1998 Lexus ES300 CD player

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(b) Playing a compact disc
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Push the ºCDº button if the magazine is already loaded in the player.
ºCDº appears on the display.
The discs set in the magazine are played continuously, starting with disc
number 1. The disc number of the disc currently being played, the track
number and the time from the beginning of the program
appear on the display.
When play of one disc ends, the first track of the following disc starts. W\
hen
play of the final disc ends, play of the first disc starts again.
The player will skip any empty disc trays. (c) Selecting a desired disc
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Push the ºDISCº button to select the disc number.
Push the button and hold it until the desired disc number appears on the
display. W
hen you release the button, the player will start playing the selected
disc from the first track.

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(d) Searching for a desired track
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Push the ºSCANº button briefly.
ºSCANº will appear on the display. The compact disc player will play the
next
track for 10 seconds, then scan again. To select a track, push the ºSCANº
button a second time. If the player reaches the end of the disc, it will continu\
e
scanning at track 1.
After all the tracks are scanned in one pass, normal play resumes. (e) Searching for a desired disc
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Push the ºSCANº button until you hear a beep.
With ºD.SCANº 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 ºSCANº button a second time.
After all the discs in the magazine are scanned in one pass, the scan functio\
n
is cancelled.

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(f) Selecting a desired track
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ºTRACKº button: Use for direct access to a desired track.
Push either side of the ºTRACKº button and hold it until the desired t\
rack
number
appears on the display. As you release the button, the player will start
playing the selected track from the beginning.
ºFast forwardº button.
Push the º

º button and hold it to fast forward the disc. When you release
the button, the compact disc player will resume playing from that position.\
ºReverseº button.
Push the º º button and hold it to reverse the disc. When you release the
button, the compact disc player will resume playing. (g) Other compact disc player functions
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ºRPTº button: Use it for automatic repeat of the track you are currently
listening to.
Push the button while the track is playing. When the track is finished, the\
player will automatically go back to the beginning of the track and play the
track again. To cancel it, push the button once again.
ºRANDº button:
Use it for automatic track selection and play by the system.
When the button is pushed, the system selects a track in the discs which are\
set and plays it. To cancel it, push the button once again.
When a track is skipped or the system is inoperative, push the button to res\
et.

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(h) If the player malfunctions
If ºWAITº appears on the display, audio signals of the disc cannot be read or
the system has trouble. Push the ºCDº 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 buildings and terrain can interfere with FM receptio\
n.
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, t\
he
weaker its signal will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantl\
y
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
40 km (25 miles). Once outside this range, you may notice fading and dr\
ifting,
which increase with 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 cance\
l
each other out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of reception.
Static and fluttering ± These occur when signals are blocked by buildings,
trees, or other large objects. Increasing the bass level may reduce static and
fluttering.

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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 signal 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 dir\
ectly
from the radio station, causing 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, lightening, or electrical 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 you\
r
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, inconsistent playing speed, and constant auto±reversing. They can
also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player.
 Do not use a cassette if it has 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, espe\
cially
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 cassette is thin and could get stuck\
or tangled in the cassette player.

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Caring for your compact disc player and discs
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Use only compact discs labeled as shown. The player is intended for use
with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.
 Extremely high temperature 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. Rem ove the
magazine from the player and wait until it dries.
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Correct
Wrong
 Handle compact discs carefully, especially when you set them into the
magazine. Hold them on the edge and do not 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.

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A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeter.
Remove the rough edges by pr essing 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 th\
e signal
side of the disc and cause sound skipping or other problems.
CAUTION
Compact disc 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.