2012 Lexus GS250 radio

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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Detailed radio settings can be programmed.
Press the “MENU” button on the Remote Touch, then select
“Setup”.
Select “Audio” on the “Setup” screen.
Select “Radio settings”.
Select the item to be adjusted,
and then select the screen but-
ton next to it to adjust its set-
tings.
“FM traffic announcement”: The
tuner will automatically seek a sta-
tion that regularly broadcasts traf-
fic information and the station
broadcasts when the traffic infor-
mation program starts.
“FM alternative frequency”: A sta-
tion providing good reception is
automatically selected if current
reception worsens.
“Regional code change”: For
switching over to a broadcasting
station within the same local pro-
gram network.
“DAB alternative frequency”: A
station providing good reception is
Radio settings
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4635-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Listening to stations of the same network
FM alternative frequency:The station among those of the same
network with strong reception is
selected. FM alternative frequency on/
off (P. 461)
Regional code change: The station among those of the same net-
work with strong reception and broad-
casting the same program is selected.
Regional code change on/off (P. 461)
FM Traffic announcement
The system automatically switches to traffic information when a
broadcast with a traffic information signal is received.
“TP” (Traffic program) will appear on the screen. The station returns to
the previous one when the traffic information ends.
FM Traffic announcement on/off (P. 461)
Selecting a channel
Press “<” or “>” on “CH•TRACK” button or select or
on the screen.
Selecting a service
Manual tuning
Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob.
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Service list
Select one of the displayed services on the service list screen.
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Preset stations
Select the desired preset stations (1 - 6).
RDS (Radio Data System)
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast)

4665-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press .
Press the button again to turn the system back on.
If you select
The display returns to the previous screen.
EON (Enhanced Other Network) system (for traffic announcement function)
If the RDS station (with EON data) you are listening to is not broadcasting a
traffic information program and the audio system is in the TA (Traffic
announcement) mode, the radio will be switched automatically to a station
broadcasting a traffic information program in the EON AF list when traffic
information begins.
When listening to a disc
When the traffic information program starts, the disc playback mode is inter-
rupted and the traffic information is automatically broadcasted. When the
program ends, the initial operation resumes.
When the battery is disconnected
All preset stations are erased.
Reception sensitivity
Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the contin-
ually changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and
surrounding objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
The radio antenna is mounted inside the rear quarter window. To maintain
clear radio reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metal-
lic objects to the antenna wire mounted inside the rear quarter window.
About Time shift
The times at which playback is possible depend on the bit rate of the DAB
station to be recorded, the amount of DAB unit memory, and the time at
which reception of the broadcast began.
Silencing the sound

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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Select a radio station
Press to select a frequency band.
Press “” or “” on to seek the frequency.
To scan for receivable stations, press and hold until you hear a
beep.
Select a preset station
Press to select a frequency band.
Press “” or “” on to select a preset station.
Audio CD
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “” or “” on to select a track.
Bluetooth® audio player
Press to select the Bluetooth
® audio player.
Press “” or “” on to select an folder.
Press “” or “” on to select a file.
iPod
Press to select the iPod.
Selecting a radio station
Selecting a track/folder/file
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5435-3. Using the audio system
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Using the steering wheel audio switches
Radio mode:Selects a radio
station
DAB mode:Selects a service
and channel
Audio CD mode: Selects a
track
MP3/WMA disc mode:
Selects a file and
folder
DVD mode:Selects a chapter
Bluetooth
® audio mode:
Selects a track
and album
iPod mode: Selects a track
USB memory mode:
Selects a file and
folder
Vo l u m e
Turns the power on, selects
audio source
Some audio features can be controlled using the switches on the
steering wheel.
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5445-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press when the audio system is turned off.
Press to select an audio mode.
Each press changes the mode sequentially if the desired mode is
ready to use.
Press to increase the volume and to decrease the vol-
ume.
Press and hold .
To cancel, press and hold again.
Press to select the radio or DAB mode.
Press or to select.
Turning on the power
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume
Silencing a sound or pause the current operation
Selecting the preset station or service
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press to select the radio or DAB mode.
Press and hold or switch until you hear a beep.
To cancel, press either switch.
Press to select the audio CD, MP3/WMA disc, DVD,
Bluetooth
® audio, iPod, or USB memory mode.
Press or to select.
To return to the beginning of the current track, file or chapter, press the
switch once quickly.
Press to select Bluetooth® audio or USB memory mode.
Press and hold or until a beep is heard to select.
Press to select the MP3/WMA disc or USB memory
mode.
Press and hold or until a beep is heard to select.
Seeking a radio station or channel
Selecting a track/file or chapter
Selecting an album
Selecting a folder
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of an accident
Exercise care when operating the audio switches on the steering wheel.
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5465-4. Using the hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
When using the hands-free system
The audio system is muted when making a call.
If both parties speak at the same time, it may be difficult to hear.
If the incoming call volume is overly loud, an echo may be heard.
Try to face toward the microphone as much as possible when speaking.
In the following circumstances, it may be difficult to hear the other party:
• When driving on unpaved roads
• When driving at high speeds
• If a window is open
• If the air conditioning is blowing directly on the microphone
• If the air conditioning is set to high
• There is an effect from the network of the cellular phone
Conditions under which the system will not operate
If using a cellular phone that does not support Bluetooth®
If the cellular phone is turned off
If you are outside service range
If the cellular phone is not connected
If the cellular phone’s battery is low
When the cellular phone is not connected, “No connect” is displayed.
Bluetooth® antenna
The antenna is built into the instrument panel. If the cellular phone is behind
the seat or in the console box, or touching or covered by metal objects, con-
nection status may deteriorate.
Battery charge/Signal status
This display may not correspond exactly with the cellular phone itself.
When the cellular phone is out of the service area or in a place inaccessible
by radio waves, “No service” is displayed.
When using Bluetooth® audio and hands-free system at the same time
The following problems may occur.
The Bluetooth® connection may be cut.
Noise may be heard on the Bluetooth® audio playback.