
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH COM-
PACT DISC (CD) PLAYERThe satellite radio mode requires an active XM
Satellite Radio subscription. The satellite radio is
not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
It may take some time to receive the activation
signal after subscribing the XM Satellite Radio.
After receiving the activation signal, an available
channel list will be automatically updated in the
radio. For XM, push the ignition switch from
LOCK to ACC to update the channel list.Audio main operationHead unit:The auto loudness circuit enhances the low and
high frequency ranges automatically in both
radio reception and CD playback.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.
“AUDIO SETTINGS” page 7-3.
Switching the display:Pushing will switch the displays
as follows:
iPod
®/USB ?CD/DVD ?Music Box ?
Bluetooth
®streaming audio (if so equipped) ?
AUX (if so equipped) ?iPod
®/USB
FM-AM-SAT radio operationFM/AM radio band select:Pushing will change the band as
follows:
AM ?FM1 ?FM2 ?AM
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Angle (DVD-VIDEO):If the DVD contains different angles (such as
moving images) , the current image angle can be
switched to another one. Select [Angle]. 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 [Menu
Skip] is turned on. Note that some discs may not
be played directly even if this item is turned on.CM Skip (DVD-VIDEO):Select [CM Skip]. 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) automati-
cally adjusts the soundtrack volume level to
maintain a more even sound to the speakers.DVD Language (DVD-VIDEO, VIDEO-
CD):Select [DVD Language] to open the number
entry screen. Input the number corresponding to
the preferred language and select [OK]. 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.
USB MEMORY OPERATION
Audio main operationOpen the console lid and connect a USB
memory as illustrated. Then, push
C·AUX> 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 selectionWhen 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 displayed 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.
Audio file operationPLAY:When 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 re-
peatedly until the center display changes to the
USB memory mode.Next/Previous File and Fast Forward/
Rewind:When <
>(Rewind) or <
>(Fast For-
ward) 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 <
>or <
>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 center dial can also be used to select tracks
when the USB memory is being played.
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 center dial.
REPEAT (RPT) , RANDOM (RDM):
When
is pushed while the USB
memory is played, the play pattern can be
change as follows.
To change the play mode, push
repeatedly and the mode will change as follows.
Normal ?1 Folder Repeat ?1 Track Repeat ?
All Random ?1 Folder Random ?Normal
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Menu:There are some options available during play-
back. Select one of the following options that
are displayed 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 a USB memory
contains movie files.
. Folder List/Track List
Displays the folder or track list. Playback> is also displayed in this list
screen, and enables switching to the movie
playback mode.
. Play Mode
Select the preferred play mode.
Movie file operationPark the vehicle in a safe location for the
front seat occupants to operate the USB
memory while watching the images.PLAY:When 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 re-
peatedly until the center 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
center dial.
Pause
Select [
]to pause the movie file. To resume
playing the movie file, select [
].
Play
Select [
]to start playing a movie file, for
example, after pausing a movie file.
STOP
Select [
]to stop playing a movie file.
Skip (Next chapter)
Select [
]to skip the chapter(s) of the disc
forward. The chapters will advance the number
of times is pushed.
Skip (Previous chapter)
Select [
]to skip the chapter(s) of the disc
backward. The chapters will go back the number
of times []is selected.
List:Select [List] on the movie file operation screen
to display the file list.
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Example
Settings:Select[Settings] to adjust the following set-
tings.
. 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 Repeat” play
mode.
. 10 Key Search
Select [10 Key Search] to open the number
entry screen.
Input the number to be searched and select
[OK].
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) auto-
matically 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 subtitle.
. Display Mode
Select the “Normal”, “Wide”, “Cinema” or
“Full” mode.
BLUETOOTH STREAMING AUDIOYour vehicle is equipped with Bluetooth
®
Streaming Audio. If you have a compatible
Bluetooth
®device with streaming audio (A2DP
profile) , you can set up the wireless connection
between your Bluetooth
®device and the in-
vehicle audio system. This connection allows
you to listen to the audio from the Bluetooth
®
device using your vehicle speakers. It also may
allow basic control of the device for playing and
skipping audio files using the AVRCP Bluetooth
profile. All Bluetooth
®Devices do not have the
same level of controls for AVRCP. Please
consult the manual for your Bluetooth
®Device
for more details.
Once your Bluetooth
®device is connected to
the in-vehicle audio system, it will automatically
reconnect whenever the device is present in the
vehicle and you select Bluetooth Audio from
your audio system. You do not need to manually
reconnect for each usage.Audio system
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Edit Bluetooth Info:Change the name broadcasted by this system
over Bluetooth. Change the PIN code that is
entered when connecting a hands free device to
this system.Replace Connected Phone:Replace the Bluetooth connection with a con-
nected Bluetooth cellular phone.
“Bluetooth
®Hands-Free Phone System”
page 4-1
iPod
®PLAYER OPERATION
Connecting iPod
®
Open the console lid and connect the iPod
®
cable to the USB connector. If the iPod
®
supports charging via USB, the battery of the
iPod
®will be charged while connected to the
vehicle. Depending on the version of the iPod
®, the
display on the iPod
®
shows a NISSAN or
Accessory Attached screen when the connec-
tion is completed. When the iPod
®is connected
to the vehicle, the iPod
®music library can only
be operated by the vehicle audio controls.
