2012 Lexus GS250 audio

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
Selecting “Connect portable player” on the “Bluetooth*” screen also con-
nects a Bluetooth® audio player. (P. 606)
When none of the selectable portable players have been registered, a screen
confirming registration is displayed. The registration method is the same as
phone registration. (P. 599)
When the currently connected portable player is selected, a screen confirm-
ing the selected player’s disconnection is displayed. (P. 599)
If connection fails once, a changing connection method confirmation screen
is displayed. If connection fails 2 or more times, a message will be dis-
played. When this message is displayed, try again.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
When using the Bluetooth® audio system
In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• The portable player is turned off
• The portable player is not connected
• The portable player battery is low
There may be a delay if phone connection is carried out during Bluetooth®
audio play.
Depending on the type of portable player that is connected to the system,
operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the portable player is behind
the seat or in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by
metal objects, connection status may deteriorate.
Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable player, and this
system does not have a charging function.

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About Bluetooth®
Compatible models
Portable players must correspond to the following specifications:
Bluetooth® specification
Ver. 1.1 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher)
Profile
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher)
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the
type of portable player. Also, the different screen is displayed depending on
which portable player is connecting.
Certification
P. 5 4 9
Reconnecting the portable player
If the portable player is disconnected with a poor reception when the engine
switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system automati-
cally reconnects the portable player.
If you have switched off the portable player yourself, follow the instructions
below to reconnect:
Select the portable player again
Enter the portable player
When transferring ownership of your vehicle
Be sure to remove the registered portable player from the system. (P. 601) Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

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CAUTION
While driving
Do not use the portable player or connect the Bluetooth
® system.
NOTICE
When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable player in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle
may become hot, causing damage to the portable player.

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Listening to a USB memory
Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the
vehicle speakers.
Press the “MEDIA” button if a USB memory has already been
connected. Select the “USB” tab or press the “MEDIA” button
repeatedly until the “USB” tab is selected.

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Folder/album selection
Track/file selection
Displays folder/album list
Displays track/file list
Play/pause
Repeat play
“TUNE/SCROLL” knob:
Track/file selection“CH•TRACK” button:
Track/file selection/fast for-
ward/rewind
MEDIA button
Power
Vo l u m e
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5125-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Open the console box, open
the cover and connect a USB
memory.
Turn on the power of the USB
memory if it is not turned on.
Press the “MEDIA” button.
Play/pause
Select to play, select to pause or press to play/pause.
Connecting the USB memory
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Playing a USB memory
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Tag modeFolder mode

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Select “<” or “>” on the screen
to select the next/previous
folder/album.
Selecting a folder/album

5145-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Select the folder/album name
on the screen.
Select the desired tab and
select the desired folder, artist
or album.
Character screen buttons, “ABC”,
“DEF” etc., allow a direct jump to
list entries that begin with the same
letter as the character button.
Each time the same character
screen button is selected, the list
starting with the subsequent char-
acter is displayed.
, , : Select this screen
button to change between Latin,
Cyrillic and Greek characters.
, : Select to move the list up or
down by 5 folder/artist/album
groups.
“TUNE/SCROLL” knob: Turn the
knob clockwise or counterclock-
wise to quickly scroll up or down
the folder/artist/album list.
, : If appears to the right of
an item name, the complete name
is too long for the screen. Select
to scroll to the end of the name.
Selecting a folder, artist or album
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