Getting Started

Connecting the AM and FM Antennas

AM antenna connection

Connect the supplied AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.

Turn the loop until you have the best reception.

If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl- covered wire (not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna connected.)

FM antenna connection

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM 75 COAXIAL terminal as a temporary measure.

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

If the reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied). Before attaching a 75 coaxial cable with a connector, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

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Rear panel

If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna.

75 FMCOAXIAL

75 coaxial cable with a

FM

 

75

connector (not supplied)

COAXIAL

 

ANTENNA

FM antenna (supplied)

 

FM 75

 

COAXIAL

 

Extend the supplied FM antenna horizontally.

1Open the terminal.

2Insert the AM antenna cord.

3Close the terminal.

Notes:

• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl, remove the vinyl by twisting it as shown to the right.

Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any other terminals, connecting cords, or power cord. This could cause poor reception.

AM

LOOP

AM loop antenna

(supplied)

AM

EXT

If AM reception is poor, connect outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied).

Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to assemble the AM loop antenna.

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JVC RX-5030VBK manual Getting Started, Connecting the AM and FM Antennas, AM antenna connection, FM antenna connection

RX-5030VBK specifications

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