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Playing DVD video
For safety reasons, you can enjoy the visual contents of discs only when
the vehicle is completely stopped with the power switch in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode and the parking brake applied. While driving in
DVD video mode, only the DVD’s audio can be heard.
When a DVD video disc is inserted while driving, the audio contents of
the main feature will automatically be played. However, some discs may
not be played from the main story.
Press the “MEDIA” button if a disc ha s already been loaded in the disc
slot.
Select the “DISC” tab or press the “M EDIA” button repeatedly until the
“DISC” tab is selected.
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■Sound
Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
■MP3 and WMA files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1 /10 of their original size by 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.
There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards that can be used and to the
media/formats on which the files are recorded.
●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standardsMP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)
• Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 8, 32, 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
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●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standardsWMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback) Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps)
Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps)
●Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible if the CD-R or CD-RW is not
finalized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is
scratched or marked with fingerprints.
●Compatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used:
• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2 CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, Joliet) MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may not
play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be displayed cor-
rectly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels (including the root)
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255
●File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with
the extension .mp3 or .wma.
●Discs containing multi-session recordings
As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play discs
that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can be played.
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To use the Bluetooth® audio system, you need to enter your portable
player into the system. Once registered, you can enjoy your music on the
vehicle’s audio system. ( →P. 566)
For the operation procedure for the portable player, consult your player’s
accompanying instruction manual.
■When “Bluetooth* Power” is turned on
When the portable player is on standby for the connection, it will be
automatically connected whenever the power switch is in either
ACCESSORY or ON mode.
■When “Bluetooth* Power” is turned off
Manually connect the portable player in accordance with the following
procedure. Select “Connect”.
Select the desired portable
player.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
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■Playing the tracks on the album in random order
Select “RAND” on the screen.
Each time “RAND” is selected, the mode changes as follows:
album random → all track random → off
■Playing tracks from all th e albums in random order
Select “RAND” repeatedly until “ALB.RAND” appears on the screen.
To cancel, select “RAND” again.
■Repeating a track
Select “RPT” on the screen.
Each time “RPT” is selected, the mode changes as follows:
track repeat → album repeat → off
■Repeating an album
Select “RPT” repeatedly until “ALB.RPT” appears on the screen.
To cancel, select “RPT” again.
■If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
■Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
●Selecting “Connect Portable Player” on the “Bluetooth*” screen also connects a
Bluetooth® audio player. ( →P. 566)
●When none of the selectable portable players have been registered, a screen con-
firming registration is displayed. The registration method is the same as phone reg-
istration. ( →P. 559)
●When the currently connected portable player is selected, a screen confirming the
selected player’s disconnection is displayed. ( →P. 559)
●If connection fails once, a changing connection method confirmation screen is dis-
played. If connection fails 2 or more times, a message will be displayed. When this
message is displayed, try again.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
Random playback
Repeat play
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■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
• 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.
Please go to the website at http://www.lexus.com/
to find approved portable players
for this system.
■Certification
→ P. 5 1 2
■Reconnecting the portable player
If the portable player is disconnected with a poor reception when the power switch is
in ACCESSORY or ON mode, the system automatically 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. 5 6 1 )
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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Open the console box, open the
cover and connect a USB mem-
ory.
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.
Select “<” or “>” on the screen to
select the next/previous folder/
album.
Connecting the USB memory
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Playing a USB memory
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XTag modeXFolder mode
Selecting a folder/album
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■Playing files/tracks from a particular folder in random order
Select “RAND” on the screen.
Each time “RAND” is selected, the mode changes as follows:
random (1 folder/album random) → folder/album random (all folders/
albums random) → off
■Playing the all folders/albums from a USB memory in random order
Select “RAND” repeatedly unt il “FLD.RAND”/“ALB.RAND” appears
on the screen.
To cancel, select “RAND” again.
■Repeating a file/track
Select “RPT” on the screen.
Each time “RPT” is selected, the mode changes as follows:
●When “RAND” is off
file/track repeat → folder/album repeat → off
●When “RAND” is on
file/track repeat → off
■Repeating a folder/album
Select “RPT” repeatedly until “FLD.RPT”/“ALB.RPT” appears on the
screen.
To cancel, select “RPT” again.
Available except when random playback is selected
Random playback
Repeat play
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