Toyota 4Runner 4 IV N210 owners manual page 220

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’04 4Runner_U (L/O 0308) Here are some common reception prob- Use high-quality cassettes. AM lems that probably do not indicate a prob- Fading—AM broadcasts are reflected by Low-quality cassette tapes can cause lem with your radio: the upper atmosphere—especially at night.many problems, including poor sound, FM These reflected signals can interfere withinconsistent playing speed, and Fading and drifting stations—Generally, thethose received directly from the radio sta-constant auto-reversing. They can also effective range of FM is about 40 km (25 tion, causing the radio station to sound get stuck or tangled in the cassette miles). Once outside this range, you mayalternately strong and weak.player. notice fading and drifting, which increaseStation interference—When a reflected sig- Do not use a cassette if it has been with the distance from the radio transmit- nal and a signal received directly from adamaged or tangled or if its label is ter. They are often accompanied by distor- radio station are very nearly the same peeling off. tion. frequency, they can interfere with each Do not leave a cassette in the player Multi- path—FM signals are reflective, other, making it difficult to hear the broad-if you are not listening to it, especially making it possible for two signals to reach cast. if it is hot outside. your antenna at the same time. If this Static—AM is easily affected by external Store cassettes in their cases and out happens, the signals will cancel each oth-sources of electrical noise, such as high er out, causing a momentary flutter or tension power lines, lightening, or electri-of direct sunlight. loss of reception. cal motors. This results in static. Avoid using cassettes with a total play- Static and fluttering—These occur when CARING FOR YOUR CASSETTE PLAYERing time longer than 100 minutes (50 signals are blocked by buildings, trees, orAND TAPES minutes per side). The tape used in other large objects. Increasing the bass these cassettes is thin and could get level may reduce static and fluttering.For the best performance for your cas- stuck or tangled in the cassette player. sette player and tapes: Station swapping—If the FM signal you Clean the tape head and other parts regu- are listening to is interrupted or weak-larly. ened, and there is another strong station A dirty tape head or tape path can nearby on the FM band, your radio maydecrease sound quality and tangle your tune in the second station until the origi-cassette tapes. The easiest way to nal signal can be picked up again.clean them is by using a cleaning tape. (A wet type is recommended.) 220 2004 4RUNNER from Aug. ’03 Prod. (OM35811U)

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