2011 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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lCompatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used:

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lMP3 and WMA playback
When a disc containing MP3 or WMA files is inserted, all files on the disc are first
checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3 or WMA file is played. To
make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend you do not write in any
files other than MP3 or WMA files or create any unnecessary folders.
Discs that contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data cannot
be played.
lExtensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA
files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and WMA files. This
may result in large amounts of interference and damage to the speakers.
lPlayback

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Operating an iPod∗
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
nConnecting an iPod
Slide the armrest while pulling
up the lever, and lift the armrest.
Remove the upper trays (if
equipped).
Remove the lower tray.
Open the cover and connect an
iPod using an iPod cable.
Turn on the power of the iPod if it
is not turned on.
Press or .
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4
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nControl panel
Te x t b u t t o n
Repeat play button
Playback button
Playback/Pause button
Go back button
Song selector button
Shuffle playback button
iPod menu/
Song selector knob
“PWR ⋅ VOL” knob
Pow e r Vo l u m e
(type A) (type C)

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Selecting a play mode
Press to select iPod menu mode.
Turning changes the play mode in the following order:
“PLAYLISTS”→“ARTISTS”→“ALBUMS”→“SONGS”→
“PODCASTS”→“GENRES”→“COMPOSERS”→
“AUDIOBOOKS”
Press to select the desired play mode.
STEP1
STEP2
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nPlay mode list
nSelecting a list
Turn to display the first selection list.
Press to select the desired item.
Pressing the knob changes to the second selection list.
Repeat the same procedure to select the desired song name.
To return to the previous selection list, select “GO BACK” or press
.
Play modeFirst
selection
Second
selection
Third
selection
Four th
selection
“PLAYLISTS”Playlists selectSongs select--
“A R T I S T S ”Artists selectAlbums selectSongs select-
“A L B U M S ”Albums selectSongs select--
“SONGS”Songs select---
“PODCASTS”
Albums selectSongs select--
“GENRES”Genre selectArtists selectAlbums selectSongs select

“COMPOSERS”
Composers
selectAlbums selectSongs select-

“AUDIOBOOKS”
Songs select---
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

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Selecting songs
Turn or press “∧” or “∨” on to select the desired song.
Playing and pausing songs
To play or pause a song, press .
Fast-forwarding and rewinding songs
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold “∧” or “∨” on until you
hear a beep.
Shuffle playback
nPlaying songs from one playlist or album in random order
Press .
To cancel, press again.
nPlaying songs from all the playlists or albums in random order
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
To cancel, press again.
Repeat play
Press .
To cancel, press again.
Switching the display
Press .
Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the following order:
Elapsed time → Album title → Tr a c k t i t l e → Artist name

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Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
Press to enter iPod menu mode.
Pressing changes sound modes. (→P. 335)
nAbout iPod
lApple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
liPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
niPod functions
lWhen an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode, the
iPod will resume play from the same point in which it was last used.
lDepending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may
not be available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to
a system specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once
again may resolve the problem.
lWhile connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated with its own con-
trols. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle’s audio system instead.
niPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect your iPod
from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it.
For instructions on how to reset your iPod, refer to your iPod Owner's Manual.
nDisplay
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