NISSAN PATHFINDER 2006 R51 / 3.G Owners Manual

If the system has been turned off while the com-
pact disc was playing, pushing the
POWER/VOLUME control knob will start the
compact disc.
Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) diameter compact discs
in the CD changer.
LOAD button:
To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the load
button
for less than 1.5 seconds. Select
the loading slot by pushing the CD insert select
button (1 – 6) , then insert the CD.
To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, push the load
button for more than 1.5 seconds.
The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the
display when CDs are loaded into the changer.
CD button:
When the CD button is pushed with the system
off and the compact disc loaded, the system will
turn on and the compact disc will start to play.
When the CD button is pushed with the compact
disc loaded with the radio playing, the radio will
automatically be turned off and the compact disc
will start to play.
SEEK/TRACK:
When the
button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while a compact disc is playing, the
track being played returns to its beginning. Push
several times to skip back through tracks. The
compact disc will go back the number of times
the button is pushed.
When the
button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while the compact disc is playing, the
next track will start to play from its beginning.
Push several times to skip through tracks. The
compact disc will advance the number of times
the button is pushed. (When the last track on the
compact disc is skipped through, the first track
will be played.)
When the
orbutton is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while a CD is playing, the
CD plays at an increased speed while fast for-
warding or rewinding through the existing track
being played. When the button is released the
CD returns to normal play speed.
CAT FOLDER:
While playing an MP3, push the CAT FOLDER
button (
or) to scan backward or
forward through available folders.CD select buttons:
To play another CD that has been loaded, push a
CD select button (1 – 6) .
SCAN/RPT:
When the SCAN/RPT play button is pushed
while the compact disc is played, the play pattern
can be changed as follows:
ALL DISC RPT!1 DISC RPT!1 TRACK RPT
!ALL DISC RDM!1 DISC RDM!ALL DISC
RPT
ALL DISC RPT: All discs loaded will be repeated.
1 DISC RPT: The disc that is currently playing will
be repeated.
1 TRACK RPT: The track that is currently playing
will be repeated
ALL DISC RDM: Tracks from all discs will be
played randomly
1 DISC RDM: Tracks from the disc that is cur-
rently playing will be played randomly
REAR AV (if so equipped):
Press the Rear AV button to toggle the radio
between CD and DVD modes. When the radio
goes into DVD mode and the DVD player is off
the DVD player will turn on. When the DVD player
is on radio or CD can be selected. The DVD
player will remain on and broadcast audio
through the headphones in the rear of the vehicle.
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The DVD player can be turned off from the radio
by selecting the DVD mode and pushing the
radio power button. The DVD player will turn off
and the radio will go to the last selected mode.
The DVD player can be operated by remote con-
trol or by the DVD entertainment system located
in the center console.
CD EJECT:
Current disc:
cPress the slot number (1 – 6) for the desired
disc, then press the
button. The com-
pact disc will be ejected. If the disc is not
removed within 15 seconds, the disc will
reload.
All discs:
cPress and hold the
button for more
than 1.5 seconds. The compact discs will be
ejected one by one. If a disc is not removed
within 15 seconds, or the
button is
pressed again during the eject sequence,
the entire disc eject sequence will be can-
celed.
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the compact disc will eject
and the last source will be played.CD IN indicator:
The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate if CDs
have been loaded into the changer in CD mode
only.
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1. SEEK/TRACK change button
2. CAT FOLDER
3. SCAN button
4. PAUSE/MUTE button
5. POWER/VOLUME control knob
6. PRESET A-B-C select button7. Station and CD select buttons (1 - 6)
8. CD button
9. RADIO button*
10. REAR AV button
11. RPT button
12. DISP button13. Tuning and AUDIO control knob
(BASS, MID, TREBLE, FADE and BAL-
ANCE)
14. CD load button
15. CD insert slot
16. CD eject button
FM-AM-SAT RADIO WITH
COMPACT DISC CHANGER (if so
equipped)
No satellite radio reception is available and “NO
SAT” is displayed when the RADIO button is
pressed to access satellite radio stations unless
optional satellite receiver and antenna are in-
stalled and an XMTor SIRIUS™ satellite radio
service subscription is active. Satellite radio can
only be installed in vehicles that were factory
pre-wired for satellite radio. Satellite radio is not
available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam.
Audio main operation
POWER/VOLUME control:
Turn the ignition key to ACC or ON, and then
push the POWER/VOLUME control knob while
the system is off to call up the mode (radio or CD)
which was playing immediately before the system
was turned off.
