2013 Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual (in English)

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Error messages
If the following error messages appear on the screen, refer to the table and take
the appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error. Consult
your owner’s manual for
instructions on how to
reconnect the iPod.”
This indicates a problem in the iPod or its con-
nection.
“There are no songs avail-
able for playback. Add
compatible songs to your
iPod.”
This indicates that there is no music data in the
iPod.
“No items available.”This indicates that songs are not found in a
selected playlist.
“Check the iPod firmware
version.”This indicates that the software version is not
compatible.
Please check the compatible models. (P. 390)
“iPod authorization failed.”
This indicates that the Lexus Display Audio
system failed to authorize the iPod.
Please check your iPod.

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iPod 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.
Compatible models
The following iPod®, iPod nano®, iPod classic®, iPod touch® and iPhone®
devices can be used with this system.
Made for
• iPod touch (5th generation)
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPod touch (2nd generation)
• iPod touch (1st generation)
• iPod classic
• iPod with video
• iPod nano (7th generation)
• iPod nano (6th generation)
• iPod nano (5th generation)
• iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPod nano (2nd generation)
• iPod nano (1st generation)
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone
Depending on differences between models or software versions etc., some mod-
els might be incompatible with this system.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the iPod or its terminals
Do not leave the iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high.
Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod while it is
connected.
Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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Using USB memory device
P. 3 6 2
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the USB top screen from any
screen of the selected source.
Moving the controller to the right and selecting “Play music” while the
USB video screen is displayed changes to USB audio mode.
Menu screen
P. 3 7 6
Selecting a file
Press the “” or “” button, turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select
the desired file number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “” or “” button.
Selecting a play mode
Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, and select a file to begin the selected
play mode.
Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and select “Now playing list”.
Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the
vehicle speakers.
Select “USB1” or “USB2” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
USB top screen
USB audio
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Moving the controller to the right and selecting “Play video” while the
USB video screen is displayed changes to USB video mode.
This function cannot be used while USB photo or MirrorLink™ is in use.
Menu screen
P. 3 7 6
Selecting a file
Press the “” or “” button, turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select
the desired file number.
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold the “” or “” button.
Selecting a folder
Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired folder, then select a file to begin using the selected
folder.
Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and select “Now playing list”.
USB memory functions
Depending on the USB memory device that is connected to the system, the
device itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be available. If
the device is inoperable or a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as
opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting
it may resolve the problem.
If the USB memory device still does not begin operation after being discon-
nected and reconnected, format the device.
Error messages for USB memory
If the following error messages appear on the screen, refer to the table and take
the appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
USB video
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error. Consult
your owner’s manual for
instructions on how to recon-
nect the USB device.”
This indicates a problem with the USB mem-
ory device or its connection.
“There are no files available
for playback. Add compatible
files to your USB device.”This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files
are included on the USB memory device.
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USB memory
Compatible devices
USB memory devices that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC (audio mode)
or MP4, WMV and AVI (video mode) playback.
Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3, WMA and AAC files written to a device with any format other than
those listed above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder
names may not be displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
MP3, WMA and AAC files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size using MP3
compression.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format. This
format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 format.
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression
technology standard used with MPEG2 and MPEG4.
MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/formats compatibility are limited.
MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII)
• Compatible sampling frequencies
MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR)
MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32-320 (kbps)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 8-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9 (only compatible with Windows Media Audio Standard)
• Compatible sampling frequencies
32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback)
ver. 7, 8: CBR 48-192 (kbps)
ver. 9: CBR 48-320 (kbps)

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AAC file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MPEG4/AAC-LC
• Compatible sampling frequencies
11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates
16-320 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: 1 ch and 2 ch
File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are those
with the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a.
ID3, WMA and AAC tags
ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track title,
artist name, etc.
The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags.
(The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.)
WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it possible to record the track
title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.
AAC tags can be added to AAC files, making it possible to record the track
title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.
MP3, WMA and AAC playback
• When a device containing MP3, WMA or AAC files is connected, all files in
the USB memory device are checked. Once the file check is finished, the
first MP3, WMA or AAC file is played. To make the file check finish more
quickly, we recommend that you do not include any files other than MP3,
WMA or AAC files or create any unnecessary folders.
• When a USB memory device is connected and the audio source is changed
to USB memory mode, the USB memory device will start playing the first
file in the first folder. If the same device is removed and reconnected (and
the contents have not been changed), the USB memory device will resume
play from the same point in which it was last used.
Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3, .wma and .m4a are used for files other than MP3,
WMA and AAC files, they will be skipped (not played).
Playback
• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit rate
of at least 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3,
WMA and AAC files on the market, and depending on the status of the
encoding and the file format, poor sound quality or noise at the start of play-
back may result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

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NOTICE
To prevent damage to the USB memory device or its terminals
Do not leave the USB memory device in the vehicle. The temperature inside
the vehicle may become high.
Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
device while it is connected.
Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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Using the AUX port
P. 3 6 2
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the top screen from any screen of
the selected source.
Menu screen
P. 3 7 6
Portable audio device holder (if equipped)
P. 359
Operating portable players connected to the audio system
Volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjustments
must be made on the portable player itself.
When using a portable player connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable player.
To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, press the “MEDIA” but-
ton or select “AUX” or “A/V” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting a portable player
Top screen
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the portable player or its terminal
Do not leave portable player in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle
may become high.
Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the portable player
while it is connected.
Do not insert foreign objects into the port.