2011 Lexus IS F Owner's Manual

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Optimal use of the audio system
Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Press .
The ASL switches between on and off modes each time
is pressed.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to
the noise level as you drive your vehicle.
Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Pressing changes the sound mode in the following order:
“BAS”“MID”“TRE”“FAD”“BAL”
Adjusting the sound qual-
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IS F_EEAdjusting sound quality
Press or to adjust the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Mode
displayedSound qual-
ity modeLevelPress Press 
“BAS”*Bass-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”*Mid-range-5 to 5
“TRE”*Treble-5 to 5
“FAD”
Front/rear
volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to
front
“BAL”
Left/right
volume
balance
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Using the AUX port
Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle's speakers.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning on the power
Press when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding down until you
hear a beep.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steer-
ing wheel.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases vol-
ume
Radio mode:Selects a
radio station
CD mode: Selects a track,
file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track
and album
iPod mode:Selects a song
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Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time is pressed. If no discs are
inserted in the player, or if the external device is not connected,
that mode will be skipped.
FM1FM2FM3CD playerBluetooth
®audioAUX
iPod or USB memoryMWDAB
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the
volume.
Hold down to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select radio mode.
Press “” or “” on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold until you
hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, Bluetooth
® audio, iPod or USB
memory mode.
Press “” or “” on to select the desired track/file or
song.
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Selecting an album
Press to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold “” or “” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a folder
Press to select USB memory mode.
Press and hold “” or “” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “” or “” on until you hear a beep.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth® audio system
Bluetooth® audio system
Conditions under which the system will not operate
If using a portable player that does not support Bluetooth®
If the portable player is switched off
If the portable player is not connected
If the portable player’s battery is low
If the portable player is behind the seat or in the glove box or console
box
If metal is covering or touching the portable player
The Bluetooth® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a
portable digital audio player (portable player) from the vehicle speak-
ers via wireless communication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system capa-
ble of playing portable audio music without cables. If your portable
player does not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio system will
not function.
Vehicles with a navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should
refer to the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
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Using the Bluetooth® audio systemP. 283
Operating a Bluetooth® enabled portable playerP. 286
Setting up a Bluetooth® enabled portable playerP. 289
Bluetooth®audio system setupP 292

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When transferring ownership of the vehicle
Be sure to initialize the system to prevent personal data from being improp-
erly accessed. ( P. 314)
About Bluetooth®
Compatible models
Bluetooth® specifications:
Ver. 1.1 or higher (Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
Following profiles:
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0, or higher (Con-
formed: Ver. 1.2)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Conformed: Ver. 1.3)
Portable players must correspond to the above specifications in order to be
connected to the Bluetooth
® audio system. However, please note that some
functions may be limited depending on the type of portable player.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.