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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ExperienceCauseAction
Mismatch of time align-
ment- a user may hear a
short period of program-
ming replayed or an echo,
stutter or skip.The radio stations analog
and digital volume is not
properly aligned or the sta-
tion is in ballgame mode.
None, radio broadcast issue. A
user can contact the radio station.
Sound fades, blending in
and out.Radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio.
Reception issue, may clear-up as
the vehicle continues to be driven.
Turning the indicator of the “HD
Radio” button off can force radio in
an analog audio.
Audio mute condition
when an HD2/HD3 multi-
cast channel had been play-
ing.The radio does not have ac-
cess to digital signals at the
moment.This is normal behavior, wait until
the digital signal returns. If out of
the coverage area, seek a new sta-
tion.
Audio mute delay when se-
lecting an HD2/HD3 mul-
ticast channel preset.
The digital multicast con-
tent is not available until HD
Radio™ broadcast can be
decoded and make the au-
dio available. This takes up
to 7 seconds.
This is normal behavior, wait for the
audio to become available.
Text information does not
match the present song au-
dio.Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.Broadcaster should be notified.
Complete the form;
www.ibiquity.com/automotive/
report_radio_station_experiences.
No text information shown
for the present selected fre-
quency.Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.Broadcaster should be notified.
Complete the form;
www.ibiquity.com/automotive/
report_radio_station_experiences.
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3. MEDIA OPERATION
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WA R N I N G
●Do not operate the player’s controls or connect the iPod while driving.
NOTICE
●Depending on the size and shape of the iPod that is connected to the system, the armrest
may not close fully. In this case, do not forcib ly close the armrest as this may damage the
iPod or the terminal, etc.
● Do not leave your portable player in the car. In particular, high temperatures inside the vehi-
cle may damage the portable player.
● Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the portable player while it is con-
nected as this may damage the portable player or its terminal.
● Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the portable player or its ter-
minal.
INFORMATION
● The system can only output the sound while driving.
● When an iPod is connected using a genuine iPod cable, the iPod starts charging its battery.
● Depending on the iPod, the video sound may not be able to be heard.
● Depending on the iPod and the songs in the iPod, iPod cover art may be displayed. This
function can be changed to “On” or “Off” . (→ P.206) It may take time to display iPod cover
art, and the iPod may not be operated while the cover art display is in process.
● When an iPod is connected and the audio sour ce is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will
resume playing from the same point it was last used.
● Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not be avail-
able.
● For viewing videos from an iPod, it is nece ssary to set “Video Sound Input” to “A/V”.
( → P. 2 0 6 )
● If an iPhone is connected via Bluetooth
® and USB at the same time, system operation may
become unstable. For known phone compatibility information, refer to
http://www.lexus.com/enform/
.
● The system may not function properly if a conversion adapter is used to connect a device.
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INFORMATION
●Depending on the Bluetooth® device that is connected to the system, the music may start
playing when selecting while it is pa used. Conversely, the music may pause when
selecting while it is playing.
● In the following conditions, the system may not function:
•The Bluetooth
® device is turned off.
•The Bluetooth
® device is not connected.
•The Bluetooth
® device has a low battery.
● It may take time to connect the phone when Bluetooth
® audio is being played.
● For operating the portable player, see the instruction manual that comes with it.
● If the Bluetooth
® device is disconnected due to poor reception from the Bluetooth® net-
work when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
the system automatically reconnects the portable player.
● If the Bluetooth
® device is disconnected on purpose, such as it was turned off, this does not
happen. Reconnect the portable player manually.
● Bluetooth
® device information is registered when the Bluetooth® device is connected to
the Bluetooth® audio system. When selling or disp osing of the vehicle, remove the
Bluetooth® audio information from the system. ( →P. 6 6 )
● In some situations, sound output via the Bluetooth
® audio system may be out of sync with
the connected device or output intermittently.
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6. TIPS FOR OPERATING THE AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM
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■CORRESPONDING SAMPLING
FREQUENCY
■ CORRESPONDING BIT RATES*
1
■COMPATIBLE CHANNEL MODES
zMP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3), WMA
(Windows Media Audio) and AAC
(Advanced Audio Coding) are audio com-
pression standards.
z This system can play MP3/WMA/AAC
files on CD-R/CD-RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW
discs and USB memory.
z This system can play disc recordings com-
patible with ISO 9660 level 1 and level 2
and with the Romeo and Joliet file system
and UDF (2.01 or lower).
z When naming an MP3/WMA/AAC file,
add an appropriate file extension (.mp3/
.wma/.m4a).
z This system plays back files with .mp3/
.wma/.m4a file extensions as MP3/WMA/
AAC files respectively. To prevent noise
and playback errors, use the appropriate
file extension.
z This system can play only the first session/
border when using multi session/border
compatible discs.
