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Audio, Visual, Navigation System (Navigation Without Bose) (Sedan): Overview Nissan Altima L33

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Component Description

Part nameDescription
AV control unitOperation of navigation and audio systems are integrated. Includes the audio, hands-free phone, navigation, satellite radio, rear view monitor, USB connection and AUX IN connection functions. Map data can be loaded from SD-card inserted in SD-card slot. Audio signals are output to each speaker. Inputs illumination signals required for display dimming control. Inputs signals for driving status recognition (vehicle speed and reverse). Touch panel functions can be operated by touching display directly.
Map SD-cardA collection of Map data.
Front door speakersOutputs high, mid and low range audio signals from AV control unit.
Front speakers
Rear speakers
Steering switchesOperations for audio, hands-free phone and voice recognition are possible. Steering switch signal is output to combination meter. Combination meter outputs steering switch signal to AV control unit.
MicrophoneUsed for hands-free phone operations. Microphone signal is transmitted to AV control unit. Power is supplied from AV control unit.
USB interfaceUSB sound and data input signals are transmitted to AV control unit.
Rear view cameraOutputs image of vehicle rear to AV control unit. Power is supplied from AV control unit.
Satellite antennaSatellite radio signal is received and transmitted to AV control unit.
GPS antennaGPS signal is received and transmitted to AV control unit.
Antenna amp.AM/FM signal received by window antenna is amplified and transmitted to AV control unit. Power is supplied from AV control unit.
Window antennaAM/FM signal is received and transmitted to antenna amp.

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Scheme 155: System Diagram

System Description

Refer to Owner's Manual for navigation and audio system operating instructions.

Audio function and display are built into AV control unit.

This navigation has the following functions.

  1. Map data on SD-card
  2. Full support for playback of music from iPod® and USB device
  3. High resolution color 5 inch display with touch panel function
  4. FM/AM twin digital tuner
  5. USB mass storage connection
  6. Satellite radio
  7. Hands-free phone system

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

Description

  1. The navigation system can be operated by control panel of the AV control unit and display (touch panel) of the AV control unit.
  2. Guide sound during the operation of the navigation system is output from AV control unit to front speakers.
  3. AV control unit calculates the vehicle location based on the signals from GYRO (angle speed sensor), vehicle sensor, and GPS satellite, as well as the map data from map SD-card. The vehicle location is displayed on the AV control unit.

The AV control unit on board diagnosis performs the functions listed in the table below

ModeItemContent
VersionVersion data of the AV control unit is displayed.
User ConfigurationTouch Display CalibrationAllows correction of the position detection accuracy of the touch panel.
RadioFM monitorMonitors the dynamic values of the current tuner
AM monitor
XM monitorVersion data is displayed.
XM functionsClear XM Chipset NVM Reset All XM Settings Clear IGS XM CBM Debug Mode External Diag ModeCurrent status is displayed.
System StateRunning System StatusSD card slot Access Power Supply Speed Signal Direction Signal Illumination Signal GPS Antenna GPS Tracking Satellites Visible Satellites Tracked BTHFU Status Radio Antenna USB Device iPod® firmware version Steering wheel keyThe current system status is displayed.
Speaker Test 4kHzThis activates a sequence of test tone outputs to the audio circuits one after the other for 1 second.
Speaker Test 100Hz
Display-TestThis provides a test sequence where test displays (plain colored display: e.g. white, black, red, blue, green) are shown one after the other. The respective color is shown for an indicated period of time (parameter). After the display test, the design of the display previously available is stored. While the screen shows a plain colored display, a pixel malfunction may be detected.
Self TestSD Card Access Radio Antenna GPS Antenna XM AntennaA system self test is executed and the results are stored into the error memory.

Perform CONSULT diagnosis if the AV control unit on board diagnosis does not start or the screen does not display anything.

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Scheme 156: METHOD OF STARTING

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Scheme 157
  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Turn the audio system OFF.
  3. While pressing the MENU button, turn the TUNE-SCROLL dial counterclockwise 3 or more clicks, then clockwise 3 or more clicks, then counterclockwise 3 or more clicks. When self diagnosis mode begins, a short beep will be heard. Shifting from current screen to previous screen is performed by pressing BACK button.
  4. The trouble diagnosis initial screen is displayed, and Version, User Config, Radio, System State or Self Test can be selected.

ECU IDENTIFICATION

The part number of AV control unit is displayed.

CONFIGURATION (AV CONTROL UNIT): Description

Vehicle specification needs to be written with CONSULT because it is not written after replacing AV control unit.

Configuration has three functions as follows

FunctionDescription
"Before Replace ECU"Reads the vehicle configuration of current AV control unit. Saves the read vehicle configuration.
"After Replace ECU"Writes the vehicle configuration with manual selection.
"Select Saved Data List"Writes the vehicle configuration with saved data.
CAUTIONWhen replacing AV control unit, you must perform "Select Saved Data List" or "After Replace ECU" with CONSULT. Complete the procedure of "Select Saved Data List" or "After Replace ECU" in order. If you set incorrect "Select Saved Data List" or "After Replace ECU", incidents might occur. Configuration is different for each vehicle model. Confirm configuration of each vehicle model. Never perform "Select Saved Data List" or "After Replace ECU" except for new AV control unit.

Basic Operation

SymptomCauseRemedy
No image is shown.Display brightness adjustment is set fully to DARK side.Adjust the display brightness.
No guide sound is heard. Audio guide volume is too low or too high.Volume control is set to OFF, MIN or MAX.Adjust the audio guide volume.
Audio guidance is not available while the vehicle is driving on a dark pink route.System is not malfunctioning.
Screen is too dark. Motion of the image is too slow.Temperature inside the vehicle is low.Wait until the temperature inside the vehicle reaches the proper temperature.
Small black or bright spots appear on the screen.Symptom specific to a liquid crystal display (display unit).System is not malfunction.