Connecting the Antennas, AM Antennas, FM Antennas

Preparing Your Receiver

Connecting the Antennas

In many areas, the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide satisfac- tory reception.

AM Antennas

Antenna Wires

AM Loop Antenna

Outdoor AM Antenna

AM Loop Antenna

Antenna

Tabs

Base

FM UNBAL

LOOP

ANTENNA

Ground

FM UNBAL

LOOP

ANTENNA

Ground

Assemble the included antenna’s base by swinging the base in the direction of the arrow and inserting the antenna’s bottom tabs into the base’s slot. Then at- tach the antenna wires to the LOOP ANTENNA terminals (bottom two terminals).

Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM reception.

If the receiver is in a rack or on a shelf and there is no room for the AM loop an- tenna, use two screws (not supplied) to mount the base on the wall or another location as shown.

Notes:

•Keep the AM loop antenna connected even when you use another indoor antenna or an outdoor AM antenna.

•Ensure the antenna does not touch the receiver or other metal objects.

•Do not place the antenna near a CD player, a personal computer, or a TV set.

•If the wire between your AM loop antenna and receiver is too short, you can add extra wire, available at your local RadioShack store.

You can also use a RadioShack shortwave antenna kit (Cat. No. 278-758), which makes an excellent outdoor AM antenna. Connect the outdoor AM anten- na wire to the receiver’s AM terminal, as shown.

FM Antennas

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75Ω terminal as shown, then extend it.

FM Antenna

FM UNBAL

LOOP

ANTENNA

Note: For the best results, use 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect an outdoor antenna to the receiver.

For better FM reception, you can also use a rabbit-ear TV antenna (for indoor use only). To connect the TV antenna to the receiver, you need a VHF/UHF/FM splitter (not included). RadioShack stores carry a full line of quality antennas and antenna connection accessories.