2006 KIA Sedona radio antenna

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Features of your vehicle
Glass antennaWhen the radio power switch is turned on
while the ignition key is in either the ON
or ACC position, your car will receive
both AM and FM broadcast signals
through the antenna in the rear window
glass or quarter glass.The steering wheel audio remote control
button is installed to promote safe dri-
ving.
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NOTICEDo not operate audio remote control
buttons simultaneously.
MODEPress the MODE button to select Radio,
Tape (if equipped) or CD (compact disc).
Each press of the button changes the
display as follows:MUTE• Pull the MUTE button to deactivate the
sound.
 Once again pull the MUTE button to reactivate the sound.VOL (/)  Press the VOL () button to increasevolume.
 Press the VOL () button to decease volume.
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CAUTION
• Do not clean the inside of the rear window glass or quarter glasswith a cleaner or use a scraper toremove any foreign deposits asthis may cause damage to the antenna elements.
 Avoid adding metallic coating such as Ni, Cd, and so on. Thesecan interfere with AM/FM recep- tion.
AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
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3How car audio worksAM and FM radio signals are broadcast
from transmitter towers located around
your city. They are intercepted by the
radio antenna on your car. This signal is
then received by the radio and sent to
your car speakers.
When a strong radio signal has reached
your vehicle, the precise engineering of
your audio system ensures the best pos-
sible quality reproduction. However, in
some cases the signal coming to your
vehicle may not be strong and clear. This
can be due to factors such as the dis-
tance from the radio station, closeness of
other strong radio stations or the pres-
ence of buildings, bridges or other large
obstructions in the area. AM broadcasts can be received at
greater distances than FM broadcasts.
This is because AM radio waves are
transmitted at low frequencies. These
long, low frequency radio waves can fol-
low the curvature of the earth rather than
travelling straight out into the atmos-
phere. In addition, they curve around
obstructions so that they can provide bet-
ter signal coverage.
FM broadcasts are transmitted at high
frequencies and do not bend to follow the
earth's surface. Because of this, FM
broadcasts generally begin to fade at
short distances from the station. Also,
FM signals are easily affected by build-
ings, mountains, or other obstructions.
These can result in certain listening con-
ditions which might lead you to believe a
problem exists with your radio. The fol-
lowing conditions are normal and do not
indicate radio trouble:AUDIO SYSTEM
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 Fading - As your car moves away fromthe radio station, the signal will weaken
and sound will begin to fade. When this
occurs, we suggest that you select
another stronger station.
 Flutter/Static - Weak FM signals or large obstructions between the trans-
mitter and your radio can disturb the
signal causing static or fluttering nois-
es to occur. Reducing the treble level
may lessen this effect until the distur-
bance clears.  Station Swapping - As a FM signal
weakens, another more powerful sig-
nal near the same frequency may
begin to play. This is because your
radio is designed to lock onto the clear-
est signal. If this occurs, select anoth-
er station with a stronger signal.
 Multi-Path Cancellation - Radio signals being received from several directions
can cause distortion or fluttering. This
can be caused by a direct and reflect-
ed signal from the same station, or by
signals from two stations with close
frequencies. If this occurs, select
another station until the condition has
passed.
Using a cellular phone or a two-
way radio When a cellular phone is used inside the
vehicle, noise may be produced from the
audio equipment. This does not mean
that something is wrong with the audio
equipment. In such a case, use the cellu-
lar phone at a place as far as possible
from the audio equipment.
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CAUTION
When using a communication sys-tem such a cellular phone or a radio set inside the vehicle, a separateexternal antenna must be fitted. When a cellular phone or a radio setis used with an internal antennaalone, it may interfere with the vehi- cle's electrical system and adverse-ly affect safe operation of the vehi-cle.
WARNING
Don’t use a cellular phone when
you are driving, You must stop at a
safe place to use a cellular phone.