2001 Lexus GS300 CD player

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165 (e) 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 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 ºº button and hold it to reverse the disc. When
you release the button, the compact disc player will resume
playing.(f) Other compact disc player functions
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ºRPTº button: Use it for automatic repeat of the track or disc
you are currently listening to.
Push the button briefly while the track is playing. ªRPTº
appears on the display. 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.
Push the button until you hear a beep. ªD.RPTº appears on the
display. When the disc is finished, the player will automatically
go back to the first track of the disc and play again.
To cancel it, push the button once again.
ºRANDº button: Use it for automatic track or disc selection
and play by the system.
When the button is pushed briefly, ªRANDº appears on the
display. The system selects a track in the discs which are set
and plays it. To cancel it, push the button once again.

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166When the button is pushed until you hear a beep, ªD.RANDº
appears on the display. The system selects a track and discs
in the magazine 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.
(g) 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 ºDISCº
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.
Steering pad switches (GS430 only)
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The steering pad switches are installed on the left side of the
steering wheel.
ªMODEº switch: Push the ªMODEº switch to select an audio
mode. Each push changes the mode sequentially if the
desired mode is ready to use. When you push the switch with
the audio system turned off, the audio system turns on.
ªVOLº switches: Push ª
º to increase the volume and ª º
to decrease the volume. The volume continues to increase or
decrease while the switch is being pressed.
ªSETº switch: Push the ªSETº switch to change to the preset
volume. To preset the volume, adjust the volume and push the
switch until you hear a beep.

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169 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,
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 the best performance for 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, 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, 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
cassette is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player.

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170Caring for your compact disc player and discs
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Use only compact discs labeled as shown. CD±R
(CD±Recordable), CD±RW (CD±Re±writable) and
personal computer use CD±ROMs may not be playable on
your compact disc player.
Your compact disc 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. Remove the magazine from the
player and wait until it dries.
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171 Your automatic changer cannot play special shaped or
low±quality compact discs such as those shown here. Do not
use them as the changer could be damaged.
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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.
CAUTION
Compact disc players use an invisible laser beam which
could cause hazardous radiation exposure if directed
outside the unit. Be sure to operate the player correctly.