Connecting up

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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.

Antenna snap connectors

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

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AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna as shown below.

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IN

 

AUX

 

DIGITAL OUT

 

 

CD

 

 

OPT

IN

 

 

 

OPT

OUT

 

DVR/

 

 

2

 

 

VCR

 

(DVR/VCR)

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1

 

 

TV /

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SAT

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ASSIGNABLE

COAX

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OUT

 

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COAX

 

/ TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

/ MD

 

 

(DVD/LD)

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AUDIO

PLAY

 

 

 

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CONTROL

 

 

 

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OUT

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

DVR/

 

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VCR

 

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MONITOR

 

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IN

SAT

 

SUB

 

DVD

 

WOOFER

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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. Attach (if necessary) and face in the direction that gives the best reception.

Connect a 5–6 meter 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.

Outdoor antenna

5–6 meters

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

 

 

 

FM UNBAL

AM

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Pioneer VSX-815-S/-K manual Connecting up Connecting antennas, Using external antennas, FM wire antenna, AM loop antenna

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