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FM
Fading and drifting stations — Generally,
the effective range of FM is about 25 miles
(40 km). 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.
Multi−path — FM signals are reflective,
making it possible for two signals to reach
your antenna at the same time. If this hap-
pens, the signals will cancel each other
out, causing a momentary flutter or loss of
reception.
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.
Station swapping — If the FM signal you
are listening to is interrupted or weakened,
and there is another strong station nearby
on the FM band, your radio may tune in the
second station until the original signal can
be picked up again.
AM
Fading — AM broadcasts are reflected by
the upper atmosphere — especially at
night. These reflected signals can inter-
fere with those received directly from the
radio station, causing the radio station to
sound alternately strong and weak.
Station interference — When a reflected
signal 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.
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. XM
(if equipped)
Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier,
especially metal objects, may adversely
affect the reception of XM Satellite Radio.
Alternation or modifications carried out
without appropriate authorization may in-
validate the user’s right to operate the
equipment.
iPod
About iPod —
“Made for iPod” means that an elec-
tronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod and has
been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the opera-
tion of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
iPod is a trademark of apple Inc., regis-
tered in the U.S. and other countries.
Compatible models —
iPod 5th generation Ver. 1.2 or later
iPod nano 3rd generation Ver. 1.0 or
later
iPod nano 2nd generation Ver. 1.1.2
or later
iPod nano Ver. 1.2 or later
iPod touch Ver. 1.1 or later
iPod classic Ver. 1.0 or later
iPhone , iPod mini, iPod shuffle , iPod
photo and 4th generation and earlier mod-
els of iPod are not compatible with this
system.
USB memory
USB memory that can be used for MP3
and WMA playback.
USB communication formats: USB 2.0
FS (12 MBPS)
File formats: FAT 16/32 (Windows )
Correspondence class: Mass storage
class
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Handle discs carefully, especially
when you are inserting them. Hold
them on the edge and do not bend the-
m. Avoid getting fingerprints on them,
particularly on the shiny side.
Dirt, scratches, 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.)
Remove discs from the players when
you are not using them. Store them in
their plastic cases away from moisture,
heat, and direct sunlight.
To clean a disc: Wipe it with a soft, lint−
free cloth that has been dampened with
water. Wipe in a straight line from the cen-
ter 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.