2012 Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

5345-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
“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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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
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.

5365-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Using the AUX port
Open the console box, open
the cover and connect the por-
table audio device.
Press the “MEDIA” button.
Select the “AUX” tab on the screen or press the “MEDIA” but-
ton repeatedly to change to AUX mode.
Operating portable audio devices connected to the audio system
The volume can be adjusted using the vehicle’s audio controls. All other
adjustments 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.
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)
Using the rear seat audio controls
: If equipped
Some front audio features can be controlled from the rear seats.
Display
Power on/off
Selecting an audio sourceVolume up/down
Selecting a track or file etc.
Selecting a preset station or
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5385-3. Using the audio system
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press to turn the front audio system on.
Pressing the button again turns the system off.
Press to change the audio source. The audio source as fol-
lows each time the button is pressed. If no discs are inserted in the
player, or if the external device is not connected, that mode will be
skipped.
FM DAB DVD player iPod or USB memory 
Bluetooth® audio player AUX AM
Press “” on to increase the volume and “” to decrease the
volume.
Press and hold the button to continue increasing or decreasing the volume.
Turning the power on/off
Changing the audio source
Adjusting the volume

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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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GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press “” or “” on to select a file.
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Interior features
GS350/250_EE (OM30C36E)Press to select the DVD player.
Press “” or “” on to select a chapter.
MP3 disc or WMA disc
Press to select the DVD player.
Press “” or “” on to select a folder.
Press “” or “” on to select a file.
USB memory
Press to select the USB memory.
Press “” or “” on to select a folder.
Press “” or “” on to select a file.
Selecting a chapter (DVD video mode)
Selecting a file
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