CD changer Lexus ES300 2002 Owner's Manuals (in English)

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(c) Automatic sound levelizer
When the audio sound becomes difficult to be heard due to
road noise, wind noise, etc. during driving, the system adjusts
to the optimum volume and tone quality according to the noise
level. While the automatic sound levelizer is on, “ASL” appears
on the display.
(d) Your radio antennas
The wire antenna is mounted inside the rear window.
NOTICE

When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the wire antenna.
 Putting a window tint (especially, conductive or
metallic type) on the rear window may affect the
reception of radio or mobile telephone. For the
installation of the window tint, consult with your
Lexus dealer.
(e) Your cassette player
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should face to
the right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the cassette player, and do not
insert anything except a cassette tape into the slot.
(f) Your compact disc player
When you insert a disc, gently push it in with the label face up.
(The player will automatically eject a disc if the label face is
down.) The compact disc player will play from track 1 through
the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 again. On
models with the compact disc auto changer, next disc will be
played from track 1.
NOTICE
 Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the
compact disc player. Do not insert anything except
a compact disc into the slot.
 Do not insert a disc upon another one.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

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Ejecting a compact disc:
Push the “EJECT” button for the compact disc. (b) Playing a compact disc
Push
the “DISC” button if the disc is already loaded in the
player.
“CD” appears on the display.
The discs set in the player are played continuously. The track
number and the time from the beginning of the program appear
on the display.
When play of disc ends, the first track starts.
WIth automatic changer only—
Push the “DISC” button twice if the magazine is already
loaded in the player.
“CD1” appears on the display.
The discs set in the magazine are played continuously. 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.

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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.
Pushing the “DISC” button while playing a disc in the automatic
changer will switch from the disc in the changer to the disc in
the compact disc player.
If you push the “DISC” button when the source is other than the
compact disc, a disc in the compact disc player or automatic
changer, whichever was previously used, will play. (c) Selecting a desired disc (with automatic changer only)
Push the “” or “” 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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Searching for a desired track:
Push the “SCAN” button briefly. “SCAN” 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 “SCAN”
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.
Searching for a desired disc (with automatic changer
only):
Push the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. With “D.SCAN”
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 button a second time.
After all the discs in the automatic changer are scanned in one
pass, the scan function is cancelled. (e) Selecting a desired track“TRACK” button: Use for direct access to a desired track.
Push
either side of the “TRACK” 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.
“Fast forward” button.
Push the “” button and hold it to fast forward the disc.
When you release the button, the compact disc player will
resume playing from that position.
“Reverse” button.
Push the “” button and hold it to reverse the disc. When
you release the button, the compact disc player will resume
playing.

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(f) Repeating a track or a disc
“RPT” button:
There are 2 repeat features—you can either
replay a disc track or a whole compact disc.
Repeating a track: Push the “RPT” button briefly while the
track is playing. “RPT” will appear on the display. When the
track ends, it will automatically be replayed. This process will
be continued until you push the button again to turn off the
repeat feature.
Repeating a disc (with automatic changer only): Push the
“RPT” button and hold it until you hear a beep. “D.RPT” will
appear on the display. The player will repeat all the tracks on
the disc you are listening to. When the disc ends, the player
will automatically go back to the top track of the disc and replay.
This process will be continued until you push the button again
to turn off the repeat feature. (g) Random playing“RAND” button: There are 2 random features — you can
either
listen to the tracks on all the compact discs in the player
in random order, or only listen to the tracks on a specific
compact disc in random order.
Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Push the “RAND”
button briefly . “RAND” will appear on the display and play the
disc you are listening to in random order.
Random playing for all the tracks in the automatic changer
(with automatic changer only): Push the “RAND” button and
hold it until you hear a beep. “D.RAND” will appear on the
display and the player will perform all the tracks on all the discs
in the automatic changer in random order. To turn off the
random feature, push “RAND” a second time.
When a track is skipped or the system is inoperative, push the
button to reset.

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Your automatic changer can store up to 6 discs and play
selected discs or continuously play all the discs set in the
player.
When
you set discs into the player, make sure their labels face
up. If not, the player will display “ERROR1” and the disc
number.
NOTICE
 Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the
compact disc player. Do not insert anything except
a compact disc into the slot.
 Do not insert a disc upon another one.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio
Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM station.
“AM”, “FM1”, “FM2” or “FM TYPE” appears on the d\
isplay.

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Compact disc player operation
(a) Inserting or ejecting compact discs
The ignition switch must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Your automatic changer can store up to 6 discs.
Setting a single compact disc:
1. Push the “LOAD” button briefly.
The green indicators of the slot start blinking and “WAIT”
appears on the display. After the blinking indicators stay on
and the “WAIT” changes to the “LOAD”, the CD door opens.
2. Insert only one disc, while the CD door is open.
You can set a disc at the lowest empty disc number.
After insertion, the set disc is automatically loaded.
If the label faces down, the disc cannot be played. In this case,
“ERROR 1” and disc number appear on the display. If you need to insert the next disc, repeat the same procedure
to insert another disc.

Setting all the discs:
1. Push the “LOAD” button until you hear a beep.
The green indicators of the slot start blinking and “WAIT”
appears on the display. After the blinking indicators stay on
and the “WAIT” changes to the “LOAD”, the CD door opens.
2. Insert only one disc, while the CD door is open.
The CD door closes and “WAIT” appears again.
3. Insert the next disc after the “WAIT” changes to the
“LOAD” and the CD door opens.
4. Repeat this procedure until you insert all the discs.
To cancel the operation, push the “LOAD” or “DISC” button.
If you do not insert discs within 15 seconds after pushing the
“LOAD” button and “LOAD” 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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(c) Selecting a desired disc
Searching for a desired disc:
Push the “
” or “” 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 or disc
Searching for a desired track:
Push the “SCAN” button briefly. “SCAN” 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 “SCAN”
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.
Searching for a desired disc:
Push the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep. With “D.SCAN”
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 button a second time.
After all the discs in the automatic changer are scanned in one
pass, the scan function is cancelled.

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(g) Random playing
“RAND” button: There are 2 random features — you can
either
listen to the tracks on all the compact discs in the player
in random order, or only listen to the tracks on a specific
compact disc in random order.
Random playing for the tracks on a disc: Push the “RAND”
button briefly . “RAND” will appear on the display and play the
disc you are listening to in random order.
Random playing for all the tracks in the automatic
changer: Push the “RAND” button and hold it until you hear
a beep. “D.RAND” will appear on the display and the player will
perform all the tracks on all the discs in the automatic changer
in random order. To turn off the random feature, push “RAND”
a second time.
When a track 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 “WAIT” appears on the display:
It indicates that the inside
of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient
temperature. Remove the disc from the player and allow the
player to cool down.
If “ERROR 1” appears on the display: It indicates that the
disc is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted upside down. Clean
the disc or insert it correctly.
If “ERROR 3” or “ERROR 4” 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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Your automatic changer cannot play special shaped or
lowquality
compact discs such as those shown here. Do not
use them as the changer could be damaged.
20L038
Correct Wrong
 Handle compact discs carefully, especially when you set
them into the player. Hold them on the edge and do not bend
them. A void getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the
shiny side.
 Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage
could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a
track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)
20L039
To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft, lintfree cloth
that has been dampened with water. Wipe in a straight line
from the center to the edge of the disc (not in a circle). Do not
use a conventional record cleaner or antistatic device.
CAUTION
Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which
could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed
outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly.