Lexus IS300 2001 Switches / LEXUS 2001 IS300 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM53437)

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If a cassette is already in the slot, push the ºTAPEº button.
DolbyB Noise Reduction* feature: If you are listening
to a tape that was recorded with
Dolby  B Noise Reduction,push the button marked with the double±D symbol. The
double±D symbol will appear on the display. Push the button
again to turn off Dolby  B NR.
The Dolby NR mode reduces tape noise by about 10 dB. For
best sound reproduction, play your tapes with this button on or
off according to the mode used for recording the tape.
To play a tape recorded without Dolby NR, push the button until
the symbol disappears from the display.
*: Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. ºDOLBYº and the
double D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. (b) Manual program selection
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ºProgramº button:
Push the º
º button to select the
other side of a cassette tape. The display indicates which side
is currently selected (  indicates top side,  indicates bottom
side).
ºRewindº button: Push the º º button to rewind a tape.
ºREWº appears on the display.
To stop rewinding, push the same button or ºTAPEº button.
ºFast forwardº button: Push the º

º button to fast forward
a cassette tape. ºFFº appears on the display.
To stop fast forwarding, push the same button or ºTAPEº
button.

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(c) Automatic program selection
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ºRPTº button: The repeat feature automatically replays the
current program.
Push the º
RPTº button while the program is playing. When the
program ends, it will automatically be rewound and replayed.
Push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.
There must be at least 5 seconds of blank space between
programs for the repeat feature to work correctly.
ºSKIPº button: The skip feature allows you to fast forward
past long stretches of blank tape. This is especially useful at
the end of cassettes.
Push the ºSKIPº button. The player will automatically skip any
blank portions of 15 seconds or more and play the next
program. To cancel it, push the button once again.
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ºAutomatic program selectionº button: The automatic
program selection feature allows you to program your cassette
player to skip forward or backward to locate the song you want
to hear. You can skip up to nine programs at a time.
Push this button on the upper side to skip forward. ºFFº and
the number will appear on the display. Push the button until the
number you want to skip appears on the display. After that, the
player will automatically skip forward.
When the end of the tape is reached, the player automatically
reverses sides and resumes normal play.

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this button on the lower side to skip backward. Push the
button until ºREWº and the number you want to skip appear on
the display.
 If you set ºREW 1º, the player will rewind to the beginning
of the current program.
 When counting the number of programs 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 ºREW
3º appears on the display.
When the beginning of the tape is reached, the player
automatically resumes normal play.
There must be at least 5 seconds of blank space between
programs for this feature to work correctly.
ºRPTº, ºSKIPº or ºAutomatic program selectionº
features: These features may not work well with some spoken
word, live or classical recordings.
Compact disc player operation
This compact disc player can store 6 discs in the player.
The discs can be inserted or ejected while the ignition
switch is at ºACCº or ºONº.
(a) How to insert and eject the compact discs
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1. Push the ºLOADº button. Push the button briefly for
one disc, and when inserting more than one disc, push
and hold the button until a beep sounds.
2. Insert the disc into the compact disc slot. A maximum
of 6 discs can be inserted into the player.
If the indicator blinking in amber at the next to the compact disc
slot turns into the green light, you can insert the disc into the
slot. The ºLOAD DISC 4º is displayed at that time. (If you push
LOAD, the indicator blinks in amber. ºWAIT DISC 4º is
displayed while the system is being under preparation for
inserting disc.

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When the display shows ºDISC INº with all the indicators (
1±6)
on, the player already has 6 discs inside, so you can not insert
any more.
If you do not insert the discs within 15 seconds after pushing
the ºLOADº button and ºLOADº is displayed, the operation will
be canceled automatically.
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3. When ejecting one disc, select the disc you want to
eject by the function button ºDISC º or ºDISC º, and
push the ºEJECTº button briefly. When ejecting more
than one disc, push and hold the ºEJECTº button until a
beep sounds and take out the disc ejected from the slot. (b) Playing a compact disc
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Push the ºDISCº button if the discs are already loaded in
the player.
The discs set in the player are played continuously, starting
with disc number 1. The disc number of the disc currently
being played, the track number and the time from the
beginning of the program appear on the display.
When
play of one disc ends, the first track of the following disc
starts. When play of the final disc ends, play of the first disc
starts again.
The player will skip any empty disc trays.

