Onkyo TX-NR900E Connecting antennas, Connecting an FM outdoor antenna, Directional linkage

Connecting antennas

Connecting an FM outdoor antenna

Make sure to follow the general rules given below:

•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.

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.

PRE OUT	ANTENNA	AUDIO
L
	R	L
	CENTER
	AM
L
	FM
	75

To receiver To TV (or VCR)

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

Connecting the 300 Ω ribbon wire:

Loosen the screws on the adapter and wrap the wires of the ribbon wire around these screws. Then tighten the screws down with a screwdriver.

Connecting an AM outdoor antenna

If reception is poor with the indoor AM antenna, stretch out the outdoor antenna (16 feet (5 meters) or more) above a window or outside.

•Keep the indoor AM loop antenna connected. Do not remove it.

•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

(Indoor)	PRE OUT	ANTENNA	AUDIO
	L

AM loop antenna

R L

CENTER

AM

L

FM 75

Note:

If you are using the TX-NR900/900E worldwide model in a region where AM frequencies are delineated by 10-kHz steps, be sure to set the “AM Frequency Step” Setup setting accordingly (see page 47).

Outdoor

antenna

300 Ω

ribbon wire

Connecting the coaxial cable:

1.With your fingernail, or a small screwdriver, press the stoppers of the 75/300 Ω 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 Ω antenna adapter to the coaxial cable.

1.Insert the end of the cable.

2.Clamp it in place with pliers.

5.Reinstall the cover.

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Slit B	6		3	6
	mm mm mm

5/8"

(15mm)

Wire A

Slit C

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