2013 Lexus IS300h speaker

2254-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Louder
Lower
When the dial is turned to the lowest
volume, driving sound will be turned
off and the indicator will go off.
ASC is enabled when
The vehicle is being driven in normal mode or sport mode. (P. 283)
Situations that may disable the ASC system
The ASC system may be disabled depending on the driving conditions, such as
when the tires slip due to sudden acceleration.
ASC (Active Sound Control)
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: If equipped
The ASC system is an electronic sound system that generates driving
sound, conveying the kinetic situations of the vehicle’s acceleration and
deceleration to the driver through the speakers behind the instrument
panel. The vehicle’s response to the driver’s acceleration behavior and
shift operations are also conveyed in sound. When sport mode is
selected, the sound conveyed to the driver will be louder.
Controlling volume
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3215-1. Basic Operations
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
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.
329) or remove your sunglasses.
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 operating.
CAUTION
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.
NOTICE
To prevent Lexus Display Audio controller malfunction
Do not allow the Lexus Display Audio controller to come into contact with
food, liquid, stickers or lit cigarettes as doing so may cause it to change color,
emit a strange odor or stop functioning.
Do not subject the Lexus Display Audio controller to excessive pressure or
strong impact as the controller may bend or break off.
To prevent 12-volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the hybrid sys-
tem is off.
To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids on the audio system.

3445-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
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.

3515-6. Using an external device
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Lexus Display Audio system
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
P. 3 2 3
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
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Selecting a file
Press the “” or “” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive
vehicle) or left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel
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”.
Using USB memory device
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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Lexus Display Audio system
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)5-8. Bluetooth
® Audio
When a Bluetooth® device cannot be connected, check the connection
status on the “Bluetooth
* audio” screen. If the device is not connected,
either register or reconnect the device. (P. 360, 361)
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
You can check indicators, such as, signal strength and battery charge on
the screen.
Connection status
Battery charge
Depending on the type of portable
audio player used, some titles may
not be displayed.
Listening to Bluetooth® Audio
The Bluetooth® audio system enables the user to enjoy music played on a
portable player from the vehicle speakers via wireless communication.
Status display
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IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood Not connected
Battery chargeFull Empty

3685-9. Bluetooth® Phone
IS300h_EE(OM53B95E)
Telephone switch (P. 378)
Microphone
The vehicle’s built-in microphone is
used when talking on the phone.
The person you are speaking to can
be heard from the front speakers.
To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth
® phone in
the system. (P. 359)
You can check indicators such as signal strength and battery charge on
any screen.
Connection status
Signal strength
Battery charge
Status display
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IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood Poor
Battery chargeFull Empty
Signal strengthExcellent Poor