LEXUS RX330 2006 Owners Manual

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280(e) Repeating a track
“RPT” button: The repeat feature automatically replays the
current program.
Push the “RPT” button briefly while the track is playing.
“
” will appear on the display. When the track ends, it
will automatically be replayed. This process will be continued
until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature. (f) Random playing
“RAND” button: Use for listening to the tracks on a CD in
random order.
Push
the “RAND” button briefly. “
” will appear on the
display and play the CD you are listening to in random order.
When a track is skipped or the system is inoperative, push the
button to reset.

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(g) CD text
When you push the “TEXT” button while the CD with CD
text display function (the logo “CD TEXT” marked on the
CD) is being played, the track number, elapsed time, CD
title and then track title appear on the display.
When you push this button if the CD does not have a text
display function, “NO TITLE” appears on the display.
The display can show up to 12 letters at once. If the CD title
or music title is longer than 12 letters, hold down the button until
you hear a beep. The letters after the 12th one are shown.
However, 24
letters at maximum can be shown on the display. When you push this button until you hear a beep or play no
operation
for about 6 seconds with the letters after the 13th one
on the display, the display returns and shows the first 12 letters.
Even if the CD title or music title is longer than 24 letters, the
display can show up to 24 letters.
(h) If the player malfunctions
If the player or another unit equipped with the player
malfunctions, your audio system will display following error
messages.
If “WAIT” appears on the display: It indicates that the inside
of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient
temperature. Remove the CD from the player and allow the
player to cool down.
If “ERROR 1” appears on the display: It indicates that the CD
is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted up− side down. Clean the
CD or insert it correctly.
If “ERROR 3” or “ERROR 4” appears on the display: It
indicates there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the CD.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.

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AUDIO SYSTEM (with sixCD changer)
Quick reference for your audio system
You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Instrument panel light control” on page 90 for details.
If a Mark Levinson brand audio system is installed, the “Mark Levinso\
n” logo is shown on the panel.


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1Radio mode:Scan tuning
(See page 291 for details.)
CD mode: Scan selection
(See page 300 for details.)
2Stopping and ejecting a CD
(See page 297 for details.)
3CD slot
(See page 297 for details.)
4Display of functions in TAPE or CD mode
RAND: Random access
(See page 302 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 295 or 301 for details.)
:DOLBY NR
(See page 294 for details.)
:CD selection
(See page 299 for details.)
: Side change
(See page 295 for details.)
 : Rewinding or reversing
(See page 295 or 301 for details.)
 : Fast forwarding
(See page 295 or 301 for details.)
5Station selector and function buttons
(See page 290 for details.)
6CD load button
(See page 297 for details.)
7Traffic announcement
(See page 292 for details.)
8Program type
(See page 291 for details.)
9TUNE/AUDIO CONTROL knob
(See page 286 for details.)
10Radio mode: Radio text message
(See page 293 for details.)
CD mode: CD text
(See page 303 for details.)
11Mode selectors
(See page 285 for details.)
12Cassette tape slot
(See page 294 for details.)
13Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 294 for details.)
14Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 284 for details.)
15Radio mode:Seek tuning
(See page 290 for details.)
TAPE mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 296 for details.)
CD mode: Direct access to a desired track
(See page 301 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 works when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the audio system on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
(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.

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Push the “AM”, “FM”, “TAPE” or “DISC” 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 CD is not set, the cassette player or CD player
does not turn on.
You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or
CD. If the audio system was previously off, then the entire
audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette
tape or CD. If the other function was previously playing, it will
come on again. With rear seat entertainment system —
You can play a DVD or CD by pushing the “DISC” button when
a disc is loaded in the DVD player. Each time you push the
“DISC” button, you change between “CD” mode on the front
audio system and the DVD player. When you play the DVD
player, “AUX” appears on the display.

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In the “TAPE” or “CD” mode, the applicable functions are
shown in the lowest part of the display. Push the switch
just below to turn on each function.
(b) Adjusting audio sounds
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.
Adjusting the sound balance and selecting the listening seat
position is also important for good an audio sound.
Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo recording or
broadcast, changing the sound balance or listening seat
position will increase the volume of one group of sounds while
decreasing the volume of another.Each time you push the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob, the
mode changes as in the following.
POS: Select one of the following listening seat positions.
1: Front seats priority mode
2: Rear seat priority mode
3: All seats mode
4: Driver seat priority mode
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.

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Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL):
When the audio sound
becomes dif ficult 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, “ASL” appears on the display.
Push the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until the desired mode.
Turn the knob to suit your preference.
(c) Your radio antennas
Detachable antenna: To remove an detachable antenna,
carefully turn it counterclockwise.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is
removed before driving your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
Wire antenna: The wire antenna is mounted inside the back
door window.
NOTICE
 When cleaning the inside of the back door window, be
careful not to scr atch 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 player
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should face to
the right.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the cassette
player. Do not insert anything other than cassette tapes
into the slot.

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

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Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio
Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM station.
“AM”, “FM1”, “FM2” or “FM TYPE” appears on the d\
isplay.
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. “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.