2005 LEXUS LS430 audio

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AUDIO SYSTEM
Quick reference for your audio system
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If a Mark Levinson brand audio system is installed, the “Mark Levinso\
n” logo is shown on the panel.

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1Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 262 for details.)
2Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 279 for details.)
3Function buttons
1 6: Station selector buttons
(See page 268 for details.)
SCAN: Scan tuning
(See page 269 or 284 for details.)
4
Display of functions in TAPE or CD mode
:
Side change
(See page 280 for details.)
: DOLBY NR
(See page 279 for details.)
:Rewinding or reversing
(See page 280 for details.)
 :Fast forwarding
(See page 280 for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page 280 or 285 for details.)
SKIP: Automatic skip of blank portions of tape
(See page 280 for details.)
:CD selection
(See page 284 for details.)
RAND: Random access
(See page 286 for details.)
5
Radio text
(See page 271 for details.)
6Radio mode: Frequency tuning
(See page 268 or 269 for details.)
TAPE mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 281 for details.)
CD mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page 285 for details.)
7
Cassette tape slot
(See page 279 for details.)
8Tone and balance knobs
(See page 263 for details.)
9Program type/Traffic program
(See page 270 for details.)
10Mode selectors
(See page 262 for details.)
11CD load button
(See page 282 for details.)
12CD slot
(See page 282 for details.)
13Ejecting a CD
(See page 283 for details.)
14Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)/Positioning
selector
(See page 264 for details.)

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Using your audio system: some basics
This section describes some of the basic features of the Lexus
audio system. Some informat ion may not pertain to your
system.
Your audio system works when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave the audio system on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
(a) Turning the system on and off
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Push this knob to turn the audio system on and off. Turn
this knob to adjust the volume.
The system turns on in the last mode used.
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Push the “AM·SAT”, “FM”, “TAPE” or “DISC” to turn on
that mode. The selected mode turns on directly.
Push these buttons if you want to switch from one mode to
another.
If the tape or CD is not set, the cassette player or CD player
does not turn on.
You can turn off the cassette player by ejecting the cassette
tape. If the audio system was previously off, then the entire
audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette
tape. If another function was previously playing, it will come on
again.

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In the “TAPE” or “CD” mode, the applicable functions are
shown in the lowest part of the display. Push the switch
just below to turn on each function.
(b) Tone and balance
How good an audio program sounds to you is largely
determined by the mix of the treble, mid −range, and bass
levels. In fact, different kinds of music and vocal programs
usually sound better with different mixes of treble, mid− range,
and bass.
A good balance of the left and right stereo channels and of the
front and rear sound levels is also important.
Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo recording or
broadcast, changing the right/left balance will increase the
volume of one group of sounds while decreasing the volume
of another.
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“BALANCE” knob: Use this knob to adjust the sound
balance between the right and left speakers.
“FADER” knob: Use this knob to adjust the sound balance
between the front and rear speakers.
“BASS” knob: Use this knob to adjust low− pitched tones.
“MID” knob: Use this knob to adjust mid −pitched tones.
“TREBLE” knob: Use this knob to adjust high−pitched tones.

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Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
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When the audio sound becomes difficult to be heard due to
road noise, wind noise, etc. during driving, push the “ASL”
button. The system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality according to the noise level. While the Automatic
Sound Levelizer (ASL) is on, “ASL” appears on the display. 
Positioning selector
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By selecting the listening position, the system controls the
output timing of the speakers to allow sound to be heard
evenly, creating the ideal music environment.
Each time you push the “POS” button, the position changes as
in the following and the letter displays for 6 seconds on the
screen.
ALL
DRIVER FRONT
REAR

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(d) 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.
(e) 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.
(f) Your automatic changer
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To use the automatic changer, push the panel.

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NOTICE
Do not put any object on the panel or push it hard. Doing
this may damage the panel.
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Your automatic changer can store up to 6 CDs and play
selected CDs or continuously play all the CDs set in the player.
When you set CDs into the player, make sure their labels face
up. If not, the player will display “ERROR1” and the CD
number.
NOTICE
 Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the CD
player. Do not insert anything except a CD into the
slot.
 Do not insert a CD upon another one, or it will damage
the automatic changer. Insert only one CD into the
slot at a time.

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The following products may not be playable on your CD
player.
Copy−protected CD
CD− R (CD− Recordable)
CD−RW (CD− Re−writable)
CD−ROM
 Your CD player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) CDs
only.
Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio
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Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM station.
“AM”, “FM1”, “FM2” or “FM TYPE” appears on the d\
isplay.
If your vehicle is equipped with satellite radio broadcast
system, when you push the “AM·SAT” button, “AM”,
“SAT1”, “SAT2” or “SAT3” station appears on the display. For
details about satellite radio broadcast, see “Radio operation
(XM satellite radio broadcast)” on page 272