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■The sound quality level is adjusted individually
The treble, mid and bass levels can be adjusted for the each audio mode separately.
■About Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the vehicle
speed, wind noise or other noise.
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Using the AUX port
Open the console box, open the
cover and connect the portable
audio device.
Press the “MEDIA” button.
Select the “AUX” tab on the screen or press the “MEDIA” button
repeatedly to change to AUX mode.
■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 po rtable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not connect portable audio device or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■If the armrest cannot be fully closed
Depending on the size and shape of the portable audio device that is connected to
the system, the armrest may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the
armrest as this may damage the portable audio device or the terminal, etc.
■To prevent damage to portable audio device
●Do not leave portable audio device 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 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 rear seat audio controls∗
Press to turn the front audio system on.
Pressing the button again turns the system off.
∗: If equipped
Some front audio features can be controlled from the rear seats.
Display
Po we r o n /o f f
Selecting an audio source Volume up/down
Selecting a track or file etc.
Selecting a preset station or
folder etc.
Turning the power on/off
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Press to change the audio source. The audio source as follows
each time the button is pressed. If no discs are inserted in the player, or if
the external device is not connected, that mode will be skipped.
FM → SAT → Apps → DVD player → iPod or USB memory →
Bluetooth® audio player → AUX → AM
Press “ ∧” on to increase the volume and “ ∨” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Press and hold the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
■Select a radio station Press to select a frequency band.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to seek the frequency.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold until you hear a beep.
■Select a preset station
Press to select a frequency band.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select a preset station.
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume
Selecting a radio station
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■Audio CDPress to select the DVD player.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select a track.
■Bluetooth® audio player
Press to select the Bluetooth
® audio player.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select an folder.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select a file.
■iPod
Press to select the iPod.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select a file.
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select a chapter.
Selecting a track
Selecting a chapter (DVD video mode)
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■MP3 disc or WMA discPress to select the DVD player.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select a folder.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select a file.
■USB memory
Press to select the USB memory.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select a folder.
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on to select a file.
■Fast forwarding or rewinding a chapter or file
Press and hold “ ∧” or “ ∨” on .
■Button lock function
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked.
(→ P. 4 0 8 )
■Rear control panel illumination off function
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. ( →P. 4 0 8 )
■When “ERROR”, “WAIT” or “NO MUSIC” is shown on the display
Refer to the following and take the appropriate measures. If the problem is not recti-
fied, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
“ERROR”: This indicates a trouble either in the disc or inside the player. The disc
may be dirty, damaged, or inserted up-side down.
“WAIT”: Operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Eject the disc and allow the player to cool down.
“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that an MP3/WMA file is not included in the disc.
Selecting a file
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Radio mode: Selects a radio sta- tion
Audio CD mode: Selects a track
MP3/WMA disc mode: Selects a file and
folder
DVD mode: Selects a chapter
Bluetooth
® audio mode: Selects a track and
album
iPod mode: Selects a track
USB memory mode: Selects a file and
folder/album
Vo l u m e
Turns the power on, selects audio
source, mute or pause
Some audio features can be controll ed using the switches on the steer-
ing wheel.
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Press when the audio system is turned off.
Press the to select an audio mode.
Each press changes the mode sequentially if the desired mode is ready to
use.
Press to increase the volume and to decrease the volume.
Hold down the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Press and hold .
To cancel, press and hold again.
Press to select the radio mode.
Press or to select.
Press to select the radio mode.
Press and hold the or switch until you hear a beep.
To cancel, press either switch.
Turning on the power
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume
Silencing a sound or pause the current operation
Selecting the preset station/channel (radio)
Seeking a radio station/channel
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Press to select the audio CD, MP3/WMA disc, DVD,
Bluetooth
® audio, iPod, or USB memory mode.
Press or to select.
To return to the beginning of the current track, file or chapter, press the
switch once quickly.
Press to select Bluetooth® audio or USB memory mode.
Press and hold or until a beep is heard to select.
Press to select the MP3/W MA disc or USB memory mode.
Press and hold or until a beep is heard to select.
Selecting a track/file or chapter
Selecting an album
Selecting a folder
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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