Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.
Notes
•Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.
•For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away for tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to your local FM transmitter.
•Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
•For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well away from power lines and other
Using the 75/300-ohm Antenna Adapter
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■ Connecting 300-ohm Flat Cable
1 Using a screwdriver, loosen the
two screws on the adapter, wrap the bare wires around the screws, and then retighten them, as shown.
2 Plug the adapter into the 75Ω socket.
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2 Using your fingernails or a small screwdriver,
lever the adapter’s tabs outward and remove the cover, as shown.
3 Move the small wire inside the adapter from position A to position B, as shown.
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4 Insert the central conductor (1), as shown, and
use a small pair of pliers to clamp the shielding and outer insulation sections of the cable (2), as shown.
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Make sure the shielding is not touching the central conductor.
5 Refit the adapter’s cover, and then plug the adapter into the 75Ω socket.
■Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown.
TV/FM antenna splitter
To AV receiver | To TV (or VCR) |
Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
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Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note that the AM loop antenna should be left connected.
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