Lexus CT (2021 year). Manual in english

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5-15. Playing an audio CD and MP3/WMA/AAC discs (Lexus Display Audio System)

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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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Discs containing multi-session recordings
As the audio system is compatible with multi session discs, it is possible to play discs

that contain MP3, WMA and AAC files. However, only the first session can be played.

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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.

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

first checked. Once the file check is finished, the first MP3, WMA or AAC file is

played. To make the file check finish more quickly, we recommend you do not write any

files to the disc other than MP3, WMA or AAC files or create any unnecessary fold-

ers.
Discs that contain a mixture of music data and MP3, WMA or AAC format data can-

not be played.

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Extensions
If the file extensions .mp3, .wma and .m4a are used for files other than MP3, WMA

and AAC files, they may be mistakenly recognized and played as MP3, WMA and

AAC files. This may result in large amounts of interference and damage to the speak-

ers.

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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, 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.

• When files other than MP3, WMA or AAC 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.

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The Gracenote

media database

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Gracenote, the Gracenote logo and logotype, “Powered by Gracenote”, MusicID,
Playlist Plus and MediaVOCS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Gracenote, Inc. in the United States and/ or other countries

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NOTICE

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Discs and adapters that cannot be used

Do not use the following types of discs.

Also, do not use 8 cm (3 in.) disc adapters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or disc insert/eject function.

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

●

Low-quality or deformed discs.

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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.

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Player precautions

Failure to follow the precautions below may result 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.

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5-16. Using an external device (Lexus Display Audio System)

Listening to an iPod



P. 453

Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the iPod top screen from any screen of the
selected source.

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Menu screen



P. 470

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Selecting a song

Press the “



” or “



” button, turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select the

desired song number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “



” or “



” button.

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Selecting a play mode

Move the controller to the right and then select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, and then select a song to begin using the
selected play mode.

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Displaying the now playing list

Move the controller to the right and then select “Now playing list”.

Connecting an iPod enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.
Press the “MEDIA” button or select “iPod” on the “Source” screen.

Connecting an iPod

iPod top screen

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About iPod

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Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to con-

nect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified

by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.

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

and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple

product may affect wireless performance.

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iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Lightning are trademarks of

Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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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. 469)

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It may take time to display iPod cover art, and the iPod may not be operated while the

cover art display is in process.

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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. If a function is unavailable due to a malfunction (as opposed to a system spec-

ification), disconnecting the 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 use the controls of the vehicle’s audio system

instead.

●

When the battery level of an iPod is very low, the iPod may not operate. If so, charge the

iPod before use.

●

Compatible models (



P. 485)

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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 any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

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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.

Message

Cause/Correction procedures

“Connection error. Consult

your owner’s manual for

instructions on how to

reconnect the iPod.”

This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.

“There are no songs available

for playback. Add compatible

songs 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

playlist.

“Check the iPod firmware

version.”

This indicates that the software version is not com-

patible.

Please check the compatible models. (



P. 485)

“iPod authorisation unsuccess-

ful.”

This indicates that the Lexus Display Audio system

failed to authorize the iPod.

Please check your iPod.

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5-16. Using an external device (Lexus Display Audio System)

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Compatible models

The following iPod

, iPod nano

, iPod classic

, iPod touch

and iPhone

devices can

be used with this system.

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Made for
• iPhone 5s

• iPhone 5c

• iPhone 5

• iPhone 4S

• iPhone 4

• iPhone 3GS

• iPhone 3G

• iPhone

• iPod touch (5th generation)

• iPod touch (4th generation)

• iPod touch (3rd generation)

• iPod touch (2nd generation)

• iPod touch (1st generation)

• iPod classic

• iPod with video

• iPod nano (7th generation)

• iPod nano (6th generation)

• iPod nano (5th generation)

• iPod nano (4th generation)

• iPod nano (3rd generation)

• iPod nano (2nd generation)

• iPod nano (1st generation)
*: iPod video not supported

Depending on differences between models or software versions, etc., some models

might be incompatible with this system.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the 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 pressure to the iPod while it is connected.

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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5-16. Using an external device (Lexus Display Audio System)

Using USB memory device



P. 453

Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the USB top screen from any screen of the
selected source.

Moving the controller to the right and selecting “Play music” while the USB video
screen is displayed changes to USB audio mode.

■

Menu screen



P. 470

■

Selecting a file

Press the “



” or “



” button, turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select the

desired file number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “



” or “



” button.

