2006 Lexus GX470 audio system

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Repeating a CD: Push the “RPT” button and hold it until you
hear a beep. “
” will appear on the display. The player
will repeat all the tracks on the CD you are listening to. When
the CD ends, the player will automatically go back to the first
track on the CD and replay. This process will be continued until
you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature.
(g) Random playing
“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. “
” 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. “
” 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) CD text
When you push the “TEXT” button while the CD with CD
text display function (the logo “CD TEXT” marked on the
CD) is being played, the track number, elapsed time, CD
title and then track title appear on the display.
When you push this button if the CD does not have a text
display function, “NO TITLE” appears on the display.

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250The display can show up to 12 letters at once. If the CD title
or music title is longer than 12 letters, hold down the button for
longer
than 1 second. The letters after the 12th one are shown.
However, 24 letters at maximum can be shown on the display.
When you push this button for longer than 1 second or play no
operation for about 6 seconds with the letters after the 13th one
on the display, the display returns and shows the first 12 letters.
Even if the CD title or music title is longer than 24 letters, the
display can show up to 24 letters.
(i) If the player malfunctions
If the player or another unit equipped with the player
malfunctions, your audio system will display 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 up −side down. Clean the
CD or insert it correctly.
If “ERROR 3” or “ERROR 4” appears on the display: It
indicates there is a trouble inside the system. Eject the CD.
If the malfunction is not rectified: Take your vehicle to your
Lexus dealer.
Audio remote controls (steering switches)
The switches are installed on the left side of the steering wheel.
“MODE” switch: Use this switch to turn on or off the audio
system, or change the audio mode.
 To turn on the system, push the switch briefly. To turn off the
system, push and hold the switch until you hear a beep.
 To change the audio mode, turn on the system and push the
switch briefly. If a tape or CD is not inserted, the “T APE” or
“CD” mode is skipped.

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The DVD player will be selectable if a rear seat entertainment
system is installed in your vehicle.
“+
” switch: Use this switch to adjust the volume.
To increase the volume, push the “+” side. To decrease the
volume, push the “–” side. The volume continues to increase
or decrease while the switch is being pressed.
(a) When the radio mode is selected
“
” or “” switch: Use this switch for seek tuning or to
select a preset station.
 To select a preset station, push this switch briefly. The
station you assigned to a switch on the audio system will be
selected.
 To seek a station, push and hold this switch 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: Use this switch to fast forward or rewind
the tape or for automatic program selection.
 To skip forward or reward for automatic program selection,
push this switch briefly. When automatically selecting a
program, you can skip up to 9 programs at a time. See page
244 for details.
 To fast forward or rewind the tape, push this switch until you
hear a beep. To stop fast forwarding or rewinding, push and
hold the same side on the switch until you hear a beep. (c) When the “CD” mode is selected
“
” or “” 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.
Vehicles with rear seat entertainment system —
While the DVD player is in operation, the chapter or track can
be changed by pushing the “ ” or “” side of the switches.
CAUTION
Operate the 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 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: FM
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.

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To clean a CDs: 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.
REAR SEAT AUDIO SYSTEM
The rear seat audio system is designed for the rear seat
passengers to enjoy the audio sound separately between
the front seats and the rear seats.
The rear seat audio system can be turned on with the rear
audio system remote control even if the front audio system is
off. When the front audio is turned off, the rear audio system
will be turned off simultaneously.
The rear passengers can enjoy all the modes (AM and FM
radio, cassette tape player and CD player with changer) with
the rear seat audio system when a cassette tape and a CD are
loaded in the front audio system.
When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio
systems at the same time, 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.

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1Front audio system
2Rear seat audio system display
3Rear seat audio system remote control
4Headphone jacks
5Headphone volume control dials
6Remote control holder
Rear seat audio system remote control
The rear seat audio system can be operated with the rear
seat audio system remote control.
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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(a) Before using the remote control (for new vehicle
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 control
To use the rear seat audio system remote control, direct
the signal output portion of the remote control to the
signal reception portion of the rear seat audio system
display.
The rear seat audio system remote control can be operated
when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
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.
NOTICE
Observe the followings, otherwise the remote control
may be damaged.
 Do not drop or strongly knock the remote control
against hard objects.
 Do not sit on or place heavy objects on the remote
control.

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Using your rear seat 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 audio
system.
This section describes some of the basic features of the Lexus
audio 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.
Your audio system works when the ignition switch is in the
“ACC” or “ON” position.
You can enjoy the rear seat entertainment system with
commercial headphone. See “Headphone input jacks” on
page 269 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.
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.