radio Lexus GS300 2000 Audio

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1
Turning the system on and adjusting volume
(See page 239 for details.)
2
Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 251 for details.)
3
Function buttons
1 ± 6:Station selector buttons
(See page 249 for details.)
SCAN:Scan tuning
(See page 251 for details.)
P. SCAN: Preset scan tuning
(See page 251 for details.)
4
Display of functions in TAPE mode

:
Side change
(See page 254 for details.)
:DOLBY NR
(See page 253 for details.)
:Rewinding
(See page 254 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 254 for details.)
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 255 for details.)
SKIP:Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 255 for details.)
SCAN:Scan selection
(See page 256 for details.)
4
Display of functions in CD mode
:Disc selection
(See page 263 for details.)
:Reversing
(See page 267 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 267 for details.)
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 268 for details.)
RAND:Random access
(See page 268 for details.)
SCAN:Scan selection
(See page 265 for details.)
D.SCAN:Disk scan selection
(See page 266 for details.)
5
Audio control knob
(See page 241 for details.)
6
Automatic sound levelizer
(See page 241 for details.)
7
Cassette tape slot
(See page 251 for details.)
8
Mode selectors
(See page 240 for details.)
9
Radio mode:Frequency tuning
( S e e p a g e 247 o r 251 f o r
details.)
TAPE mode:Direct access to a desired
program

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1
Turning the system on and adjusting volume
(See page 239 for details.)
2
Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 251 for details.)
3
Function buttons
1 ± 6:Station selector buttons
(See page 249 for details.)
SCAN:Scan tuning
(See page 251 for details.)
P. SCAN: Preset scan tuning
(See page 251 for details.)
4
Display of functions in TAPE mode

:
Side change
(See page 254 for details.)
:DOLBY NR
(See page 253 for details.)
:Rewinding
(See page 254 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 254 for details.)
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 255 for details.)
SKIP:Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 255 for details.)
SCAN:Scan selection
(See page 256 for details.)
4
Display of functions in CD mode
:Disc selection
(See page 263 for details.)
:Reversing
(See page 267 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 267 for details.)
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 268 for details.)
RAND:Random access
(See page 268 for details.)
SCAN:Track and disc scan selection
(See page 265 for details.)
5
Mode selectors
(See page 240 for details.)
6
Cassette tape slot
(See page 251 for details.)
7
Tone and balance knobs
(See page 241 for details.)
8
Radio mode:Frequency tuning
( S e e p a g e 247 o r 251 f o r
details.)
TAPE mode:Direct access to a desired
program
(See page 257 for details.)
CD mode:Direct access to a desired
program
(See page 266 for details.)

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21G025
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.(d) Your radio antenna
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 be
to the right.

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Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio
21G082

Type A
Type B
Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM
station.
ºAMº, ºFM1º or ºFM2º appears on the display.

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21G009b
Push this button on the upper side to step up the
station band or on the lower side to step down.
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception
when a stereo broadcast is received. ºSTº appears on
the display. If the signal becomes weak, the radio
reduces the amount of channel separation to prevent the
weak signal from creating noise. If the signal becomes
extremely weak, the radio switches from stereo to mono
reception. In this case, ºSTº disappears from the
display.(b) Presetting a station

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21G010
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Push one of the station selector buttons ( 1±6 )
and hold it until a beep is heard. This sets the station
to the button and the button number ( 1±6 ) appears
on the display.
Each button can store one AM station and two FM
stations. To change the preset station to a different one,
follow the same procedure.
The preset station memory is cancelled when the power
source is interrupted by battery disconnection or a blown
fuse.(c) Selecting a station
Your Lexus has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Tune
in the desired station using one of the following methods.

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21G011
Preset tuning: Push the button ( 1±6 ) for the station you
want. The button number ( 1±6 ) and station frequency
appear on the display.
Manual tuning: Push the ºTUNE SEEKº button briefly.
Each time you push the button, the radio will step up or
down to another frequency.
Seek tuning: Push the ºTUNE SEEKº button and hold
it until you hear a beep. The radio will begin seeking up
or down for a station of the nearest frequency and will
stop on reception. Each time you push the button, the
stations will be searched out one after another.

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21G012
To scan all the frequencies: Push the ºSCANº button.
ºSCANº appears on the display. The radio will find the
next station up the band, stay there for a few seconds,
and then scan again. To select a station, push the
ºSCANº button a second time.
To scan the preset stations: Push the ºP.SCANº
button. ºP.SCANº appears on the display. The radio will
tune in the next preset station up the band, stay there for
a few seconds, and then move to the next preset station.
To select a station, push the ºP.SCANº button a second
time.Cassette tape player operation
(a) Playing a cassette tape
21G013

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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
or CD magazine into the cassette tape slot or
CD changer.
The use of cellular phone inside or near the
vehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of
the audio system which you are listening to.
However, this does 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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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 difficult 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 cassette is thin and could get stuck or
tangled in the cassette player.