USB LEXUS RX450h 2018 User Guide

420 5-3. Using the audio system
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UGo to “Audio Settings”: “MENU” button → “Setup” → “Audio”
Change radio settings ( → P. 420)
Change iPod settings ( → P. 421)
Change A/V settings ( → P. 421)
Change the cover art settings
( → P. 422)
Change USB settings ( → P. 422)
To display the radio settings screen in a different way, select “Radio Settings” on
the audio menu screen. ( → P. 423)
Set the displaying RBDS text mes-
sage on/off
Change the number of radio presetsAudio settings Screen for audio settings 1
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5
Changing radio settings 1
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422 5-3. Using the audio system
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UTo display the cover art settings screen in a different way, select “Cover Art Set-
tings” on the audio menu screen. ( → P. 423)
Select to set the cover art display
on/off.
Select to set the priority of the Gra-
cenote database on/off.
To display the USB settings screen in a different way, select “USB Settings” on
the audio menu screen. ( → P. 423)
Change the cover art settings
( → P. 422)Changing the cover art settings 1
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Changing USB settings 1

424 5-3. Using the audio system
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Media mode
Button Function Target audio source
“Play”
Plays or pauses a track/file All media (except
A/V)
“Pause”
“Track Up”
Selects a track/file All media (except
A/V)“Track Down”
“File Up”
“File Down”
“Folder Up”
Selects a folder/album MP3/WMA/AAC
disc, USB
“Folder Down”
“Fast Forward”
Selects and hold: Fast-f orward or rewind a
track/file All media (except
A/V)
“Rewind”
“Repeat” Selects a repeat mode ( → P. 425) All media (except
A/V)
“Random”
Selects a random/shuffle play mode
( → P. 425) All media (except
A/V)
“Shuffle”
“Full Screen” Selects a full screen mode iPod, A/V
“Connect” Connects a Bluetooth ®
device ( → P. 449) Bluetooth ®
“Cover Art Set-
tings” Changes the cover art settings ( → P. 422) CD, MP3/WMA/
AAC disc,
Bluetooth ®
“iPod Settings” Changes iPod settings ( → P. 421) iPod
“USB Settings” Changes USB settings ( → P. 422) USB
“External Video
Settings” Changes A/V settings ( → P. 421) A/V

444 5-6. Using an external device
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U→ P. 409
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the USB top screen from any screen of the
selected source. ■
Menu screen
→ P. 423■
Selecting a file
Press the “ < PRST” or “TRACK > ” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob
to select the desired file number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “ < PRST” or “TRACK > ” button.■
Selecting a play mode
Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, then sele ct a file to begin the selected play
mode.■
Displaying the now playing list
Move the controller to the right and select “Now Playing List”.Using USB memory device Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the vehi-
cle speakers.
Select “USB” or “USB2” on the audio source selection screen.
Connecting a USB memory device
USB top screen
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USB memory functions ●
Depending on the USB memory device that is connected to the system, the device
itself may not be operable and certain functions may not be available. If the device is
inoperable or a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system
specification), disconnecting the device an d reconnecting it may resolve the problem.●
If the USB memory device still does not begin operation after being disconnected and
reconnected, format the device. ■
Error messages for USB memory
If the following error messages appear on th e screen, refer to the table and take the
appropriate measures. If the pr oblem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your Lexus
dealer.
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USB memory ●
Compatible devices
USB memory devices that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC playback. ●
Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class
MP3, WMA and AAC files written to a devi ce with 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 an d limitations are as follows:
• Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels
• Maximum number of folders in a device: 3000 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files in a device: 9999
• Maximum number of files per folder: 255 Message Cause/Correction procedures
“Connection error. Please con-
sult your Owner’s Manual for
instructions on how to connect
the USB device.” This indicates a problem with the USB memory
device or its connection.
“There are no files available for
playback. Please add compati-
ble files to your USB device.” This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are
included on the USB memory device.

