2006 LEXUS RX330 display

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In the “TAPE” or “CD” mode, the applicable functions are
shown in the lowest part of the display. Push the switch
just below to turn on each function.
(b) Adjusting audio sounds
How good an audio program sounds to you is largely
determined by the mix of the treble, mid−range, and bass
levels. In fact, different kinds of music and vocal programs
usually sound better with different mixes of treble, mid −range
and bass.
Adjusting the sound balance and selecting the listening seat
position is also important for good an audio sound.
Keep in mind that if you are listening to a stereo recording or
broadcast, changing the sound balance or listening seat
position will increase the volume of one group of sounds while
decreasing the volume of another.Each time you push the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob, the
mode changes as in the following.
POS: Select one of the following listening seat positions.
1: Front seats priority mode
2: Rear seat priority mode
3: All seats mode
4: Driver seat priority mode
BAS: Adjusts low− pitched tones.
MID: Adjusts mid− pitched tones.
TRE: Adjusts high− pitched tones.
FAD: Adjusts the sound balance between the front and rear
speakers.
BAL: Adjusts the sound balance between the right and left
speakers.
ASL: Turns on or off the Automatic Sound Levelizer.

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Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL):
When the audio sound
becomes dif ficult to be heard due to road noise, wind noise, etc.
during driving, the system adjusts to the optimum volume and
tone quality according to the noise level. While the Automatic
Sound Levelizer is on, “ASL” appears on the display.
Push the “AUDIO CONTROL” knob until the desired mode.
Turn the knob to suit your preference.
(c) Your radio antennas
Detachable antenna: To remove an detachable antenna,
carefully turn it counterclockwise.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is
removed before driving your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
Wire antenna: The wire antenna is mounted inside the back
door window.
NOTICE
 When cleaning the inside of the back door window, be
careful not to scr atch or damage the wire antennas or
connectors.
 Putting a window tint (especially, conductive or
metallic type) on the quarter windows may affect the
reception of radio or mobile telephone. For the
installation of the window tint, consult with your
Lexus dealer.
(d) Your cassette player
When you insert a cassette, the exposed tape should face to
the right.
NOTICE
Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the cassette
player. Do not insert anything other than cassette tapes
into the slot.

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Your CD player with changer can store up to 6 CDs and play
selected
CDs or continuously play all the CDs set in the player.
When you set CDs into the player, make sure their labels face
up. If not, the player will display “ERROR 1” and the CD
number.
NOTICE
 Do not stack up two CDs for insertion, or it will cause
damage to the CD changer. Insert only one CD into
slot at a time.
 Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the CD
player. Do not insert anything other than CDs into the
slot.
The player is intended for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) CDs only.

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Radio operation
(a) Listening to the radio
Push these buttons to choose either an AM or FM station.
“AM”, “FM1”, “FM2” or “FM TYPE” appears on the d\
isplay.
Turn this knob to the right to step up the frequency or to
the left to step down.
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.

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290(b) Presetting a station
1. Tune in the desired station.
2. Push one of the station selector buttons (1 — 6) and
hold it until a beep is heard. This sets the station to the
button and the button number (1 — 6) appears on the
display.
Each
button can store one AM station and two FM stations. 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. (c) Selecting a station
Tune in the desired station using one of the following methods.
Seek tuning: Push the “SEEK” 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 automatically one after another.
Preset tuning: Push the button (1 — 6) for the station you
want. The button number (1 — 6) and station frequency
appear on the display.
Manual tuning: Turn the “TUNE” knob. The radio will step up
or down to another frequency.

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To scan all the frequencies: Push the “SCAN” button briefly.
“SCAN” appears on the display. The radio will find the next
station up the band, stay there for a few seconds, and then
scan again. To select a station, push the “SCAN” button a
second time.
To scan the preset stations: Push the “SCAN” button until
you hear a beep. “SCAN” appears on the display. The radio
will tune in the next preset station up 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.(d) RDS (Radio Data System)
TYPE (Program type):
When you push the “TYPE” button, 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.

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pushy the “” or “” button, 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)
 RELIGION
 MISC (Miscellaneous)
 ALERT (Emergency message)
Push the “SEEK·TRACK” or “SCAN” button with the program
type shown on the display and the radio seeks or scans the
station in the relevant program type. TRAF (Traffic) function: A station that regularly
broadcasts traffic information is automatically located.
When you push the “TRAF” button, “TRAF SEEK” appear on
the display and the radio will start seeking any traffic program
station.
If no traf
fic program station is found, “NO TRAF INFO” appears
on the display for a few seconds and the display returns to the
previous mode.

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Radio text message:
If the radio receives a radio text from RDS station, “MSG”
appears on the display. Push the “TEXT” button, and a text
message is displayed.
If the entire the message is not displayed, “
” will appear on
the display. To display the rest of the message, push and hold
the “TEXT” button until you hear a beep.
After the entire message has been displayed, the message will
disappear.
In case a text message is not accepted on the display, you can
push the “TEXT” button and hold it to display the rest of the
message. When the system can show the station name, “RDS” appears
on the display. Each time you push the “TEXT” button,
indication on
the display changes form the band to the station
name, a radio text in this order. After 6 seconds passes,
indication returns to the band.