LEXUS RX350 2011 Owners Manual

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lMP3 file compatibility

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lMP3 and WMA playback

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NOTICE
nTo prevent damage to USB memories
lDo not leave USB memories in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle
may become high, resulting in damage to the player.
lDo not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory while it
is connected as this may damage the USB memory or its terminal.
lDo not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the USB memory
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Optimal use of the audio system
Displays the current mode
Changes the following set-
tings:

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Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
nChanging sound quality modes
Press or .
Pressing the button changes sound modes in the following order:
“BAS”→“MID”→“TRE”→“FAD”→“BAL”→“A S L ”
nAdjusting sound quality
Turning or adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Mode
displayed
Sound qual-
ity modeLevelTurn counter-
clockwise
Tu 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
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Turning the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) on/off
Turning or clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning
or counterclockwise turns off the ASL.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.

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Using the AUX port
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Slide the armrest while pulling
up the lever, and lift the armrest.
Remove the upper trays (if
equipped).
Remove the lower tray.
Open the cover and connect
the portable audio device.
Press or .
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nOperating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle's audio controls. All other adjust-
ments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
nWhen using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable audio
device.
nRouting portable audio device cables
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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
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth® audio mode
(type A and B):
Selects a track
and album
iPod mode (type A):
Selects a song
USB memory mode (type A):
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Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned on. The audio source
changes as follows each time the button is pressed. If no discs are
inserted in the player, that mode will be skipped.
Type A:
FM1→FM2→SAT1→SAT2→SAT3→CD player→
Bluetooth® audio→AUX→iPod or USB memory→AM→FM1
Type B:
FM1→FM2→SAT1→SAT2→SAT3→CD player→
Bluetooth® audio→AUX→AM→FM1
Type C:
FM1→FM2→CD player→AUX→AM→FM1
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease 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 (type A and B), iPod
(type A) or USB memory (type A) mode.
Press “∧” or “∨” on to select the desired track/file or song.
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