2014 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 4 1
1320Maltese1909Sinhalese2015To n g a n
1325Burmese1911Slovak2018Tu r k i s h
1401Nauru1912Slovenian2019Ts o n g a
1405Nepali1913Samoan2020Ta t a r
2023Tw i2209Vietnamese2515Yo r u b a
2111Ukrainian2215Vo l a p ü k2621Zulu
2118Urdu2315Wo l o f
2126Uzbek2408Xhosa
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CD/DVD player and DVD video disc information
If the following error messages appear on the screen, refer to the table
and take the appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the
vehicle to your Lexus dealer.
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 malfunction
within the system.
• Operation is stopped due to a high temper-
ature 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 NTSC/PAL color TV formats. DVD
video discs conforming to another format such as SECAM cannot
be used.
●Region code: Some DVD video disc s have a region code indicating
the region in which you can use the DVD video disc. If the DVD
video disc is not labeled as “ALL” or “1”, you cannot use it on this DVD
player. If you attempt to play an inappropriate DVD video disc on this
player, “Region Code Error” appear s on the screen. Even if the DVD
video disc does not have a region co de, you may not be able to use it.
■Symbols shown on DVD video discs
DVD video discs
SymbolMeaning
NTSC/PALIndicates NTSC/PAL 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 features, or
due to scratches, di rt 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
●Video CD
●DVD-R
●DVD+R
●DVD-RW
●DVD+RW
●DVD-RAM
■CD/DVD player protection feature
To protect the internal components, playba ck is automatically stopped when a prob-
lem 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 compression technolo-
gies. 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-language 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 fo r 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 cannot play the
disc on the DVD player. (P. 4 4 2 )
●Audio
This DVD player can play linear PCM, Dolby Digital and MPEG audio format
DVDs. Other decoded types cannot be played.
●Title and chapter
Video and audio programs stored in DVD vi deo discs are divided into parts by title
and chapter.
Title: The largest unit of the video and audio programs stored on DVD video discs.
Usually, one movie, one album, or one audio program is assigned as a title.
Chapter: A title is comprised of one or more chapters.

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NOTICE
■Discs and adapters that cannot be used
Do not use the following types of CDs.
Also, do not use 3 in. (8 cm) CD adapters, DualDiscs or printable discs.
Doing so may damage the player and/or disc insert/eject function.
●Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in.
(12 cm)
●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 th an 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 communication.
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.