Connecting antennas

Do not connect the AC power plug to the wall outlet until all connections are completed.

7Connecting FM and AM antennasAM loop antenna (supplied)If FM reception is poor, connect an outdoor FM antenna (not supplied).

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

ANTENNA

AM LOOP

 

FM antenna (supplied)

 

If AM reception is poor, connect

FM 75

AM EXT

an outdoor single vinyl-covered

COAXIAL

wire (not supplied).

 

 

AM antenna connection

Connect the AM loop antenna supplied to the AM LOOP terminals. Connect the white cord to the AM EXT terminal, and connect the black cord to the H terminal.

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.

NOTES

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

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

FM antenna connection

Connect the FM antenna supplied to the FM 75 Ω 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 Ω coaxial cable with a connector, disconnect the supplied FM antenna.

7Connecting the XM Passport System (XM Passport and XM Passport Home Dock)*

To enjoy XM Satellite Radio, connect the XM Passport System (not supplied) to the receiver.

* You can also use the conventional XM Connect and Play Digital Antenna (not supplied) for the receiver.

XM Passport (not supplied)XM Passport Home Dock (not supplied)NOTE

For the best reception:

– Place the XM Passport Home Dock antenna near a south-facing window or where “Channel 1” can be heard clearly (see page 17).

– Make sure there is no obstruction between the XM Passport Home Dock antenna and the sky.

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