1994 Lexus ES300 Air Conditioning And Audio

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
With compact disc player
“PWR. VOL” knob
(For turning radio on
and adjusting volume)
“AM” button
(For turning radio on
and selecting AM)
“FM1 / 2” button
(For turning radio on
and selecting FM)
Radio display
Station selector
buttons (1-6)
“FADER” knob
(For front and rear
sound balance)“BALANCE” knob
(For right and left
sound balance)“TREBLE” knob
(For treble control)“MID” knob
(For mid range control)“BASS” knob
(For bass control)
“TUNE SEEK” button
(For frequency tuning)
“SCAN” button
(For preset scan tuning
and scan tuning)
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
88(a) Listening to the radio
1. Push the
(AM), (FM1) or (FM2) button to turn
the radio on and to select either an AM or FM broadcast
(without compact disc player).
2. Push the
(AM) or (FM1 / 2) button to turn the radio
on and select either an AM or FM broadcast (with compact disc
player).
“AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” will appear on the display.
The radio can also be turned on by pushing the “PWR.VOL”
knob if the radio was being used when the system was turned
off.
3. Turn the “PWR.VOL” knob to adjust the volume.
4. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station”.)
The radio will change automatically to stereo reception when
an FM stereo broadcast is being received. At the same time,
“ST” will appear on the display. When the receiving signal gets
weak, the channel separation will automatically be reduced for
lowest noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio
will switch over to monaural reception.
5. Adjust the tone and sound balance. (See “(d) Adjusting the
tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance”.)
6. To turn the radio off, push the “PWR.VOL” knob.
(b) Selecting a station
Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods.
The frequency will appear on the display.Preset tuning: Use for tuning-in to a desired preset station.
Push the station selector button to which the desired station
has been preset. The radio will tune in to the station and the
button number will appear on the display. (See “(c) Presetting
a station”.)
Seek tuning: Use for automatic station search and stop.
Push the
(SEEK) button until a beep is heard. 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,
stations will be searched out one after another.
Scan tuning: Use for scanning preset station channels or
station-to-station scanning.
Push the
(SCAN) button for less than 2 seconds. With “P.
SCAN” blinking on the display, the radio will automatically seek
out a preset station of a higher channel number in the AM / FM
mode. If there is a preset station on the channel, then the tuning
is held for 5 seconds. If there is no station on the channel, then
the tuning is only held for 1 second. If the
(SCAN) button
is pushed while listening to a preset station channel, then the
scan proceeds to the next highest channel, proceeding in turn
through the 6 channels of FM1 and then the 6 channels of FM2,
then repeating the process. To continue listening to the
channel of your choice, simply push the
(SCAN) button
once again.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
89 Push the
(SCAN) button for longer than 2 seconds. With
“SCAN” on the display, the radio will automatically seek out a
station of higher frequency, hold it for 5 seconds and scan to
the next. To continue listening to the broadcast of your choice,
simply push the
(SCAN) button once again.
Manual tuning: Push the
(TUNE) button within 0.5 seconds.
Each time you push the button, the radio will step up or down
to another frequency where stations could exist.
(c) Presetting a station
1. Tune in the desired station. (See “(b) Selecting a station”.)
2. Push one of the station selector buttons and hold it until a
beep is heard. This sets the station to the button and the button
number will appear 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 will be cancelled when the power source is
severed (battery disconnected, burnt fuse, etc.).(d) Adjusting the tone
To adjust the low-pitched tone, push the “BASS” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
To adjust the middle-pitched tone, push the “MID” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
To adjust the high-pitched tone, push the “TREBLE” knob (if
depressed) and turn it.
(e) Adjusting the sound balance
To balance the sound between the right and left speakers,
push the “BALANCE” knob (if depressed) and turn it.
To balance the sound between the front and rear speakers,
push the “FADER” knob (if depressed) and turn it.
Radio operating tips
The antenna automatically extends to full height 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 running your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
90FM reception tips
A vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio. Because it
moves, reception conditions are constantly changing.
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and noise from other
vehicles are all working against good reception. Some
conditions of FM may appear to be problems when they are
not. The following characteristics are completely normal for a
given reception area, and they do not indicate any problem
with the radio itself.
Fading and Drifting:
FM range is limited to about 40 km (25 miles), except for
some high power stations.
If a vehicle is moving away from the desired station’s
transmitter, the signal will tend to fade and / or drift. This
phenomenon is more noticeable with FM than with AM, and
is accompanied by distortion.
Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain degree by
careful attention to fine tuning, or you should retune the
radio to another stronger station.
Static and Fluttering:
When the line-of-sight link between a transmitter and
vehicle is blocked by large buildings or the like, the radio
sound may be accompanied by static or fluttering because
of the characteristics of FM. In a similar effect, a fluttering
noise is sometimes heard when driving along a tree-lined
road.
This static and fluttering can be reduced by adjusting the
tone control for greater bass response until the disturbance
has passed.Multipath:
Because of the reflection characteristics of FM, direct and
reflected signals may reach the antenna at the same time
(multipath) and cancel each other out. As a vehicle moves
through these electronic dead spots, the listener may hear
a momentary flutter or loss of reception.
Station swapping:
When two FM stations are close to each other, and an
electronic dead spot, such as a static or multipath area,
interrupts the original signal, sometimes the stronger
second signal will be selected automatically until the original
one returns. This swapping can also occur as you drive
away from the selected station and approach another
station with a stronger signal

