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2795-2. Setup
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Lexus Display Audio system
■USB memory
When saving the images to a USB memory device, name the folder that the images are
saved to “Image”.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used: • USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
The following types of files can be used:
• The image’s file format must be JPEG.
• The file name may only contain ASCII characters.
●JPEG file compatibility
Compatible image size: Maximum 5MB
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB memory device or its terminals
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2965-4. Using the radio
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■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio recept ion at all times is difficult due to the continually chang-
ing position of the antenna, differences in  signal strength and surrounding objects, such
as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear  window. To maintain clear radio reception,
do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the antenna wire
mounted inside the rear window.
■XM Radio Services — Descriptions
●Radio and Entertainment
XM offers more than 170 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music and
premier sports, news, talk, and entertainment.  XM is broadcast via satellites to millions
of listeners across the continental United States. XM subscribers listen to XM on
satellite radio receivers for the car, home, and portable use. More information about
XM is available online at www.siriusxm.com
 (U.S.A.) or www.xmradio.ca (Canada).
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (M usic and Talk) and the accompanying Text
Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.
■XM Radio Services — Subscription Instructions
For XM Services requiring a subscription (s uch as XM Radio), the following paragraph
shall be included.
Required XM Radio monthly subscriptions sold  separately after trial period. Subscrip-
tion fee is consumer only. All fees and prog ramming subject to change. Subscriptions are
subject to the Customer Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com
 (U.S.A.) or
www.xmradio.ca
 (Canada) XM service only availa ble in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces. © 2011 Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all
related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All other marks, channel
names and logos are the property of their respective owners.
For more information, program schedules, and  to subscribe or extend subscription after
complimentary trial period; more  information is available at:
U.S.A. Customers:
Visit ww w.siriusxm.com
 or call 1-877-515-3987
Canadian Customers: 
Visit ww w.xmradio.ca
 or call 1-877-438-9677
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating  XM service or reporting a problem. If
“Ch000” is selected using the “TUNE•SCRO LL” knob, the ID code, which is 8 alpha-
numeric characters, will be displayed. If anot her channel is selected, the ID code will no
longer be displayed. The channel (000) alte rnates between displaying the radio ID and
the specific radio code. 
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3015-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
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Lexus Display Audio system
■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 size smaller than that of the MP3 format.
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio 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 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, joint 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 compat ible 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 
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3035-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
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Lexus Display Audio system
●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 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 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 encoding and the
file format, poor sound qualit y 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 Medi a are the registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
■The Gracenote® media database
●Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote®.
Gracenote is the industry standard in mu sic recognition technology and related con-
tent 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, th e Gracenote logo and logotype, and the
“Powered by Gracenote” logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Gracenote in the United States and/or other countries. 
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3115-6. Using an external device
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Lexus Display Audio system
■USB memory functions
●Depending on the USB memory device that is connected to the system, the device
itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be available. If the device is
inoperable or a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system
specification), disco nnecting the device and reconnect ing it may resolve the problem.
●If the USB memory device still does not be gin operation after being disconnected and
reconnected, format the device.
■Error messages for USB memory
If the following error messages appear on the screen, refer to the table and take the
appropriate measures. If the pr oblem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory devices that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class  MP3, WMA and AAC files written to a device with any format other than those
listed above may not play correctly, and  their file names and folder names may not
be displayed correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error.”This indicates a problem with the USB memory
device or its connection.
“There are no files available for
playback.”This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are
included on the USB memory device. 
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3125-6. Using an external device
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●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 Microsoft 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 an d refers to an audio compression tech-
nology 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, joint 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 compat ible 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
●File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are those with
the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a. 
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3135-6. Using an external device
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Lexus Display Audio system
●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  AAC files is connected, all files in the
USB memory device are 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 recom-
mend that you do not include any files ot her 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 start playing the first file in the first
folder. If the same device is removed and reconnected (and the contents have not
been changed), the USB memory device will 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 and 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 qualit y or noise at the start of playback may result. In some
cases, playback may not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Medi a are the registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB memory device or its terminals
●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. 
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Bluetooth®
■When using the Bluetooth® audio system
●In the following situations, 
the system may not function.
• If the portable audio player is turned off
• If the portable audio player is not connected
• If the portable audio player’s battery is low
●There may be a delay if a cellular phon e connection is made during Bluetooth® audio
play.
●Depending on the type of portable audio play er that is connected to the system, opera-
tion may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system is mu ted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
●If the received call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard. 
If the Bluetooth® phone is too close to the system,  quality of the sound may deteriorate
and connection status may deteriorate.
●In the following situations, it may be  difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
•If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If there is interference from  the network of the cellular phone
●Depending on the type phone, cert ain functions may not be available.
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
●If you are outside of cellular phone service coverage
●If the cellular phone is not connected
●If the cellular phone’s battery is low
●When outgoing calls are controlled, due  to heavy traffic on telephone lines, etc.
●When the cellular phone itself cannot be used
●When transferring phonebook data from the cellular phone
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the display. 
If the portable audio player or cellular phone is behind the seat or in the glove box or
console box, or is touching or covered by  metal objects, the connection status may dete-
riorate. 
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3545-12. Other function
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■USB memory functions
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■USB memory
●Compatible devices
USB memory device that can be used for JPEG display.
●Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
●JPEG file compatibility
• Compatible image size: Maximum 10MB
• Compatible pixel size: Maximum 10,000,000 pixels
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the USB memory device or its terminals
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3575-12. Other function
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■Microphone
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■When using the microphone
●It is unnecessary to speak directly into  the microphone when giving a command.
●Wait for the confirmation beep before speaking a command.
●Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.
●In the following conditions, the system ma y not recognize the command properly and
using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. No te that certain words, accents or speech
patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise.
■When searching for a track 
●A USB memory or iPod must be connected to enable track searching and playback.
(  P.  2 74 )
●When a USB memory or iPod is connected, recognition data is created so tracks can
be searched using voice commands.
●Recognition data is updated un der the following conditions:
• When the USB memory or  iPod data has changed.
• When the voice recognition  language is changed. (P. 277)
●While the recognition data is  being created or being updated, a track search cannot be
performed using a voice command.
■The Gracenote® media database
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