Lexus GS300 2007, GS350 2007, GS400 2007, GS430 2007, GS450H 2007 Owner Manual
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3-3. Using the audio system
Audio system type
CD and (optional) DVD player with changer, cassette player, and AM/
FM radio
This illustration below is for a vehicle not equipped with the DVD
player.
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Vehicles with navigation system
Vehicles without navigation system
The audio system appearance and screen may differ slightly for vehicles equipped with the DVD player.
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CD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
DVD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, video CDs, MP3 discs,
WMA discs, DVD video discs and DVD audio discs.
Ti t l e Pa ge
Using the radio P. 202
Using the cassette player P. 211
Using the CD player P. 215
Playing MP3 and WMA discs P. 223
Using the DVD player P. 231
Playing DVD video/audio P. 234
Playing video CD P. 24 7
DVD player and DVD video disc
information
P. 251
Optimal use of the audio/video system P. 255
Using the steering wheel switches P. 259
n Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
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CAUTION
n For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada
l Par t 15 of the FCC Rules
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
l Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any
of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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NOTICE
n To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
n To avoid damaging the audio/video system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.
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Using the radio
Press or to choose either an AM or FM band.
When you press while listening to the radio, the following audio control screen appears.
Display audio control screen
Preset stations
Scan for
receivable stations
(AM mode only)
Pow er Vol um e
Seek frequency
Scan for receivable stations
AM⋅SAT/FM mode buttons
Adjust the
frequency
(AM, FM mode) or
channel (SAT mode)
This illustration is a vehicle not equipped with the DVD player.
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Preset tuning
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
STEP 1
Search for desired stations by turning the dial or pressing
∧ or ∨ on .
STEP 2
Touch and hold one of the preset stations (1 - 6) until you hear a
beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
n Scanning the preset radio stations
AM station
STEP 1
Touch on the screen or press until “P⋅SCAN”
appears.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
STEP 2
When the desired station is reached, touch or press
once again.
FM station
STEP 1
STEP 2
Press until “P⋅SCAN” appears.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.
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n Scanning all radio stations within range
AM station
STEP 1
Touch on the screen or press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen and all stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
STEP 2
When the desired station is reached, touch or press
once again.
FM station
STEP 1
STEP 2
Press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen and all stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, jazz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
n Receiving RDS broadcasts
STEP 1
Touch or on the
screen.
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The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
l ROCK
l EASYLIS (Easy listening)
l CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
l R & B (Rhythm and Blues)
l INFORM (Information)
l RELIGION
l MISC (Miscellaneous)
l ALARM (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the display.
When a program is set, “TYPE SEEK” appears.
STEP 2
Touch on the screen or press ∧ or ∨ on .
The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.
If no radio station of that type is found, “NOTHING” appears on the
screen.
n Displaying radio text messages
Touch on the screen.
If “MSG” appears on the screen, a
text message may be displayed.
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n Traffic announcement
XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
n Receiving XM® Satellite Radio
Touch on the screen.
“TRAF SEEK” appears on the display, and the radio will start seeking
any station broadcasting traffic
program information.
If no traffic program station is
found, “NOTHING” appears on
the display.
STEP 1
Press until “SAT” appears
on the screen.
The display changes as follows
each time the switch is pressed.
AM → SAT1 → SAT2 → SAT3
STEP 2
Turn the dial to select a desired channel from all the catego-
ries or press ∧ or ∨ on to select a desired channel in the
current category.
®
n Presetting XM
Satellite Radio channels
Select the desired channel. Touch one of the preset stations (1 - 6) and
hold it until you hear a beep.
n Changing the channel category
Touch or on the screen.
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n Scanning XM® Satellite Radio channels
l Scanning channels in the current category
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STEP 1
Touch on the screen or press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen.
STEP 2
When the desired channel is reached, touch or press
the button once again.
l Scanning preset channels
STEP 1
Touch on the screen or press and hold it until
you hear a beep.
“P⋅SCAN” appears on the screen.
STEP 2
When the desired channel is reached, touch or press
the button once again.
n Displaying the title and artist name
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Touch on the screen.
The screen will display up to 10
characters.
Touch the button once again to
return to the previous screen.
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n When the battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
n Reception sensitivity
l Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
l The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
n Receiving XM
The optional Lexus genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to receive
and play XM
in the 48 contiguous United States.)
®
l XM
For detailed information about XM
®
Satellite Radio
®
Satellite Radio broadcasts. (Subscription is required. Available only
*
subscriptions
®
Satellite Radio or to subscribe, visit XM
on the web at www.xmradio.com or call 1-877-515-3987.
l Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
®
service or reporting a prob-
®
lem. Select “CH000” using the dial, and the receiver's 8-character ID
number will appear.
l Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompanying Text Information of XM
*: Terms and services provided by XM
®
Satellite Radio.
®
Satellite Radio are subject to change with-
out notice.
