Wma File Compatibility; Compatible Media; Compatible Disc Formats; Discs Containing Multi-Session Recordings - Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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5-3. Using the audio system

WMA file compatibility

• Compatible standards

WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9 (9.1/9.2)

• 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 (9.1/9.2): CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps, VBR)

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

finalized. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is

scratched or marked with fingerprints.

The following disc formats can be used:

• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 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 cor-

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

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

the extension .mp3 or .wma.

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.

GS350_OM_OM30D41U_(U)

CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2