To turn the system off, press the
POWER/VOLUME control knob.LHA0493
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Turn the POWER/VOLUME control knob to ad-
just the volume.
This vehicle may be equipped with speed sensi-
tive control volume (SSV) for audio. The audio
volume changes as the driving speed changes.
AUDIO knob (BASS, MIDRANGE, TREBLE,
FADE, BALANCE and SSV if so equipped):
Press the AUDIO knob to change the mode as
follows:
BASS!MID!TREBLE!FADE!BALANCE
!SSV (if so equipped)
To adjust Bass, Mid (Midrange) , Treble, Fade and
Balance, press the AUDIO knob until the desired
mode appears in the display. Turn the Tuning
knob to adjust Bass and Treble to the desired
level. You can also use the Tuning knob to adjust
Fader and Balance modes. Fader adjusts the
sound level between the front and rear speakers
and Balance adjusts the sound between the right
and left speakers.
To change the SSV mode to OFF, LOW, MID or
HIGH, turn the Tuning knob to the right or left.
Once you have adjusted the sound quality to the
desired level, press the AUDIO knob repeatedly
until the radio or CD display reappears. Other-
wise, the radio or CD display will automatically
reappear after about 10 seconds.Clock set
For setting the clock see “Adjusting the time”
earlier in this section.
DISP (display) button:
This DISP (display) button will show text about
MP3, SAT or CD information in the audio display.
CD display mode
To change the text displayed while playing a CD
with text, press the DISP button. The DISP button
will allow you to scroll through CD text as follows:
Disc titleÃ!Track title.
To change the default display mode press the
AUDIO knob repeatedly until DISPLAY MODE
appears on the display, then rotate the knob to
select the following display modes: Disc titleÃ!
Track titleÃ!Track number.
Once the display mode is selected press the
AUDIO knob again to store the setting. If the
AUDIO knob is not pressed within 8 seconds the
display will refresh with the last selected display
mode setting.
cTrack title mode displays the title of the se-
lected CD track.
cDisk title mode displays the title of the CD
being played.cTrack number mode displays the number
selected disc and the track that is currently
being played on the disk.
MP3 display mode
To change the text displayed when listening to an
MP3 with MP3 text (when CD with text is being
used) , press the DISP button. The DISP button
will scroll through the CD text as follows: Disc
titleÃ!Track titleÃ!Folder title.
To change the default display mode press the
AUDIO knob repeatedly until DISPLAY MODE
appears on the display, then rotate the knob to
select the following display modes: Folder num-
berÃ!Track titleÃ!Folder titleÃ!Disc title
Ã!Disc number.
Once a display mode is selected press the AU-
DIO knob again to store the setting.
cFolder number mode displays the folder
number and the file number of the folder
currently being played.
cDisc number mode displays the number se-
lected disc and the track that is currently
being played.
cTrack title mode displays the ID3 track title of
the MP3 file.
cDisc title mode displays the ID3 disc title of
the MP3 file.
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cFolder title mode displays the folder name
given to the MP3 folder.
Display satellite radio display mode (if so
equipped)
To change the text displayed when listening to
satellite radio (if so equipped) press the DISP
button. The DISP button will scroll through the
broadcasted information as follows: NameÃ!
TitleÃ!Current display mode.
To change the default display mode push the
tune knob to display mode and rotate the knob to
select the following display modes: Channel
numberÃ!Channel nameÃ!NameÃ!
Title. Once the display mode is selected press
the tune knob again to store the setting. If the
tuning knob is not pressed after 8 seconds the
display will refresh with the last selected display
mode setting.
cChannel number mode displays the channel
number of the selected satellite radio sta-
tion.
cChannel name mode displays the channel
name of the selected satellite radio station.
cName mode displays the name of the artist,
host or weather condition of the selected
satellite radio station.cTitle mode displays the song title, show
name, or temperature of the selected satel-
lite radio station.
Pause/mute button:
To mute or pause the audio sound, push the
PAUSE/MUTE button. Radio mute will flash in the
display screen.
To release the mute or pause, push the button
again.
FM/AM/SAT radio operation
FM/AM/SAT band select:
Pushing the RADIO button will change the band
as follows:
AMÃ!FM or SAT (Satellite, if so equipped)
When the RADIO button is pushed while the
ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position, the
radio will come on at the station last played.
The last station played will also come on when
the POWER/VOLUME control knob is de-
pressed to ON.
No satellite radio reception is available when the
RADIO button is pressed to access satellite radio
stations unless optional satellite receiver and an-
tenna are installed and an XMTor SIRIUS™ sat-
ellite radio service subscription is active. Satellite
radio can only be installed in vehicles that werefactory pre-wired for satellite radio. Satellite radio
is not available in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. If
satellite radio is not operational then the RADIO
button is used to toggle between AM and FM
bands.
