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Selecting files
nSelecting one file at a time
Turn or press “∧” or “∨” on to select the desired file.
nSelecting the desired file by cueing the files in the folder
Press .
When the desired file is reached, press once again.
Repeat play
nRepeating a file
Press (RPT).
nRepeating all of the files in a folder
Press and hold (RPT) until you hear a beep.
Random playback
nTo play files from a particular folder in random order
Press (RAND).
nTo play all of the files on a disc in random order
Press and hold (RAND) until you hear a beep.
Switching the display
Press .
Each time is pressed, the display changes in the order of Folder no./
File no./Elapsed time → Folder name → File name → Album title (MP3
only) → Track title → Artist name.

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nDisplay
Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.
If there are 13 characters or more, pressing and holding for 1 second or
more will display the remaining characters.
A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.
If is pressed for 1 second or more again or has not been pressed for 6 sec-
onds or more, the display will return to the first 12 characters.
Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed prop-
erly or may not be displayed at all.
nCanceling random, repeat and scan playback
Press (RAND), (RPT), or again.
nWhen “LOAD”, “ERROR”, “WAIT” or “NO MUSIC” is shown on the display.
“LOAD”: This indicates that the CD player has completed loading the CD.
“ERROR”: Make sure the label of the displayed disc is facing up, and then reinsert it
in the player.
“WAIT”: Operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Wait
for a while and then press . Contact your Lexus dealer if the CD
still cannot be played back.
“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that the MP3/WMA file is not included in the CD.
nDiscs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or
due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
nCD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected while the CD player is being used.
nIf CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.

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nLens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
nMP3 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 MediaTM 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 and to the media/formats
recorded by them that can be used.
lMP3 file compatibility

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lCompatible 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, depending on the status of the
CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc
is scratched or marked with fingerprints.
lCompatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used.

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lMP3 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.
lExtensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA
files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and WMA files. This
may result in large amounts of interference and damage to the speakers.
lPlayback

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Optimal use of the audio system
Type A
Type B
Adjusting the sound quality
Changing the sound quality modes
Changing the listening position
Adjusting the ASL
Adjusting the sound quality
Changing the sound quality modes
Adjusting the ASL

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Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
Press .
The ASL switches between on and off modes each time is
pressed.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.
Changing the listening position (type A only)
The sound feel setting can be changed to produce the best sound for
each listening position.
Press (position selector) to change the setting.
The display changes as follows each time is pressed.
Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
nChanging sound quality modes
Press
Pressing changes the sound mode in the following order.
“BAS”→“MID”→“TRE”→“FAD”→“BAL”→“SURROUND”*
*: Type B only
DisplayListening position
“DRIVER”Position best suited to the driver’s seat
“FRONT”Position best suited to the driver’s and front passenger
seats
“REAR”Position best suited to the rear seats
“A L L ”Position best suited to all seats

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nAdjusting sound quality
Press or to adjust the level.
*1: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each AM, FM or CD mode.
*2: Type B only
nSurround sound system (type B only)
When the surround mode is on, the matrix 7.1 surround sound system provides a
realistic sound field.
Mode
displayed
Sound qual-
ity modeLevelPress ∨Press ∧
“BAS”*1Bass-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”*1Mid-range-5 to 5
“TRE”*1Tr e b l e-5 to 5
“FAD”
Front/rear
volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
“BAL”
Left/right
volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

“SURROUND”
*2SurroundOn/offOffOn