audio LEXUS RC F 2017 Workshop Manual

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Media mode
ButtonFunctionTarget audio source
“Play”Plays or pauses a track/fileAll media (except
A/V)
“Pause”
“Track Up”
Selects a track/fileAll media (except
A/V)“Track Down”
“File Up”
“File Down”
“Folder Up”Selects a folder/albumMP3/WMA/AAC
disc, USB
“Folder Down”
“Fast Forward”Selects and hold: Fast-forward or rewind a
track/fileAll media (except
A/V)
“Rewind”
“Repeat”Selects a repeat mode ( →P. 362)All media (except
A/V)
“Random”Selects a random/shuffle play mode
(→ P. 362)All media (except
A/V)
“Shuffle”
“Full Screen”Selects a full screen modeiPod, A/V
“Connect”Connects a Bluetooth® device ( →P. 385)Bluetooth®
“Cover Art Set-
tings”Changes the cover art settings ( →P. 359)CD, MP3/WMA/
AAC disc
“iPod Settings”Changes iPod settings ( →P. 358)iPod
“USB Settings”Changes USB settings (→ P. 359)USB
“External Video
Settings”Changes A/V settings (→P. 358)A/V
“Sound Settings”Changes sound settings ( →P. 356)All media

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Repeat play
ModeAction
“Track Repeat”
File/track repeat“Repeat”
“RPT”
“On”
“Folder Repeat”Folder/album repeat“Album Repeat”
Random/shuffle playback
ModeAction
“1 DISC”
Random/shuffle play of the disc/folder/album“Random”
“Shuffle”
“Folder Random”
Random/shuffle play of all folders/albums“ALBUM RAND”
“Album Shuffle”

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5-4. Using the radio
Pressing the “RADIO” button displays the radio top screen from any screen of
the selected source.
■Menu screen
→P. 360
Tune in to the desired station using one of the following methods.
■Seek tuning
Press and hold then release the “ < PRST” or “TRACK >” button.
Seek tuning can also be operated on the menu screen. ( →P. 360)
The radio will begin seeking up or down for a station of the nearest frequency
and will stop when a station is found.
■Manual tuning
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob.
■Preset stations
Select the desired preset station by pressing the “ < PRST” or “TRACK >” but-
ton, or turning and pressing the controller.
■Station list
Move the controller to the right and selecting “Station List”.
AM radio: Selectin g a desired station.
FM radio: Selecting a desired type of station and selecting a desired st\
a-
tion.
To refreshing the station list, select “Refresh”. Select “Source” on the refresh
screen, can be change to the othe r audio source while refreshing.
Radio operation
Select “AM”, “FM” or “SAT” on the audi o source selection screen to begin lis-
tening to the radio.
Radio top screen
Selecting a station (AM or FM radio)
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3655-4. Using the radio
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HD Radio™ Technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
radio product has a special receiver which allows it to receive digital broadcasts
(where available) in addition to the analog broadcasts it already receives.
Digital broadcasts have better sound qua lity than analog broadcasts as digital
broadcasts provide free, crystal clear audio with no static or distortion. For more
information, and a guide to available radio stations and programming, refer to
www.hdradio.com
.
“HD Radio features included in Lexus radios:
Digital Sound - HD Radio broadcasts deliver crystal-clear, digital audio quality to
listeners.
HD2/HD3 Channels - FM stations can prov ide additional digital only audio pro-
gramming with expanded content and format choices on HD2/HD3 channels.
PSD - Program Service Data (PSD) gives you on-screen information such as art-
ist name and song title.
iTunes Tagging - Listeners can tag (store) songs they like for later review and pur-
chase through iTunes.
Artist Experience - Images related to the broadcast are displayed on the radio
screen, such as album cover art and station logos.”
HD Radio™ Technology
HD Radio Technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corpora-
tion. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio, and “Arc” logos
are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

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■HD Radio™ Technology troubleshooting guide
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually chang-
ing position of the antenna, differences in si gnal 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.
ExperienceCauseAction
Mismatch of time align-
ment- a user may hear a
short period of program-
ming replayed or an echo,
stutter or skip.The radio stations analog
and digital volume are not
properly aligned or the sta-
tion is in ballgame mode.None, radio broadcast
issue. A user can contact
the radio station.
Sound fades, blending in
and out.Radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio.
Reception issue, may
clear-up as the vehicle
continues to be driven. Set
“HD Radio” to off, can
force radio in an analog
audio.
Audio mute condition
when an HD2/HD3 multi-
cast channel had been
playing.The radio does not have
access to digital signals at
the moment.
This is normal behavior,
wait until the digital signal
returns. If out of the cover-
age area, seek a new sta-
tion.
Audio mute delay when
selecting an HD2/HD3
multicast channel preset.
The digital multicast con-
tent is not available until
HD Radio™ broadcast can
be decoded and make the
audio available. This takes
up to 7 seconds.
This is normal behavior,
wait for the audio to
become available.
Text information does not
match the present song
audio.Data service issue at the
radio broadcaster.
Broadcaster should be
notified. Complete the
form: www.ibiquity.com/
automotive/report_ra-
dio_station_
experiences.
No text information shown
for the present selected
frequency.Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.
Broadcaster should be
notified. Complete the
form: www.ibiquity.com/
automotive/report_ra-dio_station_
experiences.