If a compact disc is playing when the RADIO
button is pushed, the compact disc will automati-
cally be turned off and the last radio station
played will come on.
The FM stereo indicator ST will glow during FM
stereo reception. When the stereo broadcast
signal is weak, the radio will automatically change
from stereo to monaural reception.
CAT FOLDER (Tuning):
WARNING
The radio should not be tuned while driv-
ing so full attention may be given to ve-
hicle operation.
To manually tune the radio, push the CAT
FOLDER tune button (
or) or turn
the tuning knob to right or left.
To move quickly through the channels, hold either
the
orbutton down for more than
1.5 seconds.
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SEEK tuning:
Push the SEEK/TRACK button (
or)
for less than 1.5 seconds to tune from high to low
or low to high frequencies and stop at the next
broadcasting station.
To seek quickly through the channels, press and
hold the SEEK/TRACK button for more than 1.5
seconds. When the button is released the radio
will seek to the next broadcasting station.
SCAN tuning
Push the SCAN button. SCAN illuminates in the
display window. SCAN tuning begins from low to
high frequencies. SCAN tuning stops for 5 sec-
onds at each broadcasting station that has suffi-
cient signal strength. When scanning, SCAN
blinks in the display. Pushing the SCAN button
again during this 5 second period stops SCAN
tuning and the radio remains tuned to that station.
PRESET A-B-C (Station memory opera-
tions):
18 stations can be set for the FM, AM and SAT
(Satellite-if so equipped) radio to the A, B and C
preset button in any combination of FM, AM or
SAT stations.
1. Choose preset channel A, B or C using the
preset select button.2. Select the desired FM, AM or SAT station
band.
3. Tune to the desired station using manual,
SEEK or SCAN tuning. Push and hold any of
the desired station memory buttons (1 – 6)
until a beep sound is heard.
4. The channel indicator will then come on and
the sound will resume. Memorizing is now
complete.
5. Other buttons can be set in the same man-
ner.
If the battery cable is disconnected, or if the fuse
opens, the radio memory will be canceled. In that
case, reset the desired stations.
Radio data system (RDS):
RDS stands for Radio Data System, and is a data
information service transmitted by some radio
stations on the FM band (not AM band) . Cur-
rently, most RDS stations are in large cities, but
many stations are now considering broadcasting
RDS data.
RDS can display:
cStation call sign, such as “WHFR 98.3”.
cStation name, such as “The Groove”.
If the station broadcasts RDS information, the
RDS icon is displayed.
Compact disc (CD) changer operation
CAUTION
cDo not force a compact disc into the CD
insert slot. This could damage the CD
and/or CD changer/player.
cTrying to load a CD with the CD door
closed could damage the CD and/or CD
changer.
Turn the ignition key to the ACC or ON position
and insert the compact disc into the slot with the
label side facing up. The compact disc will be
guided automatically into the slot and start play-
ing. To insert the disc, first push the LOAD button.
If the radio is already operating, it will automati-
cally turn off and the compact disc will play.
If the system has been turned off while the com-
pact disc was playing, pushing the
POWER/VOLUME control knob will start the
compact disc.
Do not use 3.1 in (8 cm) diameter compact discs
in the CD changer.
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LOAD button:
To insert a CD in the CD changer, push the LOAD
button for less than 1.5 seconds. Select the
loading slot by pushing the CD insert select
button (1 – 6) , then insert the CD.
To insert 6 CDs to the CD changer, push the
LOAD button for more than 1.5 seconds.
The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate on the
display when CDs are loaded into the changer.
CD button:
When the CD button is pushed with the system
off and the compact disc loaded, the system will
turn on and the compact disc will start to play.
When the CD button is pushed with the compact
disc loaded with the radio playing, the radio will
automatically be turned off and the compact disc
will start to play.
SEEK/TRACK:
When the
button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while a compact disc is playing, the
track being played returns to its beginning. Push
several times to skip back through tracks. The
compact disc will go back the number of times
the button is pushed.
When the
button is pushed for less than 1.5
seconds while the compact disc is playing, thenext track will start to play from its beginning.
Push several times to skip through tracks. The
compact disc will advance the number of times
the button is pushed. (When the last track on the
compact disc is skipped through, the first track
will be played.)
When the
orbutton is pushed for
more than 1.5 seconds while a CD is playing, the
CD plays at an increased speed while fast for-
warding or rewinding through the existing track
being played. When the button is released the
CD returns to normal play speed.
