Connecting up

Connecting antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

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Antenna snap connectors

Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut.

3/8 in. (10mm)

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna using a coaxial 75cable.

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ANTENNA

To improve AM reception

Connect a 15–18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

FM wire antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that gives good reception.

AM loop antenna

Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver as shown above. The ground terminal ( ) helps reduce radio noise (it is not an earthing plug). Attach (if necessary) and face in the direction that gives the best reception.

Note that either wire can be inserted into the respective terminals when connecting.

Outdoor antenna

15–18 ft. (5–6m)

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

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Pioneer VSX-1015TX Connecting up Connecting antennas, AM loop antenna, Using external antennas, FM wire antenna

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