Lexus GS450h 2013 Using the audio system / LEXUS 2013 GS450H OWNERS MANUAL (OM30D01U)

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Interior features
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “” or “ ” on to select a chapter.
■MP3 disc or WMA disc
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a folder.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a file.
■USB memory
Press to select the USB memory.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a folder.
Press “ ” or “ ” on to select a file.
Selecting a chapter (DVD video mode)
Selecting a file
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■Fast forwarding or rewinding a chapter or file
Press and hold “” or “ ” on .
■Button lock function
To prevent inadvertent operation, some buttons on the rear armrest can be locked.
( P. 383)
■Rear control panel illumination off function
Control panel illumination on the rear armrest can be turned off. ( P. 3 8 3 )
■When “ERROR”, “WAIT” or “NO MUSIC” is shown on the display
Refer to the following and take the appropriate measures. If the problem is not recti-
fied, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
“ERROR”: This indicates a trouble either in the disc or inside the player. The disc
may be dirty, damaged, or inserted up-side down.
“WAIT”: Operation is stopped due to a high temperature inside the player. Eject the
disc and allow the player to cool down.
“NO MUSIC”: This indicates that an MP3/WMA file is not included in the disc.

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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Radio mode: Selects a radio sta- tion
Audio CD mode: Selects a track
MP3/WMA disc mode: Selects a file and
folder
DVD mode: Selects a chapter
Bluetooth
® audio mode: Selects a track and
album
iPod mode: Selects a track
USB memory mode: Selects a file and
folder
Vo l u m e
Turns the power on, selects audio
source
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steer-
ing wheel.
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Press when the audio system is turned off.
Press the to select an audio mode.
Each press changes the mode sequentially if the desired mode is ready to
use.
Press to increase the volume and to decrease the volume.
Hold down the switch to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Press and hold .
To cancel, press and hold again.
Press to select the radio mode.
Press or to select.
Press to select the radio mode.
Press and hold the or switch until you hear a beep.
To cancel, press either switch.
Tu r n i n g o n t h e p o w e r
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume
Silencing a sound or paus e the current operation
Selecting the preset station/channel (radio)
Seeking a radio station/channel
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Press to select the audio CD, MP3/WMA disc, DVD, Blue-
tooth
® audio, iPod, or USB memory mode.
Press or to select.
To return to the beginning of the current track, file or chapter, press the
switch once quickly.
Press to select Bluetooth® audio or USB memory mode.
Press and hold or until a beep is heard to select.
Press to select the MP3/WMA disc or USB memory mode.
Press and hold or until a beep is heard to select.
Selecting a track/file or chapter
Selecting an album
Selecting a folder
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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Hands-free system (for cellular phone)
The hands-free system is a function that allows you to use your cellular
phone without touching it.
This system supports Bluetooth
® cellular phones. Bluetooth® is a wire-
less data system that allows a cellular phone to wirelessly connect to
the hands-free system and outgoing/incoming calls.
The illustrations of the hands-free system screens shown here may
slightly vary depending on the type of the system.
Vehicles with a navigation system: The hands-free system function can
be displayed and operated on the “ Side Display”. For details, refer to
the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Off hook switch• Sending
• Receiving
• “Phone” screen display
On hook switch • End call
• Refuse call
You can use the microphone when
talking on the phone.
The person you are speaking to can
be heard from the front speakers.
To use the hands-free system, you must register your Bluetooth
® phone in
the system. ( P. 515)
Telephone switch
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Adjusting the volume
Press to increase the vol-
ume and to decrease the
volume.
Hold the switch in that position to con-
tinue increasing or decreasing the vol-
ume.
Back switch
Press .
To return to the previous screen.
Steering switch
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You can check indicators such as signal strength and battery charge on
the “Phone” screen.Connection status
Battery charge
Call area
Signal strength
Status display
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IndicatorsConditions
Connection statusGood
No
connection
Battery chargeFullEmpty
Call area“Rm”: Roaming area
Signal strengthExcellentPo o r

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■When using the hands-free system
●The audio system is muted when making a call.
●If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
●If the incoming call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
●Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
●In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If the air conditioning is set to high
• There is an effect from the network of the cellular phone
■Conditions under which the system will not operate
●If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
●If the cellular phone is turned off
●If you are outside service range
●If the cellular phone is not connected
●If the cellular phone’s battery is low
●When the cellular phone is not connected, “No connect” is displayed.
■Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the cellular phone is behind the seat
or in the console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, connection status
may deteriorate.
■Battery charge/Signal status
●This display may not correspond exact ly with the cellular phone itself.
●When the cellular phone is out of the service area or in a place inaccessible by
radio waves, “No Service” is displayed.
■When using Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
●The Bluetooth® connection may be cut.
●Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth® audio playback.