LEXUS RX350 2015 Owners Manual

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Interior features ■
If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM ®
tuner, a message will appear on the display. Refer
to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
Message Explanation
SAT Check
Antenna The XM antenna is not co nnected. Check whether the
XM antenna cable is attached securely.
A short circuit occurs in the antenna or the surround-
ing antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer for
assistance.
SAT Ch Unautho-
rized You have not subscribed to XM Satellite Radio. The
radio is being updated with the latest encryption code.
Contact XM Satellite Radio for subscription informa-
tion. When a contract is canceled, you can choose
“CH 000” 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 Signal The XM signal is too weak at the current location. Wait
until your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger
signal.
Loading The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
SAT Channel Off
Air The channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.

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Contact the XM ®
Listener Care Center at 1-877-515-3987 (U.S.A.) or 1-877-
438-9677 (Canada).■
Certifications for XM ®
Satellite Radio
This device complies with RSS-310 of Indu stry Canada. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Cet appareil est conforme au CNR-310 d’Industrie Canada. Son exploitation est
autorisee sous reserve que l’appareil ne cause pas de brouillage prejudiciable.Message Explanation
----- There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated 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 previ-
ous channel or “CH 001”. If it does not change auto-
matically, select another channel.

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Interior features Using the CD player
Loading a disc
Insert a disc into the disc slot.
Ejecting a disc
Press and remove the disc. Audio control screen
Playback/
Pa u s e b u t t o n
Track/file selector
knob
Track/file selector button
Audio source selector button“PWR·VOL” knob
Po w e r Vo l u m eEject button

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Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA discs Insert a disc or press the “MEDIA” button or the “AUDIO” button on the
Lexus Display Audio controller and then select “CD” with a disc inserted.
■ Audio control screen
Pressing the “MEDIA” button or the “AUDIO” button on the Lexus Dis-
play Audio controller displays the audio control screen from any
screens of the selected source.
Audio CD
MP3/WMA disc Audio source selection
screen appears
Displaying the track/file list
Select: Playing the previous
track/file
Select and hold: Reversing a
track/file
Pa u s e
Select to play
Select: Playing the next
track/file
Select and hold: Fast-for-
warding a track/file
Repeat play
Random playback
Setting the sound
(  P. 4 2 8 )
Displaying the folder list

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Interior features Selecting, fast-forwarding and re versing tracks (Audio CD)
■ Selecting a track
Press “  ” or “  ” on the “PRST•TRACK” button or turn the
“TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select the desired track number. To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold “  ” or “  ” on the “PRST•TRACK”
button until you hear a beep.
■ Selecting a track from audio control screen
Select or . To fast-forward or reverse, select and hold or until you hear a
beep.
■ Selecting a track from the track list
Select “Tracks” on the screen.
Select the desired track number.
Selecting, fast-forwarding and reversing files (MP3/WMA disc)
■ Selecting a file
Press “  ” or “  ” on the “PRST•TRACK” button or turn the
“TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select the desired file number.
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold “  ” or “  ” on the “PRST•TRACK”
button until you hear a beep.
■ Selecting a file from audio control screen
Select or .
To fast-forward or reverse, select and hold or until you hear a
beep.STEP 1
STEP 2

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■ Selecting a file from the file list
Select “Files” on the screen.
Select the desired file number.
Selecting a folder (MP3/WMA disc)
Select “Folders” on the screen.
Select the desired folder number.
Select the desired file number.STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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Interior features Random playback
Each time is selected, the mode changes in the following order:
Audio CD
MP3/WMA disc
Repeat play
Each time is selected, the mode changes in the following order:
Audio CD
MP3/WMA disc : Random play on the disc
: Off
: Random play on the folder
: Random play in all the folders
: Off
: Track repeat
: Off
: File repeat
: Folder repeat
: Off

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Displaying the title and artist name
If a CD-TEXT disc is inserted, the title of the disc and track will be displayed.■
Error messages
If the following error messages appear on the screen, refer to the table and take the
appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
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Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown 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 features may not play correctly.
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CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, play back is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected.
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If disc is left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended periods
Disc may be damaged and may not play properly. Message Cause Correction procedures
Check DISC • The disc is dirty or
damaged.
• The disc is inserted
upside down.
• The disc is not playable
with the player. • Clean the disc.
• Insert the disc cor-
rectly.
• Confirm the disc is
playable with the
player.
DISC Error There is a malfunction
within the system. Eject the disc.
No music files found. This indicates that no
playable data is included
in the disc. Eject the disc.

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Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.■
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 by 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 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, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural●
WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• 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)
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Compatible media
Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
Playback in some instances may not be possible if the CD-R or CD-RW is not
finalized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is
scratched or marked with fingerprints.

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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 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may
not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be displayed
correctly.
Items related to standards and limitations are as follows.
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels (including the root)
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255●
File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with
the extension .mp3 or .wma.●
Discs containing multi-session recordings
As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play discs
that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can be played.●
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 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.