1994 Lexus LS400 display

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(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 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. Have a desired program played using either of the following
methods.

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103 Manual program selection
Push the
(FF, REW) button on the upper side to fast forward
the tape or on the lower 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 resume
playing.
Automatic program selection: Use for quick access to a
desired program.
1. Push the
(APS) button. “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
(FF, REW) 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 that side (when
rewinding).This function does not work properly unless the blank portions
on the tape have 3 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 while the program is being played.
As this is done, “RPT” will appear on the display. When the
program is finished, the tape will automatically be rewound 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 the blank portions
on the tape have 3 seconds or more between one program and
another.
“SKIP” button: Use for automatic skipping of blank portions
between programs.
Push the
(SKIP) button. “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.
Scan program selection: Use for program-to-program
scanning.
Push the
(SCAN) button. With “SCAN” on the display,
each program will be played for 10 seconds from the beginning
and scan to the next. To continue listening to the program of
your choice, simply push the
(SCAN) button again.

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Compact disc player operation
“PWR. VOL” knob
(For turning player on
and adjusting volume)“CD” button
(For turning player on)“FF” button
(For fast fowarding)Compact disc player
display
“RPT” button
(For automatic repeat)
“RANDOM” button
(For random access)
“FADER” knob
(For front and rear
sound balance)
“BALANCE” knob
(For right and left
sound balance)“TRACK” button
(For direct access)
“TREBLE” knob
(For treble control)“MID” knob
(For mid range control)“BASS” knob
(For bass control)
“SCAN” button
(For scan selection)
“DISC” button
(For disc selection)

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
106The compact disc player of this system is provided with an
automatic changer which can play selected discs or 6 discs
continuously. The player is mounted in the trunk, on the right
and is operated from the driver’s seat.
(a) Inserting compact discs
1. When you push the OPEN button of the player, the cover
opens and the magazine containing discs is ejected. Remove
the magazine.
2. Push the lever on the side of the magazine to open the tray.
3. Put a disc on the tray with its label face down and swing the
tray back into the magazine.
If the label faces up, the disc cannot be played. In this case,
“Err” and the disc number appear on the display.

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107 The player will skip any empty disc trays.
Disc check window
4. Insert the magazine into the player with the disc check
window facing you and close the cover.
Be sure the cover is fully closed. If the cover is open, “OPEN”
will be shown on the display and the player will not operate.
When the cover is closed, the system will be in a “Load” cycle
for approximately 20 seconds while the system searches for
discs in the magazine. Upon completion of this cycle, the CD
unit will be ready to play. If the
(CD) button is pushed
during the “Load” cycle, “Load” will appear on the display until
the system has completed the load cycle, after which the
system will begin normal play.
(b) Playing a compact disc
1. Push the
(CD) button after setting the magazine in the
player. “CD” then appears on the display.The discs set in the magazine are played continuously, starting
with the disc on top. The disc number of the disc currently being
played, the track number and the time from the beginning of the
program will appear on the display.
The compact disc player can also be turned on by pushing the
“PWR.VOL” knob if the compact disc player was being played
when the system was turned off.
If the radio or cassette tape player is on when you push the
(CD) button, the radio or cassette tape player will
automatically turn off.
2. Turn the “PWR.VOL” knob to adjust the volume.
3. Select your program. (See “(c) Selecting a compact disc”
and “(d) Selecting a program”.)
When play of one disc ends, the first program of the following
disc starts. When play of the final disc ends, play of the first disc
starts again.
4. Adjust the tone and balance on the radio. (See “(d)
Adjusting the tone” and “(e) Adjusting the sound balance” of
radio operation.)
5. Push the “PWR.VOL” knob to turn the compact disc player
off.
(c) Selecting a compact disc
Push the
(DISC) button to select the disc number.
Push the
(DISC) button and hold it until the desired disc
number appears on the display. When you release the button,
the player will start playing the selected disc from the first
program.

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108(d) Selecting a program
Automatic program selection: Use for direct access to a
desired program.
Push either of the
(TRACK) buttons and hold it until
the desired program track number appears on the display. As
you release the button, the player will start playing the selected
program from the beginning.
Manual program selection:
Push the
(FF) button and hold it to fast forward the disc.
Releasing the button starts the play from that position.
Disc scan selection: Use for disc-to-disc scanning.
Push the
(SCAN) button. With “SCAN” on the display, the
program at the beginning of each disc will be played for 10
seconds. To continue listening to the program of your choice,
push the
(CD) button.
(e) Other compact disc player functions
“RPT” button: Use for automatic repeat of the program
currently being listened to.
Push the
(RPT) button while the program is being played.
As this is done, “RPT” will appear on the display. When the
program is finished, the disc will automatically go back to the
beginning of the program and the program will be played again.
To cancel it, push the button once again.“RAMDOM” button: Use for automatic program selection and
play by the system.
When the
(RANDOM) button is depressed. “RND”
appears on the display and the system selects a program in the
disc which is set and plays it. To cancel it, push the button once
again.
When a program is skipped or the system is inoperative, push
the
(CD) button to reset.
“CD CMP” button: Use for listening to music in noisy
situations.
Push the
(CD CMP) button and hold it until a beep is
heard. “CMP” appears on the display. Small sounds are
emphasized and large sounds muted slightly so that every
sound can be heard clearly.
This function works only in the “CD” mode. To cancel it, push
the button once again and hold it until a beep is heard.
(f) 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 player.
Open the trunk to let air circulate.

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111
Anti-theft system
To deter theft of your radio, the system is designed so that
the radio unit becomes inoperable if it is stolen from the
vehicle.
The system is not preset at the factory. You must input a
three-digit identification number decided by you.
NOTICE:
If you pushed any wrong buttons on the anti-theft
system, the following messages will appear on the
display.

“Err” −You have pushed wrong buttons.

“1-9” −Indicates the number of errors you have
made. You may make up to nine errors, but
no more!

“HELP”−The number of errors you can make was
exceeded. The audio system is completely
inoperable. Contact your Lexus dealer.
(a) Setting the anti-theft system
1. Make sure the radio unit is turned off with the ignition switch
in “ACC”.
2. While holding the (1) and (6) buttons in, push and
hold the “PWR.VOL” knob in until “SEC” appears on the
display.
Tape operation
indicator display
3. Press the (1) button while holding upper side of the (TUNE SEEK) button in. “− − −” and the tape operation
indicator will appear on the display.

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4. Input your iden tification number by pressing buttons (1), (2) and (3) the desired number of times. Use the (1) button or the first digit, the (2) button for the
second digit and the (3) button for the last digit. For
example, if your number is 345, press the (1) button four
times, the (2) button five times and the (3)
button six times. (pressing once will display “0”.) If the display
returns to “− − −” while inputting, try again.
We recommend that your identification number be associated
with something easy to remember. In case you are unsure of
the number, write it in a notebook you normally carry. Do not
leave it in your vehicle.
Error times (1-9)
5. With your identification number appearing on the display,
press the (SCAN) button and hold it in until “SEC”
appears on the display. “SEC” will go off to indicate the system
is set. If invalid buttons have been used, “Err” will appear on the
display before “SEC” appears. Try again from step 3.