Lexus GS300 2007, GS350 2007, GS400 2007, GS430 2007, GS450H 2007 Owner Manual

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Audio system type

CD and (optional) DVD player with changer, cassette player, and AM/ FM radio

This illustration below is for a vehicle not equipped with the DVD player.

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Vehicles with navigation system

Vehicles without navigation system

The audio system appearance and screen may differ slightly for vehicles equipped with the DVD player.

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CD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, MP3 discs and WMA discs.

DVD player: Plays audio CDs, CD text, video CDs, MP3 discs, WMA discs, DVD video discs and DVD audio discs.

	Title	Page
	Using the radio	P. 202
	Using the cassette player	P. 211
	Using the CD player	P. 215
	Playing MP3 and WMA discs	P. 223
	Using the DVD player	P. 231
	Playing DVD video/audio	P. 234
	Playing video CD	P. 247
	DVD player and DVD video disc	P. 251
	information
	Optimal use of the audio/video system	P. 255
	Using the steering wheel switches	P. 259

nUsing cellular phones

Interference may be heard through the audio system’s speakers if a cellular phone is being used inside or close to the vehicle while the audio system is operating.

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CAUTION

nFor vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada

•Part 15 of the FCC Rules

FCC Warning:

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s authority to operate this device.

•Laser products

•Do not take this unit apart or attempt to make any changes yourself.

This is an intricate unit that uses a laser pickup to retrieve information from the surface of compact discs. The laser is carefully shielded so that its rays remain inside the cabinet. Therefore, never try to disassemble the player or alter any

of its parts since you may be exposed to laser rays and dangerous voltages.

•This product utilizes a laser.

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

NOTICE

nTo prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the audio system on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

nTo avoid damaging the audio/video system

Take care not to spill drinks or other fluids over the audio system.

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Using the radio

Press or to choose either an AM or FM band.

When you press while listening to the radio, the following audio control screen appears.

Display audio control screen

Preset stations

Scan for receivable stations (AM mode only)

Power Volume

Seek frequency

Adjust the frequency

(AM, FM mode) or channel (SAT mode)

Preset tuning

Scan for receivable stations

AM SAT/FM mode buttons

This illustration is a vehicle not equipped with the DVD player.

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Setting station presets (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)

STEP 1 Search for desired stations by turning the dial or pressing

or on .

STEP 2 Touch and hold one of the preset stations (1 - 6) until you hear a beep.

Scanning radio stations (excluding XM® Satellite Radio)

n Scanning the preset radio stations

AM station

STEP 1 Touch on the screen or press until “P SCAN” appears.

Preset stations will be played for a few seconds each.

		When the desired station is reached, touch	or press
STEP	2
		once again.
FM station

STEP 1 Press until “P SCAN” appears.

STEP 2 When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.

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n Scanning all radio stations within range

AM station

STEP 1 Touch on the screen or press .

“SCAN” appears on the screen and all stations with reception will be played for a few seconds each.

		When the desired station is reached, touch	or press
STEP	2
		once again.
FM station

STEP 1 Press .

“SCAN” appears on the screen and all stations with reception will be played for a few seconds each.

STEP 2 When the desired station is reached, press the button once again.

RDS (Radio Data System)

This feature allows your radio to receive station identification information and program information (classical, jazz, etc.) from radio stations which broadcast this information.

n Receiving RDS broadcasts
			Touch	or	on the
STEP	1
			screen.

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The type of program changes each time the button is pressed.

•ROCK

•EASYLIS (Easy listening)

•CLS/JAZZ (Classical music and Jazz)

•R & B (Rhythm and Blues)

•INFORM (Information)

•RELIGION

•MISC (Miscellaneous)

•ALARM (Emergency messages)

If the system receives no RDS stations, “NO PTY” appears on the display. When a program is set, “TYPE SEEK” appears.

STEP 2 Touch on the screen or press or on .

The radio seeks or scans the station by the relevant program type.

If no radio station of that type is found, “NOTHING” appears on the screen.

n Displaying radio text messages

Touch on the screen.

If “MSG” appears on the screen, a text message may be displayed.

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n Traffic announcement

Touch on the screen.

“TRAF SEEK” appears on the display, and the radio will start seeking any station broadcasting traffic program information.

If no traffic program station is found, “NOTHING” appears on the display.

XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped)

n Receiving XM® Satellite Radio

STEP	1	Press	until “SAT” appears
		on the screen.

The display changes as follows each time the switch is pressed.

AM →SAT1 →SAT2 →SAT3

STEP 2 Turn the dial to select a desired channel from all the categories or press or on to select a desired channel in the current category.

nPresetting XM® Satellite Radio channels

Select the desired channel. Touch one of the preset stations (1 - 6) and hold it until you hear a beep.

nChanging the channel category

Touch or on the screen.

