2005 Lexus GX470 audio

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Usually, a
problem with radio reception does not mean there is
a problem with your radio Ð 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 Ð 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 Ð 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 Ð These occur when signals are
blocked by buildings, trees, or other large objects. Increasing
the bass level may reduce static and fluttering.
Station swapping Ð 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 Ð AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper
atmosphere Ð 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 Ð 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 Ð 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.
Caring for your CD player, DVD player and CDs
 Your CD player and DVD player are intended for use with 12
cm (4.7 in.) CDs only.
 Extremely high temperatures can keep your CD player and
DVD player from working. On hot days, use the air
conditioning to cool the vehicle interior before you use the
players.
 Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your CD player
and DVD player skip.

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If moisture gets into your CD player and DVD player, the
players may not play even though they appear to be
working. Remove the CD from the player and wait until it
dries.
CAUTION
CD players and DVD players use an invisible laser beam
which could cause hazardous radiation exposure if
directed outside the unit. Be sure to operate the players
correctly.
CD player
 Use only CDs marked as shown above. The following
products may not be playable on your CD player.
Copy±protected CDs
CD±Rs (CD±Recordable)
CD±RWs (CD±Re±writable)
CD±ROMs
SACDs
dts±CDs

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DVD player
Audio CDs
DVD video discs
DVD audio discs
Video CDs

Use only discs marked as shown above. The following
products may not be playable on your DVD player.
SACDs
Copy±protected CDs
CD±Rs (CD±Recordable)
CD±RWs (CD±Re±writable)
CD±ROMs
DVD±Rs
DVD+Rs
DVD±RWs
DVD+RWs
DVD±ROMs
DVD±RAMs

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Special shaped CDs

Transparent/translucent CDs

Low quality CDs

Labeled CDs

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NOTICE
Do not use special shaped, transparent/translucent, lowquality or labeled CDs such as those shown in theillustrations. The use of such CDs may damage theplayer or changer, or it may be impossible to eject theCD.

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Correct
Wrong
Handle CDs carefully, especially when you are inserting
them. Hold them on the edge and do not bend them. A void
getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the shiny side.
 Dirt, scratches, warping, pin holes, or other CD damage
could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a
track. (To see a pin hole, hold the CD up to the light.)
 Remove CDs from the CD player when you are not listening
to them. Store them in their plastic cases away from
moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
To clean a CD: 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 CD (not in circles). Dry it with another soft,
lint±free cloth. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
anti±static device.

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