2014 LEXUS LX570 Owners Manual

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Sound
Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D
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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 standards
MP3 (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 standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9 (9.1 /9.2)
• Compatible sampling frequencies
32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (only compat ible with 2-channel playback)
Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps)
Ver. 9 (9.1 /9.2): CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps, VBR)●
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
correctly.
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

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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. ●
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, ma king 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 folders.
Discs that contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data cannot
be played. ●
Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA
files, they may be mistakenly recogniz ed and played as MP3 and WMA files. This
may result in large amounts of interference and damage to the speakers.

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Playback
• To play MP3 files with steady sound qu ality, 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 po ssible in some in stances, 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 ma y 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. and other countries.■
The Gracenote ®
media database●
Music recognition technology and relate d data are provided by Gracenote ®
.
Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognit ion technology and related
content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com .
●
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to
present Gracenote. Gracenote Soft ware, copyright © 2000 to present
Gracenote. One or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product
and service. See the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of applicable
Gracenote patents. Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the
Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “P owered by Gracenote” logo are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the Un ited States and/or
other countries.

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Gracenote ®
End User License Agreement
This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville,
California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Soft-
ware”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain
music-related information, including name , artist, track, and title information
(“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively,
“Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote
Data only by means of the intended En d-User functions of this application or
device.
You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and
Gracenote Servers for your own personal non-commercial use only. You agree not
to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote
Data to any third party.
YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE
GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS
EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.
You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the
Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these
restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the
Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software , and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote
reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote
Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote
become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You
agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you
directly in its own name.
The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical pur-
poses. The purpose of a randomly assign ed numeric identifier is to allow the
Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are.
For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the
Gracenote service.

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LX570_OM_OM60L21U_(U) The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS
IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regard-
ing the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers.
Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to
change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No war-
ranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or
that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninter-
rupted. Gracenote is not obligated to prov ide you with new enhanced or additional
data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to dis-
continue its services at any time.
GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO , IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE
RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE
SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL
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DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.
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CAUTION■
DVD video precaution
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at a low volume to emphasize
the impact of sound effects. If you adjust the volume assuming that the conversa-
tions represent the maximum volume level that the DVD will play, you may be star-
tled by louder sound effects or startled when you change to a different audio
source.
Loud sounds may have a significant impact on the human body or pose a driving
hazard. Keep this in mind when you adjust the volume.

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Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of CDs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) CD ad apters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player an d/or disc insert/eject function. ●
Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in.
(12 cm)
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Low-quality or deformed discs
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Discs with a transparent or translucent
recording area
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Discs that have tape, stickers or CD-R
labels attached to them, or that have had
the label peeled off

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Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the discs or the
player itself. ●
Do not insert anything other th an discs into the disc slot.●
Do not apply oil to the player. ●
Store discs away from direct sunlight. ●
Never try to disassemble any part of the player.