NISSAN MAXIMA 2009 Owner´s Manual

●Search Albums
Displays a list of albums in order of the date
when they were stored in the system. Se-
lecting an album displays all of the tracks on
the album and starts playing the first track.
Touch the “Sort” key to re-sort albums in one
of the following order:
– Rec. (Recorded) Date
– Name
– Release Year
– Artist●Search Song Details
Set the conditions and touch the “Start
Song Search” key to search for a desired
song that is stored in the system. The con-
ditions are as follows:
– Music Tempo (All, Slow, Normal and Fast)
– Decade (All, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s, ’00s, ’10s
and After)
– Group (All, Male Artist, Female Artist,
Group and Duo)
– Category (Rock, Pop, Latin, Jazz, R&B,
Hip Hop, Club/Dance, Punk, Reggae,
Folk, Blues, Country, Metal, Easy Listen-
ing, New Age, Soundtrack, Gospel & Re-
ligious, World, Classical, Children’s and
Other)
●Search Keywords
Input a search keyword using the keypad
displayed on the screen.
For information, see “How to use the touch
screen” earlier in this section.
●Edit Albums
Select a category (Rec. (Recorded) Date,
Name, Released Year and Artist) and edit
the details using the keypad displayed on
the screen.
For information, see “How to use the touch
screen” earlier in this section.●Music Box System Info.
Displays the following information about the
Music Box audio system:
– Music Box Used / Free Space
Information about Saved Albums, Saved
Tracks and Remaining Time is displayed.
– Mood Categories
Number of saved tracks and their catego-
ries Relaxing Music, Lively Music, Slow
Music, Upbeat Music and Others are dis-
played.
– Deleted Items
Information about the deleted tracks is
displayed.
– Search Missing Titles
If titles are not displayed for CDs that
have been recorded, titles can be ac-
quired using one of the following meth-
ods:
●Retrieve from HDD
Searches the title using the database in
the hard-disk.
●Retrieve from CF
Searches the title from the information
acquired on the Internet.
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●Transfer Missing Titles to CFTransfers the information of the album re-
corded without titles to a CompactFlash™
card. Visit www.nissanusa.com/gracenote/
for details.
– Music Box Settings
For information, see “Music Box settings”
later in this section.
– CDDB Version
The version of the built-in Gracenote
Database is displayed.
Music Box text display:
While listening to a track in the Music Box audio
system you can view certain text. Touch the “Text”
key to display the following information for each
item:
●Set Mood
Set the mood category of the track to “Re-
laxing Music”, “Lively Music”, “Slow Music”
or “Upbeat Music”.
●Delete Track
Delete the track being played.●Edit Info.
Edit the name of the track being played and
its artist using the keypad displayed on the
screen.
For information, see “How to use the touch
screen” earlier in this section.
The category of the track can also be set to
Rock, Pop, Latin, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop,
Club/Dance, Punk, Reggae, Folk, Blues,
Country, Metal, Easy Listening, New Age,
Soundtrack, Gospel & Religious, World,
Classical, Children’s and Others.
●Remove Track
Reset the mood setting of a track.
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Restoring deleted data
Deleted music data can be restored by perform-
ing the following:
1. Touch the “Menu” key and then the touch the
“Music Box System Info.” key on the screen.
2. Touch the “Deleted Items” key and then the
“Album/Track” key.
3. Touch the “Restore Album/Track” key to re-
store the deleted music data.You can also listen to the beginning of each track
that has been deleted by performing the follow-
ing:
1. Touch the “Menu” key and then the “Music
Box System Info.” key on the screen.
2. Touch the “Deleted Items” key and then the
“Play Sample” key.
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Music Box settings
To set up the Music Box hard-disk drive audio
system to your preferred settings, touch the
“Menu” key during playback, then touch the “Mu-
sic Box System Info.” key, and then the “Music
Box Settings” key.
●Automatic Recording:
When this item is turned to ON, the Music
Box hard-disk audio system automatically
starts recording when a CD is inserted.
