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Radio operation
Pressing the “RADIO” button displays the radio top screen from any
screen of the selected source.
■Menu screen
P. 3 7 5
Tune in to the desired station using one of the following methods.
■Seek tuning
Press and hold then release “ ” or “ ”.
Seek turning can also be operated on the menu screen. ( P. 375)
The radio will begin seeking up or do wn for a station of the nearest fre-
quency and will stop wh en a station is found.
■Manual tuning
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob.
■Preset stations
Select the desired preset station by pressing “ ” or “ ” or controller.
Select “AM”, “FM” or “SAT” on the audio source selection screen to
begin listening to the radio.
Radio top screen
Selecting a station (AM or FM radio)
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■Station listMove the controller to the right and selecting “Station List”.
AM radio: Selecting a desired station.
FM radio: Selecting a desired type of station and selecting a desired
station.
To refreshing the station list, select “R efresh”. Select “Source” on the refresh
screen, can be change to the other audio source while refreshing.
When “HD Radio” is set to “On”, availa ble stations with HD Radio chan-
nels are marked with “HD)”.
In AM or FM mode, select a station marked with “HD)”.
Turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select an HD Radio channel.
HD Radio channels can also be selected by selecting “Multicast” on the menu
screen. ( P. 375)
Selecting an HD Radio channel
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HD Radio™ Technology is the digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio.
Your radio product has a special receiv er which allows it to receive digital
broadcasts (where available) in addi tion to the analog broadcasts it
already receives.
Digital broadcasts have better sound quality than analog broadcasts as
digital broadcasts provide free, crystal clear audio with no static or distor-
tion. For more information, and a guide to available radio stations and pro-
gramming, refer to www.hdradio.com
.
“HD Radio features included in Lexus radios:
Digital Sound - HD Radio broadcasts deliver crystal-clear, digital audio
quality to listeners.
HD2 /HD3 Channels - FM stations ca n provide additional digital only
audio programming with expanded content and format choices on HD2 /
HD3 channels.
PSD - Program Service Data (PSD) gi ves you on-screen information such
as artist name and song title.
iTunes Tagging - Listeners can tag (s tore) songs they like for later review
and purchase through iTunes.
Artist Experience - Images related to the broadcast are displayed on the
radio screen, such as album cover art and station logos.”
HD Radio™ Technology
HD Radio Technology manufactured un der license from iBiquity Digital
Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio™ and the HD, HD Radio,
and “Arc” logos are proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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■HD Radio™ Technology troubleshooting guide
ExperienceCauseAction
Mismatch of time align-
ment- a user may hear a
short period of program-
ming replayed or an
echo, stutter or skip.The radio stations analog
and digital volume are not
properly aligned or the
station is in ballgame
mode.
None, radio broadcast
issue. A user can contact
the radio station.
Sound fades, blending in
and out.Radio is shifting between
analog and digital audio.
Reception issue, may
clear-up as the vehicle
continues to be driven.
Set “HD Radio” to off, can
force radio in an analog
audio.
Audio mute condition
when an HD2 /HD3 mul-
ticast channel had been
playing.The radio does not have
access to digital signals at
the moment.
This is normal behavior,
wait until the digital signal
returns. If out of the cov-
erage area, seek a new
station.
Audio mute delay when
selecting an HD2 /HD3
multicast channel preset.
The digital multicast con-
tent is not available until
HD Radio™ broadcast
can be decoded and
make the audio available.
This takes up to 7 sec-
onds.
This is normal behavior,
wait for the audio to
become available.
Text information does not
match the present song
audio.Data service issue at the
radio broadcaster.
Broadcaster should be
notified. Complete the
form: www.ibiquity.com/
automotive/
report_radio_station_
experiences.
No text information
shown for the present
selected frequency.Data service issue by the
radio broadcaster.
Broadcaster should be
notified. Complete the
form: www.ibiquity.com/
automotive/
report_radio_station_
experiences.
