Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Using USB memory device

Connecting a USB memory device enables you to enjoy music from the vehicle speakers.

Select "USB" or "USB2" on the audio source selection screen.

USB top screen

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

■ 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

1. Move the controller to the right and select "Browse".
2. Select the desired play mode, then select a file to begin the selected play mode.

■ Displaying the now playing list Move the controller to the right and select "Now Playing List".

■ 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.

■ 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 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 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
• 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 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.
  AAC is short for Advanced Audio Coding and refers to an audio compression technology 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, joint 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.
• 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 recommend that you do not include any files other than MP3, WMA or AAC files or create 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.

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 system, 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 vehicle 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.

Using the AUX port

To use the AUX port, connect a portable player, press the "MEDIA" button or select "AUX" or "External" on the "Source" screen.

Top screen

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

■ 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.

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 system, 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.