●Recording Quality:
Set the recording quality of 105 kbps or 132
kbps. The default is set to 132 kbps.●Title Text Priority:
Set the priority to CDDB (Compact Disc
Data Base) to acquire track information from
the GracenoteDatabase or set to CD
TEXT to acquire the information from CDs.
●Delete ALL Music Box Data:
Delete all music data stored on the hard disk.
Gracenote
NOTE:
●The information contained in the
GracenoteDatabase is not fully guaran-
teed.●The service of the GracenoteDatabase on
the Internet may be stopped without prior
notice for maintenance.
End-User License Agreement
USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEP-
TANCE OF THE TERMS BELOW.
GracenoteMusicID™ Terms of Use
This device contains software from Gracenote,
Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”) . The
software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Soft-
ware”) enables this application to do online disc
identification and obtain music-related informa-
tion, including name, artist, track, and title infor-
mation (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers
(“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other func-
tions. You may use Gracenote Data only by
means of the intended End-User functions of this
device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for
your own personal non-commercial use only. You
agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the
Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to
any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR
EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE
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GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE
SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMIT-
TED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use
the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software,
and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you vio-
late these restrictions. If your license terminates,
you agree to cease any and all use of the
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and
Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights
in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and
the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership
rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote
become liable for any payment to you for any
information that you provide. You agree that
Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this
Agreement against you directly in its own name.
The Gracenote MusicID Service uses a unique
identifier to track queries for statistical purposes.
The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric
identifier is to allow the Gracenote MusicID ser-
vice to count queries without knowing anything
about who you are. For more information, see the
web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for
the Gracenote MusicID Service.The Gracenote Software and each item of
Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.”
Gracenote makes no representations or warran-
ties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy
of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote
Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete
data from the Gracenote Servers or to change
data categories for any cause that Gracenote
deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the
Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are
error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Soft-
ware or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted.
Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with
new enhanced or additional data types or cat-
egories that Gracenote may provide in the future
and is free to discontinue its online services at
any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RE-
SULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR
USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR
ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE
WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAM-
AGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST
REVENUES.Copyright:
Music recognition technology and related data
are provided by Gracenote. Gracenote is the
industry standard in music recognition technol-
ogy and related content delivery. For more infor-
mation visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright © 2000-2006 Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright © 2000-2006 Gracenote.
This product and service may practice one or
more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;
#6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132,
#6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459,
#6,330,593, and other patents issued or pend-
ing. Some services supplied under license from
Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks
of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype,
and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trade-
marks of Gracenote.
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CD/CF (CompactFlash™) CARE AND
CLEANING
CD:
●Handle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the
disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.
●Always place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
●To clean a disc, wipe the surface from the
center to the outer edge using a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the disc using a circular
motion.●Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.
●A new disc may be rough on the inner and
outer edges. Remove the rough edges by
rubbing the inner and outer edges with the
side of a pen or pencil as illustrated.
CF cards:CAUTION
Do not force the CompactFlash™ card into
the CompactFlash™ player slot. Forcing
the CF card could damage the pins inside
the CF player slot, especially if the CF card
is upside down or backwards.
●Never touch the terminal portion of the Com-
pactFlash™ cards. Do not bend the cards.
●Always place the cards in the storage case
when they are not being used.
●Do not place heavy objects on the cards.
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●Do not store the cards in highly humid loca-
tions.
●Do not expose the cards to direct sunlight.
●Do not spill any liquids on the cards.
Refer to the CompactFlash™ card Owner’s
Manual for more details.
1. Power on and SOURCE select switch
2. Tuning switch
3. Volume control switch1. Power on and SOURCE select switch
2. ENTER tuning switch
3. Volume control switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on switch
With the ignition switch in the ACC or ON posi-
tion, push the SOURCE switch to turn the audio
system on.
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SOURCE select switch
Push the source select switch to change the
mode in the following sequence: AM→FM→
iPod*4 (if so equipped)→Music Box*2 (if so
equipped)→CD*1→CompactFlash™*1 (if so
equipped)→AUX*3.
*1: These modes are only available when com-
patible media storage is inserted into the device.
*2: This mode is only available when music has
been downloaded into the Music Box hard-disk
drive audio system.