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■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
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 window. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the rear window.
■XM Radio Services — Descriptions
●Radio and Entertainment
XM offers more than 170 satellite radio channels of commercial-free music and
premier sports, news, talk, and entertainm ent. XM is broadcast via satellites to
millions of listeners across the continenta l United States. XM subscribers listen to
XM on satellite radio receivers for the car, home, and portable use. More
information about XM is available online at www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A.) or
www.xmradio.ca
(Canada).
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompanying
Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.
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■XM Radio Services — Legal Disclaimers and Warnings
●Fees and Taxes — Subscription fee, taxes, one time activation fee, and other fees
may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to
change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at
www.siriusxm.com
(U.S.A.) or www.xmradio.ca (Canada) XM service only
available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada
*.
*: Canada — some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern lati-
tudes. This is beyond the control of XM Satellite Radio.
Explicit Language Notice — Channels with frequent explicit language are indi-
cated with an “XL” preceding the channel name. Channel blocking is available for
XM Satellite Radio receivers by notifying XM at;
U.S.A. Customers:
Visit www.siriusxm.com
or calling 1-877-515-3987
Canadian Customers:
Visit w w w.xmradio.ca
or calling 1-877-438-9677
It is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, hack, manipulate,
or otherwise make available any technology or software incorporated in receivers
compatible with the XM Satellite Radio Syst em or that support the XM website, the
Online Service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBE
® voice compression
software included in this product is protec ted by intellectual property rights includ-
ing patent rights, copyrights, and trade secrets of Digital Voice Systems, Inc.
Note: this applies to XM receivers only and not XM Ready devices.
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■If the satellite radio does not operate normally
If a problem occurs with the XM tuner, a message will appear on the screen. Refer to
the table below to identify the problem, and take the suggested corrective action.
Contact the XM Listener Care Center at 1-877-515-3987 (U.S.A.) or
1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
SAT Check Antenna
The XM antenna is not conn ected. Check whether the
XM antenna cable is attached securely.
There is a short-circuit in th e antenna or the surrounding
antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
SAT Ch Unauthorized
You have not subscribed to XM Satellite Radio. The radio
is being updated with the latest encryption code. Con-
tact XM Satellite Radio for subscription information.
When a contract is canceled, you can choose “Ch000”
and all free-to-air channels.
The premium channel you selected is not authorized.
Wait for about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the
previous channel or “Ch001”. If it does not change auto-
matically, select another channel. To listen to the pre-
mium channel, contact XM Satellite Radio.
SAT No Signal
The XM signal is too weak at the current location. Wait
until your vehicle reaches a location with a stronger sig-
nal.
SAT LoadingThe unit is acquiring audio or program information. Wait
until the unit has received the information.
SAT Channel Off AirThe channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
gramming. Select another channel.
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There is no song/program title or artist name/feature
associated with the channel at that time. No action is
required.
SAT Chan Unavailable
The channel you selected is no longer available. Wait for
about 2 seconds until the radio returns to the previous
channel or “Ch001”. If it does not change automatically,
select another channel.
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CD player operation
Pressing the “MEDIA” button displays the CD top screen from any screen
of the selected source.
■Menu screen
P. 3 7 5
■Selecting a track/file
Press the “ ” or “ ” button or turn the “TUNE•SCROLL” knob to select
the desired track/file number.
To fast-forward or rewind, press and hold the “ ” or “ ” button.
■Selecting the track by the list (CD)
Move the controller to the right and then select the desired track.
■Selecting a folder (MP3/WMA/AAC disc)
Move the controller to the right and then select “Folders”.
Select the desired folder. Then se lect a file to begin using the
selected folder.
■Selecting a file by the selected folder (MP3/WMA/AAC disc)
Move the controller to the right and then select “Files”.
Select the desired file.
Insert a disc, press the “MEDIA ” button or select “DISC” on the
“Source” screen with a disc inserted to begin listening to a CD.
CD top screen
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