2006 Lexus GS300 radio

AUDIO
275
1
Audio operation screen display button
The audio operation screen is shown.
2
Function switch display screen
(See page 280 for details.)
3
CD slot
(See page 300 or details.)
4
Mode selectors
(See page 279 for details.)
5
Frequency turning knob
(See page 285 for details.)
6
CD load button
(See page 300or details.)
7
Radio mode:Preset tuning
(See page 285 for details.)
Tape mode:Side change of cassette tape
(See page 298 for details.)
CD mode:Disc selection
(See page 303 for details.)
8
Scan button
(See page 286 for details.)
9
Cassette tape slot
(See page 296 for details.)
10Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 296 for details.)
11Radio mode:Seek tuning
(See page 286 for details.)
Tape/CD mode:Direct access to a desired
program
(See page 299 or 304 for details.)
12Ejecting a CD
(See page 301 or details.)
13Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 279 for details.)

AUDIO
277
1
Audio operation screen display button
The audio operation screen is shown.
2
Touch screen
(See page 280 for details.)
3
Disc slot
(See page 300 or details.)
4
Mode selectors
(See page 279 for details.)
5
Frequency turning knob
(See page 285 for details.)
6
Disc load button
(See page 300or details.)
7
Radio mode:Preset tuning
(See page 285 for details.)
Tape mode:Side change of cassette tape
(See page 297 for details.)
DISC mode:Disc selection
(See page 303 for details.)
8
Scan button
(See page 286 for details.)
9
Cassette tape slot
(See page 296 for details.)
10Stopping and ejecting a cassette tape
(See page 296 for details.)
11Radio mode:Seek tuning
(See page 286 for details.)
Tape/DISC
mode:Direct access to a desired
program
(See page 299 or 304 for details.)
12Ejecting a disc
(See page 301 or details.)
13Turning the system on and adjusting the volume
(See page 279 for details.)

AUDIO
280
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Radio mode
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Tape mode
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Disc mode
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Disc mode (for a Mark Levinson audio system)
The switches for radio, cassette tape and CD player or
DVD player (if a Mark Levinson audio system is installed)
operation are displayed on the liquid crystal display.
Touch them lightly and directly on the screen.

AUDIO
283 If a Mark Levinson brand audio system is installed:
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Automatic sound levelizer (ASL):
When the audio sound becomes difficult to be heard due to
road noise, wind noise, etc. during driving, touch the “ASL”
switch. The system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality according to the noise level.
When the system is on, the sound adjustment level is
displayed on the screen.
SURROUND:
If you touch “SURROUND”, surround sound will be enabled.(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.

AUDIO
284(f) Your automatic changer
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This vehicle is equipped with an automatic changer which can
store up to 6 discs, and play selected discs or continuously play
all the discs set in the player.
When you insert discs into the player, make sure their labels
face upward. If the disc is inserted incorrectly, the player will
display “CD CHECK” or “DISC CHECK”.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the CD
player or DVD player. Do not insert anything except
a disc into the slot.
Do not insert a disc upon another one, or it will
damage to the automatic changer. Insert only one
disc into the slot at a time.
Your CD player or DVD player is intended for use with 12 cm
(4.7 in.) discs only.
Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio
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Push “AM (AM·SAT)” or “FM” button to choose either an
AM or FM band.
The “AM”, “FM1” or “FM2” screen appears on the display.
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 289

AUDIO
285
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Turn this knob to step up or down the frequency.
Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a
stereo broadcast is received. “ST” appears on the display. If
the signal becomes weak, the radio reduces the amount of
channel separation to prevent the weak signal from creating
noise. If the signal becomes extremely weak, the radio
switches from stereo to mono reception. In this case, “ST”
disappears from the display.(b) Presetting a station
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1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Touch one of the station selector switches (1−6) and
hold it until a beep is heard. This sets the station to the
switch and the frequency appears on the switch.
Each switch can store AM, FM1 and FM2. To change the
preset station to a different one, follow the same procedure.
The preset station memory is cancelled when the power
source is interrupted by battery disconnection or a blown fuse.

AUDIO
286(c) Selecting a station
Your Lexus has an electronic tuning radio (ETR). Tune in the
desired station using one of the following methods.
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Preset tuning: Touch the switch (1−6) or push the “CH DISC
” or “ ” button for the station you want. The switch (1−6)
is highlighted in green and station frequency appears on the
display.
Manual tuning: Turn the “TUNE” knob briefly. When you turn
the knob, the radio will step up or down to another frequency.
Seek tuning: Push the “SEEK TRACK
” or “ ” button.
The radio will begin seeking up or down for a station of the
nearest frequency and will stop on reception. Each time you
push the button, the stations will be searched out one after
another.
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Scan tuning:Push the “SCAN” button. “SCAN” appears on
the display. The radio will find the next station up or down the
band, stay there for a few seconds, and then scan again. To
select a station, push the “SCAN” button a second time.
Preset scan tuning: 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 station up or down the band, stay
there for a few seconds, and then move to the next preset
station. To select a station, push the “SCAN” button a second
time.

AUDIO
287 (d) RDS (Radio Data System)
Program type
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When you touch the “TYPE ” or “TYPE
” switch on the
screen, the current program type receiving from RDS station
appears on the display.
If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on
the display.
Each time you touch the “TYPE ” or “TYPE
” switch, the
program type changes as in the following:
ROCK
EASY LIS (Easy listening)
CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
R&B (Rhythm and Blues)
INFORM (Information)
RELIGIONMISC.
ALERT (Emergency message)
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When a program is set, “TYPE SEEK” switch appears. Touch
the switch and the system starts to seek the station in the
relevant program type.
Traffic program: A station that regularly broadcasts traffic
information is automatically located.
When you touch the “TRAF” switch, “TRAF SEEK” appears on
the display and the radio will start seeking any traffic program
station.
If any traffic program station is not found, “NOTHING” appears
and the previous mode returns.
If the traffic program station is found, the name for traffic
program station is displayed and “TRAF” is lit for a while until
traffic announcement is received.