1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 137

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Understanding Radio Reception (CONT ) AM The range for most AM stations is greater than forFM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other.AM can also pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. To lower this noise, try reducing the treble level. AM Stereo Your Delco@ system maybe able to receive C-Quam@ stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country to use C-Quam@ produce stereo, though some do not. C-Quam@ is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc. If your Delco@system can get C-Quam@ signals, your stereo indicator light will come on when you are receiving it. D m . Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their casesaway from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they aren't, they may not operate properly or cause failure of the tape player. Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each monthor after every 15 hours of use. If you notice a reductionin sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player. Clean your tape player with a wipingaction, non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions provided with it. Cassettes are subject wear and the to sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. 136