2006 Lexus ES330 Basic Functions In Frequent Use / OWNER'S MANUAL (OM33703U)

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(c) When the “CD” mode is selected
“
” switch: Use this switch
to select a desired track or CD.
 To select a desired track, push this switch briefly.
 To select a desired CD, push and hold this switch until the
desired number of the CD appears and you hear a beep.
CAUTION
Operate the 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.
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:

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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.
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 nearly 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, l ightening, 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.)

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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 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 Special shaped CDs
Transparent/translucent CDs

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Low quality CDs
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.

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Correct Wrong
 Handle CDs carefully, especially when you set them into the
player. 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.)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 a circle). Do not use a
conventional record cleaner or anti −static device.

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AUDIO SYSTEM (with sixCD changer)
Quick reference for your audio system
You can adjust the brightness of the display. See “Instrument panel light control” on page lxxi for details.
If a Mark Levinson brand audio system is installed, the “Mark Levinso\
n” logo is shown on the panel.

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1Ejecting a CD
(See page ccxliv for details.)
2Function buttons
1 — 6: Station selector buttons
(See page ccxxxii for details.)
SCAN: Scan tuning
(See page ccxxxii for details.)
TEXT: Radio text message
(See page ccxxxiv for details.)
3Display of functions in TAPE or CD mode
:Side change
(See page ccxlii for details.)
: DOLBY NR
(See page ccxli for details.)
 : Rewinding or reversing
(See page ccxlii or ccxlvii for details.)
 : Fast forwarding
(See page ccxlii or ccxlvii for details.)
RPT: Automatic repeat
(See page ccxlii or ccxlvii for details.)
:CD selection
(See page ccxlvi for details.)
RAND: Random access
(See page ccxlviii for details.) SCAN:
Scan selection
(See page ccxlvi for details.)
4CD slot
(See page ccxliv for details.)
5CD load button
(See page ccxliv for details.)
6Program type
(See page ccxxxiii for details.)
7TUNE/AUDIO CONTROL knob
(See page ccxxix for details.)
8Traffic announcement
(See page ccxxxiii for details.)
9Mode selectors
(See page ccxxviii for details.)
10Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page ccxli for details.)
11Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page ccxxvii for details.)
12Cassette tape slot
(See page ccxli for details.)
13Radio mode: Seek tuning
(See page ccxxxii for details.)
TAPE mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page ccxliii for details.)
CD mode: Direct access to a desired program
(See page ccxlvii for details.)