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Car audio system operating

hints

Here are some common reception prob-

lems that you may experience.

AM

NOTICE

Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by

the upper atmosphere−especially at night.

These reflected signals can interfere with

those received directly from the radio sta-

tion, causing the radio station to sound

alternately strong and weak.

To ensure correct audio system op-

erations:

FM

Fading and drifting stations—Generally, the

effective range of FM is about 40 km (25

miles). Once outside this range, you may

notice fading and drifting, which increase

with the distance from the radio transmit-

ter. They are often accompanied by distor-

tion.

z Be careful not to spill beverages

over the audio system.

z Do not put anything other than a

cassette tape or Compact Disc into

the slot.

Station interference—When a reflected sig-

nal and a signal received directly from a

radio station are very nearly the same

frequency, they can interfere with each

other, making it difficult to hear the broad-

cast.

z The use of a cellular phone inside

or near the vehicle may cause a

noise from the speakers of the au-

dio system which you are listening

to. However, this does not indicate

a malfunction.

Multi−path—FM signals are reflective,

making it possible for two signals to reach

your antenna at the same time. If this

happens, the signals will cancel each oth-

Static—AM is easily affected by external

sources of electrical noise, such as high

tension power lines, lightening, or electri-

cal motors. This results in static.

er out, causing

loss of reception.

a

momentary flutter or

Static and fluttering—These occur when

signals are blocked by buildings, trees, or

other large objects. Increasing the bass

level may reduce static and fluttering.

RADIO RECEPTION

Usually,

a

problem with radio reception

does not mean there is a problem with

your radio—it is just the normal result of

conditions outside the vehicle.

Station swapping—If the FM signal you

are listening to is interrupted or weak-

ened, and there is another strong station

nearby on the FM band, your radio may

tune in the second station until the origi-

nal signal can be picked up again.

For example, nearby buildings and terrain

can interfere with FM reception. Power

lines or telephone wires can interfere with

AM signals. The farther you are from a

station, the weaker its signal will be. In

addition, reception conditions change

constantly as your vehicle moves.

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CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER

AND TAPES

D Avoid using cassettes with a total play-

CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC

PLAYER AND DISCS

ing time longer than 100 minutes (50

minutes per side). The tape used in

these cassettes is thin and could get

stuck or tangled in the cassette player.

For the best performance for your cas-

sette player and tapes:

D Your compact disc player is intended

for use with 12 cm (4.7 in.) discs only.

Clean the tape head and other parts regu-

larly.

D Extremely high temperatures can keep

your compact disc player from working.

On hot days, use the air conditioning

to cool the vehicle interior before you

listen to a disc.

D A dirty tape head or tape path can

decrease sound quality and tangle your

cassette tapes. The easiest way to

clean them is by using a cleaning tape.

(A wet type is recommended.)

D Bumpy roads or other vibrations may

make your compact disc player skip.

Use high−quality cassettes.

D If moisture gets into your compact disc

player, you may not hear any sound

even though your compact disc player

appears to be working. Remove the

disc from the player and wait until it

dries.

D Low−quality cassette tapes can cause

many problems, including poor sound,

inconsistent

playing

speed,

and

constant auto−reversing. They can also

get stuck or tangled in the cassette

player.

CAUTION

D Do not use a cassette if it has been

damaged or tangled or if its label is

peeling off.

Compact disc players use an invisible

laser beam which could cause hazard-

ous radiation exposure if directed

outside the unit. Be sure to operate

the player correctly.

D Do not leave a cassette in the player

if you are not listening to it, especially

if it is hot outside.

D Store cassettes in their cases and out

of direct sunlight.

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Special shaped discs

Labeled discs

D Use only compact discs marked as

shown above. CD−R (CD−Recordable),

CD−RW (CD−Re−writable) and personal

computer use CD−ROMs may not be

playable on your compact disc player.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the changer or

player, do not use special shaped, low

quality or labeled discs such as those

shown in the illustrations.

Low quality discs

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Wrong

D Handle compact discs carefully, espe-

cially when you are inserting them.

Hold them on the edge and do not

bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints

on them, particularly on the shiny side.

To clean a compact disc: Wipe it with a

soft, lint−free cloth that has been damp-

ened with water. Wipe in a straight line

from the center to the edge of the disc

(not in circles). Dry it with another soft,

lint−free cloth. Do not use a conventional

record cleaner or anti−static device.

D Dirt, scrapes, warping, pin holes, or

other disc damage could cause the

player to skip or to repeat a section of

a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the

disc up to the light.)

D Remove discs from the compact disc

player when you are not listening to

them. Store them in their plastic cases

away from moisture, heat, and direct

sunlight.

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