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■XM Radio Services — Descriptions
●Radio and Entertainment
XM offers more than 170 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music and pre-
mier 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 port able use. More information about XM is
available online at www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A.) or www.siriusxm.ca (Canada).
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music 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 Agreem ent available at www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A.) or
www.siriusxm.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 Siri us 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 www.siriusxm.com or call 1-877-447-0011
Canadian Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.ca
or call 1-877-438-9677
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activati ng XM service or reporting a problem. If
“Ch000” is selected using the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob, the ID code, which is 8 alpha-
numeric characters, will be disp layed. If another 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.
■XM Radio Services — Legal Disclaimers and Warnings
●Fees and Taxes — Subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees may
apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer Ag reement available at www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A.)
or www.siriusxm.ca
(Canada) XM service only availa ble in the 48 contiguous United
States and Canada
*.
*: Canada — some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern latitudes.
This is beyond the control of XM Satellite Radio.
Explicit Language Notice — Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated
with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available for XM Satel-
lite Radio receivers by notifying XM at;
U.S.A. Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.com or calling 1-877-447-0011
Canadian Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.ca
or calling 1-877-438-9677

3685-4. Using the radio
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disasse mble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate, or
otherwise make available any te chnology or software incorporated in receivers compat-
ible with the XM Satellite Radio System or that support the XM website, the Online Ser-
vice or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE
® voice compression software
included in this product is protected by intellectual prop erty rights including patent
rights, copyrights, and trade secret s of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
Note: this applies to XM receiver s only and not XM Ready devices.
■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM tuner, a message will appear on the screen. Refer to the
table below to identify the problem, an d take the suggested corrective action.
Contact the XM Listener Care Center at 1-877-447-0011 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-438-9677
(Canada).
SAT Check Antenna
The XM antenna is not connected. Check whether the XM
antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the surrounding
antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
SAT Ch Unauthorized
You have not subscribed to XM Satellite Radio. The radio is
being updated with the latest encryption code. Contact XM
Satellite Radio for subscripti on information. When a con-
tract is canceled, you can choose “Ch000” and all free-to-
air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized. Wait
for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous
channel or “Ch001”. If it does not change automatically,
select another channel. To listen to the premium channel,
contact XM Satellite Radio.
SAT No SignalThe XM signal is too weak at the current location. Wait until
your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger signal.
SAT LoadingThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait
until the unit has rece ived the information.
SAT Channel Off AirThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any program-
ming. Select another channel.
-----There is no song/program title or artist name/feature asso-
ciated with the channel at that time. No action is required.
SAT Chan Unavailable
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for
about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous
channel or “Ch001”. If it does not change automatically,
select another channel.

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5-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the CD top screen from any screen of the
selected source.
■Menu screen
→ P. 360
■Selecting a track/file
Press the “< PRST” or “TRACK >” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob
to select the desired track/file number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “ < PRST” or “TRACK >” button.
■Selecting the track by the list (CD)
Move the controller to the right an d then select the desired track.
■Selecting a folder (MP3/WMA/AAC disc)
Move the controller to the ri ght and then select “Folders”.
Select the desired folder. Then select a file to begin using the selected
folder.
■Selecting a file by the selected folder (MP3/WMA/AAC disc)
Move the controller to the right and then select “Files”.
Select the desired file.
CD player operation
Insert a disc, press the “MEDIA” butto n or select “DISC” on the “Source”
screen with a disc inserted to begin listening to a CD.
CD top screen
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3705-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
■Error messages
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.
■Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks sh own below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or due to
scratches, dirt or deterioration.
CDs with copy-protection feat ures may not play correctly.
■CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is
detected.
■If a disc is left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended periods
Disc may be damaged and may not play properly.
■Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
■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 si ze smaller than that of the MP3 format.
AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audi o compression technol-
ogy standard used with MPEG2 and MPEG4.
MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/formats compatibility are limited.
MessageCauseCorrection procedures
“Check disc”
• The disc is dirty or dam- aged.
• The disc is inserted upside down.
•The disc is not playable with the player.
•Clean the disc.
• Insert the disc correctly.
•Confirm the disc is play-able with the player.
“DISC Error”There is a malfunction
within the system.Eject the disc.
“No music files found.”No playable data is
included on the disc.Eject the disc.

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●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, jo int 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 compatible 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
●Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible if the CD-R or CD-RW is not final-
ized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is scratched or
marked with fingerprints.
●Compatible disc formats
The following disc formats can be used.
• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2 CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2
• File formats: ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, (Romeo, Joliet)
UDF (2.01 or lower)
MP3, WMA and AAC files written in any fo rmat other than those listed above may
not play correctly, and their file names an d folder names may not be displayed cor-
rectly.
Items related to standards an d limitations are as follows.
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels (including the root)
• Maximum length of folder na mes/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255