Hey guys new to the board here (well I just signed up), but have been reading now for a month or two. Just bought a 2009 max sv w/ premium package and just had a quick question. It did not come with the ipod hook up cable so I bought one on ebay (see link below). The only problem I have with this is that I can not scroll through my artists if a song is already playing. I have to pause the song and then scroll to find the next thing. Also it is so slow at scrolling since I have over 700 artists on my ipod? Is this normal that u have to pause the song to go through your library again? Its so annoying. Any better cable suggestions?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390407413804...84.m1497.l2649

 

I can't answer your question. But in my 2012 SV I cant scroll through the songs on my iPhone 4S either. If I want to play a song I have to start it and then plug in the cord. It's stupid. I also have no figured out how to play music through the bluetooth. I'm stupid.

 

Yea by scroll I mean on the LCD screen, not ipod. I use an ipod classic and once it is plugged in it just says nissan on the screen. So I have to sit there holding the down button for 3 minutes to get to the "T" artists or whatever. I cant stand it.

 

I use a iPod touch and I can scroll through artists just by the 1st letter. While a song is playing, I just push the back button and pick artists. It goes from a-z in about 10 seconds. Either you need a iTouch or see if the dealer has updated software.

 

2011 SV Sport - I'm also able to scroll through artists quickly while songs are playing. I'm using an iPod Nano. Seems to work great.

My only complaint is that it doesn't pause when a call comes in (via bluetooth). I typically listen to podcasts (Stern Show) and when I get off the call, the podcast is several minutes ahead. It would be nice if the iPod would automatically pause when the phone rings instead of continuing to play behind the scenes.

 

where can I get a better cable? Maybe that is the problem. Im assuming Nissan, but they are probably $40

 

I've had mixed results with varying cables but have always had good luck with apple cables. If you don't mind spending the $20, http://store.apple.com/us/product/MA591G/B

 

I believe the 2009 Maxima requires a special Nissan cord. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

 

i am having this problem too in my 2010 sv. nothing even shows up on my screen. i have to scroll on my ipod to get it to play..

 

2009 SV here...stock cable...i can scroll though anything, while its playing...on either iPod Video, or iPhone 4s...
might be the cable that you have...

 

while we are discussing Ipod/Iphone control - is there a better way to scroll through your playlists ( I have over 350 )? And it takes forever if I use the steering wheel controls or slightly less time by having to constantly tap the double down arrow.......Why can't there be the alphabet on the left hand side of the screen when you want to use your phone? - makes it very easy to call your contacts.........

looking forward to some solutions here.

 

are you guys using the usb or the video cable? if i use the video cable i have to listen through aux and nothing comes accross the screen... if usb i use the ipod but its the same, i can click through songs using the steering control but iwant it to show up on the screen??

 

This is my only complaint with it as well. They def should update the software to recognize that it switched to a call and pause whatever is playing.

They aren't talking about the RCA or the USB port. The older 7th gens have another port where a special cable is needed, which they are posting and talking about. I didn't realize there were some with this port either when I had my first 7th gen. Oddly enough, I don't think my '09 had it back then. It was an SV Sport FIW.

 

Would the latest (7th) generation Ipod Nano (with stock Apple cable) work in my 2012 Maxima SV?

 

I noticed the best connection is through Bluetooth and keep charged through car charger.

 

Thanks.
Do you lose sound quality and or other functions?
Have you tried connecting directly to Ipod (USB) port in your car? If yes, can you control all audio functions through car's stereo system?