CD player Lexus ES350 2009 Using the audio system

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Audio system type
■Using cellular phones
Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is
being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.
With navigation system
Owners of models equipped with a navigation system should refer to
the “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
Without navigation system
CD player with changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 1 9 8
Using the CD playerP. 2 0 5
Playing back MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 1 1
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 2 1 9
Using the AUX adapterP. 222
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 223

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CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in USA and Canada
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e F CC Ru l e s
FCC Warning:
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
●Laser products
• Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.
This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the
surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain
inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any
of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.
• This product utilizes a laser.
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary with the engine off.
■To avoid damaging the audio system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the CD player
Loading CDs
■Loading a CD
Push .
WAIT is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to
green.
The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.
■Loading multiple CDs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
WAIT is shown on the display.
Insert a CD when the indicator on the slot turns from amber to
green.
The display changes from WAIT to LOAD.
The indicator on the slot turns to amber when the CD is inserted.
Po w e r Vo l u m e
Selecting a track CD ejectPlayback
Search playbackCD insert
Selecting a CD Random playback
Repeat playDisplays text
message
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2

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■Canceling random, repeat and scan playback
Press (RAND), (RPT), or again.
■When LOAD, ERROR or WAIT is shown on the display
LOAD: This indicates that the CD player has completed loading the CD.
ERROR: This indicates is a trouble either in the CD or inside the player. The CD
may be dirty, damaged, or inserted up-side down.
WAIT: Operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Wait for
a while and then press . Contact your Lexus dealer if the CD still
cannot be played back.
■Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or
due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
CDs with copy-protect features may not be used.
■CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected.
■If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
■Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.

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NOTICE
■CDs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of CDs, 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters or Dual Disc.
Doing so may damage the CD player and/or the CD insert/eject function.
●CDs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in.
(12 cm)
●Low-quality and deformed CDs
●CDs with a transparent or translucent
recording area
●CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD-R
labels attached to them, or that have had
the label peeled off

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NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in serious damage to the CDs or
the player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.

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Playing back MP3 and WMA discs
Loading and ejecting MP3 and WMA discs
Refer to the section entitled “Using the CD player” for details. (→P. 205)
Selecting a folder
■Selecting folders one at a time
Press (∧) or (∨) to select the desired folder.
■Selecting the desired folder by cueing the first file of each folder
Press and hold until you hear a beep. When the desired folder is
reached, press the switch once again.
■Returning to the first folder
Press and hold (∨) until you hear a beep.
Po w e r Vo l u m e
Selecting a file CD ejectPlayback
Search playbackCD insert
Selecting a CD Random playback
Repeat playDisplays text
message
Selecting a fileSelecting a folder

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■Canceling random, repeat and scan playback
Press (RAND), (RPT), or again.
■When LOAD, ERROR, WAIT or NO MUSIC is shown on the display.
LOAD: This indicates that the CD player has completed loading the CD.
ERROR: This indicates is a trouble either in the CD or inside the player. The CD
may be dirty, damaged, or inserted up-side down.
WAIT: Operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Wait for
a while and then press . Contact your Lexus dealer if the CD still
cannot be played back.
NO MUSIC: This indicates that the MP3/WMA file is not included in the CD.
■Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc features, or
due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
■CD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a
problem is detected while the CD player is being used.
■If CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended peri-
ods
CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.
■Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.

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NOTICE
■CDs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of CDs, 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters or Dual Disc.
Doing so may damage the CD player and render the CD insert/eject function
unusable.
●CDs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in.
(12 cm)
●Low-quality and deformed CDs
●CDs with a transparent or translucent
recording area
●CDs that have had tape, stickers or CD-R
labels attached to them, or that have had
the label peeled off

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NOTICE
■CD player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the CDs or the
player itself.
●Do not insert anything other than CDs into the CD slot.
●Do not apply oil to the CD player.
●Store CDs away from direct sunlight.
●Never try to disassemble any part of the CD player.
●Do not insert more than one CD at a time.