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n If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
®
tuner, a message will appear on the screen. Refer
ANTENNA
UPDATING
NO SIGNAL
LOADIN G
The XM® antenna is not connected. Check whether
the XM
®
antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the surrounding antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
You have not subscribed to XM® Satellite Radio. The
radio is being updated with the latest encryption code.
Contact XM
®
Satellite Radio for subscription information. When a contract is canceled, you can choose
“CH000” and all free-to-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the
previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change
automatically, select another channel. If you want to listen to the premium channel, contact XM
®
Satellite
Radio.
The XM® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger signal.
The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
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OFF AIR
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The channel you selected is not broadcasting any programming. Select another channel.
There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
needed.
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The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait
---
for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change automatically, select another channel.
Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-877-515-3987 during the following
*.
hours
Monday - Saturday: 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. Eastern Time
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern Time
*: Subject to change without notice.
n Certifications for the radio tuner
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following:
l Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.
l Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
l Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
l Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Using the cassette player
Insert a cassette tape or press with a tape inserted.
When you press while listening to the tape, the following audio control screen appears.
Display audio control screen
Change playback
direction
Pow er Vo lu m e
Track selection
Rewind
Tape eject
Fast forward
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Repeat play
Skip play
Noise reduction
Playback
Change playback
direction
Ta pe sl o t
This illustration is a vehicle not equipped with the DVD player.
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Selecting a track
n Skip a number of tracks at a time.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Press ∧ on .
Press ∧ until the number you want
to skip appears.
n Rewind a number of tracks at a time.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Press ∨ on .
Press ∨ until the number you want
to rewind appears.
9 tracks can be skipped at a time.
9 tracks can be rewound at a time.
Note that the number includes the
current track.
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Using Dolby® Noise Reduction
Touch on the screen.
Reduces the level of noise for tapes recorded with Dolby NR only.
Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
n Canceling noise reduction, skip play, repeat play, rewind and fast forward
To cancel , and : Touch the corresponding button on the screen.
To cancel and : Touch the corresponding button on the screen or press
.
n Auto-reverse feature
After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape, it automatically reverses and
begins to play the other side, regardless of whether the cassette was playing or fast
forwarding.
n When the cassette player does not operate correctly due to the cassette record-
ing conditions
Forwarding to the beginning of a track, repeat, blank tape skip and fast-forward
may not be possible in the following situations:
l The interval between tracks is less than 3 seconds (beginning of track and
repeat playback) or less than 15 seconds (blank tape skip).
l When there is noise between 2 tracks.
l The beginning and end of subsequent tracks are not clearly defined.
n Cleaning the cassette player
Cassette player components (heads, capstan, pinch rollers) should be cleaned at
least once a month using a cleaning tape to remove dirt and dust that can easily
build up.
n Using long playing cassette tapes
Avoid using tapes with a length of more than 90 minutes, as the tape used is very
thin and may become tangled in the cassette player.
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NOTICE
n Cassette tapes that cannot be used
Do not use a cassette tape if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling
off. Such tapes may affect playing speed and may also get stuck in the player.
n Cassette player precautions
l Store cassette tapes away from direct sunlight.
l Do not insert anything other than cassette tapes into the cassette player.
l Do not apply oil to the cassette player.
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Using the CD player
Insert a CD or press with a CD inserted.
When you press while listening to a CD, the following audio control
screen appears.
Display audio control screen
Repeat play
Pow e r Vo l um e
Track selection
CD eject
Display track list
CD load
Playback
Select CD
Search playback
Random playback
CD slot
Select CD
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This illustration is a vehicle equipped with the DVD player.
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Loading a CD
n Loading a single CD
STEP 1
STEP 2
Press .
When the indicator changes from flashing amber to green, insert
a CD after the CD/DVD player door opens.
n Loading multiple CDs
STEP 1
STEP 2
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the indicator changes from flashing amber to green, insert
a CD after the CD/DVD player door opens.
STEP 3
After inserting a CD, wait until the indicator changes from flashing amber to green, then insert the next CD after the CD/DVD
door has opened.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have inserted all CDs.
To cancel the operation, press the or button. If you do not
insert a CD within 15 seconds, loading will be canceled automatically.
Ejecting CDs
n Ejecting a CD
STEP 1
To select the CD to be ejected, touch the desired disc number (1 -
6) on the screen or press ∧ or ∨ on .
STEP 2
Press and remove the CD.
n Ejecting all CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep, then remove the CDs.
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Selecting, fast forwarding and scanning tracks
n Selecting a track
Press ∧ to move up and ∨ to move down using until the desired
track number appears on the screen.
To fast forward or rewind, press and hold ∧ or ∨ on .
n Selecting a track from the track list
STEP 1
STEP 2
Touch on the screen.
Touch the desired track number.
or : changes the list by 6
track groups.
This function is available only when
the vehicle is not moving.
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n Scanning a CD
STEP 1
STEP 2
Touch on the screen.
“SCAN” appears on the screen.
The first 10 seconds of each track will be played.
Touch once again when the desired track is reached.
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Selecting a CD
n To select a CD to play
Touch the desired disc number (1 - 6) on the screen or press ∧ or ∨ on
.
n To scan loaded CDs
STEP 1
Touch and hold on the screen until “D⋅SCAN” appears.
