Pioneer VSX-916-S Connecting antennas, Using external antennas, To improve FM reception

04Connecting 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

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FM UNBAL	AM
75 Ω	LOOP ANTENNA	4
	1	2

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.

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Use a PAL connector to connect an external FM antenna.

One-touch

PAL connector

75	Ω coaxial cable	FM UNBAL		AM
		75	Ω	LOOP	ANTENNA

To improve AM reception

Connect a 5 to 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 to 6 meters

Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire)

FM UNBAL	AM
75 Ω	LOOP	ANTENNA

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