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Push the ºDISC º or ºDISC º button to select the disc
number.
Push the button several times until the desired disc number
appears on the display. When you release the button, the
player will start playing the selected disc from the first track. (d) Searching for a desired track
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Push the ºSCANº button briefly.
ºSCANº will appear on the display. The compact disc player
will play the next track for 10 seconds, then scan again. To
select a track, push the ºSCANº button a second time. If the
player reaches the end of the disc, it will continue scanning at
track 1.
After all the tracks are scanned in one pass, normal play
resumes.

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(e) Searching for a desired disc
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Push the ºSCANº button until you hear a beep.
With ºD
SCANº on the display, the program at the beginning
of each disc will be played for 10 seconds. To continue
listening to the program of your choice, push the ºSCANº
button a second time.
After all the discs in the player are scanned in one pass, the
scan function is cancelled. (f) Selecting a desired track
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ºTRACKº button: Use for direct access to a desired track.
Push either side of the ºTRACKº button several times until the
desired track number appears on the display. As you release
the button, the player will start playing the selected track from
the beginning.
ºFast forwardº button.
Push the º


º button and hold it to fast forward the disc.
When you release the button, the compact disc player will
resume playing from that position.
ºReverseº button.
Push the º º button and hold it to reverse the disc. When
you release the button, the compact disc player will resume
playing.

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ºRPTº button
: Use it for automatic repeat of the track you are
currently listening to.
In order to repeat the track you are currently listening to, push
the button briefly while the track is playing. ºRPTº will appear
on the display. When the track is finished, the player will
automatically go back to the beginning of the track and play the
track again. To cancel it, push the button briefly once again.
In order to repeat the disc you are currently listening to, push
the button until you hear a beep. ºD
RPTº will appear on the
display. When the last track of the disc you are listening to is
finished, the player will automatically go back to the first track
on the disc and play the disc again. To cancel it, push the
button once again. ºRANDº button:
Use it for automatic track selection and play
by the system.
When the button is pushed briefly, the system selects a track
in the disc which are set and plays it and ºRANDº will appear
on the display. To cancel it, push the button briefly once again.
When the button is pushed until you hear a beep, the system
selects a track in the all discs which are set and plays it and
ºD
RANDº will appear on the display. To cancel it, push the
button once again.
When a t rack is skipped or the system is inoperative, push the
button to reset.

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(h) If the player malfunctions
If the player or another unit equipped with the player
malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the four
following error messages.
If ºERR 1º appears on the display:
It indicates that the disc
is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted up±side down. Clean the
disc or insert it correctly.
If ºERR 3º or ºERR 4º appears on the display: It indicates
there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the disc.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.
Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio system operation:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system.
Do not put anything other than a cassette tape orcompact disc into the cassette tape slot or compact
disc slot.
The use of cellular phone inside or near the vehiclemay cause a noise from the speakers of the audiosystem which you are listening to. However, thisdoes not indicate a malfunction.
Radio reception
Usually, the problem with radio reception does not mean there
is a problem with your radio ± it is just the normal result of
conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with
FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere
with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited
range. The farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal
will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as
your vehicle moves.
Here are some common reception problems that probably do
not indicate a problem with your radio:

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Fading and drifting stations
± Generally, the effective range
of FM is about 40 km (25 miles). Once outside this range, you
may notice fading and drifting, which increase with the
distance from the radio transmitter. They are often
accompanied by distortion.
Multi±path ± FM signals are reflective, making it possible for
two signals to reach your antenna at the same time. If this
happens, the signals will cancel each other out, causing a
momentary flutter or loss of reception.
Static and fluttering ± These occur when signals are blocked
by buildings, trees, or other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swapping ± 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
± AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper
atmosphere ± especially at night. These reflected signals can
interfere with those received directly from the radio station,
causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference ± 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 dif ficult
to hear the broadcast.
Static ± AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical
noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electrical
motors. This results in static.

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Caring for your cassette player and tapes
For the best performance for your cassette player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regularly.

A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease 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 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 playing time longer than
100 minutes (50 minutes per side). The tape used in these
cassette is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player.