CD select buttons:
To play another CD that has been loaded, push a
CD select button (1 – 6) .
RPT:
When the RPT play button is pushed while the
compact disc is played, the play pattern can be
changed as follows:
ALL DISC RPT!1 DISC RPT!1 TRACK RPT
!ALL DISC RDM!1 DISC RDM!ALL DISC
RPT
ALL DISC RPT: All discs loaded will be repeated.
1 DISC RPT: The disc that is currently playing will
be repeated.
1 TRACK RPT: The track that is currently playing
will be repeatedALL DISC RDM: Tracks from all discs will be
played randomly
1 DISC RDM: Tracks from the disc that is cur-
rently playing will be played randomly
REAR AV (if so equipped):
Press the Rear AV button to toggle the radio
between CD and DVD modes. When the radio
goes into DVD mode and the DVD player is off
the DVD player will turn on. When the DVD player
is on radio or CD can be selected. The DVD
player will remain on and broadcast audio
through the headphones in the rear of the vehicle.
The DVD player can be turned off from the radio
by selecting the DVD mode and pushing the
radio power button. The DVD player will turn off
and the radio will go to the last selected mode.
The DVD player can be operated by remote con-
trol or by the DVD entertainment system located
in the center console.
CD EJECT:
Current disc:
cPress the slot number (1 – 6) for the desired
disc, then press the
button. The com-
pact disc will be ejected. If the disc is not
removed within 15 seconds, the disc will
reload.
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All discs:
cPress and hold the
button for more
than 1.5 seconds. The compact discs will be
ejected one by one. If a disc is not removed
within 15 seconds, or the
button is
pressed again during the eject sequence,
the entire disc eject sequence will be can-
celed.
When this button is pushed while the compact
disc is being played, the compact disc will eject
and the last source will be played.
CD IN indicator:
The slot numbers (1 – 6) will illuminate if CDs
have been loaded into the changer in CD mode
only.
CD CARE AND CLEANING
cHandle a CD by its edges. Do not bend the
disc. Never touch the surface of the disc.
cAlways place the discs in the storage case
when they are not being used.
c
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.
cDo not use a conventional record cleaner or
alcohol intended for industrial use.
cA 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.
1. Volume control switch
2. MODE select switch
3. POWER on/off switch
4. Tuning switch
STEERING WHEEL SWITCH FOR
AUDIO CONTROL (if so equipped)
The audio system can be operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
POWER on/off switch
With the ignition key turned to the ACC or ON
position, push the POWER switch to turn the
audio system on or off.
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MODE select switch
Push the mode select switch to change the mode
in the following sequence: PRESET A, PRESET
B or PRESET C radio stations, CD and DVD (if so
equipped) .
Volume control switch
Push the volume control switch up or down 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 previ-
ous radio station.
Next/Previous track (CD):
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.Change disc (CD) (if so equipped):
Push the tuning switch
orfor more
than 1.5 seconds to change the playing disc up
or down.
ANTENNA
Window antenna
The antenna pattern is printed inside the rear
passenger and driver side windows.
CAUTION
cDo not place metalized film near the
rear driver or passenger side window
glass or attach any metal parts to it. This
may cause poor reception or noise.
cWhen cleaning the inside of the rear
driver or passenger side window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the
window antenna. Lightly wipe along the
antenna with a dampened soft cloth.
WARNING
cThe Mobile Entertainment System is
designed for rear seat passenger view-
ing only.
cThe driver must not attempt to operate
the Mobile Entertainment System while
the vehicle is in motion so that full at-
tention may be given to vehicle
operation.
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CAUTION
cThe glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if hit with a hard or
sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not
touch the liquid crystalline material,
which contains a small amount of mer-
cury. In case of contact with skin, wash
immediately with soap and water.
cUse a damp, soft cloth when cleaning
the Mobile Entertainment System com-
ponents. Do not use solvents or clean-
ing solutions.
cDo not attempt to use the system in
extreme temperature conditions [below
-4°F (-20°C) or above 158°F (70°C)].
cTo avoid draining the vehicle battery, do
not operate the system more than 15
minutes without starting the engine.
1. EJECT button
2. DVD slot
3. ENTER button
4. POWER on/off button
5. MODE button
6. Input jacks
7. STOP button
8. PLAY/PAUSE button
9. MENU button
10. DISPLAY button
11. NAVIGATION keysDIGITAL VIDEO DISC (DVD) PLAYER
CONTROLS
Refer to “Playing a digital video disc (DVD)” later
in this section for the function of each button.
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