2015 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

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MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III,
MPEG2.5)
• Compatible sampling frequencies
MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR)
MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32-320 (kbps)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 8-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural●
WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies
HIGH PROFILE 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates
HIGH PROFILE 48-320 (kbps, VBR)●
File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with
the extension .mp3 or .wma.●
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, 2.4 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.

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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 skipped (not played).●
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.
• 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.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
CAUTION■
Caution while driving
Do not connect USB memories or operate the controls.

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Interior features NOTICE■
If the armrest cannot be fully closed
Depending on the size and shape of the US B memory that is connected to the sys-
tem, the armrest may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the armrest as
this may damage the USB me mory or the terminal, etc.■
To prevent damage to USB memories ●
Do not leave USB memories in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle
may become high, resulting in damage to the player.●
Do not push down on or apply unnecess ary 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 memory
or its terminal.

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Using the AUX port
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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.
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When using a portable audio devi ce 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 po rtable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Pull up the lever to release the
lock, and lift the armrest.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press the “MEDIA” button or th e “AUDIO” button on the Lexus
Display Audio controller and then select “AUX”.STEP 1
STEP 2
AUX port
STEP 3

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Interior features CAUTION■
Caution while driving
Do not connect portable audio device or operate the controls.
NOTICE■
If the armrest cannot be fully closed
Depending on the size and shape of the portable audio device that is connected to
the system, the armrest may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the
armrest as this may damage the portable audio device or the terminal, etc.■
To prevent damage to portable audio device ●
Do not leave portable audio device in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to the player.●
Do not push down on or apply unnece ssary 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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Listening to Bluetooth ®
audioThe Bluetooth ®
audio system enables users to enjoy music played on a por-
table player from the vehicle speaker via wireless communication. This
audio system supports Bluetooth ®
, a wireless data system capable of play-
ing portable audio music without cables . If your portable player does not
support Bluetooth ®
, the Bluetooth ®
audio system will not function.
Press the “MEDIA” button or the “AUDIO” button on the Lexus Display
Audio controller and then select “Bluetooth*”.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
■ Control panel Audio control screen
Playback/
Pa u s e b u t t o n
Track selector knob
Track selector button
Audio source selector button“PWR·VOL” knob
Po w e r Vo l u m e

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Interior features ■ Audio control screen
Pressing the “MEDIA” button or the “AUDIO” button on the Lexus Dis-
play Audio controller displays the audio control screen from any
screens of the selected source.
Audio source selection
screen appears
Displaying the list
Connecting a Bluetooth ®
audio player
Displaying the track list
Select: Playing the previous
track
Select and hold: Reversing a
track
Playback
Pa u s e
Select: Playing the next track
Select and hold: Fast-for-
warding a track
Repeat play
Random playback
Setting the sound (  P. 4 2 8 )
Some titles and controls may
not be displayed depending on
the type of portable audio
player.

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Status display
You can check such indicators as sig nal strength and battery charge on
the screen.
Connection status
Battery charge
Indicators Conditions
Connection status Good Not connected
Battery charge Full Empty