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5-4. Playing audio CDs and MP3/WMA discs

CD player operation

Insert a disc or press the “CD” button to begin listening to a disc.

Control panel

CD eject
Repeat play
Folder selection
“TUNE•SEL” knob
Track/file selection
Playback
Track/file selection

Random play
Power/volume knob
Press: Turning the audio system on
or off
Turn: Adjusting the volume
Displaying text message

2
3
4

5
6

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Insert a CD.

Press

and remove the CD.

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Selecting a track

Press “



” to move up or “



” to move down using the “SEEK•TRACK” button

until the desired track number appears on the displayed.

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Fast-forwarding and reversing tracks

To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold “



”



or “



” on the “SEEK•TRACK”

button until you hear a beep.

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Random play

Press the “1” button.

Songs are played in random order.
To cancel, press the button again.

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Repeat play

Press the “2” button.

To cancel, press the button again.

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Switching the display

Press the “TEXT” button.

Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Elapsed time



CD title



Track title

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Selecting a folder one at a time

Press the “5” button or the “6” button to select the desired folder.

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Returning to the first folder

Press and hold the “5” button until you hear a beep.

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Fast-forwarding and reversing files

To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold “



”



or “



” on the “SEEK•TRACK”

button until you hear a beep.

Loading CDs or MP3 and WMA discs

Ejecting CDs or MP3 and WMA discs

Using the CD player

Playing back MP3 and WMA discs

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Selecting file

Turn the “TUNE•SEL” knob or press “



”



or “



” on the “SEEK•TRACK” button

to select the desired file.

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Random play



Playing files from a folder in random order

Press the “1” button.

To cancel, press the button again.



Playing all the files from a disc in random order

Press and hold the “1” button until you hear a beep.

To cancel, press the button again.

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Repeat play



Repeating a file

Press the “2” button.

To cancel, press the button again.



Repeating all the files in a folder

Press and hold the “2” button until you hear a beep.

To cancel, press

the button again.

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Switching the display

Press the “TEXT” button.

Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Folder no./File no./Elapsed time



Folder name



File name



Album title (MP3 only)



Track title



Artist name

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CD player protection feature

To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is

detected.

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Display

Up to 12 characters can be displayed at a time.

If there are 13 or more characters, pressing and holding the “TEXT” button for 1 second

or more enables to display the remaining characters.

A maximum of 24 characters can be displayed.

If the “TEXT” button is pressed for more than 1 second again or has not been operated

for more than 6 seconds, the display will return to the first 12 characters.
Depending on the contents recorded, the characters may not be displayed properly or

may not be displayed at all.

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When “ERROR”, “WAIT” or “NO MUSIC” is shown on the display

“ERROR”:

This indicates a trouble either in the CD or inside the player. The CD may be dirty, dam-

aged, or inserted up-side down.
“WAIT”:

This indicates that operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Wait

for a while and then press the “CD” button. If the CD still cannot be played back, contact

any authorized Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
“NO MUSIC”:

This indicates that an MP3/WMA file is not included in the CD.

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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 be used.

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Lens cleaners

Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.

■

If discs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended periods of

time

The discs may be damaged and may not play properly.

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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 com-

pression.
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.

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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: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps)

MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 (kbps)

• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural

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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, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps)

Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 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 final-

ized. 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)

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

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File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with the

extension .mp3 or .wma.

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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.

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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.

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MP3 and WMA playback
When a disc containing MP3 or WMA files is inserted, all files on the disc are first

checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3 or WMA file is played. To make

the file check finish more quickly, we recommend you do not write in any files other

than MP3 or WMA files or create any unnecessary folders.
Discs that contain a mixture of music data and MP3 or WMA format data cannot be

played.

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Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3 and .wma are used for files other than MP3 and WMA files,

they will be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3 and WMA files. This may result

in large amounts of interference and damage to the speakers.

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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.

• CD-R or CD-RW playback may not be possible in some instances, depending on

the characteristics of the disc.

• There is a wide variety of freeware and other encoding software for MP3 and WMA

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, play-

back may not be possible at all.

• When files other than MP3 or WMA files are recorded on a disc, it may take more

time to recognize the disc and in some cases, playback may not be possible at all.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are the registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.

NOTICE

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CDs and adapters that cannot be used

Do not use the following types of CDs.

Also, do not use 8 cm (3 in.) CD adapters, DualDiscs or printable discs.

Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD load/eject function.

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Discs that have a diameter that is not 12 cm (4.7 in.).

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Low-quality or deformed discs.

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Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area.

●

Discs that have tape, stickers or CD-R labels attached to them, or that have had the

label peeled off.

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NOTICE

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CD player precautions

Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or the

player itself.

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Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.

●

Do not apply oil to the CD player.

●

Store CDs away from direct sunlight.

●

Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.

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Listening to an iPod

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P. 387

Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
Press the “AUX•USB” button to select “iPod”.

Connecting an iPod

Control panel

Displaying text message
Repeat play
Playback/pause
Go back
“TUNE•SEL” knob
iPod menu/Song selection
Playback

Song selection
Shuffle playback
Power/volume knob
Press: Turning the audio system
on or off
Turn: Adjusting the volume

2
3
4
5

8
9

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Press the “TUNE•SEL” knob to select iPod menu mode.
Turning the knob changes the play mode in the following order:
“PLAYLISTS”



“ARTISTS”



“ALBUMS”



“SONGS”



“PODCASTS”



“GENRES”



“COMPOSERS”



“AUDIOBOOKS”

Press the knob to select the desired play mode.

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Play mode list

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Selecting a list

Turn the “TUNE•SEL” knob to display the first selection list.
Press the knob to select the desired item.
Pressing the knob changes to the second selection list.
Repeat the same procedure to select the desired song name.

