2011 Lexus ES350 Using the audio system

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Optimal use of the audio system
Adjusting sound quality and volume balance
■Changing sound quality modes
Press .
Pressing the button changes sound modes in the following order:
“BAS”→“MID”→“TRE”→“FAD”→“BAL”→“A S L ”
Displays the current mode.
Changes the following set-
ting.
• Sound quality and volume
balance
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The sound quality and balance
setting can be changed to pro-
duce the best sound.
• Automatic Sound Levelizer
ON/OFF
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■Adjusting sound quality
Turning adjusts the level.
*: The sound quality level is adjusted individually in each audio mode.
Turning the Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL) on/off
Turning clockwise turns on the ASL, and turning counter-
clockwise turns off the ASL.
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the noise
level as you drive your vehicle.
Mode
displayedSound qual-
ity modeLevelTurn to the
leftTurn to the
right
“BAS”Bass*-5 to 5
LowHigh“MID”Mid-range*-5 to 5
“TRE”Tr e b l e*-5 to 5
“FAD”
Front/rear
volume
balance
F7 to R7Shifts to rearShifts to front
“BAL”
Left/right
volume
balance
L7 to R7Shifts to leftShifts to right

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Using the AUX port
■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.
■When using a portable audio device connected to the power outlet
Noise may occur during playback. Use the power source of the portable audio
device.
This port can be used to connect a portable audio device and listen to it
through the vehicle’s speakers.
Connect the portable audio
device.
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Using the steering wheel audio switches
Turning the power on
Press when the audio system is turned OFF.
The audio system can be turned off by holding the button down until you hear
a beep.
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the steering
wheel.
Turns the power on, selects
an audio source
Increases/decreases volume
Radio mode: Selects a radio
station
CD mode: Selects a track,
file (MP3 and
WMA) and disc
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track and
album
iPod mode (if equipped):
Selects a song
USB memory mode (if
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Changing the audio source
Press when the audio system is turned ON. The audio source
changes as follows each time the switch is pressed. If no discs are inserted
in the player, or if the external device is not connected, that mode will be
skipped.
FM1→FM2→SAT1
∗→SAT2∗→SAT3∗→CD player→
Bluetooth® audio→AUX→iPod∗ or
USB memory∗→AM→FM1
∗
: If equipped
Adjusting the volume
Press “+” on to increase the volume and “-” to decrease the vol-
ume.
Hold down the switch 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 scan for receivable stations, press and hold “∧” or “∨” on the switch
until you hear a beep.
Selecting a track/file or song
Press to select CD, Bluetooth
® audio, iPod (if equipped) or
USB memory (if equipped) mode.
Press “∧” or “∨” on to select the desired track/file or song.
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Selecting an album
Press to select Bluetooth
® audio mode.
Press and hold “∧” or “∨” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a folder (if equipped)
Press to select USB memory mode.
Press and hold “∧” or “∨” on until you hear a beep.
Selecting a disc in the CD player
Press to select the CD mode.
Press and hold “∧” or “∨” on until you hear a beep.
■Canceling automatic selection of a radio station
Press again.
CAUTION
■To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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