CD player Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2007 GS450H THROUGH JUNE 2006 PROD. (OM30727U) Owner's Guide

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■CD-R and CD-RW discs
●CD-R/CD-RW discs that have not been subject to the “finalizing process” (a
process that allows discs to be played on a conventional CD player) cannot be
played.
●It may not be possible to play CD-R /CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD
recorder or a personal computer because of disc characteristics, scratches or
dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensati on, etc. on the lens of the unit.
●It may not be possible to play discs recorded on a personal computer depend-
ing on the application settings and the environment. Record with the correct
format. (For details, contact the appropriate application manufacturers of the
applications.)
●CD-R/CD-RW discs may be damaged by direct exposure to sunlight, high
temperatures or other storage conditions . The unit may be unable to play dam-
aged discs.
●If you insert a CD-RW disc into the MP3/WMA player, playback will begin
more slowly than with a conventional CD or CD-R disc.
●Recordings on CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played using the DDCD (Double
Density CD) system.
■Unsuitable discs, and player precautions
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Using the DVD player (if equipped)
Insert a disc or press with a disc inserted.
When you press during the playback of the disc, the following audio/
video control screen appears.
This illustration shows the audio system of a vehicle with the navigation
system.
Po w e r Vo l u m e
Track, file and chapter 
selection/fast forward/ 
rewind Disc eject
PlaybackDisc load Change disc
Display audio/video control screen
Select disc
Disc slot
Select file

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Loading a discs
■Loading a single disc
Push .
When the indicator changes from flashing amber to gr
een, insert
a disc after the DVD player door opens.
■ Loading multiple discs
Press and hold until you hear a beep.
When the indicator changes from flashing amber to gr
een, insert
a disc after the DVD player door opens.
After inserting a disc, wait until the indicator changes from flash -
ing amber to green, then insert the ne
xt disc after the DVD player
door has opened.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have inserted all discs.
To cancel the operation, press the or button. If you do not
insert a disc within 15 seconds, loading will be canc
eled automatically.
■DVD hint screen
This screen appears when a DVD
video
, DVD audio or video CD is
first selected with the power switch
in “ACC” or “IG-ON” mode.
To u c h once you have
read the message.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP3
STEP4

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CodeLanguageCodeLanguageCodeLanguage
2023Tw i2209Vietnamese2515Yo r u b a
2111Ukrainian2215Vo l a p ü k2621Zulu
2118Urdu2315Wo l o f
2126Uzbek2408Xhosa
■Error messages
If “Region Code Error” is displayed, check t
he region code printed on the DVD
matches the player's region code.
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Selecting a desired screen
■Searching manually
To u c h or on the screen, or press  or  on until
the desired screen appears.
■ Sear
ching by number
To u c h in the control icons.
Input the desired track number on
the scr
een and touch .
: deletes the last input
number.
: hides icons. To display icons, touch .
: returns to previous screen.
Changing the sound-multiplex mode
To u c h of the control icons. The mo de cy cles through each time
the button is touched.
“Main”  “Sub”  “Main/Sub”
STEP1
STEP2
■Error messages
If “Region Code Error” is displayed, ch eck t
he region code printed on the DVD
matches the player's region code.
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DVD player and DVD video disc information
■DVD video discs
The DVD player conforms to NTSC color TV formats.
Region code: Some DVD video discs hav
e a region code indicating
the region in which you can use the DVD video disc. If the DVD video
disc is not labeled as “ALL” or “1”, you cannot use it on this DVD player.
If you attempt to play an inappropriate DVD video disc on this player,
“Region Code Error” appears on the screen. Even if the DVD video
disc does not have a region code, you may not be able to use it.
■Symbols shown on DVD video discs
MarkMeaning
Indicates NTSC format.
Indicates the number of audio tracks.
Indicates the number of language subtitles.
Indicates the number of angles.
Indicates the screen display ratios available.
Wide screen: 16:9
Standard: 4:3
Indicates the disc’s region code.
ALL: in all countries
Number: region code

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■DVD compatibility
■DVD video disc information
●DVD video discs
Digital Versatile Disc that holds vi deo. DVD video discs have adopted
“MPEG2”, one of the world standards of digital compression technologies. The
picture data is compressed by 1/40 on average and stored. Variable rate
encoded technology in which the volume of data assigned to the picture is
changed depending on the picture format has also been adopted. Audio data is
stored using PCM and Dolby digital, which enables higher quality of sound. Fur-
thermore, multi-angle and multi-language features will also help you enjoy the
more advanced technology of DVD video.
Use only discs marked as shown to the left.
The following products may not be playable
on your DVD player.
●SACDs
●dts-CDs
●Copy-protected CDs
●DVD-Rs
●DVD+Rs
●DVD-RWs
●DVD+RWs
●DVD-ROMs
●DVD-R AMs
Audio CDs
DVD video discs
DVD audio discs Video CDs

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●Viewer restrictions
This feature limits what can be viewed in conformity with the level of restrictions
of the country. The level of restrictions varies depending on the DVD video disc.
Some DVD video discs cannot be played at all, or violent scenes are skipped or
replaced with other scenes.
Level 1: DVD video discs for children can be played.
Level 2-7: DVD video discs for children and G-rated movies can be played.
Level 8: All types of DVD video discs can be played.
●Multi-angle option 
You can enjoy the same scene from different angles.
●Multi-language option
You can select the subtitle and audio languages.
●Region codes 
The region codes are provided on DVD players and DVD discs. If the DVD
video disc does not have the same regi on code as the DVD player, you cannot
play the disc on the DVD player. ( P. 252)
●Audio 
This DVD player can play linear PCM, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio format
DVD. Other decoded types cannot be played.
●Title and chapter 
Video and audio programs stored in DVD video discs are divided into parts by
title and chapter.
Title: The largest unit of the video and au dio programs stored on DVD video discs.
Usually, one movie, one album, or one audio program is assigned as a title.
Chapter: A title is comprised of one or more chapters.

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■Sound
●Dolby Digital
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. 
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labo-
ratories. Confidential unpublished works. 
©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. 
This product incorporates copyright protec tion technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U. S. patents and other intellectual property rights
owned by Macrovision Corporation and ot her rights owners. Use of this copy-
right protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. 
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
●DTS 
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
System, Inc.
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CAUTION
■DVD video precaution
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at a low volume to emphasize
the impact of sound effects. If you adjust the volume assuming that the conversa-
tions represent the maximum volume level that the DVD will play, you may be star-
tled by louder sound effects or when you change to a different audio source.
Loud sounds may have a significant impact on the human body or pose a driving
hazard. Keep this in mind when you adjust the volume.

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Optimal use of the audio/video system
Press on the panel to display the audio/video control screen.
Operating the radio, cassette player and CD player
Operating the DVD video/audio and video CD
Adjust sound 
quality and balance
Adjust the DSP
Adjust screen ratio
Adjust sound

quality and balance
Adjust the DSP