display LEXUS NX300h 2015 Owners Manual

3795-6. Using an external device
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Lexus Display Audio system
NX300h_U_OM78007U ●
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 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 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. ●
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.

3815-6. Using an external device
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NX300h_U_OM78007UUsing the AUX port  P. 3 4 5
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the top screen from any screen of the
selected source. ■
Menu screen
 P. 3 5 8 ■
Operating portable players connected to the audio system
Volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjustments must be
made on the portable player itself. ■
When using a portable player connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable player.To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, press the “MEDIA” button or
select “AUX” or “A/V” on the “Source” screen.
Connecting a portable player
Top screen
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the portable player or its terminal ●
Do not leave portable player in the vehicl e. The temperature inside the vehicle may
become high. ●
Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the portable player while it is
connected. ●
Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

382 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
NX300h_U_OM78007USteps for using Bluetooth ®
devicesThe following can be performed using Bluetooth ®
wireless communication:■
A portable audio player can be operated and listened to via the Lexus
Display Audio system ■
Hands-free phone calls can be made via a cellular phone
In order to use wireless communication, register and connect a Bluetooth ®
device by performing the following procedures.
Device registration/connection flow 1. Register the Bluetooth ®
device to be used with Lexus Display
Audio system (  P. 3 8 4 )
2. Select the Bluetooth ®
device to be used
(  P. 3 8 5 )
Audio Hands-free phone
3. Start Bluetooth ®
connec-
tion (  P. 386) 3. Start Bluetooth ®
connec-
tion (  P. 3 8 7 )
4. Check connection status
(  P. 3 9 0 ) 4. Check connection status
(  P. 393)
5. Use Bluetooth ®
audio
(  P. 3 9 0 ) 5. Use Bluetooth ®
phone
(  P. 3 9 4 )

3835-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
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NX300h_U_OM78007U Go to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth
* ”
* : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ■
When displaying “Bluetooth
* Setup” screen from the “Bluetooth
* Audio” screen
Display the “Bluetooth
* Audio” screen. (  P. 3 9 0 )
Move the controller to the left and select “Connect”.■
When displaying “Bluetooth
* Setup” screen from the phone top screen
Display the phone top screen. (  P. 3 9 2 )
Move the controller to the left and select “Connect Phone”.
* : Bluetooth is a registered trad emark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.“Bluetooth
* Setup” screen 1
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384 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
NX300h_U_OM78007URegistering a Bluetooth ®
deviceTurn the Bluetooth ®
connection setting of your device set to on.
Go to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth
* ”
Move the controller to the left and then select “Add Device”
When this screen is displayed, input
the passcode displayed on the
screen into your Bluetooth ®
device. For operation of the Bluetooth ®
device,
see the manual that comes with your
Bluetooth ®
device.
Register the Bluetooth ®
device
using your Bluetooth ®
device.A PIN code are not required for SSP
(Secure Simple Pairing) compatible
Bluetooth ®
devices. Depending on the
device, you may need to select Yes to
register, or No to cancel on the device.
If an error message is displayed, follow the guidance on the screen to try again.
* : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Go to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth
* ”
Move the controller to the left and then select “Remove Device”.
Select the device to remove.
* : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.Bluetooth ®
compatible phones (HFP) and portable audio players (AVP) can
be registered simultaneously. You can register up to 5 Bluetooth ®
devices.
How to register a Bluetooth ®
device1
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Removing a Bluetooth ®
device 1
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NX300h_U_OM78007USelecting a Bluetooth ®
deviceGo to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth
* ”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect All”, “Connect as a Ph one” or “Connect as an Audio Player”.
“Connect All” means connect both the telephone and audio functions of one
device.
If the desired Bluetooth ®
device is not displayed, register the device.
(  P. 3 8 4 )
* : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.If multiple Bluetooth ®
devices are registered, follow the procedure below to
select the Bluetooth ®
device to be used. You ma y only use one device at a
time.
How to select a Bluetooth ®
device1
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386 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
NX300h_U_OM78007UConnecting a Bluetooth ®
audio playerWhen the portable audio player is in st andby for a connection, it will be automat-
ically connected whenever the power switch is in either ACCESSORY or ON
mode.
Operate the portable player and connect it to the Bluetooth ®
audio system.
Go to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth
* ”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect All” or “Connect as an Audio player”.
If the desired Bluetooth ®
device is not displayed, register the device.
(  P. 3 8 4 )
* : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.There are 2 portable audio player connection settings available: connecting
from the vehicle and connecting from the portable player.
Connecting method is set to “Vehicle”
Connecting method is set to “Device” 1
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3875-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
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NX300h_U_OM78007UConnecting a Bluetooth ®
phoneWhen you register a phone, auto conn ection will be activated. It is recom-
mended to have the system set to this mode and leave the Bluetooth ®
phone in a
place where a good connection can be established.
When the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY or ON mode, the system will
search for a nearby cellular phone you have registered.
Next, the system automatically connects with the most recent phone that was
connected. The connected result is displayed.
When auto connection has failed or “Bluetooth
* Power” is turned off, you must
connect the Bluetooth ®
device manually.
Go to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth
* ”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect All”, “Connect as a Ph one” or “Connect as an Audio player”.
If the desired Bluetooth ®
device is not displayed, register the device.
(  P. 3 8 4 )
* : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ■
Reconnecting a Bluetooth ®
phone
If the system cannot connect due to poor signal strength with the power switch in
ACCESSORY or ON mode, the system will automatically attempt to reconnect.
If the phone is turned off, the system will not attempt to reconnect. In this case, the con-
nection must be made manually, or the phone must be reselected.■
Connecting a phone while Bluetooth ®
audio is playing●
Bluetooth ®
audio will stop temporarily.●
It may take time to connect.There are two connecting methods av ailable: automatic and manual.
Auto connection
Manual connection 1
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388 5-7. Connecting Bluetooth ®
NX300h_U_OM78007UDisplaying a Bluetooth ®
device detailsGo to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth
* ”
Select the desired device and then select “Device Info”.
Change the name of the device
Change the connection method “Vehicle”: Connect the audio system
to the portable audio player.
“Device”: Connect the portable
audio player to the audio system
Device address
Device telephone number Depending on the model of phone, the number may not be displayed.
Compatibility profile of the device
* : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.■
Restoring the default settings
Move the controller to the left and select “Default” on the “Device Information” screen.You can confirm and change th e registered device details.
Bluetooth ®
device registration status 1
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NX300h_U_OM78007UDetailed Bluetooth ®
settingsGo to “Bluetooth
* Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth
* ”
Move the controller to the left and then select “System Settings”.
Select to set the Bluetooth ®
func-
tion on/off.
Change the name of the device.
Change the PIN-code. You can change the PIN-code that is
used to register your Bluetooth ®
devices in the system.
Device address
Select to set the display of the
telephone status on/off You can set the system to show the
status confirmation display when
connecting a telephone.
Select to set the display of the audio player status on/off You can set the system to show the status confirmation display when connecting an
audio player.
Compatibility profile of the system
* : Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.■
Restoring the default settings
Move the controller to the left and select “Default” on the “System Settings” screen.You can confirm and change the detailed Bluetooth ®
settings.
How to check and change detailed Bluetooth ®
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