BE2820
Multipath
BE2821
Fade Out
N17398
Example :
HeadCapstan
Pinch Roller
BE4331
BE±96
± BODY ELECTRICALAUDIO SYSTEM
1763 Author: Date:
2001 PRIUS (RM778U)
Multipath
One type of interference caused by bouncing of ra-
dio waves off obstructions is called ºmultipathº. Mul-
tipath occurs when a signal from the broadcast
transmitter antenna bounces off buildings and
mountains and interferes with the signal that is re-
ceived directly.
Fade Out
Because FM radio waves are of higher frequencies
than AM radio waves, they bounce off buildings,
mountains, and other obstructions. For this reason,
FM signals often seem to gradually disappear or
fade away as the vehicle goes behind a building or
other obstructions. This is called ºfade outº.
4. Tape Player/Head Cleaning:
MAINTENANCE
(a) Raise the cassette door with your finger.
Next, using a pencil or similar object, push in the guide.
(b) Using a cleaning pen or cotton applicator soaked in clean-
er, clean the head surface, pinch rollers and capstans.
5. CD Player/Disc Cleaning:
MAINTENANCE
If the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping the surface from
the center to outside in the radial directions with a soft cloth.
NOTICE:
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti±static pre-
servative.