To return to the previous selection list, select “GO BACK” or press the “4” button.

Selecting a play mode

Play mode

First

selection

Second

selection

Third

selection

Fourth

selection

“PLAYLISTS”

Playlists select Songs select

“ARTISTS”

Artists select

Albums select Songs select

“ALBUMS”

Albums select Songs select

“SONGS”

Songs select

“PODCASTS”

Albums select Songs select

“GENRES”

Genre select

Artists select

Albums select Songs select

“COMPOSERS”

Composers

select

Albums select Songs select

“AUDIOBOOKS” Songs select

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Turn the “TUNE•SEL” knob or press “



”



or “



” on the “SEEK•TRACK” button to

select the desired song.

To play or pause a song, press the “3” button.

To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold “



”



or “



” on the “SEEK•TRACK” but-

ton until you hear a beep.

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Playing songs from one playlist or album in random order

Press the “1” button.

To cancel, press the button again.

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Playing songs from all the playlists or albums in random order

Press and hold the “1” button until you hear a beep.

To cancel, press the button again.

Press the “2” button.

To cancel, press the button again.

Press the “TEXT” button.

Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Elapsed time



Album title



Track title



Artist name

Press the “TUNE•SEL” knob to enter iPod menu mode.
Pressing the knob changes sound modes. (

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P. 389)

Selecting songs

Playing and pausing songs

Fast-forwarding and rewinding songs

Shuffle playback

Repeat play

Switching the display

Adjusting sound quality and volume balance

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About iPod

●

Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety

and regulatory standards.

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iPod is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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iPod functions

●

When an iPod is connected and the audio source is changed to iPod mode, the iPod will

resume play from the same point in which it was last used.

●

Depending on the iPod that is connected to the system, certain functions may not be

available. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may resolve some

malfunctions.

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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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Display

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Error messages

“ERROR”:

This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“NO MUSIC”:

This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod.
“EMPTY”:

This indicates that an empty playlist is selected.
“UPDATE”:

This indicates that the version of the iPod is not compatible. Upgrade your iPod software

to the latest version.

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Compatible models

Depending on differences between models or software version etc., some models listed

above might be incompatible with this system.

iPod 4G and earlier models are not compatible with this system.

iPod mini, iPod shuffle and iPod photo are not compatible with this system.

: It is recommended to update your iPod/iPhone to the newest software version.

Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:

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Maximum number of lists in device: 9999

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Maximum number of songs in device: 65535

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Maximum number of songs per list: 65535

Model

Generation

Software version

iPod

Ver. 1.3.0 or higher

iPod nano

Ver. 1.3.1 or higher

Ver. 1.1.3 or higher

Ver. 1.0.4 or higher

Ver. 1.0.2 or higher

iPod touch

Ver. 2.1.0 or higher

Ver. 3.1.3 or higher

iPod classic

1G (80GB, 160GB)

Ver. 1.1.2 or higher

2G (120GB)

Ver. 2.0.1 or higher

2009 160GB

Ver. 2.0.4 or higher

iPhone

Ver. 2.2.1 or higher

iPhone 3G

Ver. 3.1.3 or higher

iPhone 3GS

Ver. 3.1.3 or higher

iPhone 4

Ver. 4.0.0 or higher

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WARNING

■

Caution while driving

Do not connect iPod or operate the controls.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to iPod

●

Do not leave iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may become

high, resulting in damage to the player.

●

Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the iPod while it is connected

as this may damage the iPod or its terminal.

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the port as this may damage the iPod or its terminal.

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Listening to a USB memory device

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P. 387

Connecting a USB memory enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle
speakers. Press the “AUX•USB” button to select “USB”.

Connecting a USB memory

Control panel

Displaying text message
Repeat play
Folder selection
“TUNE•SEL” knob
File selection
Play back

File selection
Random play
Power/volume knob
Press: Turning the audio system on
or off
Turn: Adjusting the volume

2
3
4

6
7
8

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Selecting folders one at a time

Press the “5” button or the “6” button to select the desired folder.

■

Returning to the first folder

Press and hold the “5” button until you hear a beep.

Turn the “TUNE•SEL” knob or press “



”



or “



” on the “SEEK•TRACK” button to

select the desired file.

To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold “



”



or “



” on the “SEEK•TRACK” but-

ton until you hear a beep.

■

Playing files from a folder in random order

Press the “1” button.

To cancel, press the button again.

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Playing all the files from a USB memory in random order

Press and hold the “1” button until you hear a beep.

To cancel, press the button again.

■

Repeating a file

Press the “2” button.

To cancel, press

the button again.

■

Repeating all the files in a folder

Press and hold the “2” button until you hear a beep.

To cancel, press

the button again.

Press the “TEXT” button.

Each time the button is pressed, the display changes in the following order:

Elapsed time



Folder name



File name



Album title



Track title



Artist name

Selecting and scanning a folder

Selecting a file

Fast-forwarding and rewinding files

Random play

Repeat play

Switching the display

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USB memory functions

Depending on the USB memory that is connected to the system, certain functions may

not be available. Disconnecting the device and reconnecting it once again may resolve

some malfunctions.

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Display

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Error messages

“ERROR”:

This indicates a problem in the USB memory or its connection.
“NO MUSIC”:

This indicates that no MP3/WMA files are included in the USB memory.

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USB memory

●

Compatible devices
USB memory that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback

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Compatible device formats
The following device formats can be used:
• USB communication formats: USB2.0 FS (12mbps)

• File formats: FAT16/32 (Windows)

• Correspondence class: Mass storage class

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

• Maximum number of folders in a device: 999 (including the root)

• Maximum number of files in a device: 65025

• Maximum number of files per folder: 255

●

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 using MP3 com-

formats on which the files are recorded.

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