Nissan Versa

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Audio operation precautions

Compact disc (CD) player

CAUTION

• Do not force a compact disc into the CD insert slot. This could damage the CD and/or CD changer/player.
• Trying to load a CD with the CD door closed could damage the CD and/or CD changer.
• Only one CD can be loaded into the CD player at a time.

Only use high quality 4.7 in (12 cm) round discs that have the "COMPACT disc DIGITAL AUDIO" logo on the disc or packaging.

During cold weather or rainy days, the player may malfunction due to the humidity.

If this occurs, remove the CD and dehumidify or ventilate the player completely.

The player may skip while driving on rough roads.

The CD player sometimes cannot function when the compartment temperature is extremely high or low.

Decrease/increase the temperature before use.

Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight.

CDs that are in poor condition or are dirty, scratched or covered with fingerprints may not work properly.

The following CDs may not work properly:

• Copy control compact discs (CCCD)
• Recordable compact discs (CD-R)
• Rewritable compact discs (CD-RW)

Do not use the following CDs as they may cause the CD player to malfunction:

• 3.1 in (8 cm) discs with an adapter
• CDs that are not round
• CDs with a paper label
• CDs that are warped, scratched, or have abnormal edges

This audio system can only play prerecorded CDs. It has no capability to record or burn CDs.

If the CD cannot be played, one of the following messages will be displayed.

CHECK DISC:

• Confirm that the CD is inserted correctly (the label side is facing up, etc.).
• Confirm that the CD is not bent or warped and it is free of scratches.

PRESS EJECT:

This is an error due to excessive temperature inside the player. Remove the CD by pressing the EJECT button. After a short time, reinsert the CD. The CD can be played when the temperature of the player returns to normal.

UNPLAYABLE:

The file is unplayable in this audio system (only MP3 or WMA (if so equipped) CD).

Compact disc with MP3 or WMA

Terms

• MP3 - MP3 is short for Moving Pictures Experts Group Audio Layer 3. MP3 is the most well-known compressed digital audio file format. This format allows for near "CD quality" sound, but at a fraction of the size of normal audio files. MP3 conversion of an audio track from CD-ROM can reduce the file size by approximately a 10:1 ratio with virtually no perceptible loss in quality. MP3 compression removes the redundant and irrelevant parts of a sound signal that the human ear doesn't hear.
• WMA-Windows Media Audio (WMA)* is a compressed audio format created by Microsoft as an alternative to MP3. The WMA codec offers greater file compression than the MP3 codec, enabling storage of more digital audio tracks in the same amount of space when compared to MP3s at the same level of quality.
• Bit rate - Bit rate denotes the number of bits per second used by a digital music file.

  The size and quality of a compressed digital audio file is determined by the bit rate used when encoding the file.

• Sampling frequency - Sampling frequency is the rate at which the samples of a signal are converted from analog to digital (A/D conversion) per second.
• Multisession - Multisession is one of the methods for writing data to media. Writing data once to the media is called a single session, and writing more than once is called a multisession.
• ID3/WMA Tag - The ID3/WMA tag is the part of the encoded MP3 or WMA file that contains information about the digital music file such as song title, artist, encoding bit rate, track time duration, etc. ID3 tag information is displayed on the Artist/song title line on the display.

* Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks and trademarks in the United States of America and other countries of Microsoft Corporation of the USA.

Playback order

Playback order chart

Music playback order of a CD with MP3 or WMA files is as illustrated.

• The names of folders not containing MP3 or WMA files are not shown in the display.
• If there is a file in the top level of the disc, "Root Folder" is displayed.
• The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software.

  Therefore, the files might not play in the desired order.

Specification chart

*1 Files created with a combination of 48 kHz sampling frequency and 64 kbps bit rate cannot be played.

*2 Available codes depend on what kind of media, versions and information are going to be displayed.

Troubleshooting guide

Symptom	Cause and Countermeasure
Cannot play	Check if the disc was inserted correctly.
	Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
	Check if there is condensation inside the player. If there is, wait until the condensation is gone (about 1 hour) before using the player.
	If there is a temperature increase error, the CD player will play correctly after it returns to the normal temperature.
	If there is a mixture of music CD files (CD-DA data) and MP3/WMA files on a CD, only the music CD files (CD-DA data) will be played.
	Files with extensions other than ".MP3",".WMA", ".mp3" or ".wma" cannot be played. In addition, the character codes and number of characters for folder names and file names should be in compliance with the specifications.
	Check if the finalization process, such as session close and disc close, is done for the disc.
	Check if the disc is protected by copyright.
Poor sound quality	Check if the disc is scratched or dirty.
	Bit rate may be too low.
It takes a relatively long time before the music starts playing.	If there are many folders or file levels on the MP3/WMA disc, or if it is a multisession disc, some time may be required before the music starts playing.
Music cuts off or skips	The writing software and hardware combination might not match, or the writing speed, writing depth, writing width, etc., might not match the specifications. Try using the slowest writing speed.
Skipping with high bit rate files	Skipping may occur with large quantities of data, such as for high bit rate data.
Moves immediately to the next song when playing	When a non-MP3/WMA file has been given an extension of ".MP3", ".WMA", ."mp3"or ".wma", or when play is prohibited by copyright protection, there will be approximately 5 seconds of no sound and then the player will skip to the next song.
Songs do not play back in the desired order	The playback order is the order in which the files were written by the writing software. Therefore, the files might not play in the desired order.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port (if so equipped)

WARNING

Do not connect, disconnect or operate the USB device while driving. Doing so can be a distraction. If distracted you could lose control of your vehicle and cause an accident or serious injury.

