1997 Lexus ES300 Audio System

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122(h) If the player malfunctions
If ªWAITº appears on the display, audio signals of the disc
cannot be read or the system has trouble. Push the ªCDº
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
cause is possible.

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
NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio system operation:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio
system.
Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or
CD magazine into the cassette tape slot or CD
changer.
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 building s 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.
Here 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 40km (25 miles). Once outside this
range, you may notice and drifting, which increase with
distance from 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 the signals are
blocked by buildings, trees, or other large objects.
Increasing the basis level may reduce static and fluttering.

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123 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 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 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, lightning, or eletrical
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. (A wet type is
recommended.)Use high±quality cassettes:

Low±quality cassette tapes can cause many problems
including poor sound, inconsistant playing speed, and
constant auto±reversing. They can also getstuck or
tangled in the cassette player.

Do not use a cassette if it had 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
cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player.

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124Caring for your compact disc player and discs

Use only compact discs labeled as shown. The player is
intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

Extremely high temperatures can keep your compact disc
player from working. On hot days, use air conditioning to
cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc.

Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your compact
disc player skip.

If moisture gets into your compact disc player, you may not
hear any sound even though your compact disc player
appears to be working. Remove the magazine from the
player and wait until it dries.

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Handle compact discs carefully, especially when you set
them into the magazine. Hold them on the edge and do ot
bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints on them, particularly
on the shiny side.

Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or other disc damage
could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a
track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)

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To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint±free cloth
that has been dampened with water. Wipe in a straight line
from the center to the edge of the disc (not in a circle). Do
not use a conventional record cleaner or anti±static device.
A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer
perimeter. Remove the rough edges by pressing the
side of a ball±point pen or pencil against the inner and
outer edges of the disc as shown.If you continue to play a disc with rough edges, flakes will fall
on to the signal side of the disc and cause sound skipping or
other problems.
CAUTION!
Compact discs players use invisible laser beams
which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if
directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the
player correctly as instructed.

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