Lexus RX300 Manual page 175

AIR CONDITIONING AND AUDIO
(i) If the player malfunctions
If "WAIT" appears on the display, audio signals of the disc cannot
be read or the system has trouble. Push the "CD" button once again.
If the player does not operate, check that the disc surface is not soiled
or damaged. If the disc is O.K., the following causes are possible.
D Condensation may have occurred on the internal mechanism of
the automatic changer. Open the cover to let the air circulate.
D The temperature of the player's internal mechanism is raised
because of high external temperature. Remove the magazine
from the player to cool it.
If the player still does not operate, take it to your Lexus dealer.
Car audio system operating hints
NOTICE
To ensure the correct audio system operation:
D Be careful not to spill beverages over the audio system.
D Do not put anything other than a cassette tape or CD
magazine into the cassette tape slot or CD changer.
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Radio reception
Usually, the problem with radio reception does not mean there is a
problem with your radio – it is just the normal result of conditions
outside the vehicle.
For example, nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM
reception. Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM
signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range, and the
farther you are from a station, the weaker its signal will be. In
addition, reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle
moves.
Here are some common reception problems that probably do not
indicate a problem with your radio:
FM
Fading and drifting stations – Generally, the effective range of FM
is about 40 km (25 miles). Once outside this range, you may notice
fading and drifting, which increase with the distance from the radio
transmitter. They are often accompanied by distortion.
Multi–path – FM signals are reflective, making it possible for two
signals to reach your antenna at the same time. If this happens, 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.