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Push the ºDISCº button if the discs are already loaded in
the player.
The discs set in the player 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 (type A only)
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Push the ºDISC º or ºDISC º 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.
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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 continue scanning at
track 1.
After all the tracks are scanned in one pass, normal play
resumes.
(e) Searching for a desired disc (type A only)
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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 player are scanned in one pass, the
scan function is cancelled.
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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 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.
In order to repeat the track you are currently listening to, push
the button briefly while the track is playing. ºRPTº will appear
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 briefly once again.
In order to repeat the disc you are currently listening to, push
the button until you hear a beep. ºD
RPTº will appear on the
display. When the last track of the disc you are listening to is
finished, the player will automatically go back to the first track
on the disc and play the disc again. To cancel it, push the
button once again.
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ºRANDº button:
Use it for automatic track selection and play
by the system.
When the button is pushed briefly, the system selects a track
in the disc which are set and plays it and ºRANDº will appear
on the display. To cancel it, push the button briefly once again.
When the button is pushed until you hear a beep, the system
selects a track in the all discs which are set and plays it and
ºD
RANDº will appear on the display. To cancel it, push the
button once again.
When a tr ack is skipped or the system is inoperative, push the
button to reset. (h) If the player malfunctions
If the player or another unit equipped with the player
malfunctions, your audio system will display one of the four
following error messages.
If ºERR 1º appears on the display:
It indicates that the disc
is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted up±side down. Clean the
disc or insert it correctly.
If ºERR 3º or ºERR 4º appears on the display: It indicates
there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the disc.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.
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Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system operations:
Be careful not to spill beverages over the audiosystem.
Do not put anything other than a cassette tape orcompact disc into the cassette tape slot or compact
disc slot.
The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehiclemay cause a noise from the speakers of the audiosystem which you are listening to. However, thisdoes 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. 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 fluttering.
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.
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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 dif ficult
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
cassettes is thin and could get stuck or tangled in the
cassette player.
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220Caring for your compact disc player and discs

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. Eject all discs from the player and
wait until the player dries.
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.
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Use only compact discs marked as shown above. The
following products may not be playable on your compact
disc player.
Copy±protected CD
CD±R (CD±Recordable)
CD±RW (CD±Re±writable)
CD±ROM
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Special shaped discs
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Low quality discs
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Labeled discs
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the player or changer, do not usespecial shaped, low quality or labeled discs such asthose shown in the illustrations.
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