Lexus GX470 2004 Audio System / LEXUS 2004 GX470 FROM NOV. 2003 THROUGH DEC. 2003 PROD. OWNER'S MANUAL (OM60A74U)

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Quick reference for your audio system
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You can adjust the brightness of the display. See Instrument panel light controlº on page 76 for details.
If a Mark Levinson brand audio system is installed, the Mark Levinsonº logo is shown on the panel.

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1Ejecting a compact disc
(See page 261 for details.)
2Compact disc slot
(See page 259 for details.)
3Display of functions in TAPE or CD mode
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 257 or 263 for details.)
:DOLBY NR
(See page 256 for details.)


:
Side change
(See page 257 for details.)
:Rewinding or reversing
(See page 257 or 263 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 257 or 263 for details.)
RAND:Random access
(See page 264 for details.)
:Disc selection
(See page 262 for details.)
4Station selector and function buttons
(See page 252 for details.)
5Radio mode:Scan tuning
(See page 253 for details.)
CD mode:Scan selection
(See page 262 for details.)
6Radio mode:Radio text message
(See page 255 for details.)
CD mode:Compact disc text
(See page 264 for details.)
7Compact disc load button
(See page 259 for details.)
8AUDIO´TUNE knob
(See page 248 for details.)
9Traffic announcement
(See page 254 for details.)
10Radio data system/program type
(See page 253 for details.)
11Mode selectors
(See page 247 for details.)
12Radio mode:Seek tuning
(See page 252 for details.)
TAPE mode:Direct access to a desired program
(See page 258 for details.)
CD mode:Direct access to a desired program
(See page 263 for details.)
13Cassette tape slot
(See page 256 for details.)
14Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 256 for details.)
15Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 247 for details.)

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Using your audio system: some basics
This section describes some of the basic features of the Lexus
audio system. Some information may not pertain to your
system.Your audio system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality automatically. While the system is adjusting the audio
sound, the audio sound fades out and then fades in.
Your audio system works when the ignition switch is in the
ACCº or ONº position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the car audio on longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.

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247 (a) Turning the system on and off
Push this knob to turn the audio system on and off. Turn
this knob to adjust the volume.
The system turns on in the last mode used.
Push the AMº, FMº, TAPEº or DISCº button to turn on
that mode. The selected mode turns on directly.
Push these buttons if you want to switch from one mode to
another.
If the tape or disc is not set, the cassette player or compact disc
player does not turn on.
You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or
compact disc. If the audio system was previously off, then the
entire audio system will be turned off when you eject the
cassette tape or compact disc. If the another function was
previously playing, it will come on again.
Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system Ð
The DISCº button may also be used to operate a DVD player.
Pressing the DISCº button changes between the CD player
and DVD player. When the DVD player is in operation, AUXº
appears on the display.

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In the TAPEº or CDº mode, the applicable functions are
shown in the lowest part of the display. Push the switch
just below to turn on each function.
(b) Tone and balance
How good an audio program sounds to you is largely
determined by the mix of the treble, mid-range, and bass
levels. In fact, different kinds of music and vocal programs
usually sound better with different mixes of treble, mid-range
and bass.
A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the
front and rear sound levels is also important.
Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo recording or
broadcast, changing the right/left balance will increase the
volume of one group of sounds while decreasing the volume
of another.Each time you push the AUDIO´TUNEº knob, the display
changes as in the following. To adjust the tone and
balance or turn on or off the automatic sound levelizer,
turn the knob.
BAS: Adjusts low-pitched tones.
MID: Adjusts mid-pitched tones.
TRE: Adjusts high-pitched tones.
FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear
speakers.
BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between the right and left
speakers.
ASL: Turns on or off the automatic sound levelizer.
Automatic sound levelizer: 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. While the automatic sound
levelizer is on, ASLº appears on the display.

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249 (c) Your radio antennasThe wire antenna is mounted inside the quarter windows.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the quarter windows, be
careful not to scratch or damage the wire antennas or
connectors.
Putting a window tint (especially, conductive or
metallic type) on the quarter windows may affect the
reception of radio or mobile telephone. For the
installation of the window tint, consult with your
Lexus dealer.
(d) Your cassette playerWhen you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should face to
the right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the cassette player, and do not
insert anything except a cassette tape into the slot.

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Your compact disc player with changer can store up to 6 discs
and play selected discs or continuously play all the discs set in
the player.
When you set discs into the player, make sure their labels face
up. If not, the player will display ERROR 1º and the disc
number.
NOTICE
Do not stack up two discs for insertion, or it will cause
damage to the compact disc auto changer. Insert
only one compact disc into slot at a time.
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the
compact disc player. Do not insert anything other
than compact discs into the slot.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio

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Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM station.
AMº, FM1º, FM2º or FM TYPEº appears on the display.Turn this knob to the right to step up the frequency or to
the left to step down.
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a
stereo broadcast is received. STº 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, STº
disappears from the display.

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252(b) Presetting a station
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Push one of the station selector buttons (1 Ð 6) and
hold it until a beep is heard. This sets the station to the
button and the button number (1 Ð 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
Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods.
Seek tuning: Push the SEEKº button. 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 automatically one after another.
Preset tuning: Push the button (1 Ð 6) for the station you
want. The button number (1 Ð 6) and station frequency
appear on the display.
Manual tuning: Turn the AUDIO´TUNEº knob. The radio will
step up or down to another frequency.

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To scan all the frequencies: Push the SCANº button briefly.
SCANº 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 SCANº button a
second time.
To scan the preset stations: Push the SCANº button until
you hear a beep. 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 SCANº button a second time.(d) RDS (Radio Data System)
When you push the RDSº button briefly during FM reception,
the RDS turns on. RDSº and RDS SEARCHº appear on the
display and the radio starts to search RDS stations.
If no RDS stations can be found, NO RDS STº appears and
the display returns to the previous mode.
If RDS stations are found, FOUNDº and the number of the
RDS stations appear on the display in the FM TYPE mode and
the RDS stations are preset by program type.
To turn off the RDS, push the RDSº button until you hear a
beep.