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.
ANTENNA
What antennas will I need?
• FM wire antenna | • AM loop antenna |
(supplied) (1) | (supplied) (1) |
Note
To prevent noise
Connecting a ground wire
To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied) to the y ground terminal. If you’ve connected an outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for lightning protection.
Receiver
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to ground
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” on pages 6 and 7.
Hookups
FM wire antenna | Receiver | AM loop antenna |
| ANTENNA |
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After connecting |
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the wire antenna, | 75Ω |
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| FM |
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keep it as horizontal | COAXIAL |
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as possible. | AM | Adjust the |
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| direction. |
If AM reception is poor
We reccomed 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 buiding.
If you have poor FM reception
Connect a
FM outdoor antenna
Receiver
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
AM
Audio Component Hookups
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.
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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