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■Error messages
If the following error messages appear on the screen, refer to the table and take the
appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error.
Please consult your
Owner’s Manual for
instructions on how to
connect the iPod.”
This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“There are no songs
available for playback.
Please add compatible
files to your iPod.”
This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod.
“No items available.”This indicates that songs are not found in a selected playl-
ist.
“Please check the iPod
firmware version.”This indicates that the software version is not compatible.
Please check the compatible models. ( →P. 3 1 2 )
“Unable to authorize the
iPod.”This indicates that the Lexus Display Audio system failed
to authorize the iPod.
Please check your iPod.

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Using USB memory device
→
P. 2 7 9
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the USB top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
■Menu screen
→ P. 2 9 3
■Selecting a file
Press the “ ∧” or “ ∨” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob 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, then 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”.
Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the vehi-
cle speakers.
Select “USB” or “USB2” on the audio source selection screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
USB top screen
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●MP3, WMA and AAC files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1 /10 of their original size using MP3 com-
pression.
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.
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technol-
ogy standard used with MPEG2 and MPEG4.
MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/ formats compatibility are limited.
●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII)
• Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERIII: 32-320 (kbps)
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERIII: 8-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9 (only compatible with Window Media Audio Standard)
• Compatible sampling frequencies
32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (only compatible with 2-channel playback) Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48-192 (kbps)
Ver. 9: CBR 48-320 (kbps)
●AAC file compatibility
• Compatible standards MPEG4/AAC-LC
• Compatible sampling frequencies
11.025/12 /16 /22.05/24/32 /44.1 /48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates 16-320 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: 1 ch and 2 ch
●File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are those with
the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a.
●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.

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Using the AUX port
→
P. 2 7 9
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
■Menu screen
→ P. 2 9 3
■Operating portable players connected to the audio system
Volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjustments must be
made on the portable player itself.
■When using a portable player connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable player.
To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, press the “MEDIA” button or
select “AUX” or “External” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting a portable player
Top screen
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the portable player or its terminal
●Depending on the size and shape of the portable player that is connected to the sys-
tem, the console box may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the console
box as this may damage the portable player or the terminal, etc.
●Do not leave portable player in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the portable player while it is
connected.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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Steps for using Bluetooth® devices
The following can be performed using Bluetooth® wireless communication:
■A portable audio player can be oper
ated and listened to via the Lexus
Display Audio system
■Hands-free phone calls can be made via a cellular phone
In order to use wireless communicatio n, register and connect a Bluetooth
®
device by performing the following procedures.
Device registration/connection flow
1. Register the Bluetooth® device to be used with Lexus Display
Audio system ( →P. 3 2 0 )
2. Select the Bluetooth® device to be used
( → P. 3 2 1 )
AudioHands-free phone
3. Start Bluetooth® connec-
tion ( →P. 322)3. Start Bluetooth® connec-
tion ( →P. 323)
4. Use Bluetooth® audio
( → P. 3 2 8 )4. Check connection status
(→ P. 3 3 0 )
5. Use Bluetooth® phone
( → P. 3 3 1 )

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Go to “Bluetooth* Setup”: “MENU” button → “Setup” → “Bluetooth*”
*: Bluetooth is a registered trad emark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
■When displaying “Bluetooth* Setup” screen from the “Bluetooth* Audio” screen
Display the “Bluetooth
* Audio” screen. ( →P. 3 2 8 )
Move the controller to the left and select “Connect”.
■When displaying “Bluetooth* Setup” screen from the phone top screen
Display the phone top screen. ( →P. 3 2 9 )
Move the controller to the left and select “Connect Phone”.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
“Bluetooth* Setup” screen
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Registering a Bluetooth® device
Turn the Bluetooth® connection setting of your device set to on.
Go to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button → “Setup” → “Bluetooth*”
Move the controller to the left and then select “Add Device”.
When this screen is displayed,
search for the device name dis-
played on this screen on your
Bluetooth
® device.
For operation of the Bluetooth® device,
see the manual that comes with your
Bluetooth
® device.
Register the Bluetooth® device
using your Bluetooth® device.
A PIN code are not required for SSP (Secure Simple Pairing) compatible Bluetooth®
devices. Depending on the device, you may need to select Yes to register, or No to
cancel on the device.
If an error message is displayed, follow the guidance on the screen to try again.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trad emark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Go to “Bluetooth* Setup”: “MENU” button → “Setup” → “Bluetooth*”
Move the controller to the left and then select “Remove Device”.
Select the device to remove.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trad emark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Bluetooth® compatible phones (HFP) and po rtable audio players (AVP) can
be registered simultaneously. You can register up to 5 Bluetooth® devices.
How to register a Bluetooth® device
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Removing a Bluetooth® device
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Selecting a Bluetooth® device
Go to “Bluetooth*1 Setup”: “MENU” button
→ “Setup” → “Bluetooth*1”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect XX
*2”, “Connect as a Phone” or “Connect as an Audio
Player”.
“Connect XX
*2” means connect both the phone and audio functions of one
device.
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.
( → P. 3 2 0 )
*1: Bluetooth is a registered trad emark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
*2: XX represents the selected device name.
If multiple Bluetooth® devices are registered, follow the procedure below to
select the Bluetooth® device to be used. You may only use one device at a
time.
How to select a Bluetooth® device
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