Integra TUN-3.7 instruction manual Connecting Antennas, Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

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Connecting Antennas

This section explains how to connect the indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect com- mercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.

*An indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna are sup- plied with each tuner board.

FM antenna jack

Connecting the AM Loop Antenna

The indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only.

1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown.

AM antenna push terminals

2 Connect both wires of the AM loop

 

antenna to the AM push terminals, as

 

shown.

 

(The antenna’s wires are not polarity sensitive, so

Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna

they can be connected either way around).

The indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.

Make sure that the wires are attached securely and

 

that the push terminals are gripping the bare

1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown.

wires, not the insulation.

Insert the plug fully into the jack.

Once the TUN-3.7 is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the posi- tion of the FM antenna to achieve the best possi- ble reception.

2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position.

Thumbtacks, etc.

Caution: Be careful that you don’t injure your- self when using thumbtacks.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the indoor FM antenna, try using a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead.

Push

Insert wire

Release

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Once the TUN-3.7 is ready for use, you’ll need to tune into an AM radio station and adjust the posi- tion of the AM antenna to achieve the best possi- ble reception.

Keep the antenna as far away as possible from the TUN-3.7, TV, speaker cables, and power cords.

If you cannot achieve good reception with the indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna.

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Contents TUN-3.7 Important Safety Instructions AvisFCC Information for User PrecautionsPower With C-AMFM Tuner Board Installed FeaturesWith C-HDXM Tuner Board Installed GeneralContents Connecting the Supplied Power Cord Supplied AccessoriesBefore Using the TUN-3.7 Aiming the Remote Controller Before Using the TUN-3.7Installing the Batteries Open the battery compartment, as shownGetting to Know the TUN-3.7 Front PanelDisplay Setting the Display BrightnessGetting to Know the TUN-3.7 XM Antenna C-HDXM tuner board only Power cordRear Panel IR IN/OUTRemote Controller Remote ControllerAM Frequency Step Setup Optional Tuner BoardsInstalling a Tuner Board Optional Tuner BoardsConnecting the Indoor FM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna Connecting AntennasConnecting an Outdoor FM Antenna Before Making Any Connections Connecting the TUN-3.7Connecting to an Amplifier About the System FunctionsConnecting the TUN-3.7 Connecting the 12V Trigger JacksControlling Other Out-of-range Components Controlling the TUN-3.7 When It’s OutControlling Components That Are Out of Range RangeListening to AM and FM Radio Turning On and Listening to AM and FM RadioTurning On the TUN-3.7 Press the Direct Tuning button Tuning into Stations by FrequencyAdjusting the Antennas Turning On and Listening to AM and FM RadioListening to XM Satellite Radio North American Models Only Connecting the XM Mini-Tuner and Home DockListening to XM Satellite Radio Important XM Radio InformationSelecting XM Satellite Radio Setting the Satellite Radio ModeListening to XM Satellite Radio Signing Up for XM Satellite RadioDirect Tuning Category Search ModeChannel Search Mode Selecting XM Radio ChannelsDisplaying XM Radio Information Positioning the XM antennaSelecting Multicast Channels Listening to HD Radio StationsAbout HD Radio Stations Listening to HD Radio Stations Using RDSSelecting the Audio Format Blend Mode Displaying HD Radio InformationSelecting Presets Using PresetsPresetting Your Favorite Stations Deleting PresetsChanging the TUN-3.7’s Remote ID Changing the Remote Controller’s IDChanging the Remote ID Audio TroubleshootingPower TunerOthers TroubleshootingRemote Controller Specifications 3 4 4 3 5 0 a