audio Lexus IS300 2003 Basic Functions / LEXUS 2003 IS300 (OM53439U) Owner's Guide

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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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Push
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
(a) Inserting or ejecting compact discs
The ignition switch must be in the ºACCº or ºONº position.
Your automatic changer can store up to 6 discs.
Ty p e A
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 Setting a single compact disc:
1. Push the ºLOADº button briefly.
You can set a disc at the lowest empty disc number.
2. When the amber indicators of the slot start blinking, the
ºWAIT DISCº appears on the display. After the indicators
blinking amber change to the green and stay on, the
ºWAIT DISCº changes to the ºLOAD DISCº on the display.
While the green indicators stay on, insert only one disc.
If you need to insert the next disc, repeat the same
procedure to insert another disc.
After insertion, the set disc is automatically loaded.
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212If the label faces down, the disc cannot be played. In this case,
ºERROR1º and disc number appear on the display.

Setting all the discs:
1. Push the ºLOADº button until you hear a beep.
2. When the amber indicators of the slot start blinking, the
ºWAIT DISCº appears on the display. After the indicators
blinking amber change to the green and stay on, the
ºWAIT DISCº changes to the ºLOAD DISCº on the display.
While the green indicators stay on, insert only one disc.
After inserting the disc, the amber indicators of the slot
start blinking and the ºWAIT DISCº appears on the display
again. After the ºWAIT DISCº changes to the ºLOAD
DISCº, you can insert the next disc. Repeat this procedure
until you insert all the discs.
To cancel the operation, push the ºLOADº or ºDISCº button.
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.
NOTICE
Do not insert one disc stacked on top of another one or feed them in continuously, to prevent discs from getting
stuck in the player.
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 Ejecting a single disc:
1. Push the button under the ºDISC º or ºDISC
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signal on the display to display the disc number you want
to eject.
2. Push the ºEJECTº button briefly.
At this time, the display shows ºEJECTº, and the indicators at
both ends of the slot as well as the disc number light up.
 Ejecting all the discs:
Push the ºEJECTº button until you hear a beep.
However, if you accidentally pushed the ºEJECTº button, push
the ºDISCº or ºLOADº button to insert the disc again.
Do not push in the disc which is being ejected forcibly.
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Type B
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When
you insert a compact disc, lightly push it in with the
label side up.
The disc player will grab the disc and slide it into place to play
it from the track 1 program.
As this is done, ºCDº appears on the display. Also, the track
number and elapsed playback time will appear on the display.
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To eject the compact disc, push the ºEJECTº button.
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214(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. (c) Selecting a desired disc (type A only)
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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.
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(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.
(e) Searching for a desired disc (type A only)
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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.
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216(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. (g) Other compact disc player functions
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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.
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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 tr ack is skipped or the system is inoperative, push the
button to reset. (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.
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Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system operations:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audiosystem.
Do not put anything other than a cassette tape orcompact disc into the cassette tape slot or compact
disc slot.
The use of a 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: FM
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.
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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. 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
cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player.
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