audio Lexus GX460 2012 User Guide

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Audio system
Vehicles with a navigation system
Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles without a navigation system
CD player with a changer and AM/FM radio
Ti t l ePa g e
Using the radioP. 4 1 5
Using the CD playerP. 4 2 3
Playing MP3 and WMA discsP. 4 3 1
Operating an iPodP. 4 4 0
Operating a USB memoryP. 4 4 8
Optimal use of the audio systemP. 4 5 7
Using the AUX portP. 4 5 9
Using the steering wheel audio switchesP. 4 6 0

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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.
CAUTION
■Certification
●Pa r t 1 5 o f t h e F CC R u 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 by 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 radio
Traffic information button
Station selector
Changing the program type
Seeking the frequency
Displaying text message
AM•FM/SAT mode buttons Po w e r Vo l u m e
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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
Search for the desired stations by turning the “TUNE/SEL” knob
or pressing “ ∧” or “ ∨” on the “SEEK•TRACK” button.
Press and hold the button (from the 1 button to the 6 button) the
station is to be set to until you hear a beep.
Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)
■ Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep.
Preset stations will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
■ Scanning all the radio st ations within range
Press the “SCAN” button.
All the stations with reception will be played for 5 seconds each.
When the desired station is reached, press the button again.
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RDS (Radio Data System)This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, jazz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ Receiving RDS broadcasts
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on the “TYPE•DISC” button during FM recep-
tion.
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)
● “ALERT” (Emergency messages)
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the dis-
play.
Press the “SCAN” button, or “ ∧” or “∨ ” on the “SEEK•TRACK”
button.
The radio seeks or scans for stations of the relevant program type.
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Displaying radio station names
Press the “TEXT” button.
■ Displaying radio text messages
Press the “TEXT” button twice.
A text message is displayed when “MSG” is shown on the screen.
If the text continues past the end of the display, is displayed. Press and
hold the “TEXT” button until you hear a beep.
XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)
■ Receiving XM
® Satellite Radio
Press the “SAT” button.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed:
“SAT1” → “SAT2” → “SAT3”
Turn the “TUNE/SEL” knob to select the desired channel in all the
categories or press “ ∧” or “∨ ” on the “SEEK•TRACK” button to
select the desired channel in the current category.
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Setting XM
® Satellite Radio channel presets
Select the desired channel. Press and hold the button (from the 1 but-
ton to the 6 button) the channel is to be set to until you hear a beep.
■ Changing the channel category
Press “ ∧” or “ ∨” on the “TYPE•DISC” button.
■ Scanning the XM
® Satellite Radio channels
● Scanning the channels in the current category
Press the “SCAN” button.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
● Scanning the preset channels
Press and hold the “SCAN” button until you hear a beep.
When the desired channel is reached, press the button
again.
■ Displaying text information
Press the “TEXT” button.
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The display changes as follows each time the button is pressed:
● CH NAME
● TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
● NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
● CH NUMBER
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■When the battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
■Reception sensitivity
●Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially metal objects, may
adversely affect the reception of XM® Satellite Radio.
●It is difficult to maintain perfect radio reception at all times due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains and transmitters.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear spoiler and 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.
■Receiving XM® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro-
vided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous
states and 10 Canadian provinces.
●XM® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U. S .A . 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-877-515-3987.
Canada 
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-515-3987.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a problem.
Select “CH000” using the “TUNE/SEL” knob, and the receiver’s 8-character ID
number will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompanying
Te x t I n f o r m a t i o n o f X M
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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 display. 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.
UNAUTH
You have not subscribed to the XM® Satellite Radio.
The radio is being updated with the latest encryption
code. Contact the XM
® Satellite Radio for subscrip-
tion information. When a contract is canceled, you can
choose the “CH000” and all the 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 the 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.
LOAD INGThe unit is acquiring audio or program information.
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Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-877-515-3987.
■Certifications for the radio tuner
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following:
●Reorienting or relocate the receiving antenna.
●Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.
●Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
●Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
CH UNAVL
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait
for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previ-
ous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change auto-
matically, select another channel.