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“TYPE SEEK”
When a program is set, “TYPE SEEK” ap-
pears. Touch this button and the system
starts to seek the station in the relevant
program type.
If any type program station is not found,
“NOTHING” appears on the display.“MSG” (MESSAGE)
If the system receives a radio text from an
RDS station, “MSG” appears on the dis-
play. Touch“MSG”, and a text message
is displayed on the screen. This function
is available only when the vehicle is not
moving.
When you touch “MSG OFF”, the display
returns.
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Traffic announcement
“TRAF”
The tuner automatically seeks a station
that regularly broadcasts traffic informa-
tion.
When you touch
“TRAF”, “TRAF SEEK”
appears on the display, and the radio will
start seeking any station broadcasting traf-
fic program information.
If no traffic program station is found,
“NOTHING” appears on the display.
Traffic information may not be broad-
casted when searching.
If a traffic program station is found, the
name for traffic program station is dis-
played and “TRAF” is lit for a while until a
traffic announcement is received. To listen to a satellite radio broadcast in
your vehicle, an additional genuine Lexus
satellite receiver and antenna must be pur-
chased and installed, and the subscription
to the XM
rSatellite Radio is necessary.
DHow to subscribe to an XM rSatellite
Radio
An XM rSatellite Radio is a tuner designed
exclusively to receive broadcasts provided
under a separate subscription.
How to subscribe:
You must enter into a separate service
agreement with the XM rSatellite Radio in
order to receive satellite broadcast pro-
gramming in the vehicle. Additional activa-
tion and service subscription fees apply
that are not included in the purchase price
of the vehicle and optional digital satellite
tuner.
For detailed information about XM rSatel-
lite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A.—
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or
call 1 −877− 515−3987.
Canada—
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call
1− 877− 438−9677.
The XM rSatellite Radio is solely responsi-
ble for the quality, availability and content
of the satellite radio services provided,
which are subject to the terms and condi-
tions of the XM rSatellite Radio customer
service agreement.
Customers should have their radio ID
ready; the radio ID can be found by select-
ing “channel 000” on the radio. For details,
see the “Displaying the radio ID” that fol-
lows.
All fees and programming are the respon-
sibility of the XM rSatellite Radio and are
subject to change.
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Satellite tuner technology notice:
Lexus’s satellite radio tuners are awarded
Type Approval Certificates from XMr
Satellite Radio Inc. as proof of
compatibility with the services offered by
the XM rSatellite Radio.
DDisplaying the radio ID
Each XM rtuner is identified with a unique
radio ID. You will need the radio ID when
activating XM rservice or when reporting
a problem.
If you select the “CH 000” using the
“TUNE” knob, the ID code of 8 alphanu-
meric characters appears. If you select
another channel, display of the ID code is
canceled. The channel (000) alternates
the display between the radio ID and the
specific radio ID code.
DListening to satellite radio
Push the “AM·SAT” button to choose
either an AM station or a SAT (satellite)
channel.
Besides “AM”, “SAT1”, “SAT2” or “SAT3”
appears on the display.
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To scan the currently selected channel
category:Touch“TYPE SCAN” or push
the “SCAN” button briefly. “SCAN” ap-
pears on the display. The radio will find the
next channel in the same channel catego-
ry, stay there for a few seconds, and then
scan again. To select a channel, touch
“TYPE SCAN” or push the“SCAN”but-
ton a second time.
To scan the preset channels: Push the
“SCAN” button and hold it until you hear
a beep. “P.SCAN” appears on the display.
The radio will find the next preset channel,
stay there for a few seconds, and then
move to the next preset channel. To select
a channel, push the “SCAN”button a sec-
ond time.DDisplaying the title and name
When you touch “TEXT”, the song/pro-
gram title and the artist name/feature are
displayed.
Up to 16 alphanumeric characters can be
displayed. (Some information will not be
fully displayed.)
When you touch “TEXT”again, the dis-
play returns.
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If the satellite radio tuner malfunctions
When problems occur with the XM rtuner, a message will appear on the display. Refer-
ring to the table below to identify the problem, take the suggested corrective action.
ANTENNA
The XM rantenna is not connected. Check whether the XM rantenna
cable is attached securely.
ANTENNAA short circuit occurs in the antenna or the surrounding antenna cable.
See a Lexus certified dealer for assistance.
UPDATING
You have not subscribed to the XM rSatellite Radio. The radio is being
updated with the latest encryption code. Contact the XM rSatellite Ra-
dio for subscription information. When a contact is canceled, you can
choose the “CH000” and all free −to− air channels.
UPDATINGThe 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 rSatellite Radio.
NO
SIGNALThe XM rsignal is too weak at the current location. Wait until your ve-
hicle reaches a location with a stronger signal.
LOADINGThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait until the unit
has received the information.