The first 10 seconds of the first track on each CD will be played.
STEP 2
Touch once again when the desired CD is reached.
Random playback
n Current CD
Touch on the screen.
Songs are played in random order until random playback is canceled.
n All CDs
Touch and hold on the screen until “D⋅RAND” appears.
Tracks on all loaded CDs are played in random order until the button is
touched once again.
Repeating a track or a disc
n Repeating a track
Touch on the screen.
n Repeating a disc
Touch on the screen and hold until “D⋅RPT” appears.
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n Canceling random, repeat and scan playback
Touch , , or on the screen once again.
n Displaying the title and artist name
If a CD-TEXT disc is inserted, the title of the disc and track will be displayed. Up to
16 letters can be displayed.
n Error messages
Refer to the following table and take the appropriate measures. If the problem is not
rectified, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
Message Cause
No CD
or
No Disc
There is no disc in the CD
or DVD changer
• The disc X is dirty or
CD X Check
or
DISC X Check
damaged
• The disc X is inserted
upside down
• The disc X is not play-
able with the player
• There is a malfunction
CD Error
or
DVD Error
within the system
• Operation is stopped
due to a high temperature inside the player
This indicates that no
NO MUSIC FILE
playable data is included
in the disc
Correction
Procedures
Insert a disc
• Clean the disc
• Insert the disc correctly
• Confirm the disc is playable with the player
• Eject the disc
• Eject the disc and allow
the player to cool down
Eject the disc
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n CD compatibility
Audio CDs
Only audio CDs with the marks shown to the
left can be used.
The following products may not be playable
on your CD player.
l SACDs
l dts-CDs
l Copy-protected CDs
n CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected.
n If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
n Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
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NOTICE
n Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of discs, 3 in. (8 cm) disc adapters or dual discs.
Doing so may damage the player and render the disc insert/eject function unusable.
l Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in.
(12 cm).
l Low-quality and deformed discs.
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l Discs with a transparent or translucent
recording area.
l Discs that have tape, stickers or CD-R
labels attached to them, or that have the
label peeled off.
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NOTICE
n Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the discs or the
player itself.
l Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc slot.
l Do not apply oil to the player.
l Store discs away from direct sunlight.
l Never try to disassemble any part of the player.
l Do not insert more than one disc at a time.
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Playing MP3 and WMA discs
Insert an MP3 or WMA disc or press with a disc inserted.
When you press during playback of the disc, the following audio control screen appears.
Display audio control screen
Repeat play
Pow e r Vo l um e
Select file
CD eject
Display folder list
CD load
Playback
Select folder
Search playback
Random playback
CD slot
Select file
Select CD
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This illustration is a vehicle equipped with the DVD player.
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Loading, ejecting and selecting MP3 and WMA discs
Refer to the section entitled “Using the CD player” for details. (→P. 215)
Selecting a folder
n Selecting a folder
Touch “FOLDER ” or “ ” on the screen to select the previous/next folder.
n Selecting a folder from the folder list
STEP 1
Touch on the screen.
STEP 2
Touch the desired folder number.
or :changes the list by 6
folder groups.
: displays the details of
the file currently playing.
: displays the file list.
This function is available only when
the vehicle is not moving.
n Selecting the desired folder by cueing the first file of each folder
Touch and hold on the screen until “FLD⋅SCAN” appears. When
the desired folder is reached, touch once again.
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Selecting and scanning files
n Selecting one file at a time
Turn the dial or press ∧ or ∨ on to select the desired file.
n Selecting a file from the file list
STEP 1
Touch on the screen to turn the folder list on.
STEP 2
STEP 3
Touch on the folder list
screen.
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Touch the desired file number.
or : changes the list by 6
groups.
: displays the folder list.
: displays the details of
the file currently playing.
This function is available only when
the vehicle is not moving.
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n Selecting a desired file by cueing the files in the folder
Touch on the screen.
When the desired file is reached, touch once again.
File repeat
Touch on the screen.
Folder repeat
Touch and hold on the screen until the “FLD RPT” appears.
Random playback
n To play files from a particular folder in random order
Touch on the screen.
n To play all the files on a disc in random order
Touch and hold on the screen until the “FLD RAND” appears.
n Canceling random, repeat and scan playback
Touch , or on the screen once again.
n Error messages
→P. 219
n CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected while the CD player is being used.
n If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
n Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.
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n 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
compression.
TM
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 and to the media/formats
recorded by them that can be used.
l 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
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 with VBR
• Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural
l WMA file compatibility
• Compatible standards
WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9
• Compatible sampling frequencies
32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)
• Compatible bit rates
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)
*: Only compatible with 2-channel playback
l 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, depending on the status of the
CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc
is scratched or marked with fingerprints.
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l 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
• Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters
• Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)
• Maximum number of files per disc: 255
l File names
The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with
the extension .mp3 or .wma.
l Multi-sessions
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.
l ID3 and WMA tags
ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track title
and 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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