2019 LEXUS RX350 audio

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RX350/RX350L_U 5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the CD top screen from any screen of the
selected source. ■
Menu screen
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Selecting a track/file
Press the “  PRST” or “TRACK  ” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob
to select the desired track/file number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “  PRST” or “TRACK  ” button.■
Selecting the track by the list (CD)
Move the controller to the right an d then select the desired track.■
Selecting a folder (MP3/WMA/AAC disc)
Move the controller to the ri ght and then select “Folders”.
Select the desired folder. Then select a file to begin using the selected
folder.■
Selecting a file by the selected folder (MP3/WMA/AAC disc)
Move the controller to the right and then select “Files”.
Select the desired file.CD player operation Insert a disc, press the “MEDIA” butto n or select “DISC” on the “Source”
screen with a disc inserted to begin listening to a CD.
CD top screen
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Error messages
If the following error messages appear on th e screen, refer to the table and take the
appropriate measures. If the pr oblem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
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Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks sh own below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or due to
scratches, dirt or deterioration.
CDs with copy-protection feat ures may not play correctly.■
CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is
detected. ■
If a disc is left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended periods
Disc may be damaged and may not play properly. ■
Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player. ■
MP3, WMA and AAC files
MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER3) is a standard audio compression format.
Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size by using MP3 com-
pression.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) is a Microsoft audio compression format.
This format compresses audio data to a si ze 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. Message Cause Correction procedures
“Check disc” • The disc is dirty or dam-
aged.
• The disc is inserted
upside down.
•The disc is not playable
with the player. •Clean the disc.
• Insert the disc correctly.
•Confirm the disc is play-
able with the player.
“DISC Error” There is a malfunction
within the system. Eject the disc.
“No music files found.” No playable data is
included on the disc. Eject the disc.

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MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards
MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)
• Compatible sampling frequencies
MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR)
MPEG1 LAYER3: 32-320 (kbps)
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 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 ●
Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be po ssible if the CD-R or CD-RW is not final-
ized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is scratched or
marked with fingerprints. ●
Compatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used.
• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2
CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, Joliet)
UDF (2.01 or lower)
MP3, WMA and AAC files written in any fo rmat other than those listed above may
not play correctly, and their file names an d folder names may not be displayed cor-
rectly.
Items related to standards an d limitations are as follows.
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels (including the root)
• Maximum length of folder na mes/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255

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File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are those with
the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a. ●
Discs containing mult i-session recordings
As the audio system is compatible with multi session discs, it is possible to play discs
that contain MP3, WMA and AAC files. Howeve r, only the first session can be played.●
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 disc containing MP3, WMA or AAC fi les is inserted, all files on the disc are
first checked. Once the file check is fi nished, the first MP3, WMA or AAC file is
played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend you do not write any
files to the disc other than MP3, WMA or AAC files or create any unnecessary fold-
ers.
Discs that contain a mixture of music data and MP3, WMA or AAC format data can-
not be played. ●
Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3, .wma and .m4a are used for files other than MP3, WMA
and AAC files, they may be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3, WMA and
AAC files. This may result in large amount s of interference and damage to the speak-
ers. ●
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.
• CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be poss ible in some instances, depending on
the characteristics of the disc.
• 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.
• When files other than MP3, WMA or AAC files are recorded on a disc, it may take
more time to recognize the disc and 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.

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Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of discs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) disc ad apters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or disc insert/eject function.
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Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in. (12 cm). ●
Low-quality or deformed discs. ●
Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area.●
Discs that have tape, stickers or labels attached to them, or that have had the label
peeled off. ■
Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may re sult in damage to the discs or the player
itself. ●
Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc slot. ●
Do not apply oil to the player. ●
Store discs away from direct sunlight. ●
Never try to disassemble any part of the player.

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Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the iP od top screen from any screen of the
selected source. ■
Menu screen
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Selecting a song
Press the “  PRST” or “TRACK  ” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob
to select the desired song number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “  PRST” or “TRACK  ” button.■
Selecting a play mode
Move the controller to the ri ght and then select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, and then select a song to begin using the
selected play mode.■
Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right an d 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 “i Pod” on the audio source selection
screen.
Connecting an iPod
iPod top screen
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