2008 Lexus GX470 Owner's Manual

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Optimal use of the audio system
Adjusting sound quality, volume, balance and sound level■ Changing sound quality modes
Push to change the sound mode in the following order.
BAS → MID → TRE → FA D → BAL → ASL → POS*
*: For a Mark Levinson brand audio system is not available.
Push: Sound quality mode
Turn: Adjust sound quality and balance

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■Adjusting sound quality
Turn the dial to the left or right.
*: Mark Levinson brand audio system only.
■Adjusting the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to
the noise level as you drive your vehicle.
Turn while the ASL mode is displayed to turn on or off the auto-
matic sound levelizer.
Sound qual- ity modeMode
displayedLevelTurn to the leftTurn to the right
BassBAS-5 to 5
LowHighMidrangeMID-5 to 5
Tr e b l eTRE-5 to 5
For ward-rear balanceFA DF7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
Left-right balanceBALL7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right
Surround*SUR-
ROUNDON/OFFOFFON

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Changing the listening position (For a Mark Levinson brand audio
system is not available)
The speaker balance can be changed to produce the best sound for
each listening position.
Turn the dial while “POS” is shown on the display.
The listening position changes as follows each time the switch is
touched.
DisplayListening position
DRIVERPosition best suited to the driver’s seat
FRONTPosition best suited to the driver’s and front passen-
ger’s seat
REARPosition best suited to the rear seats
ALLPosition best suited to all seats

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Using the AUX adapter
■Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other adjust-
ments must be made on the portable audio device itself.
This adapter can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
using the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
Press .STEP1
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Using the steering switches
Turning on the powerPress when the audio system is off.
The audio system can be turned OFF by holding the switch down for 1 second
or more.
Changing the audio sourcePress when the audio system is on. The audio source changes as
follows each time the button is pressed. If a CD is not inserted, that mode
will be skipped. FM (1, 2) → CD player → AUX → AM → SAT (1, 2, 3)
Some audio features can be controlled using the steering switches.
Power on, select audio
source
Vo l u m e
Radio: Select radio stations
CD:Select tracks and discs

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Adjusting the volumePress “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the volume.
Hold down the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Selecting a radio station Press to select the radio mode.
Press ∧ or ∨ on to select a radio station.
To seek for receivable stations, press and hold the switch until you hear
a beep.
Selecting a track
Press to select the CD player.
Press ∧ or ∨ on to select the desired track.
Selecting a disc
Press to select the CD player.
Press and hold ∧ or ∨ on until you hear a beep.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
STEP2
STEP1
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CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.

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3-3. Using the rear audio system
Rear seat entertainment system features (if equipped)
The rear seat entertainment system is designed for the rear passengers to
enjoy audio and DVD video separately from the front audio system.
Front audio system
Display
DVD pla yer
Power outlet
Headphone volume control dials, headphone jacks and A/V input
adapter
Rear seat entertainment system controller
Power outlet main switch