low LEXUS RX450H 2019 Owners Manual

4395-5. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs
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NOTICE
■Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of discs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) disc adapters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or disc insert/eject function.
●Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in. (12 cm).
●Low-quality or deformed discs.
●Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area.
●Discs that have tape, stickers or labels attached to them, or that have had the label
peeled off.
■Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may re sult in damage to the discs or the player
itself.
●Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc slot.
●Do not apply oil to the player.
●Store discs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the player.

4415-6. Using an external device
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■iPod cover art
●Depending on the iPod and songs in the iPod, iPod cover art may be displayed.
●This function can be changed to on/off. (P. 422)
●It may take time to display iPod cover art, and the iPod may not be operated while the
cover art display is in process.
■iPod functions
●When an iPod is connected and the audio sour ce is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will
resume play from the same poin t in which it was last used.
●Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not be
available. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system spec-
ification), disconnecting th e device and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.
●Depending on the iPod, while connected to the system, the iPod cannot be operated
with its own controls. It is necessary to us e the controls of the vehicle’s audio system
instead.
●When the battery level of an iP od is very low, the iPod may not operate. If so, charge the
iPod before use.
●Compatible models ( P. 443)
■iPod problems
To resolve most problems encountered when using your iPod, disconnect your iPod from
the vehicle iPod connection and reset it. For instructions on how to reset your iPod, refer
to your iPod Owner’s Manual.

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■Error messages
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.
MessageCause/Correction procedures
“Connection error.
Please consult your
Owner’s Manual for
instructions on how to
connect the iPod.”
This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“There are no songs
available for playback.
Please add compatible
files to your iPod.”
This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod.
“No items available.”This indicates that songs are not found in a selected play-
list.
“Please check the iPod
firmware version.”This indicates that the softwa re version is not compatible.
Please check the co mpatible models. (P. 443)
“Unable to authorize the
iPod.”This indicates that the Lexu s Display Audio system failed
to authorize the iPod.
Please check your iPod.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to th e iPod or its terminals
●Depending on the size and shape of the iPod that is connected to the system, the con-
sole box may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the console box as this
may damage the iPod or the terminal, etc.
●Do not leave the iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may become
high.
●Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pr essure to the iPod while it is connected.
●Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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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.
■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
MessageCause/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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●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 Microsof t 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 audi o 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, 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
●MP4, WMV and AVI files
The following resolutions can be used:
128x96, 160x120, 176x144 (QCIF), 320x240 (QVGA), 352x240 (SIF),
352x288 (CIF), 640x480 (VGA), 720x480 (NTSC), 720x576 (PAL)
●File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA/AAC and played are those with
the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a.

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®
Steps for using Bluetooth® devices
The 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. 451)
2. Select the Bluetooth® device to be used
( P. 452)
AudioHands-free phone
3. Start Bluetooth® connec-
tion ( P. 453)3. Start Bluetooth® connec-
tion ( P. 454)
4. Check connection status
( P. 462)4. Use Bluetooth® audio
( P. 459)
5. Use Bluetooth® phone
( P. 463)

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Turn 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,
search for the device name dis-
played on this screen on 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 (Secur e 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.
Registering a Bluetooth® device
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® device
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Removing a Bluetooth® device
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Go to “Bluetooth*1 Setup”: “MENU” button  “Setup”  “Bluetooth*1”
Select the device to connect.
Select “Connect XX
*2”, “Connect as a Phone” or “Connect as an Audio
Player”.
“Connect XX
*2” means connect both the phon e and audio functions of one
device.
If the desired Bluetooth
® device is not displayed, register the device.
( P. 451)
*1: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
*2: XX represents the selected device name.
Selecting a Bluetooth® device
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® device
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® Phone
Before making a phone call, check the connection status, battery charge, call
area and signal strength. (
P. 462)
If a Bluetooth
® device cannot be connected, chec k the connection status. If the
device is not connected, either register or reconnect it. (
P. 451, 454)
To display the screen shown below, press the off-hook switch on the steering
wheel or select “Phone” on the “Menu” screen. Phone name
Bluetooth
® connection status
( P. 462)
Displays the call history screen
( P. 465)
Displays the favorites screen
( P. 465)
Displays the contacts screen
( P. 463)
Displays the dial pad screen ( P. 463)
Displays the message inbox screen ( P. 469)
Using a Bluetooth® Phone
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your cellular phone
without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
®. Bluetooth® is a wireless data system that
allows the cellular phone to wirelessly connect to the hands-free system and
make/receive calls.
Phone top screen
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Go to “Dial Pad”: “MENU” button  “Phone”  “Dial Pad”
Input a phone number. ( P. 404)
Press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel or select .
You can dial a number from the phoneb ook data imported from your cellular
phone. The system has one phonebook fo r each registered phone. Up to 2500
contacts may be stored in each phonebook. ( P. 464)
Go to “Contacts”: “MENU” button  “Phone”  “Contacts”
Choose the desired contact to call from the list.
Choose the number and then press the off-hook switch on the steering wheel
or press the controller.
Making a call
Once a Bluetooth® phone is registered, you can make a call using the follow-
ing procedure:
Dialing
Dialing from the phonebook
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