■

Selecting a play mode

Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired play mode, and select a file to begin the selected play
mode.

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Displaying the now playing list

Move the controller to the right and select “Now playing list”.

Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the vehi-
cle speakers.
Select “USB1” or “USB2” on the “Source” screen.

Connecting a USB memory device

USB top screen

USB audio

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5-16. Using an external device (Lexus Display Audio System)

Moving the controller to the right and selecting “Play video” while the USB audio
screen is displayed changes to USB video mode.

This function cannot be used while USB photo or MirrorLink™ is in use.

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Menu screen



P. 470

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Selecting a file

Press the “



” or “



” button, turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select the

desired file number.
To fast-forward or reverse, press and hold the “



” or “



” button.

■

Selecting a folder

Move the controller to the right and select “Browse”.
Select the desired folder, then select a file to begin using the selected
folder.

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Displaying the now playing list

Move the controller to the right and select “Now playing list”.

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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 and reconnecting it may resolve the problem.

●

If the USB memory device still does not begin operation after being disconnected and

reconnected, format the device.

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Error messages for USB memory

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 any authorized

Lexus retailer or Lexus authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.

USB video

Message

Cause/Correction procedures

“Connection error. Consult your

owner’s manual for instructions

on how to reconnect the USB

device.”

This indicates a problem with the USB memory

device or its connection.

“There are no files available for

playback. Add compatible files

to your USB device.”

This indicates that no MP3/WMA/AAC files are

included on the USB memory device.

“No video files found.”

This indicates that no video files are included in the

USB memory.

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USB memory

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Compatible devices
USB memory devices that can be used for MP3, WMA and AAC (audio mode) or

MP4, WMV and AVI (video mode) playback.

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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 device 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 and 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

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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 Microsoft 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 audio compression technol-

ogy standard used with MPEG2 and MPEG4.
MP3, WMA and AAC file and media/formats compatibility are limited.

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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, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural

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WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards

WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9 (only compatible with Windows 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)

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5-16. Using an external device (Lexus Display Audio System)

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AAC file compatibility
• Compatible standards

MPEG4/AAC-LC

MPEG2/AAC-LC

• Compatible sampling frequencies

11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 (kHz)

• Compatible bit rates

8-320 (kbps)

• Compatible channel modes: 1 ch and 2 ch

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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)

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

the extension .mp3, .wma or .m4a.

●

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 AAC files is connected, all files in the

USB memory device are checked. Once the 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 start playing the first file in the first

folder. If the same device is removed and reconnected (and the contents have not

been changed), the USB memory device will 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 and 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 are the registered trademarks of

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

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NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the USB memory 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 this 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.

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Using the AUX port



P. 453

Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the top screen from any screen of the
selected source.

■

Menu screen



P. 470

■

Operating portable players connected to the audio system

Volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjustments must be

made on the portable player itself.

■

When using a portable player connected to the power outlet

Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable player.

To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, press the “MEDIA” button or
select “AUX” or “A/V” on the “Source” screen.

Connecting a portable player

Top screen

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the portable player or its terminal

●

Depending on the size and shape of the portable player that is connected to the sys-

tem, the console box may not close fully. In this case, do not forcibly close the console

box as this may damage the portable player or the terminal, etc.

●

Do not leave portable player in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle may

become high.

●

Do not push down on or apply unnecessary pressure to the portable player while it is

connected.

●

Do not insert foreign objects into the port.

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5-17. Connecting Bluetooth

(Lexus Display Audio System)

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. 494)

2. Select the Bluetooth

device to be used

(



P. 495)

Audio

Hands-free phone

3. Start Bluetooth

connec-

tion (



P. 496)

3. Start Bluetooth

connec-

tion (



P. 497)

4. Use Bluetooth

audio

(



P. 500)

4. Check connection status

(



P. 502)

5. Use Bluetooth

phone

(



P. 503)

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5-17. Connecting Bluetooth

(Lexus Display Audio System)

Go to “Bluetooth setup”: “MENU” button



“Setup”



“Bluetooth”

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When displaying “Bluetooth setup” screen from the “Bluetooth audio” screen

Display the “Bluetooth audio” screen. (



P. 500)

Move the controller to the left and select “Connect”.

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When displaying “Bluetooth setup” screen from the phone top screen

Display the phone top screen. (



P. 501)

Move the controller to the left and select “Connect telephone”.

“Bluetooth setup” screen

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