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Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the iPod top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
■Menu screen
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■Selecting a song
Press the “ ” or “” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive vehicle) or
left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel to select the
desired song number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “ ” or “” button.
■Selecting a play mode
Move the controller to the right and then select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, and th en select a song to begin using the
selected play mode.
■Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and then select “Now playing list”.
Listening to an iPod
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
Press the “MEDIA” button or select “iPod” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting an iPod
iPod top screen
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■About iPod
●“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to an iPod , or iPhone, respectively, and has been certi-
fied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
●Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that th e use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone
may affect wireless performance.
●iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., reg- istered in the U.S. and other countries.
■iPod cover art
●Depending on the iPod and songs in the iPod, iPod cover art may be displayed.
●This function can be changed to on/off. (P. 365)
●It may take time to display iPod cover art, and the iPod may not be operated while the cover art display is in process.
■iPod functions
●When an iPod is connected and the audio sour ce is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will resume play from the same poin t in which it was last used.
●Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not be
available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system spec- ification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.
●Depending on the iPod, while connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated
with its own controls. It is necessary to use the controls of the vehicle's audio system instead.
●When the battery level of an iPod is very low, the iPod may not operate. If so, charge the
iPod before use.
●Compatible models ( P. 380)

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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 any authorized
Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
■iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when us ing your iPod, disconnect your iPod from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it. For instructions on how to reset your iPod, referto your iPod Owner's Manual.
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error. Pleaseconsult your owner’s manualfor instructions on how to
reconnect the iPod.”
This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“There are no songs available for playback. Please add com-patible songs 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
playlist.
“Check the iPod firmware ver-
sion.”
This indicates that the software version is not com- patible.Please check the compatible models.( P. 380)
“iPod authorization failed.”
This indicates that the Lexus Display Audio system
failed to authorize the iPod. Please check your iPod.

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P. 351
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the USB top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
Moving the controller to the right and selecting “Play music” while the USB video
screen is displayed changes to USB audio mode.
■Menu screen
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■Selecting a file
Press the “ ” or “” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive vehicle) or
left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel 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, and 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”.
Using USB memory device
Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the vehi-
cle speakers.
Select “USB1” or “USB2” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
USB top screen
USB audio
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Moving the controller to the right and selecting “Play video” while the USB video
screen is displayed changes to USB video mode.
This function cannot be used while USB photo or MirrorLink  is in use.
■Menu screen
 P. 366
■Selecting a file
Press the “ ” or “” button, turn the right side knob (left-hand drive vehicle) or
left side knob (right-hand drive vehicle) on the audio panel to select the
desired file number.
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold the “ ” or “” button.
■Selecting a folder
Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired folder, then select a file to begin using the selected
folder.
■Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and select “Now playing list”.
■USB memory functions
●Depending on the USB memory device that is connected to the system, the device
itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be available. If the device is inoperable or a function is unavailable du e to a malfunction (as opposed to a system specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.
●If the USB memory device still does not begin operation after being disconnected and reconnected, format the device.
■Error messages for USB memory
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 any authorizedLexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional.
USB video
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error. Consult your
owner’s manual for instructions on how to reconnect the USBdevice.”
This indicates a problem with the USB memorydevice or its connection.
“There are no files available for
playback. Add compatible files to your USB device.”
This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files areincluded on the USB memory device.
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■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory devices that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC (audio mode) or
MP4, WMV and AVI (video mode) playback.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps) • File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3, WMA and AAC files written to a device with any format other than those listed above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may notbe displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels • Maximum number of folders in a device: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999 • Maximum number of files per folder: 255
■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 an d 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 (c ompatible 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 Windows 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)

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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB memory device or its terminals
●Do not leave the USB memory device in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehi- cle may become high, resulting in damage to the USB memory device.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory devicewhile it is connected.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays th e top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
■Menu screen
 P. 366
■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.
Using the AUX port
To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, press the “MEDIA” button or
select “AUX” or “A/V” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting a portable player
Top screen
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the portable player or its terminal
●Do not leave portable player in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pr essure to the portable player while it is connected.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.