CD player Lexus ES350 2007 Audio/video System

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Automatic program selectionº button:
The automatic program selection feature
allows you to program your cassette play-
er to skip forward or backward to locate the
song you want to hear. You can skip up to
9 programs at a time.
Push this button on the 
º side to skip
forward. FFº and the number will appear
on the screen. Push the button until the
number you want to skip appears on the
screen. After that, the player will automati-
cally skip forward.
When the end of the tape is reached, the
player automatically reverses sides and
resumes normal play.
Push this button on the 
º side to skip
backward. Push the button until REWº
and the number you want to skip appear on
the screen.
If you set REW 1º, the player will re-
wind to the beginning of the current
program.
When counting the number of pro-
grams you want to rewind, remember
to count the current program as well.
For example, if you want to rewind to a
song that is two before the song you
are listening to, push this button until
REW 3º appears on the screen.
When the beginning of the tape is reached,
the player automatically resumes normal
play.There must be at least 3 seconds of blank
space between programs for this feature to
work correctly.
RPTº, SKIPº or Automatic program
selectionº features: These features may
not work well with some spoken word, live
or classical recordings.

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RANDº: Use it for automatic and random
selection of the folder or the disc which you
are currently listening to.
Playing the files in one folder in random
order Ð
While the disc is playing, touch
RANDº briefly.
RANDº appears on the screen. The sys-
tem selects a file in the folder you are cur-
rently listening to. To cancel it, touch
RANDº once again.
Playing the files in all the folders on one
disc in random order Ð
While the disc is playing, touch
RANDº and hold it until the
FLD´RANDº appears on the screen.
The system selects a file in all the folders.
To cancel it, touch RANDº once again.
When a file is skipped or the system is in-
operative, touch RANDº to reset.(f) If the changer malfunctions
If the changer or another unit equipped
with the changer malfunctions, your audio
system will display following messages.
If No CDº appears on the display: It in-
dicates that there is no disc in the CD
changer.
If CD

Checkº appears on the dis-
play: It indicates that the disc dirty, dam-
aged, or it was inserted upside down.
Clean the disc or insert it correctly. If a disc
which is not playable is inserted, CD


Checkº will also appear on the screen. For
appropriate discs for this player, see Au-
dio/video system operating hintsº on page
221.
If CD Errorº appears on the display:
The following causes are possible.
There is a trouble inside the system.
Eject the disc.
The inside of the changer unit may be
too hot due to the very high ambient
temperature. Eject the disc and allow
the changer to cool down.
If NO MUSIC FILEº appears on the dis-
play: It indicates that the disc has no play-
able data.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take
your vehicle to your dealer.
If an MP3/WMA disc contains CD-DA
files, only CD-DA files are played. If an
MP3/WMA disc contains files other than
CD-DA, only MP3/WMA files are played.

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(c) Selecting a desired disc
On the screen:
Touch the desired disc number.
The selected disc number is highlighted.
The changer will start playing the selected
disc from the first track.
On the audio panel:
Push the 
º or º button of CH/
DISCº.
When you release the button, the changer
will start playing the selected disc from the
first track.(d) Operating a DVD disc
NOTE: The playback condition of some
DVD discs may be determined by a DVD
software producer. This DVD changer
plays a disc as the software producer in-
tended. So some functions may not work
properly. Be sure to read the instruction
manual for the DVD disc separately pro-
vided. For the detailed information about
DVD video discs, see (g) DVD player and
DVD video disc informationº on page 217.
Precautions on DVD video disc
When recording with a DVD video, DVD
audio or video CD, audio tracks may not
record in some cases while the menu is
displayed. As audio will not play in this
case, verify that the video tracks are play-
ing and then activate playback.
When playback of a disc is completed:
If an audio CD or MP3/WMA disc is
playing, the first track or file starts.
If a DVD video, DVD audio or video CD
is playing, playback will stop or the
menu screen will be displayed.
The title/chapter number and playback
time display may not appear while playing
back certain DVD video discs.
CAUTION
Conversational speech on some
DVDs is recorded at a low volume to
emphasize the impact of sound ef-
fects. If you adjust the volume as-
suming that the conversations repre-
sent the maximum volume level that
the DVD will play, you may be startled
by louder sound effects or when you
change to a different audio source.
The louder sounds may have a signif-
icant impact on the human body or
pose a driving hazard. Keep this in
mind when you adjust the volume.

