2012 Lexus GS350 CD player

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When a rear passenger selects set up menu
Follow the directions on the warning screen that is displayed.
Under the same condition, the rear passenger can cancel the set up operation
from the front seat.
Error messages
If “Region code error” is displayed, check if the region code printed on the
DVD matches the player’s region code.
If a different message is displayed: P. 4 8 8
1320Maltese1909Sinhalese2015To n g a n
1325Burmese1911Slovak2018Turkish
1401Nauru1912Slovenian2019Tsonga
1405Nepali1913Samoan2020Ta t a r
2023Tw i2209Vi e t n a m e s e2515Yo r u b a
2111Ukrainian2215Vo l a p ü k2621Zulu
2118Urdu2315Wo l o f
2126Uzbek2408Xhosa
CodeLanguageCodeLanguageCodeLanguage

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CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information
Refer to the following table and take the appropriate measures. If
the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
The error messages may differ from those shown below depending
on the language selected.
Error messages
MessageCauseCorrection
Procedures
No disc found.There is no disc in the
player.Insert a disc.
Check DISC
• The disc is dirty or
damaged.
• The disc is inserted
upside down.
• The disc is not play-
able with the player.• Clean the disc.
• Insert the disc cor-
rectly.
• Confirm the disc is
playable with the
player.
DISC error
• There is a malfunc-
tion within the sys-
tem.
• Operation is stopped
due to a high tem-
perature inside the
player.
• Eject the disc.
• Eject the disc and
allow the player to
cool down.
No music files found.
This indicates that no
playable data is
included in the disc.
Eject the disc.

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The DVD player conforms to PAL/NTSC color TV formats.
Region code: Some DVD video discs have a region code indi-
cating the region in which you can use the DVD video disc. If
the DVD video disc is not labeled as “ALL”, “2” or “5”, you
cannot use it on this DVD player. If you attempt to play an
inappropriate DVD video disc on this player, “Region code
error” appears on the screen. Even if the DVD video disc does
not have a region code, you may not be able to use it.
Symbols shown on DVD video discs
DVD video discs
SymbolMeaning
PA L / N T S CIndicates PAL/NTSC format
Indicates the number of audio tracks
Indicates the number of language subtitles
Indicates the number of angles
Indicates the screen display ratios available
Wide screen: 16:9
Standard: 4:3
Indicates the disc’s region code
ALL: in all countries
Number: region code

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Discs that can be used
Discs with the marks shown below can be used.
Playback may not be possible depending on recording format or disc fea-
tures, or due to scratches, dirt or deterioration.
Use only discs marked as shown above. The following products may not be
playable on your player:
SACD
dts CD
Copy-protected CD
DVD audio
Vi d e o C D
DVD-R
DVD+R
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
DVD-RAM
CD/DVD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when
a problem is detected.
If discs are left inside the CD/DVD player or in the ejected position for
extended periods
Discs may be damaged and may not play properly.
Lens cleaners
Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD/DVD player.

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DVD video disc information
DVD video discs
A DVD video disc is a Digital Versatile Disc that holds video. DVD video
discs have adopted “MPEG2”, one of the world standards of digital com-
pression technologies. The picture data is compressed by 1/40 on average
and stored. Variable rate encoded technology in which the volume of data
assigned to the picture is changed depending on the picture format has also
been adopted. Audio data is stored using PCM and Dolby Digital, which
enables higher quality of sound. Furthermore, multi-angle and multi-lan-
guage features will also help you enjoy the more advanced technology of
DVD video.
Viewer restrictions
This feature limits what can be viewed in conformity with the level of
restrictions of the country. The level of restrictions varies depending on the
DVD video disc. Some DVD video discs cannot be played at all, or violent
scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes.
Level 1: DVD video discs for children can be played.
Level 2-7: DVD video discs for children and G-rated movies can be
played.
Level 8: All types of DVD video discs can be played.
Multi-angle option
You can enjoy the same scene from different angles.
Multi-language option
You can select the subtitle and audio languages.
Region codes
The region codes are provided on DVD players and DVD discs. If the DVD
video disc does not have the same region code as the DVD player, you can-
not play the disc on the DVD player. (P. 489)
Audio
This DVD player can play linear PCM, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for-
mat DVDs. Other decoded types cannot be played.

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NOTICE
Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of discs, 8 cm (3 in.) disc adapters or Dual
Disc.
Doing so may damage the player and/or disc insert/eject function.
Discs that have a diameter that is not 12
cm (4.7 in.)
Low-quality or deformed discs
Discs with a transparent or translucent
recording area
Discs that have tape, stickers or CD-R
labels attached to them, or that have
had the label peeled off

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NOTICE
Player precautions
Failure to follow the precautions below may result in damage to the discs or
the player itself.
Do not insert anything other than discs into the disc slot.
Do not apply oil to the player.
Store discs away from direct sunlight.
Never try to disassemble any part of the player.

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Listening to Bluetooth® audio
The Bluetooth® audio system enables users to enjoy music played
on a portable player from the vehicle speaker via wireless commu-
nication.
This audio system supports Bluetooth
®, a wireless data system
capable of playing portable audio music without cables. If your
portable player does not support Bluetooth
®, the Bluetooth® audio
system will not function.
Press the “MEDIA” button if a Bluetooth
® audio player has
already been connected.
Select the “BT audio” tab or press the “MEDIA” button repeatedly
until the “BT audio” tab is selected.