Lexus ES300h 2015 Owner's Manual

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●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 possible if the CD-R or CD-RW is not
finalized. 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 format other than those listed above
may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be dis-
played correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows.
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels (including the root)
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255
●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 multi-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. However, 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.

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●MP3, WMA and AAC playback
When a disc containing MP3, WMA or AAC files is inserted, all files on the disc
are first checked. Once the file check is finished, 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 folders.
Discs that contain a mixture of music data and MP3, WMA or AAC format data
cannot 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 amounts of interference and damage to the
speakers.
●Playback
• To play MP3 files with steady sound quality, we recommend a fixed bit rate of atleast 128 kbps and a sampling frequency of 44.1 kHz.
• CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be possible in some instances, depending on the characteristics of the disc.
• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3, WMA and AAC files on the market, and depending on the status of the encod-
ing 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 are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

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■The Gracenote® media database
●Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®.
Gracenote is the industry standard in music recognition technology and related
content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com
.
●CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to present
Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2000 to present Gracenote. One
or more patents owned by Gracenote apply to this product and service. See the
Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list of applicable Gracenote patents.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the Gracenote logo and logotype,
and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trade-
marks of Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries.

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NOTICE
■Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of discs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) disc adapters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or disc insert/eject function.
●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 CD-R labels attached to them, or that have had
the label peeled off.
■Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result 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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Listening to an iPod
→P. 359
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the iPod top screen from any
screen of the selected source.
■Menu screen
→ P. 3 7 5
■Selecting a song
Press the “ ∧” or “∨ ” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob 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”.
Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speak-
ers.
Press the “MEDIA” button or select “iPod” on the audio source selec-
tion 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 certified 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 the 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.,
registered 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. 3 74 )
●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 source is changed to iPod mode, the
iPod will resume play from the same point 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 sys-
tem specification), disconnecting the device and reconnecting it may resolve the
problem.
●Depending on the iPod, while connected to the system, the iPod cannot be oper-
ated 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. 3 9 8 )

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■iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect your iPod
from the vehicle iPod connection and reset it. For instructions on how to reset your
iPod, refer to your iPod Owner’s Manual.
■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 your Lexus
dealer.
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error.”This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“There are no songs
available for playback.”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.
“Please check the iPod
firmware version.”This indicates that the software version is not compati-
ble.
Please check the compatible models. (→P. 3 9 8 )
“iPod authorization
failed.”This indicates that the Lexus Display Audio system
failed to authorize the iPod.
Please check your iPod.

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■Compatible models
The following iPod
®, iPod nano®, iPod classic®, iPod touch® and iPhone® devices
can be used with this system.
●Made for
• iPod touch (5th generation)
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPod touch (2nd generation)
• iPod touch (1st generation)
•iPod classic
• iPod with video
• iPod nano (7th generation)
• iPod nano (6th generation)
• iPod nano (5th generation)
• iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPod nano (2nd generation)
• iPod nano (1st generation)
•iPhone 5
•iPhone 4S
•iPhone 4
•iPhone 3GS
•iPhone 3G
•iPhone
Depending on differences between models or software versions etc., some models
might be incompatible with this system.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the iPod or its terminals
●Do not leave the iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod while it is con-
nected.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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Using USB memory device
→P. 359
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the USB top screen from any
screen of the selected source.
■Menu screen
→ P. 3 7 5
■Selecting a file
Press the “ ∧” or “∨ ” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob 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, then 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”.
Connecting a USB memory device enab les you to enjoy music from the
vehicle speakers.
Select “USB1” or “USB2” on the aud io source selection screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
USB top screen
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