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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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