Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Audio operation precautions

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.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection Port

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 use:

• For additional information, refer to your device manufacturer’s owner information regarding the proper use and care of the device.

Notes for iPod 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).
• Audio books 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

• 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

• 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 Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System.
  • Checking the connection to the hands-free 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 Panasonic.