AUDIO Lexus CT200h 2012 (in English) Repair Manual

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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
right

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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
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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Portable audio device holder (if equipped)
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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.
CAUTION
Caution while driving
Do not connect portable audio device or operate the controls.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to portable audio device
Do not leave portable audio devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside
the vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to the device.
Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the portable audio
device while it is connected as this may damage the portable audio device
or its terminal.
Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the portable
audio device or its terminal.

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steer-
ing wheel.
Operation may differ depending on the type of audio system or navi-
gation system. For details, refer to the manual provided with the audio
system or navigation system.
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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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.
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-
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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