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Selecting a menu item
Enter the menu item using ,
,  and
 buttons and touch Enterº.
The changer starts playing video for that
menu item. (For details, see the manual
that comes with the DVD video disc pro-
vided separately.)
Each time you touch Move Buttonsº, the
controls on the screen move upward and
downward.
When you touch <<OFFº, the controls
will disappear. To display them again,
touch >>ONº.
When you touch
, the previous
screen returns.
Searching by title
DVD video only Ð
Enter the title number and touch En-
terº.
The player starts playing video for that title
number.
When you push the 
º or º button of
SEEK/TRACKº, you can select a chap-
ter.
If you enter the wrong numbers, touch
Clearº to delete the numbers.
When you touch
, the previous
screen returns.

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(f) If the changer malfunctions
If the changer or another unit equipped
with the changer malfunction, your audio/
video system will display following mes-
sages.
If No Discº appears on the display: It
indicates that there is no disc in the DVD
changer.
If DISC
Checkº appears on the dis-
play: It indicates that the disc dirty, dam-
aged, or it was inserted upside down.
Clean the disc or insert it correctly. If a disc
which is not playable is inserted, DISC

Checkº will also appear on the screen. For
appropriate discs for this player, see Au-
dio/video system operating hintsº on page
221.
If Region Code Errorº appears on the
display: It indicates that the DVD region
code is not set properly.
If DVD Errorº appears on the display:
The following causes are possible.
There is a trouble inside the system.
Eject the disc.
The inside of the changer unit may be
too hot due to the very high ambient
temperature. Eject the disc and allow
the changer to cool down.
If NO MUSIC FILEº appears on the dis-
play: It indicates that the disc has no play-
able data.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take
your vehicle to your dealer.
If an MP3/WMA disc contains CD-DA
files, only CD-DA files are played. If an
MP3/WMA disc contains files other than
CD-DA, only MP3/WMA files are played.(g) DVD player and DVD video disc in-
formation
DVD video discs
This DVD player conforms to NTSC color
TV formats.
Region codes: Some DVD video discs
have a region code indicating a country
where you can use the DVD video disc on
this DVD player. If the DVD video disc is
not labeled as ALLº or 1º, you cannot use
it on this DVD player. If you attempt to play
an inappropriate DVD video disc on this
player, Region Code Errorº appears on
the display. Even if the DVD video disc
does not have a region code, there is a
case that you cannot use it.

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Marks shown on DVD video discs:
Indicates NTSC
format of color TV.
Indicates the number
of audio tracks.
Indicates the number
of language subtitles.
Indicates the number
of angles.
Indicates the screen to
be selected.
Wide screen: 16:9
Standard: 4:3
Indicates a region code
by which this video disc
can be played.
ALL: in all countries
Number: region code
DVD video disc glossary
DVD video discs: Digital versatile Disc
that holds video. DVD video discs have
adopted MPEG2º, one of the world stan-
dards of digital compression technologies.
The picture data is compressed by 1/40 on
average and stored. Variable rate en-
coded technology in which the volume of
data assigned to the picture is changed de-
pending on the picture format has also
been adopted. Audio data is stored using
PCM and Dolby digital, which enables
higher quality of sound. Furthermore, mul-
ti-angle and multi-language features will
also help you enjoy the more advanced
technology of DVD video.
Viewer restrictions: This feature limits
what can be viewed in conformity with a
level of restrictions of the country. The lev-
el of restrictions varies depending on the
DVD video disc. Some DVD video discs
cannot be played at all, or violent scenes
are skipped or replaced with other scenes.
Level 1: DVD video discs for children can
be played.
Level 2 - 7: DVD video discs for children
and G-rated movie can be played.
Level 8: All types of the DVD video discs
can be played.
Multi-angle feature: You can enjoy the
same scene at different angles.
Multi-language feature: You can select a
language of the subtitle and audio.
Region codes: The region codes are pro-
vided on DVD players and DVD discs. If
the DVD video disc does not have the
same region code as the DVD player, you
cannot play the disc on the DVD player.
For region codes, see page 218.
Audio: This DVD player can play liner
PCM, Dolby digital, DTS and MPEG audio
format DVD. Other decoded type cannot
be played.
Title and chapter: Video and audio pro-
grams stored in DVD video disc are divid-
ed in parts by title and chapter.

