Lexus HS250h 2010 Wide View Front Monitor System / LEXUS 2010 HS250H OWNERS MANUAL (OM75006U)

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●MP3 and WMA 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
compression.
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.
There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards that can be used and to the
media/formats on which the files are recorded.
●MP3 file compatibility
• Compatible standards 
MP3 (MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III, MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III,
MPEG2.5)
• Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz) 
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz) 
MPEG2.5: 8, 11.025, 12 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates (compatible with VBR) 
MPEG1 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32-320 (kbps) 
MPEG2 AUDIO LAYERII, III: 32-160 (kbps) 
MPEG2.5: 32-160 (kbps)
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
●WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards 
WMA Ver. 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies HIGH PROFILE 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates 
HIGH PROFILE 32-320 (kbps, VBR)
●File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with
the extension .mp3 or .wma.

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●ID3 and WMA 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, 2.4 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.
●MP3 and WMA playback
• When a device containing MP3 or WMA files is connected, all files in the USB memory device are checked. Once the file check is finished, the first
MP3 or WMA file is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we
recommend that you do not include any files other than MP3 or WMA files
or create any unnecessary folders.
• When the USB device is connected and the audio source is changed to USB
memory player mode, the USB device will start playing the first file in the first
folder. If the same device is removed and reinserted (and the contents have
not been changed), the USB device will resume play from the same point in
which it was last used.
●Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA
files, they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and WMA 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 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 ma y not be possible at all.
•Microsoft
®, Windows®, and Windows Media® are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Do not connect USB players or operate the controls.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to USB memory players
●Do not leave USB memory players 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 player
while it is connected as this may damage the USB memory player or its terminal.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB memory
player 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 
 P. 305
The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro -
duce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
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” “T
RE”“FAD” “BAL”“A S L ”
■ A
djusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Mode
displayedSound qual- ity modeLevelTurn counter- clockwiseTu r n c l o c k - wise
“BAS”Bass*-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”Mid-range*-5 to 5
“TRE”Tr e b l e*-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 an d tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.

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Using the AUX adapter
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the veh
icle’s audio controls. All other adjust-
ments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
■When using a portable audio devi ce connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable audio
de
vice.
■Routing portable audio device cables
 P.
2 9 3
This adapter can be used to connect a po rtable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press .

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
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.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radio station
CD mode: Selects a track, file (MP3 and
WM

A) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode: 
Selects a track and
albu
m
iPod
® player mode: 
Selects a song
USB memory player mode: 
Selects a file and folder

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Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio sour ce
changes as follows each time the button is pr
essed. If no discs are
inserted in the player, that mode will be skipped.
FM1 FM2 SA
T1 SAT2 SAT3 CD player 
Bluetooth® audio AUX iPod® or USB memory player 
AM FM1
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decr ease the vol-
ume.
Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
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® player or
USB memory player mode.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select the desired track/file or song.

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Selecting an album
Press to select Bluetooth® audio mode.
Press and hold “ ” o
r “” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a folder
Press to select USB memory player mode.
Press and hold “ ” o
r “” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player
Press to select CD mode.
Press and hold “ ” o
r “” 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.