2019 LEXUS RX350 Owners Manual

440 5-6. Using an external device
RX350/RX350L_U ●
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 Microsof t 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 audi o 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, jo int 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 ●
MP4, WMV and AVI files
The following resolutions can be used:
128x96, 160x120, 176x144 (QCIF), 320x240 (QVGA), 352x240 (SIF),
352x288 (CIF), 640x480 (VGA), 720x480 (NTSC), 720x576 (PAL) ●
File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are those with
the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a.

4415-6. Using an external device
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Lexus Display Audio system
RX350/RX350L_U ●
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. ●
MP3, WMA and AAC playback
• When a device containing MP3, WMA or AA C files is connected, all files in the
USB memory device are checked. Once th e file check is finished, the first MP3,
WMA or AAC file is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recom-
mend that you do not include any files other than MP3, WMA or AAC files or cre-
ate any unnecessary folders.
• When a USB memory device is connected and the audio source is changed to USB
memory mode, the USB memory device will st art playing the first file in the first
folder. If the same device is removed an d reconnected (and the contents have not
been changed), the USB memory device w ill resume play from the same point in
which it was last used. ●
Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3, .wma and .m4a are used for files other than MP3, WMA
and AAC files, they will be skipped (not played). ●
Playback
• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, 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 an d other encoding software for MP3, WMA
and AAC 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 may not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media ar e the registered trademarks of Micro-
soft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the USB me mory device or its terminals●
Depending on the size and shape of the USB memory that is connected to the sys-
tem, the console box may not close fully. In th is case, do not forcibly close the console
box as this may damage the USB memory or the terminal, etc. ●
Do not leave the USB memory device in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehi-
cle may become high. ●
Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory device
while it is connected. ●
Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

442 5-6. Using an external device
RX350/RX350L_U  P. 403
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the top screen from any screen of the
selected source. ■
Menu screen
 P. 417 ■
Operating portable players co nnected to the audio system
Volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All othe r 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 “External” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting a portable player
Top screen
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the port able player or its terminal●
Depending on the size and shape of the port able player that is connected to the sys-
tem, the console box may not close fully. In th is case, do not forcibly close the console
box as this may damage the portab le 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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RX350/RX350L_U 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
Steps for using Bluetooth ®
devicesThe following can be performed using Bluetooth ®
wireless communication:■
A portable audio player can be operated 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 communication, 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. 445)
2. Select the Bluetooth ®
device to be used
(  P. 446)
Audio Hands-free phone
3. Start Bluetooth ®
connec-
tion (  P. 447) 3. Start Bluetooth ®
connec-
tion (  P. 448)
4. Check connection status
(  P. 456)4. Use Bluetooth ®
audio
(  P. 453)
5. Use Bluetooth ®
phone
(  P. 457)

444 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
RX350/RX350L_U Go to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth
* ”
* : Bluetooth is a registered tr ademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.■
When displaying “Bluetooth
* Setup” screen from the “Bluetooth
* Audio” screen
Display the “Bluetooth
* Audio” screen. (  P. 453)
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. 455)
Move the controller to the left and select “Connect Phone”.
* : Bluetooth is a registered trad emark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.“Bluetooth
* Setup” screen 1
2
1
2

4455-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
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Lexus Display Audio system
RX350/RX350L_U 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 (Secur e 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 disp layed, follow the guidance on the screen to try again.
* : Bluetooth is a registered trademark 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 trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.Registering a Bluetooth ®
deviceBluetooth ®
compatible phones (HFP) and portable audio players (AVP) can
be registered simultaneously. You can register up to 5 Bluetooth ®
devices.
How to register a Bluetooth ®
device1
2
3
4
5
Removing a Bluetooth ®
device 1
2
3

446 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
RX350/RX350L_U 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 phon e and audio functions of one
device.
If the desired Bluetooth ®
device is not displayed, register the device.
(  P. 445)
* 1
: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
* 2
: XX represents the selected device name.Selecting a Bluetooth ®
deviceIf multiple Bluetooth ®
devices are registered, follow the procedure below to
select the Bluetooth ®
device to be used. You ma y only use one device at a
time.
How to select a Bluetooth ®
device1
2
3

4475-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
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RX350/RX350L_U When a registered Bluetooth ®
audio player is in standby for a connection, it will
automatically connect to the system wh en the engine switch is turned to
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
When automatic connection priority is se t to on and there is more than one reg-
istered Bluetooth ®
audio player available, the system will automatically connect
to the Bluetooth ®
audio player with the highest priority. (  P. 450)
Operate the portable player and connect it to the Bluetooth ®
audio system.
Go to “Bluetooth
* 1
Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth
* 1
”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect XX
* 2
” or “Connect as an Audio Player”.
If the desired Bluetooth ®
device is not displayed, register the device.
(  P. 445)
* 1
: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
* 2
: XX represents the selected device name.Connecting a Bluetooth ®
audio playerThere are 2 portable audio player conne ction settings available: connecting
from the vehicle and connectin g from the portable player.
Connecting method is set to “Vehicle”
Connecting method is set to “Device” 1
2
3