Pioneer VSX-518 manual Connecting up Connecting antennas, Using external antennas

03Connecting 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).

fig. a fig. b fig. c

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Use an F connector to connect an external FM antenna.

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FM UNBAL

5 75 Ω

FM UNBAL 75 Ω

F connector

AM

LOOP

AM

LOOP

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To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 m to 6 m (15 ft. to 18 ft.) length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

1Pull off the protective shields of both AM antenna wires.

2Push open the tabs, then insert one wire fully into each terminal, then release the tabs to secure the AM antenna wires.

3Fix the AM loop antenna to the attached stand.

To fix the stand to the antenna, bend in the direction indicated by the arrow (fig. a) then clip the loop onto the stand (fig. b).

•If you plan to mount the AM antenna to a wall or other surface, secure the stand with screws (fig. c) before clipping the loop to the stand. Make sure the reception is clear.

4Place the AM antenna on a flat surface and in a direction giving the best reception.

5Connect the FM wire antenna in the same way as the AM loop antenna.

For best results, extend the FM antenna fully and fix to a wall or door frame. Don’t drape loosely or leave coiled up.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

	Outdoor
FM UNBAL	antenna

75Ω

AM

LOOP

5 m to 6 m	Indoor antenna
(15 ft. to 18 ft.)	(vinyl-coated wire)

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