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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. ●
MP3, WMA and AAC playback
• When a device containing MP3, WMA or AA C files is connected, all files in the
USB memory device are checked. Once th e file check is finished, the first MP3,
WMA or AAC file is played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recom-
mend that you do not include any files other than MP3, WMA or AAC files or cre-
ate any unnecessary folders.
• When a USB memory device is connected and the audio source is changed to USB
memory mode, the USB memory device will st art playing the first file in the first
folder. If the same device is removed an d reconnected (and the contents have not
been changed), the USB memory device w ill resume play from the same point in
which it was last used. ●
Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3, .wma and .m4a are used for files other than MP3, WMA
and AAC files, they will be skipped (not played). ●
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 an d other encoding software for MP3, WMA
and AAC 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 may not be possible at all.
• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media ar e the registered trademarks of Micro-
soft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the USB me mory device or its terminals●
Depending on the size and shape of the USB memory that is connected to the sys-
tem, the console box may not close fully. In th is case, do not forcibly close the console
box as this may damage the USB memory or the terminal, etc. ●
Do not leave the USB memory device in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehi-
cle may become high. ●
Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the USB memory device
while it is connected. ●
Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

488
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85U5-12. Other function
Go to “Information”: “MENU” button → “Info”
Display the fuel consumption.
( → P. 127)
Display the “USB Photo” screen.
( → P. 490)
Display the Traffic Map picture. Available when in a traffic supported
HD Radio coverage area
Display the weather information.
( → P. 492)
Go to “Traffic Map”: “MENU” button → “Info” → “Traffic Incidents”
Current position of your car
Traffic information line
The line color means the following:
Red: Heavy congestion
Yellow: Moderate traffic
Green: Free flowing traffic“Information” screen Display “Information” screen 1
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Traffic information map 1
2

490 5-12. Other function
RX450h_RX450hL _U_OM48F85UGo to “USB Photo”: “MENU” button → “Info” → “USB1 Photo” or “USB2
Photo”
→ P. 409
Move the controller to the left to display the menu screen.
Change the full screen mode.
Select to set the slide show display
on/off. Start the slide show at a selected folder.
Change the play speed.
Change the play mode.
Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired folder, and then sele ct a desired file to begin using the
selected folder.USB photo Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy photo on the Lexus
Display Audio display.
USB photo screen
Connecting a USB memory device
Menu screen 1
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Selecting a folder and a file 1
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USB memory functions
→ P. 445 ■
USB memory ●
Compatible devices
USB memory device that can be used for JPEG display.●
Compatible device formats
The following device format can be used:
• USB communication format: USB2.0 FS (480 Mbps)
• File system format: FAT16/32 (Windows)
• Correspondence class: Mass storage class●
JPEG file compatibility
• Compatible image size: Maximum 10MB
• Compatible pixel size: Maximum 10,000,000 pixels
NOTICE ■
To prevent damage to the USB me mory device or its terminals
→ P. 447

494 5-12. Other function
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Microphone
→ P. 462 ■
When using the microphone ●
It is unnecessary to speak directly into the microphone when giving a command.●
Wait for the confirmation beep before speaking a command.●
Voice commands may not be recognized if:
• Spoken too quickly.
• Spoken at a low or high volume.
• The roof or windows are open.
• Passengers are talking while voice commands are spoken.
• The air conditioning speed is set high.
• The air conditioning vents are turned towards the microphone.●
In the following conditions, the system ma y not recognize the command properly and
using voice commands may not be possible:
• The command is incorrect or unclear. No te that certain words, accents or speech
patterns may be difficult for the system to recognize.
• There is excessive background noise, such as wind noise. ■
When searching for a track ●
A USB memory or iPod must be connected to enable track searching and playback.
( → P. 409) ●
When a USB memory or iPod is connected, recognition data is created so tracks can
be searched using voice commands. ●
Recognition data is updated un der the following conditions:
• When the USB memory or iPod data has changed.
• When the voice recognition language is changed. ( → P. 413)●
While the recognition data is being created or being updated, a track search cannot be
performed using a voice command. ■
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