2012 Lexus GS250 AUTO

5015-3. Using the audio system
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)To use the Bluetooth
® audio system, you need to enter your porta-
ble player into the system. Once registered, you can enjoy your
music on the vehicle’s audio system. (P. 606)
For the operation procedure for the portable player, consult your
player’s accompanying instruction manual.
When “Bluetooth* power” is turned on
When the portable player is on standby for the connection, it will
be automatically connected whenever the engine switch is in
either ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
When “Bluetooth* power” is turned off
Manually connect the portable player in accordance with the fol-
lowing procedure.
Select “Connect”.
Select the desired portable
player.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Connecting Bluetooth® audio player
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About Bluetooth®
Compatible models
Portable players must correspond to the following specifications:
Bluetooth® specification
Ver. 1.1 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 2.1+EDR or higher)
Profile
• A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.2 or higher)
• AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) Ver. 1.0 or higher
(Recommended: Ver. 1.4 or higher)
However, please note that some functions may be limited depending on the
type of portable player. Also, the different screen is displayed depending on
which portable player is connecting.
Certification
P. 5 4 9
Reconnecting the portable player
If the portable player is disconnected with a poor reception when the engine
switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system automati-
cally reconnects the portable player.
If you have switched off the portable player yourself, follow the instructions
below to reconnect:
Select the portable player again
Enter the portable player
When transferring ownership of your vehicle
Be sure to remove the registered portable player from the system. (P. 601) Bluetooth is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG. Inc.

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“Sound” tab
Select “-” or “+” to
adjust the treble, mid or
bass.
Select “Front” or
“Rear” to adjust the
front/rear audio bal-
ance.
Select “L” or “R” to
adjust the left/right
audio balance.
“DSP” tab
Automatic Sound Levelizer
(ASL) on/off
Surround on/off
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The sound quality level is adjusted individually
The treble, mid and bass levels can be adjusted for the each audio mode sep-
arately.
About Automatic Sound Levelizer (ASL)
ASL automatically adjusts the volume and tone quality according to the vehi-
cle speed, wind noise or other noise.

5595-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)There are two connection methods available — automatic and man-
ual.
Automatic
When you register your
phone, auto connection will be
activated. Always set it to this
mode and leave the Blue-
tooth
® phone on the place
where connection can be
established.
When the engine switch is
turned to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, the sys-
tem will search for a nearby
cellular phone you have regis-
tered. The system will connect
with the phone that was last
connected, if it is nearby.
When “Display telephone sta-
tus” is set to “On”, the connec-
tion status is displayed. (P.
612)
Bluetooth® phone connection

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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Manual
When the auto connection has failed or “Bluetooth* power” is
turned off, you must connect Bluetooth
® manually.
Display the “Telephone” screen. (P. 556)
Select “Connect telephone”.
Select the screen button cor-
responding to the desired
phone connection.
When the cellular phone’s
device name has not been able
to be obtained, “Device 1” to
“Device 5” will be displayed in
the order the phones were regis-
tered.
This screen is displayed.
If a completion message is dis-
played, connection is complete.
*: Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Inc.
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Reconnecting to the Bluetooth® phone
If the system cannot connect due to poor signal strength with the engine
switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, the system will automati-
cally attempt to reconnect.
If the phone is turned off, the system will not attempt to reconnect. In this
case, it must be connected manually, or the phone must be re-selected or re-
entered.
Connecting the phone while Bluetooth® audio is playing
Bluetooth® audio will stop temporarily.
It may take time to connect.
Connecting the phone while another Bluetooth® device is connected
When another Bluetooth
® device is currently connected, a confirmation mes-
sage will be displayed. To disconnect the Bluetooth® device, select “Yes”.
Connecting the phone while 5 Bluetooth® devices have already been regis-
tered
When 5 Bluetooth
® devices have already been registered, a registered device
needs to be deleted. Select “Yes” to delete one or more.
Select the device to be deleted, then select “Remove”, and “Yes”.
If the Bluetooth® phone has a Bluetooth® audio function
When the Bluetooth
® phone to be registered has a Bluetooth® audio function,
this audio function will be registered automatically at the same time and con-
firmation message may be displayed. If this screen is displayed, select “Yes”
to connect the audio function or select “No” to cancel the connection.

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Call waiting
When a connected call is interrupted by the third party, the
incoming call message will be displayed.
To talk with the other party: Select or press on the
steering wheel.
To refuse the call: Select or press on the steering
wheel.
Everytime you select or press on the steering wheel
after a call is interrupted, you will be switched to the other party.
If your cellular phone is not accepted in HFP Ver. 1.5, this func-
tion cannot be used.
Transferring calls
It is not possible to transfer from hands-free to a cellular phone while driv-
ing.
If you transfer from a cellular phone to hands-free, the hands-free screen
will be displayed, and you can operate the system using the screen.
Transfer method and operation may vary according to the cellular phone
used.
For operation of the cellular phone in use, see the phone’s manual.
Repeated tone symbols
When the “p” pause tone is used, after waiting 2 seconds the tone data up
until the next pause tone will be automatically sent. When the “w” pause tone
is used, the tone data up until the next pause tone will be automatically sent
after user operation.
While driving
Key input is unavailable.
Calls can be made by giving a speech command.
Interrupt call operation
Interrupt call operation may differ from depending on your phone company
and the cellular phone.