2005 LEXUS LS430 Owners Manual

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“RAND” button:There are 2 random features — you can
either
listen to the tracks on all the CDs in the player in random
order, or only listen to the tracks on a specific CD in random
order.
Random playing for the tracks on a CD: Push the “RAND”
button briefly . “RAND” will appear on the display and play the
CD you are listening to in random order.
Random playing for all the tracks in the automatic
changer: Push the “RAND” button and hold it until you hear a
beep. “D.RAND” will appear on the display and the player will
perform all the tracks on all the CDs in the automatic changer
in random order. To turn off the random feature, push “RAND”
a second time.
When a track 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 “WAIT” appears on the display,
it indicates that the inside
of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient
temperature. Remove the CD from the player and allow the
player to cool down.
If “ERROR 1” appears on the display, it indicates that the CD
is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted upside down. Clean the
CD or insert it correctly.
If “ERROR 3” or “ERROR 4” appears on the display, it
indicates there is trouble inside the system. Eject the CD.
If the malfunction is not rectified, take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.

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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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“CH” button: Use this button to search a desired CD.
”
“ button: Use this button to search a desired track or
push this button and hold it to fast forward or reverse.
Audio remote controls (Steering switches)
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The steering switches are installed on the left side of the
steering wheel.
“MODE” switch: Use this switch to change the mode. If a tape
or CD is not inserted, the “TAPE” or “CD” mode is skipped.
When you push the switch with the audio system turned off, the
audio system turns on.
“VOL” switches: Use these switches to adjust the volume.
Push “
” to increase the volume and “ ” to decrease the
volume. The volume continues to increase or decrease while
the switch is being pressed.
“SET” switch: Use this switch to adjust the preset volume.
To preset the volume, adjust the volume and then push and
hold this switch until you hear a beep.

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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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290Radio 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 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.
Multipath − 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
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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 and CDs

Your CD player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) CDs
only.
 Extremely high temperature can keep your CD player from
working. On hot days, use air conditioning to cool the
vehicle interior before you listen to a CD.
 Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your CD player
skip.
 If moisture gets into your CD player, you may not hear any
sound even though your CD player appears to be working.
Eject all CDs from the player and wait until the player dries.
CAUTION
CD 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 CDs marked as s hown above. 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
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Transparent/translucent CDs

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Low quality CDs
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Labeled CDs
NOTICE
Do not use special shaped, transparent/translucent, low
quality or labeled CDs such as those shown in the
illustrations. The use of such CDs may damage the
player or changer, or it may be impossible to eject the
CD.