CAUTION

• Do not force the USB device into the USB port. Inserting the USB device tilted or up-side-down into the port may damage the port. Make sure that the USB device is connected correctly into the USB port.
• Do not grab the USB port cover (if so equipped) when pulling the USB device out of the port. This could damage the port and the cover.
• Do not leave the USB cable in a place where it can be pulled unintentionally.

  Pulling the cable may damage the port.

The vehicle is not equipped with a USB device.

USB devices should be purchased separately as necessary.

This system cannot be used to format USB devices.

To format a USB device, use a personal computer.

In some jurisdictions, the USB device for the front seats plays only sound without images for regulatory reasons, even when the vehicle is parked.

This system supports various USB memory devices, USB hard drives and iPod players. Some USB devices may not be supported by this system.

• Partitioned USB devices may not play correctly.
• Some characters used in other languages (Chinese, Japanese, etc.) may not appear properly in the display. Using English language characters with a USB device is recommended.

General notes for USB (if so equipped) use:

• Refer to your device manufacturer's owner information regarding the proper use and care of the device.

Notes for iPod (if so equipped) use:

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• Improperly plugging in the iPod may cause a checkmark to be displayed on and off (flickering). Always make sure that the iPod is connected properly.
• An iPod nano (1st Generation) may remain in fast forward or rewind mode if it is connected during a seek operation. In this case, please manually reset the iPod.
• An iPod nano (2nd Generation) will continue to fast-forward or rewind if it is disconnected during a seek operation.
• An incorrect song title may appear when the Play Mode is changed while using an iPod nano (2nd Generation).
• Audiobooks may not play in the same order as they appear on an iPod.
• Large video files cause slow responses in an iPod. The vehicle center display may momentarily black out, but will soon recover.
• If an iPod automatically selects large video files while in the shuffle mode, the vehicle center display may momentarily black out, but will soon recover.

iPod* player (if so equipped)

• Some characters used in other languages (Chinese, Japanese, etc.) are not displayed properly on the vehicle center screen. We recommend using English or Spanish language characters with an iPod.
• Large video podcast files cause slow responses in the iPod. The vehicle center display may momentarily black out, but it will soon recover.
• If the iPod automatically selects large video podcast files while in the shuffle mode, the vehicle center display may momentarily black out, but it will soon recover.
• Improperly plugging in the iPod may cause a checkmark to be displayed on and off (flickering). Always make sure that the iPod is connected properly.
• The iPod nano (2nd Generation) will continue to fast forward or rewind if it is disconnected during a seek operation.
• An incorrect song title may appear when the Play Mode is changed while using the iPod nano (2nd Generation).
• Audiobooks may not play in the same order as they appear on the iPod.
• The iPod nano (1st Generation) may remain in fast forward or rewind mode if it is connected during a seek operation. In this case, please manually reset the iPod.
• If you are using an iPod (3rd Generation with Dock connector), do not use very long names for the song title, album name or artist name to prevent the iPod from resetting itself.
• Be careful not to do the following, or the cable could be damaged and a loss of function may occur:

Bend the cable excessively (1.6 in (40 mm) radius maximum).

Twist the cable excessively (more than 180 degrees).

Pull or drop the cable.

Do not force the iPod cable connector into the device port.

Close the center console lid on the cable or connectors.

Store objects with sharp edges in the storage where the cable is stored.

Spill liquids on the cable and connectors.

• Do not connect the cable to the iPod if the cable and/or connectors are wet. It may damage the iPod.
• If the cable and connectors are exposed to water, allow the cable and/or connectors to dry completely before connecting the cable to the iPod (wait 24 hours for it to dry).
• If the connector is exposed to fluids other than water, evaporative residue may cause a short between the connector pins. In this case, replace the cable, otherwise damage to the iPod and a loss of function may occur.
• If the cable is damaged (insulation cut, connectors cracked, contamination such as liquids, dust, dirt, etc. in the connectors), do not use the cable. It is recommended that you visit a NISSAN dealer to replace the cable with a new one.
• When not in use for extended periods of time, store the cable in a clean, dust free environment at room temperature and without direct sun exposure.
• Do not use the cable for any other purposes other than its intended use in the vehicle.

*iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Bluetooth streaming audio (if so equipped)

Some Bluetooth audio devices may not be recognized by the in-vehicle audio system.

It is necessary to set up the wireless connection between a compatible Bluetooth audio device and the in-vehicle Bluetooth module before using the Bluetooth audio.

Operating procedure of the Bluetooth audio will vary depending on the devices. Make sure how to operate your audio device before using it with this system.

The Bluetooth audio may be stopped under the following conditions:

• Receiving a call on the Hands-Free Phone System.
• Checking the connection to the handsfree phone.

Do not place the Bluetooth audio device in an area surrounded by metal or far away from the in-vehicle Bluetooth module to prevent tone quality degradation and wireless connection disruption.

While an audio device is connected through the Bluetooth wireless connection, the battery power of the device may discharge quicker than usual.

This system supports the Bluetooth Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP, AVRCP).

BLUETOOTH is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

and licensed to Visteon and Bosch.

Radio

FM radio reception

AM radio reception

Satellite radio reception (if so equipped)

Audio operation precautions

FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player (Type A) (if so equipped)

FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD) player (Type B) (if so equipped)

FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player (Type A) (if so equipped)

FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD) player (Type B) (if so equipped)

USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port (models without Navigation System) (if so equipped)

USB (Universal Serial Bus) connection port (models with Navigation System) (if so equipped)

iPod* player operation without Navigation System (if so equipped)

iPod* player operation with Navigation System (if so equipped)

Bluetooth streaming audio without Navigation System (Type A) (if so equipped)

Bluetooth streaming audio without Navigation System (Type B) (if so equipped)

Bluetooth streaming audio with Navigation System (if so equipped)

CD care and cleaning

Steering wheel switch for audio control

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