Sony STR-DE905G, STR-DE805G manual Antenna Hookups, Audio Component Hookups, 10EN, Getting Started

Getting Started

Antenna Hookups

Overview

This section describes how to connect AM and FM antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio broadcasts with the receiver, complete these connections first, then go to the following pages. For specific locations of the terminals, see the illustration below.

Note

To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away from the unit and TV set.

Connecting a ground wire

To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied) to the yground terminal. If you’ve connected an outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for lightning protection.

Note

The y SIGNAL GND should not be used for this connection.

ANTENNA

What antennas will I need?

• FM wire antenna	• AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)	(supplied) (1)

Where do I go next?

If you want to connect other components, go on to the next section. If you’re only planning to use the receiver to listen to the radio, go to “Speaker System Hookups” starting on page 11.

Audio Component Hookups

Hookups

FM wire antenna	Receiver	AM loop antenna
	ANTENNA
After connecting	FM
	75Ω	AM
the wire antenna,	COAXIAL
keep it as horizontal
as possible.		Adjust the
		direction.

If AM reception is poor

We recommend that you purchase and connect the optional Sony antenna to the unit if reception is weakened by ferroconcrete used in the construction of your apartment or building.

If you have poor FM reception

Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM outdoor antenna.

FM outdoor antenna

Receiver AM loop antenna

ANTENNA

FM

75Ω

COAXIAL AM

Overview

This section describes how to connect your audio components to the receiver. If you want to use the receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections. For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration below.

CTRL A1

PHONO CD DAT/MD TAPE

What cords will I need?

Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player and turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)

White (L)	White (L)
Red (R)	Red (R)

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