audio Lexus GS450h 2007 Using the hands-free system (for cellular phone) / LEXUS 2007 GS450H FROM JULY 2006 PROD. (OM30A05U) User Guide

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■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.
CD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.
DVD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, video CDs, MP3 discs,
WMA discs, DVD video discs and DVD audio discs.
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 2 0 3
Using the cassette playerP. 2 1 2
Using the CD playerP. 2 1 6
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 2 2 4
Using the DVD playerP. 2 3 2
Playing DVD video/audioP. 2 3 5
Playing video CDP. 2 4 7
DVD player and DVD video disc informationP. 2 5 1
Optimal use of the audio/video systemP. 2 5 5
Using the steering wheel switchesP. 2 5 9

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CAUTION
■For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. 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 lase r 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 pe rformance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTICE
■To prevent 12 volt battery discharge
Do not leave the audio system on longer th an necessary with the hybrid system off.
■To avoid damaging the audio/video system
Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio
Press or to choose either an AM or FM band.
When you press while listening to the radio, the following audio con-
trol screen appears.
This illustration is a vehicle not equipped with the DVD player.
Display audio control screen
Pow e r Vo l u m e Scan for receivable stations
Seek frequency Preset tuning
Adjust the 
frequency

(AM, FM mode) or 
channel (SAT mode)
AM SAT/FM mode buttons Preset stations
Scan for 
receivable stations 
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® satellite radio)
Search for desired stations by turning the
dial or pressing 
 or  on .
Touch and hold one of the preset st ations (1 - 6) until you hear a
beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® satellite radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
● AM station
Touch on the screen or press
until “P SCAN”
appears.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, touch or press
once again.
● FM station
Press until “P SCAN” appears.
When the desired station is reach ed, press the button once again.
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■Scanning all radio stations within range
● AM station
Touch on the screen or press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen and a ll stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, touch or press
once again.
● FM station
Press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen and a ll stations with reception will be
played for a few seconds each.
When the desired station is reach ed, press the button once again.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This feature allows your radio to re ceive station identification information
and program information (classical, ja zz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Touch or on the
screen.
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The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.
●ROCK
● EASYLIS (Easy listening)
● CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
● R & B (Rhythm and Blues)
● INFORM (Information)
● RELIGION
● MISC (Miscellaneous)
● ALARM (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS statio ns, “NO PTY” appears on the display.
When a program is set, “TYPE SEEK” appears.
Touch on the screen or press  or  on .
The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.
If no radio station of that type is found, “NOTHING” appears on the
screen.
■ Displaying radio text messages
Touch on the screen.
If “MSG” appears on the screen, a
text message may be displayed.
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■Traffic announcement
Touch on the screen.
“TRAF SEEK” appears on the dis-
play, and the radio will start seeking
any station broadcasting traffic
program information.
If no traffic program station is
found, “NOTHING” appears on
the display.
XM® satellite radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® satellite radio
Press until “SAT” appears
on the screen.
The display changes as follows
each time the switch is pressed.
AM  SAT1  SAT2  SAT3
Turn the dial to select a desired channel from all the catego-
ries or press  or  on to select a desired channel in the
current category.
■ Presetting XM
® satellite radio channels
Select the desired channe l. Touch one of the preset stations (1 - 6) and
hold it until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Touch or on the screen.
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■Scanning XM® satellite radio channels
● Scanning channels in the current category
Touch on the screen or press .
“SCAN” appears on the screen.
When the desired channel is reached, touch or press
the button once again.
● Scanning preset channels
Touch on the screen or press and hold it until
you hear a beep.
“PSCAN” appears on the screen.
When the desired channel is reached, touch or press
the button once again.
■ Displaying the title and artist name
Touch on the screen.
The screen will display up to 16
characters.
Touch the button once again to
return to the previous screen.
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■When the 12 volt battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear window. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■XM® satellite radio
The optional Lexus genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to receive
and play XM
® satellite radio broadcasts. (Subscri ption is required. Not available in
Hawaii and Alaska.)
*
●XM® subscriptions 
For detailed information about XM® satellite radio or to subscribe, visit XM®
on the web at www.xmradio.com or call (800) 967-2346.
●Radio ID 
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using the dial , and the receiver's 8-character ID
number will appear.
●Satellite tuner 
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
ing Text Information of XM
® satellite radio.
*: Terms and services provided by XM® Radio are subject to change without
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■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM
® tuner, a message will appear on the screen. Refer
to the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
ANTENNA
The XM® antenna is not connected. Check whether
the XM® antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the surround-
ing antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
UPDATING
You have not subscribed to XM® satellite radio. The
radio is being updated with the latest encryption code.
Contact XM
® satellite radio for subscription informa-
tion. When a contract is canceled, you can choose
“CH000” and all free-to-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the
previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change
automatically, select another channel. If you want to lis-
ten to the premium channel, contact XM
® satellite
radio.
NO SIGNAL
The XM® signal is too weak at the current location.
Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stron-
ger signal.
LOADIN GThe unit is acquiring audio or program information.
Wait until the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.
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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action
needed.