FM/AM
50kHz/9kHz
100kHz/10kHz
FREQUENCY
STEP

CONNECTIONS

Connecting the antennas

Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength.

Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals.

AM loop antenna

Indoor FM

(included)

antenna

 

(included)

TUNER

AM

ANT

GND

75UNBAL.

FM

ANT

Ground (GND terminal)

For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the antenna GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth.

 

75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model only)

1

2

 

 

 

11

(7/16)

 

 

8

(5/16)

Unit:

 

6

(1/14)

mm (inch)

Connecting the AM loop antenna

1 Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it to the terminals on this unit.

2 Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop

antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND terminals.

3 Orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception.

Notes

The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.

The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.

PREPARATION

Open the cover of the included 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter.

3

Lead wire

Cut the external sleeve of the 75-ohm coaxial cable and prepare it for connection.

A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about the outdoor antennas.

FREQUENCY STEP switch (China and General models only)

Because the inter-station frequency

Cut the lead wire and remove it.

4

 

5

Clamp

Clamp with

 

with

pliers.

 

pliers.

 

 

 

Insert the wire

Snap the cover into

 

into the slot.

place.

Insert the cable wire into the

 

slot, and clamp it with pliers.

 

spacing differs in different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located on the rear panel) according to the frequency spacing in your area.

North, Central and South America:

100 kHz/10 kHz

Other areas: 50 kHz/9 kHz

Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of this unit from the AC outlet.

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Yamaha RX-V440RDS owner manual Connecting the antennas, Connecting the AM loop antenna, Because the inter-station frequency

RX-V440RDS specifications

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