BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
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BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
8 Connect AM and FM antennas to the media center
The supplied AM and FM antennas connect to the rear panel of the media center (Figure 12).
CAUTION: DO NOT connect your television antenna cable to the FM antenna jack.
To connect the FM antenna
A.Insert the plug on the FM dipole antenna lead into the FM antenna connector.
B.Place the antenna as far from the media center and other components as possible.
C.Spread out the antenna arms and change their orientation as needed to get the best FM reception.
Note: The FM jack (75 ohm) may be used with an outdoor antenna. Before doing this, consult a qualified installer. Follow all safety instructions supplied with the antenna.
To connect the AM antenna
A.Insert the plug on the AM antenna lead into the AM antenna connector.
B.Stand the loop antenna on the base or mount the antenna on a wall, following the instructions enclosed with the AM antenna.
C.Move the AM loop antenna at least 20 in (50 cm) from the media center and at least 2 ft (60 cm) from the Acoustimass® module.
When all connections are completed and you can turn on your system, you may need to experiment with the orientation of the loop antenna for optimum AM reception.
Note: AM reception can be adversely affected by a nearby television when it is on. Turn off the TV for best AM reception.
Figure 12
Media center antenna connections
AM antenna lead | FM dipole antenna lead |
Media center rear panel
To connect to cable radio
Some cable TV providers make FM radio signals available through the cable service to your home. Using a signal splitter, you may be able to feed the cable radio signals to the FM con- nector on your media center. Contact your cable TV provider for assistance.
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