Lexus GS250 2012 Owner's Manual

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iPod cover art
Depending on the iPod and the songs in the iPod, iPod cover art may be dis-
played. This function can be changed to “On” or “Off”. (P. 524)
It may take time to display iPod cover art, and the iPod may not be operated
while the cover art display is in process.
Only iPod cover art that is saved in JPEG format can be displayed.
iPod functions
When the iPod connected to the system includes iPod video, the system can
only output the sound by selecting “Video” on the “iPod” screen.
Depending on the iPod, the video sound may not be able to be heard.
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 specification), disconnecting the device and reconnect-
ing it once again may resolve the problem.
When using an iPod
You maybe unable to use the instrument panel power outlet if the iPod is con-
nected to the USB port at the same time.
Battery charge
When an iPod is connected using a genuine iPod cable, the iPod starts
charging its battery.
Error messages for iPod
“iPod error”:
This indicates a problem in the iPod or its connection.
“No music files found.”:
This indicates that there is no music data in the iPod.
“Please check the iPod firmware version.”:
This indicates that the software version is not compatible. Perform the iPod
firmware updates and try again.
“iPod authorization failed.”:
This indicates that it failed to authorize the iPod. Please check your iPod.

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Compatible models
The following iPod
®, iPod nano®, iPod classic®, iPod touch® and iPhone®
devices can be used with this system.
Made for
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPod touch (2nd generation)
• iPod touch (1st generation)
• iPod classic
• iPod with video
• iPod nano (6th generation)
• iPod nano (5th generation)
• iPod nano (4th generation)
• iPod nano (3rd generation)
• iPod nano (2nd generation)
• iPod nano (1st generation)
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPhone 3G
• iPhone
Depending on differences between models or software versions etc., some
models might be incompatible with this system.

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CAUTION
While driving
Do not connect an iPod or operate the controls.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the iPod or its terminal
Do not leave the iPod in the vehicle. The temperature inside the vehicle
may become high, resulting in damage to the iPod.
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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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Optimal use of the audio/video system
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select
“Setup”.
Select “Audio”.
Select “Sound settings”.
Select the “Sound” or “DSP”
tab.
After sound setting has been
changed, select “OK”.
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“Sound” tab
Select “-” or “+” to
adjust the treble, mid or
bass.
Select “Front” or
“Rear” to adjust the
front/rear audio bal-
ance.
Select “L” or “R” to
adjust the left/right
audio balance.
“DSP” tab
Automatic Sound Levelizer
(ASL) on/off
Surround on/off
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The sound quality level is adjusted individually
The treble, mid and bass levels can be adjusted for the each audio mode sep-
arately.
About Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the vehi-
cle speed, wind noise or other noise.

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Using the AUX port
Open the console box, open
the cover and connect the por-
table audio device.
Press the “MEDIA” button.
Select the “AUX” tab on the screen or press the “MEDIA” but-
ton repeatedly to change to AUX mode.
Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable
audio device.
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen
to it through the vehicle’s speakers.
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Using the rear seat audio controls
: If equipped
Some front audio features can be controlled from the rear seats.
Display
Power on/off
Selecting an audio sourceVolume up/down
Selecting a track or file etc.
Selecting a preset station or
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press to turn the front audio system on.
Pressing the button again turns the system off.
Press to change the audio source. The audio source as fol-
lows each time the button is pressed. If no discs are inserted in the
player, or if the external device is not connected, that mode will be
skipped.
FM DAB DVD player iPod or USB memory 
Bluetooth® audio player AUX AM
Press “” on to increase the volume and “” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Turning the power on/off
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume

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Select a radio station
Press to select a frequency band.
Press “” or “” on to seek the frequency.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold until you hear a
beep.
Select a preset station
Press to select a frequency band.
Press “” or “” on to select a preset station.
Audio CD
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “” or “” on to select a track.
Bluetooth® audio player
Press to select the Bluetooth
® audio player.
Press “” or “” on to select an folder.
Press “” or “” on to select a file.
iPod
Press to select the iPod.
Selecting a radio station
Selecting a track/folder/file
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