radio LEXUS LS430 2006 User Guide

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Receiving RDS (Radio Data System) broadcasts
This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, ja zz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ R
eceiving RDS broadcasts
Push either of
while receiving FM broadcasts.
■ Changing the type of pr
ogram displayed
Push either of to display the type of programs. 
The type of program changes each time the button is pushed.
•ROCK
• EASY LIS (Easy listening)
• CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
• R & B (Rhythm and Blues)
• INFORM (Information)
• RELIGION
• MISC
• ALERT (Emergency message)
■ Display
s radio text messages
Push while receiving radio text messages to r
edisplay a message.

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Scanning radio stations
■Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold the button until a beep is heard.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
Push once more to select the desired station.
■ Scanning all r
adio stations within range
Push .
Received stations will be played for a few seconds each.
Push once more to select the desired station.

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Receiving XM satellite radio
The optional Lexus genuine satellite tuner and antenna allows you to
receive and play XM satellite radio br oadcasts. (Subscription is required.
Not available in Hawaii and Alaska.)*
■ About XM subscription
For detailed information about XM satellite radio or to subscribe, visit
XM on the w

eb at www.xmradio.com or call an (800) 852-9696.
■ The r
adio ID
You will need the ID when activati ng XM ser
vice or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using the “TUNE” button, the r
eceiver’s ID num-
ber will appear in 8 characters.
■ About y
our satellite tuner
The tuner supports “Audio Services ” (Music and T
alk) and the accom-
panying “Text Information” of XM satellite radio only.
■ Selecting the channel categor
y
Push either of
The current channel category appears on the display.
Push either of once more to select the channel category.
■ Displaying te
xt information
Push .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The text information changes each time the button is pushed
• CH NAME
• TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
• NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
• CH NUMBER
• CH NAME
* Terms and service provided by XM Radio are subject to change without notice.

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■If the satellite radio tuner malfunctions
If a problem occurs with the XM tuner
, a message will appear on the
display. Referring to the table below to identify the problem, take the
suggested corrective action.
Contact the XM Listener Care Center at (800) 852-9696 during the fol -
lowing hours*.
Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Central Standard
Ti
m e
* Subject to change without notice.
ANTENNA
The XM antenna is not connected. Check whether the XM
antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in th e antenna or the surrounding
antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
UPDATING
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 subscr iption information. When a
contact is canceled, you can choose the “CH000” and all
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 listen to the premium
channel, contact the XM satellite radio.
NO SIGNALThe XM signal is too weak at the current location. Wait until
your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger signal.
LOADIN GThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait until
the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any program -
ming. Select another channel.
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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature associ -
ated with the channel at that time.
No action needed.
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The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for
about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous chan -
nel or “CH001”. If it does not change automatically
, select
another channel.

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■Certifications for the radio tuner
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
di
gital 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 generate s
, 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
wi
ll not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
whi
ch can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour -
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir
cuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Information to user
Alternation or modifications carried ou t
without appropriate authorization may
invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.
■When the battery is disconnected
Stations saved in the memory presets are deleted.
■Reception sensitivity
Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is
difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differ ences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.

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Using the rear controller
Turning on the power and selecting audio modes
■Pow e r
Push when the audio system is turned OFF.
■ Cha
nging modes
Push when the audio system is turned ON. P
ushing the button
changes the sound mode in the fo llo
wing order: AM, FM, cassette
deck, (CD changer).
Adjusting the volume
Push .
Continual adjustment is possible if the button is held for more than one
second.
Some audio features can be controlled from the rear seat using the rear con-
troller.
Vo l u m e
Cassette Tape:

Selects other side 
of cassette tape Radio:

Selects radio station
Po w e r Change modes/Child lock
CD: Searches 
desired CD
Radio: 
Adjusts the 
frequency
Cassette tape 
Skips forward 
or back ward CD: Select 
the track or 
disc

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Selecting a radio station
Push to select the radio mode.
Push to select the preferred radio station. 
If is pushed and held until a beep is hear
d, the audio system auto -
matically searches for a receivable frequency.
Push once again to cancel the selection.
Finding the start of the next track/fast forward and rewind
Push to select the cassette mode.
Push to skip to the beginning of th e ne
xt track, or return to
the beginning of the trac k curr
ently being played.
Nine tracks can be played back in this manner
, including the track cur-
rently being listened to.
Selecting a CD track or CD
■ Selecting a track
Push to select the CD mode.
Press and hold until a beep is heard.
Push to select the desired track.
■ Selecting a CD
.
Push
to select the CD mode.
Push
to select the desired CD.
■Child lock function.
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Using the steering switches
Turning on the power and selecting audio modes
■Pow e r
Push when the audio system is turned OFF.
■ Cha
nging modes
Push when the audio system is turned ON. Pushing the button
changes the audio mode in the following order: AM, FM, cassette
deck (CD changer).
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Vo l u m e
Stores the 
volume setting
Power on, change modes
Radio: Station selection
Cassette tape: Fast forward and rewind
CD: Selects the track or disc

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Adjusting the volume

Push .
Hold down the button to continue incr
easing or decreasing the volume.
Storing the desired volume level
Adjust the volume to the desired level and push until you hear a beep.
Push to restore the volume to the desir
ed level if it has been adjusted.
Selecting a radio station
Push to select the radio mode.
Push or to select the preferred radio station. 
If or is pushed and held until a b eep is hear
d, the audio system
automatically searches for a receivable frequency.
Finding the start of the next track/fast forward and rewind
Push to select the cassette mode.
Push or to skip to the beginning of the ne
xt track, includ-
ing the track currently being played. 
If or is pushed and held until a beep is heard, the tape fast for -
wards or rewinds.

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Selecting a CD track or CD
■Selecting a track.
Push
to select the CD mode.
Push or to select the desired track.
■ Selecting a CD
.
Push to select the CD mode.
Press and hold or until you hear a beep.
Push or to select the desired CD.
■Canceling
To cancel automatic selection of a radio station, push the same button.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.