1999 Lexus LS400 lexus LS400 1999 Electrical Components / LEXUS 1999 LS400 OWNER'S MANUAL (OM50514U)

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
257
20L023-1
5. Insert the magazine into the player as indicated
by the arrow head on the magazine and close the
cover.When
the magazine is set completely, the system will be
in a ºLoadº 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 ºCDº button is pushed during the ºLoadº cycle,
ºLOADº appears on the display until the system has
completed the load cycle, after which the system will
begin normal play.
CAUTION
To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or
a sudden stop, always keep the cover closed while
driving.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
258(b) Playing a compact disc
20L058-1
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. When 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

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
259
20L025-1
Push the ºDISCº button to select the disc number.
Push the button several times 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 track. (d) Searching for a desired track
20L053-3

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
260Push 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 continue scanning at track 1.
After
all the tracks are scanned in one pass, normal play
resumes. (e) Searching for a desired disc

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
261
20L054-2
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 function is cancelled.(f) Selecting a desired track

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
262
20L100
ºTRACKº button: Use for direct access to a desired
track.
Push either side of the ºTRACKº button several times
until the desired track 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

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
263
20L055-2
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 reset.(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 two causes are possible.
 Condensation may have occurred on the internal
mechanism of the automatic changer. Open the
cover to let the air circulate.
 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.

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
264
Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio system operation:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audiosystem.
Do not put anything other than a cassette tapeor CD magazine into the cassette tape slot or
CD changer.
The use of cellular phone inside or near thevehicle may cause a noise from the speakers of
the audio system which you are listening to. However, this does not indicate a malfunction.
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 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 40 km (25 miles). Once outside this
range, you may notice fading and drifting, 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 cancel 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