1997 Lexus ES300 radio

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Turning the system on and adjusting volume
(See page 108 for details.)
Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 113 for details.)
Function buttons
1±6:Station selector buttons
(See page 112 for details.)
SCAN:Scan tuning
(See page 113 for details.)
P.SCAN:Preset scan tuning
(See page 113 for details.)
Display of functions in TAPE mode
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:Side change
(See page 114 for details.)
DOLBY NR
(See page 114 for details.)
:Rewinding
(See page 114 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 114 for details.)
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 119 for details.)
SKIP:Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 119 for details.)
SCAN:Scan selection
(See page 119 for details.)Display of functions in CD mode
:Reversing
(See page 121 for details.)


:Fast forwarding
(See page 121 for details.)
RPT:Automatic repeat
(See page 121 for details.)
RAND:Random access
(See page 121 for details.)
SCAN:Scan selection
(See page 120 for details.) Disc selection
(See page 119 for details.)
Mode selectors
(See page 108 for details.)
Cassette tape slot
(See page 113 for details.)
Tone and balance knobs
(See page 109 for details.)
Radio mode:Frequency tuning
(See pages 111 or 112 for details.)
TAPE mode:Direct access to a desired program
(See page 116 for details.)
CD mode:Direct access to a desired program
(See page 121 for details.)

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
11 0(c) Your radio antenna
The wire antenna is mounted inside the rear window.
NOTICE
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the wire antenna.
Putting a window tint (especially, conductive or
metallic type)on the rear window may affect the
reception of radio. For the installation if the
window tint, consult with yuor Lexus dealer.
(d) Your cassette player
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should be to
the right.
NOTICE
Do not oil any part of the cassette player, and do not
insert anything except a cassette tape into the slot.
(e) Your automatic changer
If your Lexus is equipped with an automatic changer, it can
play selected discs or continuously play all of the discs set
in the magazine.
When you set discs into the magazine, make sure they face
the correct way. If not, the player will diplay ªErrº and the disc
number.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the
compact disc player. Do not insert anything except
a compact disc into the magazine.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

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Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio
Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM
station.
ªAM,º ªFM1º or ªFM2º will appear on the display.
Push this button on the upper side side to step up the
station band or on the lower side to step down.
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when
a stereo broadcast is received. ªSTº 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 the stereo to mono reception. In this
case, ªSTº disappears from the display.

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11 2(b) Presetting a station
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Push one of the station selector buttons (1±6) and
hold it until a beep is head. This sets the station to the
button and the button number (1±6) 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 memory is cancelled when the power
source is interrupted by battery disconeection or a blown
fuse.(c) Selecting a station
Your Lexus has an electronic tuning raido (ETR). Tune in the
desired station using one of the following methods.
Presetting tuning: Push the button (1±6) for the station you
want briefly. The button number (1±6) and station frequency
appear on the display.
Manual tuning: Push the ªTUNE SEEKº button briefly.
Each time you push the button, the radio will step up or down
to another frequency.
Seek tuning: Push the ªTUNE SEEKº button briefly and
hold it until you hear a beep. 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, the stations will
be searched out one after another.

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11 3
To scan all frequencies: Push the ªSCANº button. ªSCANº
appears on the display. The radio will find the next station
up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then scan
again. To select a station, push the ªSCANº button a second
time.
To scan the preset station: Push the ªP.SCANº button.
ªP.SCANº appears on the display. The radio will tune in the
next preset station up the band, stay there for a few seconds,
and then move up to the next preset station. To select a
station, push the ªP.SCANº button a second time.
Cassette tape player operation
(a) Playing a cassette tape
When you insert a cassette tape, the exposed tape
should be to the right.
The player will automatically start when you insert a cassette
tape. At this time, ªTAPEº appears on the display.
If a metal or chrome equivalent cassette tape is put in the
cassette player, the player will automatically adapt to it and
ªMETALº appears on the display.
To stop or eject the cassette tape, push the ªEJECTº button.
Auto±reverse feature: After the cassette player reaches
the end of the tape, it automatically reverses and begins to
play the other side, regardless of whether the cassette was
playing or fast forwarding.

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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.