2006 Lexus GS300 Audio

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329 (g) If the player malfunctions
If the player or another unit equipped with the player
malfunction, your audio system will display one of the six
following messages.
If “DISC CHECK” appears on the display: It indicates that
the disc is dirty, damaged, or it was inserted upside down.
Clean the disc or insert it correctly.
If “NO DISC” appears on the display: It indicates that there
is no disc in the DVD player.
If “REGION CODE ERROR” appears on the display: It
indicates that the DVD region code is not set properly.
If “DVD ERROR” appears on the display: It indicates that the
inside of the player unit may be too hot due to the very high
ambient temperature. Eject a disc from the player and allow the
player to cool down.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.(h) DVD player and DVD video disc information
DVD video discs—
This DVD player conforms to NTSC color TV formats. The
DVD video disc conforming to another formats such as
PAL or SECAM cannot be used.
Region codes: Some DVD video discs have a region code
indicating a country where you can use the DVD video disc on
this DVD player. If the DVD video disc is not labeled as “ALL”
or “1”, you cannot use it on this DVD player. If you attempt to
play an inappropriate DVD video disc on this player, “REGION
CODE ERROR” appears on the screen. Even if the DVD video
disc does not have a region code, there is a case that you
cannot use it.
Marks shown on DVD video discs:
Indicates NTSC format of color TV.
Indicates the number of audio tracks.
Indicates the number of language
subtitles.
Indicates the number of angles.

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Indicates the screen to be selected.
Wide screen: 16 : 9
Standard: 4 : 3
Indicates a region code by which this
video disc can be played.
ALL: in all countries
Number: region code
DVD video disc glossary—
DVD video discs: Digital versatile disc that holds video. DVD
video discs have adopted “MPEG2”, one of the world
standards of digital compression technologies. The picture
data is compressed by 1/40 on average and stored. Variable
rate encoded technology in which the volume of data assigned
to the picture is changed depending on the picture format has
also been adopted. Audio data is stored using PCM and Dolby
digital, which enables higher quality of sound. Furthermore,
multi−angle and multi−language features will also help you
enjoy the more advanced technology of DVD video.
Viewer restrictions: This feature limits what can be viewed
in conformity with a level of restrictions of the country. The level
of restrictions varies depending on the DVD video disc. Some
DVD video discs cannot be played at all, or violent scenes are
skipped or replaced with other scenes.
Level 1: DVD video discs for children can be played.
Level 2 − 7: DVD video discs for children and G−rated movie
can be played.
Level 8: All types of the DVD video discs can be played.
Multi−angle feature: You can enjoy the same scene at
different angles.
Multi−language feature: You can select a language of the
subtitle and audio.
Region codes: The region codes are provided on DVD
players and DVD discs. If the DVD video disc does not have
the same region code as the DVD player, you cannot play the
disc on the DVD player. For region codes, see page 329.

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331 Audio: This DVD player can play liner PCM, Dolby digital and
MPEG audio format DVD. Other decoded type cannot be
played.
Title and chapter: Video and audio programs stored in DVD
video disc are divided in parts by title and chapter.
Title: The largest unit of the video and audio programs stored
on DVD video discs. Usually, one piece of movie, one album,
or one audio program is assigned as a title.
Chapter: The unit smaller than that of title. A title comprises
plural chapters.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double−D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
unpublished works.
1992−1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned
by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use
of this copyright protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended
for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
“DTS” is a trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Audio remote control (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 disc is not inserted, the “TAPE” or “DISC” 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.

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332(a) When the radio mode is selected
“
” 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
“
” or “ ”switch: Push this switch to fast forward, 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 299 for details.
(c) When the “DISC” mode is selected

“
” or “ ”switch: Use this switch to select a desired track
or disc.
Push this switch briefly to select a desired track.
Push and hold this switch until you hear a beep to select a
desired disc.
“
” or “ ”switch: Use this switch to select a desired track,
disc or chapter.
Push this switch briefly to select a desired track or chapter.
Push and hold this switch until you hear a beep to select a
desired disc.
CAUTION
Operate the steering switches with due care while you
are driving to avoid accidents.

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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 disc
into the cassette tape slot or disc 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
FM broadcasts have a range of about 40 km or 25 miles. When
driving away from a station, you may have to fine−tune your
radio and turn up the volume as the station gets weaker.
Because FM uses a line−of−sight signal, tall buildings or hills
may sometimes block reception. These are all normal
characteristics of FM reception and do not indicate any
problem with the radio itself.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.

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334Caring for your CD player or DVD player, and discs
Your CD player or DVD player is intended for use with 12 cm
(4.7 in.) discs only.
Extremely high temperature can keep your CD player or
DVD player from working. On hot days, use air conditioning
to cool the vehicle interior before you listen to a disc.
Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make your CD player
or DVD player skip.
If moisture gets into your CD player or DVD player, you may
not hear any sound even though the player appears to be
working. Eject all discs from the player and wait until the
player dries.
CAUTION
CD players or DVD 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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CD player
Use only CDs marked as shown 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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DVD video discs
Video CDs
DVD player
Use only discs marked as shown above. The following
products may not be playable on your DVD player.
SACD dts−CD
Copy−protected CD
CD−R(CD−Recordable)
CD−RW(CD−Re−writable)
CD−ROM
DVD−R
DVD+R
DVD−RW
DVD+RW
DVD−ROM
DVD−RAM
20L480

Special shaped discs
21z017

Transparent/translucent discs

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20L481

Low quality discs
20L482

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