2004 Lexus GS300 CD changer

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Quick reference for your audio system
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You can adjust the brightness of the display. See Instrument panel light controlº on page 52 for details.
The DISCº button works only when your Lexus is equipped with an automatic changer.
If a Mark Levinson brand audio system is installed, the Mark Levinsonº logo is shown on the panel.

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160(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 or mobile telephone. For the
installation of the window tint, consult with your
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 changer
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If your Lexus is equipped with a changer, it can play selected
discs or continuously play all 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 display ºERRORº and the
disc number.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact
disc player. Do not insert anything other than compact
discs into the magazine.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

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172(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. RPTº
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. D.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, RANDº 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.When the button is pushed until you hear a beep, D.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 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.

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Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio system operations:
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.
The use of a cellular phone inside or near the vehicle
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, a 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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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 use
special shaped, low quality or labeled discs such as
those shown in the illustrations.