2006 LEXUS LS430 Owners Manual

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Receiving RDS (Radio Data System) broadcasts
This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information
and program information (classical, ja zz, etc.) from radio stations which
broadcast this information.
■ R
eceiving RDS broadcasts
Push either of
while receiving FM broadcasts.
■ Changing the type of pr
ogram displayed
Push either of to display the type of programs. 
The type of program changes each time the button is pushed.
•ROCK
• EASY LIS (Easy listening)
• CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)
• R & B (Rhythm and Blues)
• INFORM (Information)
• RELIGION
• MISC
• ALERT (Emergency message)
■ Display
s radio text messages
Push while receiving radio text messages to r
edisplay a message.

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Scanning radio stations
■Scanning the preset radio stations
Press and hold the button until a beep is heard.
Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.
Push once more to select the desired station.
■ Scanning all r
adio stations within range
Push .
Received stations will be played for a few seconds each.
Push once more to select the desired station.

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Receiving XM satellite radio
The optional Lexus genuine satellite tuner and antenna allows you to
receive and play XM satellite radio br oadcasts. (Subscription is required.
Not available in Hawaii and Alaska.)*
■ About XM subscription
For detailed information about XM satellite radio or to subscribe, visit
XM on the w

eb at www.xmradio.com or call an (800) 852-9696.
■ The r
adio ID
You will need the ID when activati ng XM ser
vice or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using the “TUNE” button, the r
eceiver’s ID num-
ber will appear in 8 characters.
■ About y
our satellite tuner
The tuner supports “Audio Services ” (Music and T
alk) and the accom-
panying “Text Information” of XM satellite radio only.
■ Selecting the channel categor
y
Push either of
The current channel category appears on the display.
Push either of once more to select the channel category.
■ Displaying te
xt information
Push .
The display will show up to 10 characters.
The text information changes each time the button is pushed
• CH NAME
• TITLE (SONG/PROGRAM TITLE)
• NAME (ARTIST NAME/FEATURE)
• CH NUMBER
• CH NAME
* Terms and service provided by XM Radio are subject to change without notice.

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■If the satellite radio tuner malfunctions
If a problem occurs with the XM tuner
, a message will appear on the
display. Referring to the table below to identify the problem, take the
suggested corrective action.
Contact the XM Listener Care Center at (800) 852-9696 during the fol -
lowing hours*.
Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m. - 2 a.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Central Standard
Ti
m e
* Subject to change without notice.
ANTENNA
The XM antenna is not connected. Check whether the XM
antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in th e antenna or the surrounding
antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
UPDATING
You have not subscribed to the XM satellite radio. The radio
is being updated with the latest encryption code. Contact
the XM satellite radio for subscr iption information. When a
contact is canceled, you can choose the “CH000” and all
free-to-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized. Wait
for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous
channel or “CH001”. If it does not change automatically,
select another channel. If you want to listen to the premium
channel, contact the XM satellite radio.
NO SIGNALThe XM signal is too weak at the current location. Wait until
your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger signal.
LOADIN GThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait until
the unit has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any program -
ming. Select another channel.
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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature associ -
ated with the channel at that time.
No action needed.
---
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for
about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous chan -
nel or “CH001”. If it does not change automatically
, select
another channel.

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■Certifications for the radio tuner
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
di
gital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa -
tion. This equipment generate s
, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter -
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
wi
ll not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
whi
ch can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour -
aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir
cuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Information to user
Alternation or modifications carried ou t
without appropriate authorization may
invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.
■When the battery is disconnected
Stations saved in the memory presets are deleted.
■Reception sensitivity
Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is
difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differ ences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.

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Operating the cassette player
Finding the beginning of a track
Push the button to skip to th e beginning of the ne xt track, or return to
the beginning of the track currently being played.
Changing the 
playback 
direction Noise reduction
Rewind
Eject Cassette tape slot
Vo l u m e
Fast for ward
Repeat play Skips blank
Automatic 
program 
selection
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Using Dolby Noise Reduction
Push the () button.
Reduces the level of noise for tapes r
ecorded with Dolby NR only.
Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato-
ries Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol ( ) are
registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
■Canceling
To c a n c e l (), (RPT) and
(SKIP): Push the same button.
To c a n c e l (), and (): Push the same button or .
■When the cassette player does not operat e correctly due to the cassette recording
conditions
Forwarding to the beginning of a track, repeat, blank tape skip and fast-forward
may not be possible in the following situations:
• The interval between tracks is less th an
three seconds (beginning of track and
repeat playback) or less than fif teen seconds (blank tape skip).
• When there is noise between two tracks.
• The beginning and end of subseque n
t tracks is not clearly defined.
■Using long playing cassette tapes
Avoid using tapes with a length of more than 90 minutes, as the tape used is very
thin an

d may become tangle d in the cassette player.

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NOTICE
■Cassette tapes that cannot be used
Do not use a cassette tape if it has been damaged
or tangled or if its label is peeling
off. Such tapes may affect playing speed and may also get stuck in the player.
■Cassette player precautions
●Store cassette tapes away from direct sunlight.
●Do not insert anything other than cass ette tapes into the cassette player.
●Do not apply oil to the cassette player.