Lexus CT200h 2011 Owner's Manual (in English)

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File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those
with the extension .mp3 or .wma.
ID3 and WMA 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, 2.4 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.
MP3 and WMA playback
• When a device containing MP3 or WMA files is connected, all files in
the USB memory device are checked. Once the file check is finished,
the first MP3 or WMA file is played. To make the file check finish
more quickly, we recommend that you do not include any files other
than MP3 or WMA files or create any unnecessary folders.
• When the USB device is connected and the audio source is changed to
USB memory mode, the USB device will start playing the first file in
the first folder. If the same device is removed and reinserted (and the
contents have not been changed), the USB device will resume play
from the same point in which it was last used.
Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and
WMA files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and
WMA files. This may result in large amounts of interference and damage
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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 and other encoding software for
MP3 and WMA 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 are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Do not connect USB memory or operate the controls.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to USB memory
Do not leave USB memory in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to the player.
Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory
while it is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal.
Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB
memory or its terminal.

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Optimal use of the audio system
Displays the current mode
Changes the following set-
tings:
• Sound quality and volume
balance
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The sound quality and bal-
ance setting can be changed
to produce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Level-
izer on/off
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Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Pressing the button changes sound modes in the following order:
“BAS”  “MID”  “TRE”  “FAD”  “BAL”  “ASL”
Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Mode
displayedSound
quality
mode
LevelTurn coun-
terclockwiseTurn
clockwise
“BAS”Bass*-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”Mid-range*-5 to 5
“TRE”Treble*-5 to 5
“FAD”
Front/rear
volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to
front
“BAL”
Left/right
volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to
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Turning the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) on/off
Turning clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning
counterclockwise turns off the ASL.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to
the noise level as you drive your vehicle.

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Using the AUX port
Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Press down and release the
lid.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press (type A) or (type B).STEP1
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning the power on
Press when the audio system is turned off.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the switch down for 1
second or more.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steer-
ing wheel.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases vol-
ume
Radio mode:Selects a
radio station
CD mode: Selects a track,
file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track
and album
iPod mode:
Selects a song
USB memory mode:
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Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time the button is pressed. If no discs are
inserted in the player, that mode will be skipped.
Ty p e A
FM DAB (if equipped)  CD player iPod or USB mem-
ory Bluetooth
® audio AUX MW FM
Ty p e B
FM1  FM2  FM3  CD player  Bluetooth
® audio 
AUX  iPod or USB memory  MW  DAB (if equipped) 
FM1
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Selecting a radio station
Press to select radio mode.
Press “” or “” on to select a radio station.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold “” or “” on the
button until you hear a beep.
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Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, Bluetooth
® audio, iPod or USB
memory mode.
Press “” or “” on to select the desired track/file or
song.
Selecting an album
Press to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold “” or “” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a folder
Press to select USB memory mode.
Press and hold “” or “” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “” or “” on until you hear a beep.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
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Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Press again.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.