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FM Radio
FM broadcasts are unclear.
The received station is not fully tuned in.
Tune the station in manually using the / button [Details].
Reception is weak and sound quality is poor.
The radio signal is weak.
Listen to the FM broadcast near a window since the signal may be weak inside buildings or in vehicles.
The headphone cord is not fully extended.
The headphone cord functions as an antenna. Extend the headphone cord as far as possible.
Setting the receiver to monaural may reduce noise. Set the [Mono/Auto] option to [Mono] [Details].
FM broadcasts are affected by interference.
A device emitting radio signals, such as a mobile phone, is being used near the player. When using devices such as mobile phones, keep them away from the player.
FM broadcasts cannot be heard.
The headphones are not connected.
The headphone cord functions as an antenna. When a peripheral device (not supplied) is connected to the USB connector and the headphones cannot be connected, FM broadcast reception is unavailable.
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