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1Volume control switch
Push +º side to increase the volume. The
volume continues to increase while the
switch is being pressed.
Push -º side to decrease the volume.
The volume continues to decrease while
the switch is being pressed.
2º º switches
Radio
To select a preset station:
Quickly push and release the 
º or º
switch. Do this again to select the next pre-
set station.
To seek a station:
Push and hold the 
º or º switch until
you hear a beep. Do this again to find the
next station. If you push either the 
º or
º switch in seek mode, the seek mode
will cancel.
Cassette tape player
To skip to a different track in either direc-
tion:
Quickly push and release the 
º or º
switch. FF 1º or REW 1º will appear on
the display.
Next, push the 
º or º switch until the
track you want to listen to is set. If you
push the switch ten times, the skip function
will turn off. (You can skip up to nine tracks
at a time.)
When counting the number of the tracks
you want to rewind, remember to count the
current track as well. For example, if you
want to rewind to a song that is two before
the song you are listening to, push the 
º
button three times.
If you push the switch further than you
wanted to, push the other side of the
switch. The track number will be increased
or reduced.The track number you select is not valid if
it is higher than the number of the tracks re-
maining on the current side of the cassette.
When the tape reaches to the begin-
ning, the player will automatically start
playing that side.
After the tape reaches to the end, the
player will automatically reverse and
start playing the other side.
There must be at least 3 seconds of blank
space between tracks for the switch to
work correctly. In addition, the feature may
not work well with some spoken, live, or
classical recordings.
To fast-forward or reverse:
Push and hold the 
º switch to fast-for-
ward a cassette tape. FFº will appear on
the display. Push and hold the 
º switch
to rewind a tape. REWº will appear on the
display.
To stop the tape while it is fast-forwarding,
push the 
º switch . To stop the tape
while it is rewinding, push the º switch.
If a tape rewinds completely, the cassette
tape player will stop and then play that
same side. If a tape fast-forwards com-
pletely, the cassette will play the other side
of the tape using the auto-reverse feature.
CD changer or DVD changer
Use this button to skip up or down to a dif-
ferent track, file or chapter in either direc-
tion.
To select a desired track, file or chapter:
Quickly push and release the 
º or º
switch until the track, file or chapter you
want to play is set. If you want to return to
the beginning of the current track, file or
chapter, push the 
º switch once, quick-
ly.
To select a desired disc:
Push and hold the 
º or º switch until
you hear a beep to change to the next or
the previous disc. Repeat this operation
until you reach the disc you want to listen
to.

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FM
Fading and drifting stations Ð General-
ly, the effective range of FM is about 40 km
(25 miles). Once outside this range, you
may notice fading and drifting, which in-
crease with the distance from the radio
transmitter. They are often accompanied
by distortion.
Multi-path Ð FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this hap-
pens, the signals will cancel each other
out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of
reception.
Static and fluttering Ð These occur
when signals are blocked by buildings,
trees, or other large objects. Increasing
the bass level may reduce static and flut-
tering.
Station swapping Ð If the FM signal you
are listening to is interrupted or weakened,
and there is another strong station nearby
on the FM band, your radio may tune in the
second station until the original signal can
be picked up again.
AM
Fading Ð AM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere Ð especially at
night. These reflected signals can inter-
fere with those received directly from the
radio station, causing the radio station to
sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference Ð When a reflected
signal and a signal received directly from
a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broad-
cast.
Static Ð AM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening, or electri-
cal motors. This results in static.CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE TAPE
PLAYER AND TAPES
For high performance from your cassette
tape player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regu-
larly.
A dirty tape head or tape path can de-
crease sound quality and tangle your
cassette tapes. The easiest way to
clean them is by using a cleaning tape.
(A wet type is recommended.)
Use high-quality cassettes:
Low-quality cassette tapes can cause
many problems, including poor sound,
inconsistent playing speed, and
constant auto-reversing. They can
also get stuck or tangled in the cassette
tape player.
Do not use a cassette if it has been
damaged or tangled or if its label is
peeling off.
Do not leave a cassette in the player if
you are not listening to it, especially if
it is hot outside.
Store cassettes in their cases and out
of direct sunlight.
Avoid using cassettes with a total play-
ing time longer than 100 minutes (50
minutes per side). The tape used in
these cassettes is thin and could get
stuck or tangled in the cassette tape
player.