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nScanning XM® Satellite Radio channels •Scanning channels in the current category

			Touch	on the screen or press	.
	STEP	1
			“SCAN” appears on the screen.
			When the desired channel is reached, touch			or press
	STEP	2
			the button once again.
•Scanning preset channels
			Touch	on the screen or press	and hold it until
	STEP	1
			you hear a beep.
			“P SCAN” appears on the screen.
			When the desired channel is reached, touch			or press
	STEP	2
			the button once again.

n Displaying the title and artist name

Touch on the screen.

The screen will display up to 10 characters.

Touch the button once again to return to the previous screen.

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nWhen the battery is disconnected

All preset stations are erased.

nReception 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.

nReceiving XM® Satellite Radio

The optional Lexus genuine satellite radio tuner and antenna allows you to receive and play XM® Satellite Radio broadcasts. (Subscription is required. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States.)*

•XM® subscriptions

For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe, visit XM® on the web at www.xmradio.com or call 1-877-515-3987.

•Radio ID

You will need the radio ID when activating XM® service or reporting a prob-

lem. Select “CH000” using the dial, and the receiver's 8-character ID number will appear.

•Satellite tuner

The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompanying Text Information of XM® Satellite Radio.

*: Terms and services provided by XM® Satellite Radio are subject to change without notice.

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nIf 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.

		The XM® antenna is not connected. Check whether
	ANTENNA	the XM® antenna cable is attached securely.
		There is a short-circuit in the antenna or the surround-
		ing antenna cable. See a Lexus certified dealer.
		You have not subscribed to XM® Satellite Radio. The
		radio is being updated with the latest encryption code.
		Contact XM® Satellite Radio for subscription infor-
		mation. When a contract is canceled, you can choose
		“CH000” and all free-to-air channels.
	UPDATING	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
		automatically, select another channel. If you want to lis-
		ten to the premium channel, contact XM® Satellite
		Radio.
		The XM® signal is too weak at the current location.
	NO SIGNAL	Wait until your vehicle reaches a location with a stron-
		ger signal.
	LOADING	The unit is acquiring audio or program information.
		Wait until the unit has received the information.
	OFF AIR	The channel you selected is not broadcasting any pro-
		gramming. Select another channel.
		There is no song/program title or artist name/feature

-----associated with the channel at that time. No action needed.

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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.

Contact the XM® Listener Care Center at 1-877-515-3987 during the following hours*.

Monday - Saturday: 6 a.m. - 2 a.m. Eastern Time Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern Time

*: Subject to change without notice.

nCertifications for the radio tuner

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by trying one or more of the following:

•Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna.

•Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connecting the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Using the cassette player

Insert a cassette tape or press with a tape inserted.

When you press while listening to the tape, the following audio control screen appears.

Display audio control screen
Rewind	Fast forward

Change playback direction

Power Volume

Track selection

Tape eject Tape slot

Repeat play Skip play Noise reduction

Playback

Change playback direction

This illustration is a vehicle not equipped with the DVD player.

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Selecting a track

n Skip a number of tracks at a time.

		Press on	.
STEP	1
				Press until the number you want
STEP	2
				to skip appears.
				9 tracks can be skipped at a time.

n Rewind a number of tracks at a time.

		Press on	.
STEP	1
				Press until the number you want
STEP	2
				to rewind appears.
				9 tracks can be rewound at a time.
				Note that the number includes the
				current track.

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Using Dolby® Noise Reduction

Touch on the screen.

Reduces the level of noise for tapes recorded with Dolby NR only.

Dolby noise reduction is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

nCanceling noise reduction, skip play, repeat play, rewind and fast forward

To cancel , and : Touch the corresponding button on the screen.

To cancel and : Touch the corresponding button on the screen or press

.

nAuto-reverse feature

After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape, it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side, regardless of whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding.

nWhen the cassette player does not operate correctly due to the cassette recording conditions

Forwarding to the beginning of a track, repeat, blank tape skip and fast-forward may not be possible in the following situations:

•The interval between tracks is less than 3 seconds (beginning of track and repeat playback) or less than 15 seconds (blank tape skip).

•When there is noise between 2 tracks.

•The beginning and end of subsequent tracks are not clearly defined.

nCleaning the cassette player

Cassette player components (heads, capstan, pinch rollers) should be cleaned at least once a month using a cleaning tape to remove dirt and dust that can easily build up.

nUsing long playing cassette tapes

Avoid using tapes with a length of more than 90 minutes, as the tape used is very thin and may become tangled in the cassette player.

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NOTICE

nCassette tapes that cannot be used

Do not use a cassette tape if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off. Such tapes may affect playing speed and may also get stuck in the player.

nCassette player precautions

•Store cassette tapes away from direct sunlight.

