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NOTICE
The screen should be cleaned with a dry soft cloth.
If the screen is pushed by hand or wiped with a hard
cloth, the surface of the screen may be scratched.
Benzene or alkaline solutions may damage the
coated surface of the screen.
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
turn on the rear seat entertainment system longer
than necessary when the engine is not running.
Rear seat entertainment system remote
control
The rear seat entertainment system can be operated with
the rear seat entertainment system remote control. The
system cannot be operated by touching the switches on
the screen directly.
CAUTION
Do not disassemble or modify the remote control. It
may cause an accident, fire or electric shock.
NOTICE
Keep the remote control away from direct sunlight, high
heat and high humidity. These conditions could cause
the case to deform or the battery to explode or leak.
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owners)
A battery is already set in the remote control with an
insulating sheet, which prevents the battery from being
discharged.
Before using the remote control, remove the
insulating sheet. (b) Using the remote controlTo use the rear seat entertainment system remote control,
direct
the signal output portion of the remote control to the
signal reception portion of the rear seat entertainment
system display.
The remote control does not operate properly when the signal
reception portion of the display is exposed to direct sunlight.
Block the display from direct sunlight.
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1“CURSOR” button:
Indicates the control switches on the screen when the
DVD player is operated.
2Joy stick:
Select a control switch, mode switch on the screen or
the menu for the CD.
3“ENT” button:
Input the selected switch or the selected menu for the
CD.
4“SOURCE” button:
Turn on the rear seat entertainment system and selects
the mode.
5“DISPLAY” button:
Adjust the color, tone, contrast and brightness of the
screen.
6“VIDEO” button:
Turn on the video mode when your personal audio
device is connected.
7“DVD” button:
Turn on the DVD mode.
8“RETURN” button:
Skip to the predetermined scene for the CD.
9“SET UP” button:
Indicate the initial set up screen when the DVD player
is operated.
10“SEARCH” button:
Indicate the title search screen when the DVD player is
operated.
11“ANGLE” button:
Select the angle of the screen when the DVD player is
operated.
12“ ” button: Fast forwards a screen when the DVD
player is operated.
13“ ” button: Play a screen when the DVD player is
operated.
14“” button: Pause a screen when the DVD player is
operated.
15“ \b\b ” button: Reverse a screen when the DVD player
is operated.
16“TOP MENU” button:
Indicate the title selection screen for DVD video when
the DVD player is operated.
17“AUDIO” button:
Indicate the changing audi o screen when the DVD
player is operated.
18“SUB TITLE” button:
Indicate the changing subtitle screen when the DVD
player is operated.
19“MENU” button:
Indicate the menu screen for DVD video when the DVD
player is operated.
20“OFF” button:
Turn off the rear seat entertainment system.
21“TUNE/TRACK” buttons:
Operate the front audio system or select the
track/chapter when the DVD player is operated.
22“DISC/CH/PROG” buttons:
Skip directly to a desired preset station, CD, track or
chapter.
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Using your audio system: some basics
The following instructions are for the rear passengers.
Please let the rear passengers read and follow the
instructions when the rear passengers use the rear seat
entertainment system.
This section describes some of the basic features of the rear
seat entertainment system. Some information may not pertain
to your system.
Your audio system adjusts to the optimum volume and tone
quality automatically. While the system is adjusting the audio
sound, the audio sound fades out and then fades in.
The rear seat entertainment system is designed for the rear
passengers to enjoy audio and DVD video separately from the
front audio system.
The rear seat entertainment system can be operated when the
ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
The rear passengers can enjoy all modes (AM and FM radio,
cassette tape player, CD player with changer and DVD player)
on the rear seat entertainment system only if a cassette tape
and a CD are loaded in the front audio system. The rear seat entertainment system can play DVD video, audio
CD, video CD, CD text, dts
−CD or DVD audio only when a disc
is loaded in the DVD player.
You can enjoy videos and sound when your personal audio
system is connected to the input terminal adapter on the rear
console box. For details, refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with
commercial headphone. See “Headphone input jacks” on
page 331 for details.
You can also enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with a
wireless headphone. The wireless headphone can be used
within rear seat. If the signal becomes weak, the headphone
will mute. For details, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
With some wireless headphone generally available in the
market, it may be difficult to catch sound properly. Lexus
recommends the use of Lexus genuine wireless headphone.
You can purchase a wireless headphone at a Lexus dealer.
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CAUTION
Do not operate a motor vehicle while using
headphones. Doing so may cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.
With DVD player:
Conversational speech on some DVDs is recorded at
a low volume to emphasize the impact of sound
effects. If you adjust the volume assuming that the
conversations represent the maximum volume level
that the DVD will play, you may be startled by louder
sound effects or when you change to a different
audio source. Be sure to adjust the volume with this
in mind.
Make sure the volume is not increased, before you
turn on the headphone.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
leave t he audio system on longer than necessary when
the engine is not running.
Turning the system on and off
To turn on the system, push the “SOURCE” button.
The screen indicates which mode can be selected. Push the
“DVD” or “VIDEO” button when the connected DVD player or
your personal audio machine is on. The rear seat
entertainment system will be turned on.
The rear seat entertainment system can select all the modes.
When a cassette tape, a CD, a DVD video CD, an audio CD,
a video CD, a CD text, a dts−CD or a DVD audio disc is not
loaded on the front audio system or the DVD player, only the
radio mode can be selected on the rear seat entertainment
system.
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To turn off the system, push the “OFF” button.
When the front audio system is turned off, the rear audio
system and the DVD player will be turned off simultaneously.
Front audio system operation
All the modes of the front audio system can be operated on the
rear seat entertainment system.
When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems simultaneously, the system can be operated on the
front audio system.
If the radio mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems at the same time, AM and FM modes cannot be
changed on the rear seat audio system.
Selecting the mode
Use the joy stick to select the mode. Push the “ENT”
button to enter the mode.
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A/V input adapter
The rear entertainment system plays videos and sound when
an audio−video equipment is connected to the A/V input
adapter. For details, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
To use the adapter, push the lid.
To use the adapter, open the cover.
The A/V input adapter is composed of 3 input adapters.
“VIDEO”: Image input adapter
“MONO L”: Audio input adapter (mono/left)
“R”: Audio input adapter (right)
NOTICE
Close the cover and lid when the A/V input adapter is
not in use. Inserting a foreign object other than the
appropriate plug may cause electrical failure or short
circuit.
The input terminal lid must be closed before you fold
up the second seat.
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NOTICE
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not
use the power outlet longer than necessary when the
engine is not running.
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is
not in use. Inserting anything other than an
appropriate plug that fits the outlet, or allowing any
liquid to get into the outlet may cause electrical
failure or short circuits.
The power outlet is not designed for the following electric
appliances even though their power consumption is
under 115 VAC/100W. These appliances may not operate
properly.
Appliances with high initial peak wattage: Cathode−ray
tube type televisions, compressor −driven refrigerators,
electric pumps, electric tools, etc.
Measuring devices which process precise data: Medical
equipment, measuring instruments, etc.
Other appliances requiring an extremely stable power
supply: Microcomputer −controlled electric blankets, touch
sensor lamps, etc.
Certain electrical appliances may cause radio noise.
Headphone jacks
To use the jack, push the lid.
You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with
commercial headphones.
To use the headphones, connect them to the jack.
The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position.