1997 Lincoln Town Car Owner's Manual - Page 56

If play does not begin after the CD button is pushed: Distance/Strength The strength of the FM signal is directly related to the distance the signal must travel. The listenable range of an average FM signal is approximately 24 miles (40 km). Beyond this distance, the radio is operating in a "fringe" area and the signal becomes weaker. Also, "Signal Modulation" is used by some stations to increase their "loudness" relative to other stations. The difference in loudness can be a result of signal modulation as well as signal strength. u The radio is not on. u The unit is in the stop mode. u Moisture may have condensed on the lenses within the unit. If this occurs, remove the disc and wait approximately an hour until the moisture evaporates. If the sound skips: u Badly scratched discs or extremely rough roads will cause the sound to skip. Skipping will not damage the disc player or scratch the discs. Terrain The terrain (hilly, mountainous, tall buildings) of the area over which the signal travels may prevent the FM signal from being noise-free. If there is a building or large structure between the antenna and station, some of the signal "bends" around the building, but certain spots receive almost no signal. Moving out of the "shadow" of the structure will allow the station to return to normal. Common Radio Reception Conditions Several conditions prevent FM reception from being completely clear and noise-free, such as the following: 51