•Do not insert anything other than cassette tapes into the cassette player. •Do not apply oil to the cassette player.

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Using the CD player

Insert a CD or press with a CD inserted.

When you press while listening to a CD, the following audio control screen appears.

Display audio control screen

Display track list

Select CD

Repeat play						Search playback
					Random playback

Power Volume				CD slot

Select CD

Track selection	CD eject	CD load
		Playback

This illustration is a vehicle equipped with the DVD player.

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Loading a CD

n Loading a single CD

STEP 1 Press .

STEP 2 When the indicator changes from flashing amber to green, insert a CD after the CD/DVD player door opens.

n Loading multiple CDs

STEP 1 Press and hold until you hear a beep.

STEP 2 When the indicator changes from flashing amber to green, insert a CD after the CD/DVD player door opens.

STEP 3 After inserting a CD, wait until the indicator changes from flashing amber to green, then insert the next CD after the CD/DVD door has opened.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you have inserted all CDs.

To cancel the operation, press the or button. If you do not insert a CD within 15 seconds, loading will be canceled automatically.

Ejecting CDs

n Ejecting a CD

STEP 1 To select the CD to be ejected, touch the desired disc number (1 - 6) on the screen or press or on .

STEP 2 Press and remove the CD.

nEjecting all CDs

Press and hold until you hear a beep, then remove the CDs.

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Selecting, fast forwarding and scanning tracks

nSelecting a track

Press to move up and to move down using until the desired track number appears on the screen.

To fast forward or rewind, press and hold or on . n Selecting a track from the track list

		Touch	on the screen.
STEP	1
				Touch the desired track number.
STEP	2
				or : changes the list by 6
				track groups.
				This function is available only when
				the vehicle is not moving.

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n Scanning a CD

STEP 1 Touch on the screen.

“SCAN” appears on the screen.

The first 10 seconds of each track will be played.

STEP 2 Touch once again when the desired track is reached.

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Selecting a CD

nTo select a CD to play

Touch the desired disc number (1 - 6) on the screen or press or on

.

nTo scan loaded CDs

STEP 1 Touch and hold on the screen until “D SCAN” appears.

The first 10 seconds of the first track on each CD will be played.

STEP 2 Touch once again when the desired CD is reached.

Random playback

nCurrent CD

Touch on the screen.

Songs are played in random order until random playback is canceled.

nAll CDs

Touch and hold on the screen until “D RAND” appears.

Tracks on all loaded CDs are played in random order until the button is touched once again.

Repeating a track or a disc

nRepeating a track

Touch on the screen.

nRepeating a disc

Touch on the screen and hold until “D RPT” appears.

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nCanceling random, repeat and scan playback

Touch , , or on the screen once again.

nDisplaying the title and artist name

If a CD-TEXT disc is inserted, the title of the disc and track will be displayed. Up to 16 letters can be displayed.

nError messages

Refer to the following table and take the appropriate measures. If the problem is not rectified, take the vehicle to your Lexus dealer.

	Message	Cause	Correction
			Procedures
	No CD	There is no disc in the CD
	or		Insert a disc
	No Disc	or DVD changer
		• The disc X is dirty or
	CD X Check	damaged	• Clean the disc
		• The disc X is inserted	• Insert the disc correctly
	or
		upside down	• Confirm the disc is play-
	DISC X Check
		• The disc X is not play-	able with the player
		able with the player
		• There is a malfunction
	CD Error	within the system	• Eject the disc
	or	• Operation is stopped	• Eject the disc and allow
	DVD Error	due to a high tempera-	the player to cool down
		ture inside the player
		This indicates that no
	NO MUSIC FILE	playable data is included	Eject the disc
		in the disc

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nCD compatibility

Audio CDs

Only audio CDs with the marks shown to the left can be used.

The following products may not be playable on your CD player.

•SACDs

•dts-CDs

•Copy-protected CDs

nCD player protection feature

To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected.

nIf CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended periods

CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.

nLens cleaners

Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.

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NOTICE

nDiscs and adapters that cannot be used

Do not use the following types of discs, 3 in. (8 cm) disc adapters or dual discs. Doing so may damage the player and render the disc insert/eject function unusable.

•Discs that have a diameter that is not 4.7 in. (12 cm).

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•Discs with a transparent or translucent recording area.

•Discs that have tape, stickers or CD-R labels attached to them, or that have the label peeled off.

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NOTICE

nPlayer 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.

•Do not insert more than one disc at a time.

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Playing MP3 and WMA discs

Insert an MP3 or WMA disc or press with a disc inserted.

When you press	during playback of the disc, the following audio con-
trol screen appears.

