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Optimal use of the audio/video system
Select to adjust the sound
settings.
■“Sound” tab Select “-” or “+” to adjust
the treble, mid or bass.
Select “Front” or “Rear” to
adjust the front/rear audio
balance.
Select “L” or “R” to adjust
the left/right audio bal-
ance.
■“DSP” tab
Automatic Sound Levelizer
(ASL) on/off
Surround on/off
After sound setting has been changed, select “OK”.
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■The sound quality level is adjusted individually
The treble, mid and bass levels can be adjusted for the each audio mode separately.
■About Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the vehicle
speed, wind noise or other noise.

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Using the AUX port
Open the console box, open the
cover and connect the portable
audio device.
Press the “MEDIA” button.
Select the “AUX” tab on the screen or press the “MEDIA” button
repeatedly to change to AUX mode.
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehi cle’s audio controls. All other adjustments
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.
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Using the rear seat audio controls
: If equipped
Some front audio features can be controlled from the rear seats.
Display
Power on/off
Selecting an audio sourceVo l u m e u p /d o w n
Selecting a track or file etc.
Selecting a preset station or
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Press to turn the front audio system on.
Pressing the button again turns the system off.
Press to change the audio source. The audio source as follows
each time the button is presse d. If no discs are inserted in the player, or if
the external device is not connected, that mode will be skipped.
FM SAT Apps DVD player iPod or USB memory 
Bluetooth® audio player AUX AM
Press “ ” on to increase the volume and “ ” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Press and hold the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Turning the power on/off
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume

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■Select a radio stationPress to select a frequency band.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to seek the frequency.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold until you hear a beep.
■Select a preset station
Press to select a frequency band.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a preset station.
■Audio CD
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a track.
■Bluetooth® audio player
Press to select the Bluetooth
® audio player.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select an folder.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a file.
■iPod
Press to select the iPod.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a file.
Selecting a radio station
Selecting a track
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Press to select the DVD player.
Press “” or “ ” on to select a chapter.
■MP3 disc or WMA disc
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a folder.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a file.
■USB memory
Press to select the USB memory.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a folder.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a file.
Selecting a chapter (DVD video mode)
Selecting a file
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■Fast forwarding or rewinding a chapter or file
Press and hold “” or “ ” on .
■Button lock function
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked.
( P. 383)
■Rear control panel illumination off function
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. ( P. 3 8 3 )
■When “ERROR”, “WAIT” or “NO MUSIC” is shown on the display
Refer to the following and take the appropriate measures. If the problem is not recti-
fied, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
“ERROR”: This indicates a trouble either in the disc or inside the player. The disc
may be dirty, damaged, or inserted up-side down.
“WAIT”: Operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Eject the
disc and allow the player to cool down.
“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that an MP3/WMA file is not included in the disc.