FM/AM radio trouble (AM radio feature is not
available for the U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East
models)
n
FM radio reception is weak or noisy
l
There is multi-path interference.
Adjust the FM antenna height or orientation, or place it in a different location.
l
Your area is too far from the FM station transmitter.
To select monaural FM radio reception, set “FM Mode” in the “Option” menu to
“Monaural”. Or use an outdoor FM antenna. For details on “FM Mode”, see the
following:
– “Switching between stereo and monaural for FM radio reception” (p.85)
n
AM radio reception is weak or noisy
l
The noises may be caused by fluorescent lamps, motors, thermostats, or other
electrical equipment.
It is difficult to completely eliminate noise. It may be reduced by using an outdoor
AM antenna.
n
Radio stations cannot be selected automatically
l
Your area is too far from the FM station transmitter.
Select the station manually. Or use an outdoor antenna. We recommend using a
sensitive multi-element antenna. For details on selecting the station manually, see
the following:
– “Selecting a frequency for reception” (p.53)
l
The AM radio signal is weak.
Adjust the AM antenna orientation. Select the station manually. Use an outdoor AM
antenna. For details on selecting the station manually, see the following:
– “Selecting a frequency for reception” (p.53)
n
AM radio stations cannot be registered as presets
l
Auto Preset has been used.
Auto Preset is for registering FM radio stations only. Register AM radio stations
manually. For details, see the following:
– “Registering a radio station manually” (p.55)
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