OFF AIRThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any programming. Select
another channel.
−−−−−There is no song/program title or artist name/feature associated with the
channel at that time. No action needed.
−−−
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for about 2 sec-
onds until the radio returns to the previous channel or “CH001”. If it does
not change automatically, select another channel.
Contact the XM rListener Care Center at 1 −877− 515−3987 (U.S.A.) or
1− 877− 438−9677 (Canada).
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NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim-
its are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in ac-
cordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television re-
ception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged 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 circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/TV technician for help.
Information to user
Alternation or modifications carried
out without appropriate authoriza-
tion may invalidate the user’s right to
operate the equipment.
INFORMATION
This XMrtuner supports “Audio Ser-
vices” (Music and Talk) of only XM r
Satellite Radio and “Text Informa-
tion”* linked to the respective “Audio
Services”.
*Text Information includes, Station
Name, (Artist) Name, (Song) Title and
Category Name.
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1Volume control switch
Push “+”side to increase the volume. The
volume continues to increase while the
switch is being pressed.
Push “−”side to decrease the volume.
The volume continues to decrease while
the switch is being pressed.
2“”“” switches
Radio
To select a preset station:
Quickly push and release the “
”or “”
switch. Do this again to select the next pre-
set station.
To seek a station:
Push and hold the “
”or “”switch until
you hear a beep. Do this again to find the
next station. If you push either the “
”or
“” switch in seek mode, the seek mode
will cancel.
CD changer or DVD changer
Use this button to skip up or down to a dif-
ferent track, file or chapter in either direc-
tion.
To select a desired track, file or chapter:
Quickly push and release the “
”or “”
switch until the track, file or chapter you
want to play is set. If you want to return to
the beginning of the current track, file or
chapter, push the “
”switch once, quick-
ly.
To select a desired disc:
Push and hold the “
”or “”switch until
you hear a beep to change to the next or
the previous disc. Repeat this operation
until you reach the disc you want to listen
to.
3“MODE” switch
Each time you push the “MODE”switch,
the system changes the audio mode.
To turn the audio/video system on, push
the “MODE” switch.
To turn the audio/video system off, push
and hold the “MODE”switch until you hear
a beep.
NOTICE
To ensure correct audio/video sys-
tem operations:
DBe careful not to spill beverages
over the audio/video system.
DDo not put anything other than on
appropriate discs into the CD
changer or DVD changer slot.
DThe use of a cellular phone inside
or near the vehicle may cause a
noise from the speakers of the
audio/video system which you are
listening to. However, this does
not indicate a malfunction.
Radio reception
Usually, the problem with radio reception
does not mean there is a problem with your
radio −it is just the normal result of condi-
tions 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, and 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 prob-
lems that probably do not indicate a prob-
lem with your radio:
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FM
Fading and drifting stations— General-
ly, the effective range of FM is about 40 km
(25 miles). Once outside this range, you
may notice fading and drifting, which in-
crease with the distance from the radio
transmitter. They are often accompanied
by distortion.
Multi− path— FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this hap-
pens, 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 flut-
tering.
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.
AM
Fading — AM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere — especially at
night. These reflected signals can inter-
fere with those received directly from the
radio station, causing the radio station to
sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference — When a reflected
signal and a signal received directly from
a radio station are very nearly the same
frequency, they can interfere with each
other, making it difficult to hear the broad-
cast.
Static — AM is easily affected by external
sources of electrical noise, such as high
tension power lines, lightening, or electri-
cal motors. This results in static. MP3/WMA files
DMP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) and WMA
(Windows Media Audio) are audio
compression standards.
DThe MP3/WMA player can play MP3
and WMA files on CD
−ROM, CD −R
and CD −RW discs.
The unit can play disc recordings com-
patible with ISO 9660 level 1 and level
2 and with the Romeo and Joliet file
system.
DWhen naming an MP3 or WMA file, add
the appropriate file extension (.mp3 or
.wma).
DThe MP3/WMA player plays back files
with .mp3 or .wma file extensions as
MP3 or WMA files. To prevent noise
and playback errors, use the appropri-
ate file extensions.
DThe player can play only the first ses-
sion using multi −session compatible
CDs.
DMP3 files are compatible with the ID3
Tag Ver. 1.0, Ver. 1.1, Ver. 2.2, and Ver.
2.3 formats. The unit cannot display
disc title, track title and artist name in
other formats.
DWMA files can contain a WMA tag that
is used in the same way as an ID3 tag.
WMA tags carry information such as
track title, artist name.
DThe emphasis function is available
only when playing MP3/WMA files re-
corded at 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz. (The
system can play MP3 files with sam-
pling frequencies of 16, 22.05, and 24
kHz. However, the emphasis function
is not available for files recorded at
these frequencies.)
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