Connecting antennas

Connecting an FM outdoor antenna

Please make sure that you follow the considerations:

Keep the antenna away from noise sources (neon signs, busy roads, etc.).

It is dangerous to put the antenna close to power lines. Keep it well away from power lines, transformers, etc.

To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.

ANTENNA

AM

FM 75

Connecting an AM outdoor antenna

An outdoor antenna will be more effective if it is stretched horizontally above a window or outside.

Do not remove the AM loop antenna.

To avoid the risk of lightning and electrical shock, grounding is necessary. Follow item 14 of the “Important Safeguards” on page 2 when you install the outdoor antenna.

Outdoor antenna

ANTENNA

(Indoor)

 

 

AM loop antenna

AM

FM 75

Note:

If you are using the TX-DS696 worldwide model in a region where AM frequencies are delineated by 10-kHz steps, be sure to set the AM Freq Step Setup setting accordingly (see page 42).

Directional linkage

Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere with each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) antenna, use a directional linkage type splitter.

To receiver

To TV (or VCR)

Connecting the antenna cable to the 75/300 antenna adapter (For all models other than USA, Canadian and European models)

Connecting the 300 ribbon wire:

Loosen the screws and wrap the wire around these screws. Then tighten the screws with a screwdriver.

Outdoor

antenna

300

ribbon wire

Connecting the coaxial cable:

1.With your fingernail, or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers of the 75/300 antenna adapter outward and remove the cover.

2.Remove the transformer wire A from slit B and insert it into slit C.

3.Prepare the coaxial cable as shown in the diagram.

4.Connect the 75/300 antenna adapter to the coaxial cable.

1.Insert the end of the cable.

2.Clamp it in place with pliers.

5.Reinstall the cover.

1

2

3, 4

 

✦ ✦

 

 

✦✦

✦✦

 

 

✦ ✦ ✦

 

 

Slit B

6

3

6

mm mm mm

 

15mm

5/8"

Wire A

Slit C

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TX-DS696 specifications

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