File typeFrequency
(kHz)
MP3 files:
MPEG 1 LAYER 332/44.1/48
MP3 files:
MPEG 2 LSF LAYER 316/22.05/24
WMA files:
Ver. 7, 8, 9* (9.1/9.2)32/44.1/48
AAC files:
MPEG4/AAC-LC11.025/12/16/
22.05/24/32/
44.1/48
*: Only compatible with Windows Media Audio Standard
File typeBit rate (kbps)
MP3 files:
MPEG 1 LAYER 332 - 320
MP3 files:
MPEG 2 LSF LAYER 38 - 160
WMA files: Ver. 7, 8CBR 48 - 192
WMA files:
Ver. 9*2 (9.1/9.2)CBR 48 - 320
AAC files:
MPEG4/AAC-LC8 - 320
*
1: Variable Bit Rate (VBR) compatible
*2: Only compatible with Windows Media Audio Standard
File typeChannel mode
MP3 filesStereo, joint stereo, dual
channel and monaural
WMA files2ch
AAC files1ch, 2ch (Dual channel is not
supported)
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1. VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM OPERATION
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VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
5
1Press the talk switch.
zIf the shortcut menu screen is displayed,
say “Main menu” or select “Main menu” to
display the main menu screen.
2Say the desired category name.
z All shortcut commands can be recognized
on this screens.
z To display the shortcut menu screen, say
“Shortcut menu” or select “Shortcut
menu” .
3Say or select the desired command on
the screen.
INFORMATION
●In the following conditions, the system
may not recognize the command prop-
erly and using voice commands may not
be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear.
Note that certain words, accents or
speech patterns may be difficult for the
system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
● This system may not operate immediately
after the engine switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
OPERATION
The voice command system is operated
by speaking commands corresponding
to each function. Commands can be
confirmed on the screen. The voice
command system can be operated from
either the main menu screen or shortcut
menu screen.
OPERATION FROM THE
MAIN MENU
z Voice guidance for the voice command
system can be skipped by pressing the
talk switch.
zSaying “Help” or selecting “?” prompts
voice guidance to offer examples of
commands and operation methods.
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1Press the talk switch.
2Say “Call ” .
zA confirmation screen will be displayed
showing the recognition results. If multiple
matching items are found, a selection
screen will be displayed. Say “” or
select the number.
INFORMATION
● The Gracenote database is only compati-
ble with the USB or iPod mode.
● The list screens can be operated by
selecting using the Remote Touch as well
as by recognizing the voice commands.
● A USB memory or iPod must be con-
nected to enable track searching and
playback. ( →P.1 8 3 , 1 8 7 )
● When a USB memory or iPod is con-
nected, recognition data is created so
tracks can be searched using voice com-
mands.
● Recognition data is updated under the
following conditions:
• When the USB memory or iPod data
has changed.
• When the voice recognition language is changed. ( →P. 6 1 )
● While the recognition data is being cre-
ated or being updated, a track search
cannot be performed using a voice com-
mand.
● When the “Music” tab is disappeared on
the shortcut menu screen, it is not possi-
ble to search for a track using a voice
command.
VOICE COMMAND
EXAMPLE: CALL NAME
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2. MOBILE ASSISTANT OPERATION
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VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM
5
INFORMATION
●The available features and functions may
vary based on the iOS version installed
on the connected device.
● Some Siri features are limited in Eyes
Free mode. If you attempt to use an
unavailable function, Siri will inform you
that the function is not available.
● If Siri is not enabled on the cellular phone
connected via Bluetooth
®, an error mes-
sage will be displayed on the screen.
● While a phone call is active, the Mobile
Assistant cannot be used.
● If using the navigation feature of the cellu-
lar phone, ensure the active audio source
is Bluetooth
® audio or iPod in order to
hear turn by turn direction prompts.
MICROPHONE
It is not necessary to speak directly into
the microphone when using the Mobile
Assistant. (Microphone location:
→ P.226.)
INFORMATION
●Wait for the listening beeps before using
the Mobile Assistant.
● The Mobile Assistant may not recognize
commands in the following situations:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while the Mobile
Assistant is being used.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned toward the microphone.
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2. LEXUS ENFORM OPERATION
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5. Lexus Insider
1When the new message notification ap-
pears, any of the following options can
be selected.
“Listen Now” : Select to play newly received
Lexus Insider article(s).
“Listen Later” : Select to close the
notification screen without playing articles.
The notification screen will be displayed
again when the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode.
1Press the “MENU” button on the
Remote Touch.
2Select “Info”.
3Select “Lexus Insider” .
4Select the desired article title.
“Read All” : Select to listen to all stored
Lexus Insider broadcasts.
z To disrupt the audio read of Lexus Insider,
press the “MODE” switch on the steering
wheel, or press the “RADIO” or “MEDIA”
button on the audio system.
Lexus Insider is an optional function that
can send audio messages, or articles, to
participating owners’ vehicles via the
navigation system. Potential Lexus
Insider subjects might include, for exam-
ple, Lexus vehicle technology tips, up-
dates on regional Lexus events, or audio
excerpts from Lexus Magazine articles.
NEW MESSAGE
NOTIFICATION
When the vehicle is first powered on and
a new Lexus Insider article is available, a
notification will appear on the navigation
screen.The notice will appear for only
approximately 6 seconds unless one of
the options listed is selected.
VIEWING AND PLAYING
RECEIVED Lexus Insider
MESSAGES
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