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
Without compact disc player
“PWR. VOL” knob
(For turning player on
and adjusting volume)
“EJECT” button
(For stop and ejection)“REW. FF” button
(For rewinding or
fast forwarding)“APS. SKIP” button
(For automatic program selection or
automatic skip of blank portion of tape)
“TAPE” button
(For turning player on)
Tape player
display
“RPT. DOLBY NR” button
(For automatic repeat or
Dolby NR system)
“FADER” knob
(For front and rear
sound balance)“BALANCE” knob
(For right and left
sound balance)“TREBLE” knob
(For treble control)“MID” knob
(For mid range control)“BASS” knob
(For bass control)
“PROG” button
(For side change)
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Cassette tape player operation

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
With compact disc player
“PWR. VOL” knob
(For turning player on
and adjusting volume)
“EJECT” button
(For stop and ejection)“REW. FF” button
(For rewinding or
fast forwarding)“TAPE” button
(For turning player on)“APS. SKIP” button
(For automatic program
selection or automatic
skip of blank portion of tape)
Tape player
display
“RPT. DOLBY NR” button
(For automatic repeat or
Dolby NR system)
“FADER” knob
(For front and rear
sound balance)
“BALANCE” knob
(For right and left
sound balance)“TREBLE” knob
(For treble control)“MID” knob
(For mid range control)
“BASS” knob
(For bass control)
“PROG” button
(For side change)
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AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
93 (a) Playing a cassette tape
1. Put the cassette into the slot, with the tape side to the right
and lightly push it in. The tape player will grasp the cassette
and slide it into place to play. If the radio is on when the cassette
is inserted, the radio will automatically turn off.
If the cassette is already in the slot, push the
(TAPE)
button.
At this time, “TAPE” will appear on the display.
The tape player can also be turned on by pushing the
“PWR.VOL” knob if the tape player was being used when the
system was turned off.
When a metal or chrome equivalent tape is inserted, the player
will automatically adapt to it and “METAL” will appear on the
display.
2. If using a tape recorded with Dolby NR*, push the
(Dolby B.C NR) button to select the Dolby B NR or Dolby C NR
mode. The display will indicate which Dolby noise reduction
system is operating.
The Dolby B NR mode reduces noise for high-pitched tones.
The Dolby C NR mode is also effective for middle tones. For
best sound reproduction, select the same NR mode that was
used to record the tape. To play a tape recorded without Dolby
NR*, push the button until the Dolby NR indicator disappears.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
3. Turn the “PWR.VOL” knob to adjust the volume.
4. Select your program. (See “(b) Selecting a program”.)
5. Adjust the tone and sound balance. (See “(d) Adjusting the
tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance” of radio operation.)
6. If desired, other functions may be used for your
convenience. (See “(c) Other tape player functions”.)
7. To turn the player off, push the “PWR.VOL” knob.
8. To eject the cassette, push the
(EJECT) button. As this
is done, the player will turn off. If the radio was on when the
cassette tape was inserted, it will automatically turn on again.
The ignition key can be at any position to eject the cassette.
(b) Selecting a program
1. Push the
(PROG) button to select a side to play. The
tape operation indicator display shows you which side is being
played.
The player will automatically reverse directions at the end of
the tape to play the other side.
2. Play the program you want using either of the following
methods.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
94Manual program selection
Push the
(REW, FF) button on the right side to fast
forward the tape or on the left side to rewind the tape. At this
time, “FF” or “REW” will appear on the display. To stop either
fast forwarding or rewinding, push the button on the same side
again or push the
(TAPE) button. The tape will then
resume playing.
Automatic program selection: Use for quick access to a
desired program.
1. Push the
(APS) button on the left side. “APS” and
program number “1” will appear on the display.
2. Push the button until the number indicated is the number of
programs ahead of or behind the current program (include the
program you are currently listening to when counting back to
previous programs).
The maximum number of settings is nine. The tenth push on
the button will cancel the function and “APS” will go off.
3. Push the
(REW, FF) button on the appropriate side
to get the tape going in the direction of the program. The player
will automatically stop at the beginning of the selected program
and play it.
If the number you set exceeds the number of the programs
remaining on the side currently being played, the tape will fast
forward to the beginning of the other side (when fast forwarding)
or rewind to the beginning of the current side (when rewinding).
This function does not work properly unless there are blank
portions on the tape of 4 seconds or more between one
program and another.(c) Other tape player functions
“RPT” button: Use for automatic repeat of the program
currently being listened to.
Push the
(RPT) button on the left side while the
program is being played. “RPT” will appear on the display.
When the program is finished, the tape will automatically
rewind to the beginning of the program and the program will be
played again. To cancel it, push the button once again.
This function does not work properly unless there are blank
portions on the tape of 3 seconds or more between one
program and another.
“SKIP” button: Use for automatic skipping of blank portions
between programs.
Push the
(SKIP) button on the right side. “SKIP”
appears on the display. The player will automatically skip any
blank portions of 15 seconds or more and play the next
program, even if it is on the other side. To cancel it, push the
button once again.