2013 Lexus CT200h speaker

2915-1. Basic Operations
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Audio system
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
Portable audio device holder (if equipped)
Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is oper-
ating. A portable audio device can be placed using
the portable audio device holder.
Depending on the size and shape of the por-
table audio device, the device may not be
placed in the holder.
NOTICE
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the hybrid system
is not operating.
To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

3075-4. Playing audio CDs and MP3/WMA discs
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Audio system
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
ID3 and WMA 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.
MP3 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 fold-
ers.
Discs that contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data can-
not be played.
Extensions
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.
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.
• CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be possible in some instances, depend-
ing on the characteristics of the disc.
• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and
WMA 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 playback may
result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.
• When files other than MP3 or WMA files are recorded on a disc, it may take
more time to recognize the disc and in some cases, playback may not be pos-
sible 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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5 5-5. Using an external device
Audio system
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
Listening to a USB memory device
P. 2 9 3
Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle
speakers. Press the “AUX•USB” button to select “USB”.
Connecting a USB memory
Control panel
Displaying text message
Repeat play
Folder selection
“TUNE•SEL” knob
File selection
Play backFile selection
Random play
Power/volume knob
Press: Turning the audio sys-
tem on
or off
Turn: Adjusting the volume1
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3195-5. Using an external device
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Audio system
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
MP3 and WMA playback
• When a device containing MP3 or WMA files is connected, all files in the
USB memory device are 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 that you do not include any files other than MP3 or WMA files
or create any unnecessary folders.
• When the USB device is connected and the audio source is changed to USB
memory mode, the USB device will start playing the first file in the first
folder. If the same device is removed and reinserted (and the contents have
not been changed), the USB device will resume play from the same point in
which it was last used.
Extensions
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.
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 and
WMA 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 playback may
result. In some cases, playback may not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Mic-
rosoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
WA R N I N G
Caution while driving
Do not connect USB memory or operate the controls.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to USB memory
Do not leave USB memory in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle
may become high, resulting in damage to the player.
Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
while it is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal.
Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB mem-
ory or its terminal.

3205-5. Using an external device
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
Using the AUX port
P. 2 9 3
Portable audio device holder (if equipped)
P. 291
Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjust-
ments 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. Press the “AUX•USB” button to select
“AUX”.
Connecting a portable player
NOTICE
To prevent damage to portable audio device
Do not leave portable audio devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to the device.
Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the portable audio
device while it is connected as this may damage the portable audio device or
its terminal.
Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the portable
audio device or its terminal.

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5 5-6. Using Bluetooth® devices
Audio system
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
Bluetooth® audio/phone
The following can be performed using Bluetooth® wireless communica-
tion:
Bluetooth® audio
The Bluetooth
® audio system enables you to enjoy music played on a
portable digital audio player (portable player) from the vehicle
speakers 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.
Bluetooth® phone (hands-free phone system)
This system supports Bluetooth
®, which allows you to make or
receive calls without using cables to connect a cellular phone and the
system, and without operating the cellular phone.

3595-11. Basic Operations (Lexus Display Audio System)
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Audio system
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
When using the screen
Under extremely cold conditions, the Lexus Display Audio controller may react
slowly.
If the screen is cold, the display may be dark, or the system may seem to be
operating slightly slower than normal.
The screen may seem dark and hard to see when viewed through sunglasses.
Change your angle of viewing, adjust the display on the “Display” screen (P.
368) or remove your sunglasses.
Portable audio device holder (if equipped)
Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular
phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is oper-
ating. A portable audio device can be placed using
the portable audio device holder.
Depending on the size and shape of the por-
table audio device, the device may not be
placed in the holder.
WA R N I N G
Using the Lexus Display Audio controller
Be careful when touching the Lexus Display Audio controller in extreme tem-
peratures as it may become very hot or cold due to the temperature inside the
vehicle.
Laser product
This product is a class 1 laser product.
Do not open the cover of the player or attempt to repair the unit yourself. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.

3845-15. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs(Lexus Display Audio Sys-
CT200h_OM_OM76102E_(EE)
File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are those
with the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a.
Discs containing multi-session recordings
As the audio system is compatible with multi session discs, it is possible to
play discs that contain MP3, WMA and AAC files. However, only the first ses-
sion can be played.
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 disc containing MP3, WMA or AAC files is inserted, all files on the
disc are first 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
you do not write any files to the disc other than MP3, WMA or AAC files or
create any unnecessary folders.
Discs that contain a mixture of music data and MP3, WMA or AAC format
data cannot be played.
Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3, .wma and .m4a are used for files other than MP3,
WMA and AAC files, they may be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3,
WMA and AAC files. This may result in large amounts of interference and
damage to the speakers.
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.
• CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be possible in some instances, depend-
ing on the characteristics of the disc.
• 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.
• When files other than MP3, WMA or AAC files are recorded on a disc, it
may take more time to recognize the disc and 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.