*3: This mode is only available when a compatible
auxiliary device is plugged into the AUX jack.
*4: This mode is only available when a compatible
iPodis connected.
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch to increase or
decrease the volume.
Tuning
Memory change (radio):
Push the tuning switch (
or) for less
than 1.5 seconds to change presets.Seek tuning (radio):
Push the tuning switch (
or) for more
than 1.5 seconds to seek the next or previous
radio station.
Next/Previous track (CD/CF):
Push the tuning switch
orfor less
than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present track or skip to the next track. Push
several times to skip back or skip through tracks.
This system searches for the blank intervals be-
tween selections. If there is a blank interval within
1 program or there is no interval between pro-
grams, the system may not stop in the desired or
expected location.
Next/Previous track (Music Box):
Push the tuning switch
orfor less
than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present track or skip to the next track. Push
several times to skip back or skip through tracks.
Push and hold the tuning switch
orfor more than 1.5 seconds to change playlists.
When the last playlist is playing, the next playlist
will be selected.Next/Previous track (iPod):
Push the tuning switch
orfor less
than 1.5 seconds to return to the beginning of the
present track or skip to the next track. Push
several times to skip back or skip through tracks.
Push and hold the tuning switch
orfor more than 1.5 seconds to rewind or fast
forward the current track. When the switch is
released the track will be played normally.
Change disc (CD) (if so equipped):
Push the tuning switch
orfor more
than 1.5 seconds to change the playing disc up
or down.
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1. VOL (volume) control switch
2. TUNE/TRACK switch
3. ON/OFF button
4. SRC (source) select button
5. Display
REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (if so
equipped)
The audio system can also be operated using the
rear controls.
For information on canceling the rear seat con-
troller, see “Rear control cancel switch (if so
equipped)” in the “Instruments and controls” sec-
tion.
ON/OFF button:
With the ignition switch placed in the ACC or ON
position, press the ON/OFF button to turn the
audio system on or off.
VOL (volume) control switch:
Push theside of the switch to increase the
volume or push the
side of the switch to
decrease the volume.
SRC (source) button:
Press the SRC button to change the audio mode.
TUNE/TRACK control switch:
Radio:
●Push the
orside of the switch
to select the next or previous preset station.●Push and hold the
orside of
the switch to select the next or previous
station.
CD:
●Push the
orside of the switch
to select the next track or the beginning of
the current track.
CD/CF (if so equipped) with MP3/WMA:
●Push the
orside of the switch
to select the next track or the beginning of
the current track.
●Push and hold the
orside of
the switch to change folders.
iPod(if so equipped):
●Push the
orside of the switch
to select the next or previous track.
Music Box hard-disk drive audio system (if
so equipped):
●Push the
orside of the switch
to select the next or the beginning of the
current track.
●Push and hold the
orside of
the switch to change the playlist.
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ANTENNA
Window antenna
The 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 recep-
tion 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.When installing a CB, ham radio or car phone in
your NISSAN, be sure to observe the following
precautions; otherwise, the new equipment may
adversely affect the engine control system and
other electronic parts.
WARNING
●A cellular telephone should not be used
while driving so full attention may be
given to vehicle operation. Some juris-
dictions prohibit the use of cellular tele-
phones while driving.
●If you must make a call while your ve-
hicle is in motion, the hands free cellu-
lar phone operational mode (if so
equipped) is highly recommended. Ex-
ercise extreme caution at all times so
full attention may be given to vehicle
operation.
●If you are unable to devote full attention
to vehicle operation while talking on
the phone, pull off the road to a safe
location and stop your vehicle.
CAUTION
●Keep the antenna as far away as pos-
sible from the electronic control
modules.
●Keep the antenna wire more than 8 in
(20 cm) away from the electronic con-
trol system harnesses. Do not route the
antenna wire next to any harness.
●Adjust the antenna standing-wave ratio
as recommended by the manufacturer.
●Connect the ground wire from the CB
radio chassis to the body.
●For details, consult a NISSAN dealer.
CAR PHONE OR CB RADIO
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