Display audio control screen

Repeat play

Power Volume

Select file	CD eject

Display folder list

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	Search playback
	Random playback	features
	CD slot
	Select file
	Select CD
	CD load
	Playback

This illustration is a vehicle equipped with the DVD player.

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Loading, ejecting and selecting MP3 and WMA discs

Refer to the section entitled “Using the CD player” for details. (→P. 215)

Selecting a folder

n Selecting a folder
Touch “FOLDER	” or “	” on the screen to select the previ-
ous/next folder.

n Selecting a folder from the folder list

STEP 1 Touch on the screen.

STEP 2

Touch the desired folder number.

or	:changes the list by 6
	folder groups.

: displays the details of the file currently playing.

: displays the file list.

This function is available only when the vehicle is not moving.

n Selecting the desired folder by cueing the first file of each folder

Touch and hold	on the screen until “FLD SCAN” appears. When
the desired folder is reached, touch		once again.

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Selecting and scanning files

nSelecting one file at a time

Turn the dial or press or on to select the desired file.

nSelecting a file from the file list

STEP 1 Touch on the screen to turn the folder list on.

STEP 2	Touch	on	the	folder	list
	screen.

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STEP 3

Touch the desired file number.

or	: changes the list by 6
	groups.

: displays the folder list.

:displays the details of the file currently playing.

This function is available only when the vehicle is not moving.

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nSelecting a desired file by cueing the files in the folder

Touch on the screen.

When the desired file is reached, touch once again.

File repeat

Touch on the screen.

Folder repeat

Touch and hold on the screen until the “FLD RPT” appears.

Random playback

nTo play files from a particular folder in random order

Touch on the screen.

nTo play all the files on a disc in random order

Touch and hold on the screen until the “FLD RAND” appears.

nCanceling random, repeat and scan playback

Touch , or on the screen once again.

nError messages

→P. 219

nCD player protection feature

To protect the internal components, playback is automatically stopped when a problem is detected while the CD player is being used.

nIf CDs are left inside the CD player or in the ejected position for extended periods

CDs may be damaged and may not play properly.

nLens cleaners

Do not use lens cleaners. Doing so may damage the CD player.

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nMP3 and WMA files

MP3 (MPEG Audio LAYER 3) is a standard audio compression format.

Files can be compressed to approximately 1/10 of their original size by using MP3 compression.

WMA (Windows Media TMAudio) is a Microsoft audio compression format. This format compresses audio data to a size smaller than that of the MP3 format.

There is a limit to the MP3 and WMA file standards and to the media/formats recorded by them that can be used.

•MP3 file compatibility

•Compatible standards

MP3 (MPEG1 LAYER3, MPEG2 LSF LAYER3)

•Compatible sampling frequencies MPEG1 LAYER3: 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 16, 22.05, 24 (kHz)

•Compatible bit rates

MPEG1 LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, 320 (kbps)

•MPEG2 LSF LAYER3: 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 144, 160 (kbps) *: Compatible with VBR

•Compatible channel modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel and monaural •WMA file compatibility

•Compatible standards WMA Ver. 7, 8, 9

•Compatible sampling frequencies 32, 44.1, 48 (kHz)

•Compatible bit rates

Ver. 7, 8: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192 (kbps)

Ver. 9: CBR 48, 64, 80, 96, 128, 160, 192, 256, 320 (kbps) *: Only compatible with 2-channel playback

•Compatible media

Media that can be used for MP3 and WMA playback are CD-Rs and CD-RWs.

Playback in some instances may not be possible, depending on the status of the CD-R or CD-RW. Playback may not be possible or the audio may jump if the disc is scratched or marked with fingerprints.

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•Compatible disc formats

The following disc formats can be used.

• Disc formats: CD-ROM Mode 1 and Mode 2 CD-ROM XA Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2

•File formats: ISO9660 level 1, level 2, (Romeo, Joliet)

MP3 and WMA files written in any format other than those listed above may not play correctly, and their file names and folder names may not be dis-

played correctly.

Items related to standards and limitations are as follows:

•Maximum directory hierarchy: 8 levels

•Maximum length of folder names/file names: 32 characters

•Maximum number of folders: 192 (including the root)

•Maximum number of files per disc: 255

•File names

The only files that can be recognized as MP3/WMA and played are those with the extension .mp3 or .wma.

•Multi-sessions

As the audio system is compatible with multi-sessions, it is possible to play discs that contain MP3 and WMA files. However, only the first session can be played.

•ID3 and WMA tags

ID3 tags can be added to MP3 files, making it possible to record the track title and artist name, etc.

The system is compatible with ID3 Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and Ver. 2.2, 2.3 ID3 tags. (The number of characters is based on ID3 Ver. 1.0 and 1.1.)

WMA tags can be added to WMA files, making it possible to record the track title and artist name in the same way as with ID3 tags.

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