Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Radio

Usually, a problem with radio reception does not mean there is a problem with the 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 phone wires can interfere with AM signals. And of course, radio signals have a limited range. The farther the vehicle is from a station, the weaker its signal will be. In addition, reception conditions change constantly as the vehicle moves.

Here, some common reception problems that probably do not indicate a problem with the radio are described.

FM

Fading and drifting stations: Generally, the effective range of FM is about 25 miles (40 km). 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 2 signals to reach the vehicle's 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.

Station swapping: If the FM signal being listened to is interrupted or weakened, and there is another strong station nearby on the FM band, the radio may tune in the second station until the original signal can be picked up again.

AM

Fading: AM broadcasts are reflected by the upper atmosphere - especially at night. These reflected signals can interfere with those received directly from the radio station, causing the radio station to sound alternately strong and weak.

Station interference: When a reflected signal and a signal received directly from a radio station are very nearly the same frequency, they can interfere with each other, making it difficult to hear the broadcast.

Static: AM is easily affected by external sources of electrical noise, such as high tension power lines, lightening or electrical motors. This results in static.

SiriusXM (if equipped)

•  Cargo loaded on the roof luggage carrier, especially metal objects, may adversely affect the reception of SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
•  Alternation or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

CD player and disc

•  This CD player is intended for use with 4.7 in. (12 cm) discs only.
•  Extremely high temperatures can keep the CD player from working. On hot days, use the air conditioning system to cool the inside of the vehicle before using the player.
•  Bumpy roads or other vibrations may make the CD player skip.
•  If moisture gets into the CD player, the discs may not be able to be played.

Remove the discs from the player and wait until it dries.

Use only discs marked as shown above. The following products may not be playable on your player:

•  SACD
•  dts CD
•  Copy-protected CD
•  Video CD

Special shaped discs

Transparent/translucent discs

Low quality discs

Labeled discs

1) Correct
2) Wrong

•  Handle discs carefully, especially when inserting them. Hold them on the edge and do not bend them. Avoid getting fingerprints on them, particularly on the shiny side.
•  Dirt, scratches, warping, pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track. (To see a pin hole, hold the disc up to the light.)
•  Remove discs from the players when not in use. Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.

To clean a disc: Wipe it with a soft, lintfree cloth that has been dampened with water. Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc (not in circles). Dry it with another soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static device.

CD-R/RW discs

•  CD-R/CD-RW discs that have not been subject to the "finalizing process" (a process that allows discs to be played on a conventional CD player) cannot be played.
•  It may not be possible to play CD-R/ CD-RW discs recorded on a music CD recorder or a personal computer because of disc characteristics, scratches or dirt on the disc, or dirt, condensation, etc. on the lens of the unit.
•  It may not be possible to play discs recorded on a personal computer depending on the application settings and the environment. Record with the correct format. (For details, contact the appropriate application manufacturers of the applications.)
•  CD-R/CD-RW discs may be damaged by direct exposure to sunlight, high temperatures or other storage conditions. The unit may be unable to play some damaged discs.
•  If you insert a CD-RW disc into the player, playback will begin more slowly than with a conventional CD or CD-R disc.
•  Recordings on CD-R/CD-RW cannot be played using the DDCD (Double Density CD) system.

USB memory device

•  USB communication formats: USB 1.1/2.0 HS (480 Mbps) and FS (12 Mbps)
•  File formats: FAT 16/32
•  Correspondence class: Mass storage class

iPod

The following iPod, iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch and iPhone devices can be used with this system.

Made for

•  iPod touch (5th generation)*
•  iPod touch (4th generation)
•  iPod touch (3rd generation)
•  iPod touch (2nd generation)
•  iPod touch (1st generation)
•  iPod classic
•  iPod nano (7th generation)*
•  iPod nano (6th generation)*
•  iPod nano (5th generation)
•  iPod nano (4th generation)
•  iPod nano (3rd generation)
•  iPod nano (2nd generation)*
•  iPod nano (1st generation)*
•  iPhone 5s*
•  iPhone 5c*
•  iPhone 5*
•  iPhone 4s
•  iPhone 4
•  iPhone 3GS
•  iPhone 3G
•  iPhone

*: iPod video not supported

Depending on differences between models or software versions etc., some models might be incompatible with this system.