*iPod
®is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
CompatibilityThe following models are available:
. Fifth generation iPod
®
(version 1.2.3 or
later)
. iPod Classic
®(version 1.1.1 or later)
. First generation iPod touch
®(version 2.0.0
or later)
. Second generation iPod touch
®
(version
1.2.3 or later)
. First generation iPod nano
®(version 1.3.1 or
later)
. Second generation iPod nano
®
(version
1.1.3 or later)
. Third generation iPod nano
®(version 1.1 or
later)
. Fourth generation iPod nano®(version 1.0.2
or later) Make sure that the iPod
®version is updated.
Audio main operationPush the ignition switch to the ACC or ON
position. Then, push
repeatedly
to switch to the iPod
®mode.
If the system has been turned off while the iPod
®
was playing, pushing the ON·OFF button will
start the iPod
®.
PLAY:When is pushed with the system
off and the iPod
®connected, the system will
turn on. If another audio source is playing and
the iPod
®is connected, push
repeatedly until the center display changes to
the iPod
®mode.
Interface:The interface for iPod
®operation shown on the
vehicle center display is similar to the iPod
®
interface. Use the center dial and or
<
> to play the iPod
®with your favorite
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
. ArtistsAudio system
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.The recording process can be
stopped at any time. All tracks that
were played before the CD was
stopped are stored.
. Individual tracks can be deleted
from the hard-disk drive after the
CD is recorded.If the title information of the track being recorded
is stored either in the in-vehicle memory or in the
CD, the title is automatically displayed on the
screen. For title acquisition from the in-vehicle
memory, music recognition technology and
related data are provided by Gracenote
®.
If a track is not recorded successfully due to
skipping sounds, the
mark is displayed
behind the track number.
The “Music Box” cannot perform recording
under the following conditions. .
There is not enough space in-vehicle
memory
. The number of albums reaches the maximum
of 500.
. The number of tracks reaches the maximum
of 3,000.
Automatic recording:If the “Automatic Recording” function is turned
to ON, recording starts when a CD is inserted.
“Music Box settings” page 3-29
Stopping recording:To stop the recording, select [Stop REC].
If the CD is ejected, the audio system is turned
off or the ignition switch is pushed to the OFF
position, the recording also stops.
Playing recorded songsSelect the “Music Box” audio system by using
one of the following methods.
.Push the audio source switch on the
steering wheel repeatedly until the center
display changes to the Music Box mode.
. Push repeatedly until the
center display changes to the Music Box
mode.
. Give voice commands.
“Voice recognition” page 8-1
Stopping playback:The system stops playing when:
a. another mode (radio, CD, DVD, USB
memory, iPod or AUX) is selected.
b. the audio system is turned off.
c. the ignition switch is pushed to the LOCK position.Next/Previous Track and Fast Forward/
Rewind:When <
>(fast forward) or <
>(rewind)
is pushed for more than 1.5 seconds while a
track is being played, the track will play while
fast forwarding or rewinding. When the button is
released, the track will return to the normal play
speed.
When <
>or <
>is pushed for lessAudio system
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ing a track and specifying the order.
. Edit Name
Edit the name of the Playlist using the
keypad displayed on the screen.
“HOW TO INPUT LETTERS AND
NUMBERS” page 1-16
. Delete Songs
Delete tracks in the Playlist by selecting from
the displayed song list.
Play Mode:Choose the preferred play mode from the
following items.
.Normal
. 1 Album Repeat
. 1 Track Repeat
. 1 Playlist Random
. 1 Artist Random
. 1 Album Random
. All Track RandomEdit Music Information:Displays the following information about the
Music Box to edit if necessary. .
Edit Information of Current Song
Edit the “Track”, “Artist” and “Genre” in-
formation of the current track using the
keypad displayed on the screen.
“HOW TO INPUT LETTERS AND
NUMBERS” page 1-16
Edit the “Mode” information by selecting
from the list.
. Edit Information by Album
Edit the displayed name and of a selected
album and the track information in the album.
. Update Gracenote from USB Device
Update the in-vehicle Gracenote Database
using a USB memory. Search the title from a
information acquired on the Internet.
Visit www.nissanusa.com/gracenote/ for de-
tails.
. Transfer Missing Titles to USB
Transfer the information of an album re-
corded without titles to a USB memory.
Visit www.nissanusa.com/gracenote/ for de-
tails. .
Update Gracenote from HDD
Search the title using the database in the
hard disk.
Music Box settingsTo set the Music box to your preferred settings,
select [Menu] during playback, and [Music Box
Settings] with the center dial, and then push
.Music Box Used/Free Space:Information about “Saved Album”, “Saved Track”
and “Remaining Time” is displayed.Automatic Recording:When this item is turned to ON, the Music Box
automatically starts recording when a CD is
inserted.
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