audio Lexus GS300h 2013 Owners Manual

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You can check such indicators as signal strength and battery charge
on the screen.
Connection status
Battery charge
Status display
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IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood
No
connection
Battery chargeFullEmpty

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To use the Bluetooth® audio system, you need to enter your porta-
ble player into the system. Once registered, you can enjoy your
music on the vehicle’s audio system. (P. 679)
For the operation procedure for the portable player, consult your
player’s accompanying instruction manual.
When “Bluetooth* power” is turned on
When the portable player is on standby for the connection, it will
be automatically connected whenever the power switch is in
either ACCESSORY or ON mode.
When “Bluetooth* power” is turned off
Manually connect the portable player in accordance with the fol-
lowing procedure.
Select “Connect”.
Select the desired portable
player.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
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When the connection is
completed, this screen is
displayed. It is now possible
to use the portable player.
Select to play, select to
pause or press to play/
pause.
Some titles may not be displayed
depending on the type of portable
player.
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On the audio top screen
Select “<” or “>” on the screen to select the next/previous folder/
album.
On the playlist screen
Select the album name on
the screen to display the
playlist screen.
Select the desired screen button.
If the folder name on the screen is selected, the track list screen is dis-
played.
Selecting a track/folder/album
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Select the desired track
name on the screen.
, : Select to move the list up
or down by 5 track/folder
groups.
“CH•TRACK” button: Press
“<” or “>” on the
“CH•TRACK” button to scroll
through the track list one by
one.
“TUNE/SCROLL” knob: Turn
the knob clockwise or counter-
clockwise to quickly scroll up or
down the track/folder list. To
select the desired track/folder,
press the knob.
, : If appears to the right
of an item name, the complete
name is too long for the screen.
Select to scroll to the end of
the name. Select to move to
the beginning of the name.
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On the audio top screen
Select “<” or “>” on the screen to select the next/previous track.
Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob or press “<” or “>” on the
“CH•TRACK” button to select the desired track number.
On the track list screen
Select the track name on the screen to display the following
track list screen.
Select the desired track
number.
, : Select to move the list up
or down by 5 track groups.
“CH•TRACK” button: Press
“<” or “>” on the
“CH•TRACK” button to scroll
through the track list one by
one.
“TUNE/SCROLL” knob: Turn
the knob clockwise or counter-
clockwise to quickly scroll up or
down the track list.
, : If appears to the right
of an item name, the complete
name is too long for the screen.
Select to scroll to the end of
the name. Select to move to
the beginning of the name.
Selecting, fast forwarding or rewinding a track
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Fast forwarding and rewinding a track
Press and hold “<” or “>” on the “CH•TRACK” button to fast
forward or rewind.
Playing the tracks on the album in random order
Select “RAND” on the screen.
Each time “RAND” is selected, the mode changes as follows:
album random  all track random  off
Playing tracks from all the albums in random order
Select “RAND” repeatedly until “ALB.RAND” appears on the
screen.
To cancel, select “RAND” again.
Repeating a track
Select “RPT” on the screen.
Each time “RPT” is selected, the mode changes as follows:
track repeat  album repeat  off
Repeating an album
Select “RPT” repeatedly until “ALB.RPT” appears on the
screen.
To cancel, select “RPT” again.
Random playback
Repeat play

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If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
Selecting “Connect portable player” on the “Bluetooth*” screen also con-
nects a Bluetooth® audio player. (P. 679)
When none of the selectable portable players have been registered, a screen
confirming registration is displayed. The registration method is the same as
phone registration. (P. 672)
When the currently connected portable player is selected, a screen confirm-
ing the selected player’s disconnection is displayed. (P. 672)
If connection fails once, a changing connection method confirmation screen
is displayed. If connection fails 2 or more times, a message will be dis-
played. When this message is displayed, try again.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
When using the Bluetooth® audio system
In the following conditions, the system may not function.
• The portable player is turned off
• The portable player is not connected
• The portable player battery is low
There may be a delay if phone connection is carried out during Bluetooth®
audio play.
Depending on the type of portable player that is connected to the system,
operation may differ slightly and certain functions may not be available.
Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the portable player is behind
the seat or in the glove box or console box, or is touching or covered by
metal objects, connection status may deteriorate.
Battery charge/signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the portable player, and this
system does not have a charging function.

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About Bluetooth®
Compatible models
Portable players must correspond to the following specifications:
Bluetooth® specification
Ver. 1.1 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher)
Profile
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher)
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the
type of portable player. Also, the different screen is displayed depending on
which portable player is connecting.
Certification
P. 6 1 8
Reconnecting the portable player
If the portable player is disconnected with a poor reception when the power
switch is in ACCESSORY or ON mode, the system automatically reconnects
the portable player.
If you have switched off the portable player yourself, follow the instructions
below to reconnect:
Select the portable player again
Enter the portable player
When transferring ownership of your vehicle
Be sure to remove the registered portable player from the system. (P. 674) Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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CAUTION
While driving
Do not use the portable player or connect the Bluetooth
® system.
Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
Your audio unit is fitted with Bluetooth® antennas. People with implant-
able cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers
or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable
distance between themselves and the Bluetooth
® antennas. The radio
waves may affect the operation of such devices.
Before using Bluetooth® devices, users of any electrical medical device
other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization
therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should con-
sult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation
under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected
effects on the operation of such medical devices.
NOTICE
When leaving the vehicle
Do not leave your portable player in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle
may become hot, causing damage to the portable player.