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MP3/WMA files
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) and WMA
(Windows Media Audio) are audio
compression standards.
The MP3/WMA player can play MP3
and WMA files on CD-ROM, CD-R
and CD-RW discs.
The unit can play disc recordings com-
patible with ISO 9660 level 1 and level
2 and with the Romeo and Joliet file
system.
When naming an MP3 or WMA file, add
the appropriate file extension (.mp3 or
.wma).
The MP3/WMA player plays back files
with .mp3 or .wma file extensions as
MP3 or WMA files. To prevent noise
and playback errors, use the appropri-
ate file extensions.
The player can play only the first ses-
sion using multi-session compatible
CDs.
MP3 files are compatible with the ID3
Tag Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2, and Ver.
2.3 formats. The unit cannot display
disc title, track title and artist name in
other formats.
WMA files can contain a WMA tag that
is used in the same way as an ID3 tag.
WMA tags carry information such as
track title, artist name.
The emphasis function is available
only when playing MP3/WMA files re-
corded at 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz. (The
system can play MP3 files with sam-
pling frequencies of 16, 22.05, and 24
kHz. However, the emphasis function
is not available for files recorded at
these frequencies.)
The sound quality of MP3/WMA files
generally improves with higher bit rate-
s. In order to achieve a reasonable lev-
el of sound quality, discs recorded with
a bit rate of at least 128 kbps are rec-
ommended.
Playable bit rates
MP3 files:
MPEG1 LAYER3Ð64 to 320 kbps
MPEG2 LSF LAYER3Ð64 to 160 kbps
WMA files:
Ver. 7, 8 CBRÐ48 to 192 kbps
Ver. 9 CBRÐ48 to 320 kbps
The MP3/WMA player does not play
back MP3/WMA files from discs re-
corder using packet write data transfer
(UDF format). Discs should be re-
corded using pre-masteringº software
rather than packet-write software.
The m3u playlists are not compatible
with the audio player.
MP3i (MP3 interactive) and MP3PRO
formats are not compatible with the au-
dio player.
The MP3 player is compatible with
VBR (Variable Bit Rate).
When playing back files recorded as
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) files, the play
time will not be correctly displayed if
fast-forward or reverse operations are
used.
It is not possible to check folders that
do not include MP3/WMA files.
MP3/WMA files in folders up to 8 levels
deep can be played. However, the
start of playback may be delayed when
using discs containing numerous lev-
els of folders. For this reason, we rec-
ommend creating discs with no more
than two levels of folders.
It is possible to play up to 192 folders or
255 files on one disc.

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001.mp3
002.wma
Folder 1
003.mp3
Folder 2
004.mp3
005.wma
Folder 3
006.mp3
The play order of the compact disc with
the structure shown on the left is as fol-
lows:
CD-R AND CD-RW DISCS
CD-R/CD-R W discs that have not
been subject to the finalizing processº
(a process that allows discs to be
played on a conventional CD player)
cannot be played.
It may not be possible to play CD-
R/CD-R W discs recorded on a music
CD recorder or a personal computer
because of disc characteristics,
scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt,
condensation, etc. on the lens of the
unit.
It may not be possible to play discs re-
corded on a personal computer de-
pending on the application settings and
the environment. Record with the cor-
rect format. (For details, contact the
appropriate application manufacturers
of the applications.)
CD-R/CD-R W discs may be damaged
by direct exposure to sunlight, high
temperatures or other storage condi-
tions. The unit may be unable to play
some damaged discs.
If you insert a CD-RW disc into the
MP3/WMA player, playback will begin
more slowly than with a conventional
CD or CD-R disc.
Recordings on CD-R/CD-RW cannot
be played using the DDCD (Double
Density CD) system.