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(c) Listening to the satellite radio
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Push the “AM·SAT” button to choose a SAT station.
Besides “AM”, “SAT1”, “SAT2” or “SAT3” appears on the
display.
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Push this button to select the next or previous channel.
If you push and hold the button, you can rapidly scroll forward
or down through the channels. When displaying the channel
category by the “TYPE” button, pushing the “TUNE SEEK”
button lets you select the next or previous channel within the
currently selected type.
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To scan the currently selected channel category : Push the
“SCAN” button briefly. “SCAN” appears on the display. The
radio will find the next channel in the same channel category
up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then scan again.
To select a channel, push the “SCAN” button a second time.
To scan the preset channels: Push the “SCAN” button and
hold it until you hear a beep. “P .SCAN” appears on the display.
The radio will tune in the next preset channel , stay there for a
few seconds, and then move to the next preset channel. To
select a channel, push the “SCAN” button a second time. (f) Channel category
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When you push the TYPE “”
or “” button, the current
channel category appears on the display.
When the channel category appears, push either “
” or “”
button to switch to the next or previous category.
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(h) If the satellite radio tuner malfunctions
When
problems occur with the XM tuner, a message will appear on the display. Referring to the table below to identify the problem,
take the suggested corrective action.
ANTENNA
The XM antenna is not connected. Check whether the XM antenna cable is \
attached securely.
A short−circuit occurs in the antenna or the surrounding antenna cable. See a L\
exus certified
dealer.
UPDATING
You have not subscribed to the XM satellite radio. The radio is being up\
dated with the latest
encryption code. Contact the XM satellite radio for subscription inform\
ation. When a contact is
canceled, you can choose the “CH000” and all free −to− air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio
returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change\
automatically, select another
channel. If you want to listen to the premium channel, contact the XM s\
atellite radio.
NO SIGNALThe XM signal is too weak at the current location. Wait until your vehicle reaches a location
with a stronger signal.
LOADINGThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait until the unit has received the informa-
tion.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any programming. Select an\
other channel.
−−−−−There is no song/program title or artist name/feature associated with th\
e channel at that time.
No action needed.
−−−
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio re-
turns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does not change a\
utomatically, select another
channel.
The XM Listener Care Center is also available on the phone, please call \
(800) 852 −9696 during the following hours:
Monday – Saturday: 7 a.m. – 1 a.m. Sunday: 12 p.m – 12 a.m.
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NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Information to user
Alternation or modifications carried out without
appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s
right to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
This XM tuner supports “Audio Services” (Music and
Talk) of only XM satellite radio and “Text Information”*
linked to the respective audio services.
*Text Information includes, Channel Name, (Artist)
Name, (Song) Title and Category Name.
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Rear controller (some models)
The rear controller is installed in the armrest of the rear
center seat so that you can operate the audio system in
the rear seat.
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“POWER” button: Use this button to turn the system on and
off.
“MODE” button: Use this button to change the mode. If a
tape or CD is not inserted, the “T APE” or “CD” mode is skipped.
You can lock the button operation. To activate the lock, push
and hold the “MODE” button until you hear a beep. “LOCK”
appears on the display. All the buttons in the rear controller are
inoperative. To cancel it, push and hold the “MODE” button
until you hear a beep again. You can use all the buttons.
“VOL” button: Use this button to adjust the volume. (a) When the radio mode is selected
“CH”
button: Push the “CH” button to select a station preset
on the preset button of the front audio system. Each push of
the button changes to the station with higher numbered preset
button.
”
“ button:
Push this button for manual tuning or seek
tuning.
Push this button briefly. Each time you push the button, the
radio will step up or down to another frequency.
Push this button and hold it until you hear a beep. The radio
will begin seeking up or down for a station, and will stop on
reception. Each time you push the button, the stations will
be searched out one after another.
(b) When the “TAPE” mode is selected
The applicable functions are shown in the lowest part of
the display. Push the switch just below to turn on each
function. In the “CD” mode, “DISC” and “TRACK” are
displayed.
“CH” button: Push this button to select the other side of a
cassette tape.
”
“ button:
Push the left or right side to skip forward or
backward to locate the song you want to hear. For details, see
“Automatic program selection” on page 280.
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(a) When the radio mode is selected
“
\f ” or “ ” switch: Push this switch for seek tuning or to
select a station.
Push this switch briefly to select a station that you assigned
to a switch on the audio system.
Push this switch and hold it until you hear a beep. The radio
will begin seeking up or down for a station, and will stop on
reception.
(b) When the “TAPE” mode is selected
“ \f ” or “ ” switch: Push this switch to fast forward or rewind
the tape or for automatic program selection.
Push this switch until you hear a beep to fast forward or
rewind the tape. To stop fast forwarding or rewinding, push
the same side on the switch until you hear a beep.
Push this switch briefly for automatic program selection.
When automatically selecting a program, you can skip up to
9 programs at a time. For details, see page 280 for details.
(c) When the “CD” mode is selected
“ \f ” or “ ” switch: Use this switch to select a desired track
or CD.
Push this switch briefly to select a desired track.
To select a desired CD, push and hold this switch until you
the desired number of the CD appears and you hear a beep.
CAUTION
Operate the steering switches with due care while you
are driving to avoid accidents.
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
into the cassette tape slot or CD slot.
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.
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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 ef fective 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.
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 ne arly 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.)