lexus LS400 1995 Electrical Components / 1995 LS400: AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
121 (g) Other compact disc player functions
“RPT” button: Use it for automatic repeat of the track you are
currently listening to.
Push the button while the track is playing. When the track is
finished, the player will automatically go back to the beginning
of the track and play the track again. To cancel it, push the
button once again.
“RAND” button: Use it for automatic track selection and play
by the system.
When the button is pushed, the system selects a track in the
discs which are set and plays it. To cancel it, push the button
once again.
When a track is skipped or the system is inoperative, push the
button to reset.(h) If the player malfunctions
If “WAIT” appears on the display, audio signals of the disc
cannot be read or the system has trouble. Push the “CD” button
once again.
If the player does not operate, check that the disc surface is not
soiled or damaged. If the disc is O.K., the following two causes
are possible.
Condensation may have occurred on the internal
mechanism of the automatic changer. Open the cover to let
the air circulate.
The temperature of the player’s internal mechanism is
raised because of high external temperature. Remove the
magazine from the player to cool it.
If the player still does not operate, take it to your Lexus dealer.
Car audio system operating hints
Radio reception
Usually, the problem with radio reception does not mean there
is a problem with your radio − it is just the normal result of
conditions outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with
FM reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with
AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range,
and the farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal will
be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as your
vehicle moves.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
122Here are some common reception problems that probably do
not indicate a problem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifting stations − Generally, the effective range
of FM is about 40 km (25 miles). Once outside this range, you
may notice fading and drifting, which increase with the
distance from the radio transmitter. They are often
accompanied by distortion.
Multi−path − FM signals are reflective, making it possible for
two signals to reach your antenna at the same time. If this
happens, the signals will cancel each other out, causing a
momentary flutter or loss of reception.
Static and fluttering − These occur when signals are blocked
by buildings, trees, or other large objects. Increasing the bass
level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swapping − If the FM signal you are listening to is
interrupted or weakened, and there is another strong station
nearby on the FM band, your radio may tune in the second
station until the original signal can be picked up again.
AM
Fading − AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper
atmosphere − especially at night. These reflected signals can
interfere with those received directly from the radio station,
causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference − When a reflected signal and a signal
received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each other, making it difficult
to hear the broadcast.Static − AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical
noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening, or electrical
motors. This results in static.
Caring for your cassette player and tapes
For high performance from your cassette player and tapes:
Clean the tape head and other parts regularly.
A dirty tape head or tape path can decrease sound quality
and tangle your cassette tapes. The easiest way to clean
them is by using a cleaning tape.
Use high−quality cassettes:
Low−quality cassette tapes can cause many problems,
including poor sound, inconsistent playing speed, and
constant auto−reversing. They can also get stuck or tangled
in the cassette player.
Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or
if its label is peeling off.
Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening
to it, especially if it is hot outside.
Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight.
Avoid using cassettes with a total playing time longer than
100 minutes (50 minutes per side). The tape used in these
cassette is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
123 Caring for your compact disc player and discs
Use only compact discs labeled as shown. Lexus does not
recommend using 8 cm (3.2 in.) discs.
Extremely high temperature can keep your compact disc
player from working. On hot days, use air conditioning to
cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc.
Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact
disc player skip.
If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not
hear any sound even though your compact disc player
appears to be working. Remove the magazine from the
player and wait until it dries.

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Handle compact discs carefully, especially when you set
them into the magazine. Hold there on the edge and do not
bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints on them, particularly
on the shiny side.
Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage
could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a
track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)

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To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint−free cloth
that has been dampened with water. Wipe in a straight line from
the center to the edge of the disc (not in a circle). Do not use
a conventional record cleaner or anti−static device.A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer
perimeter. Remove the rough edges by pressing the side
of a ball−point pen or pencil against the inner and outer
edges of the disc as shown.
If you continue to play a disc with rough edges, flakes will fall
on to the signal side of the disc and cause sound skipping or
other problems.
CAUTION
Compact disc players use invisible laser beams which
could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed
outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly
as instructed.