radio lexus LS400 1995 Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators / 1995 LS400: AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
103
1
Turning the system on and adjusting volume
(See page 106 for details.)
2
Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 111 for details.)
3
Function buttons
1 − 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 110 for details.)
SCAN: Scan tuning
(See page 111 for details.)
P. SCAN: Preset scan tuning
(See page 111 for details.)
4
Display of functions in TAPE mode

:
Side change
(See page 112 for details.)
:DOLBY NR
(See page 112 for details.)
:Rewinding
(See page 112 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 112 for details.)
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 113 for details.)
SKIP: Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 113 for details.)
SCAN: Scan selection
(See page 114 for details.)
4
Display of functions in CD mode
:Disc selection
(See page 119 for details.)
:Reversing
(See page 120 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 120 for details.)
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 121 for details.)
RAND: Random access
(See page 121 for details.)
SCAN: Scan selection
(See page 119 for details.)
5
Mode selectors
(See page 106 for details.)
6
Cassette tape slot
(See page 111 for details.)
7
Tone and balance knobs
(See page 107 for details.)
8
Radio mode:Frequency tuning
(See page 109 or 110 for details.)
TAPE mode:Direct access to a desired program
(See page 114 for details.)
CD mode:Direct access to a desired program
(See page 120 for details.)

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
105
1
Turning the system on and adjusting volume
(See page 106 for details.)
2
Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 111 for details.)
3
Function buttons
1 − 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 110 for details.)
SCAN: Scan tuning
(See page 111 for details.)
P. SCAN: Preset scan tuning
(See page 111 for details.)
4
Display of functions in TAPE mode

:
Side change
(See page 113 for details.)
:DOLBY NR
(See page 112 for details.)
|: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 115 for details.)


|: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 115 for details.)
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 113 for details.)
SKIP: Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 113 for details.)
SCAN: Scan selection
(See page 114 for details.)
4
Display of functions in CD mode
:Disc selection
(See page 119 for details.)
:Reversing
(See page 120 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 120 for details.)
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 121 for details.)
RAND: Random access
(See page 121 for details.)
SCAN: Scan selection
(See page 119 for details.)
5
Mode selectors
(See page 106 for details.)
6
Cassette tape slot
(See page 111 for details.)
7
Tone and balance knobs
(See page 107 for details.)
8
Radio mode:Frequency tuning
(See page 109 or 110 for details.)
TAPE mode:Rewinding or fast forwarding
(See page 113 for details.)
CD mode:Direct access to a desired program
(See page 120 for details.)

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
108(c) Your radio antenna
The antenna automatically extends when the radio and ignition
are turned on and retracts when either is turned off.
CAUTION
Before extending the antenna, confirm that no one is close
enough to get injured.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is
retracted before driving your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
(d) Your cassette player
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be 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.
(e) Your automatic changer
If your Lexus is equipped with an automatic changer, it can play
selected discs or continuously play all the discs set in the
magazine.
When you set discs into the magazine, make sure they face the
correct way. If not, the player will display “Err” and the disc
number.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact
disc player. Do not insert anything except a compact
disc into the magazine.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
Using 8 cm (3.2 in.) discs requires the use of an adaptor, which
could cause tracking errors or interfere with disc ejection.

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109
Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio
Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM station.
“AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” appears on the display.
Push this button on the upper side to step up the station
band or on the lower side to step down.
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a
stereo broadcast is received. “ST” 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, “ST”
disappears from the display.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
11 0(b) Presetting a station
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Push one of the station selector buttons (1−6) and hold
it until a beep is heard. This sets the station to the button
and the button number (1−6) 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
Your Lexus has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Tune in the
desired station using one of the following methods.
Preset tuning: Push the button (1−6) for the station you want.
The button number (1−6) and station frequency appear on the
display.
Manual tuning: Push the “TUNE SEEK” button for no longer
than 0.5 seconds. Each time you push the button, the radio will
step up or down to another frequency.
Seek tuning: Push the “TUNE SEEK” button and hold it until
you hear a beep. 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
out one after another.

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To scan all the frequencies: Push the “SCAN” button.
“SCAN” 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 “SCAN” button a
second time.
To scan the preset stations: Push the “P.SCAN” button.
“P.SCAN” 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 “P.SCAN” button a second time.
Cassette tape player operation
(a) Playing a cassette tape
When you insert a cassette tape, the exposed tape should
be to the right.
The player will automatically start when you insert a cassette
tape. At this time, “TAPE” appears on the display.
If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette tape is put in the
cassette player, the player will automatically adapt to it and
“METAL” appears on the display.
To stop or eject the cassette tape, push the “EJECT” button.
Auto−reverse feature: After the cassette player reaches the
end of a tape, it automatically reverses and begins to play the
other side, regardless of whether the cassette was playing or
forwarding.

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.