9KHZ / 50KHZ
FREQUENCY STEP
10KHZ / 100KHZ

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 antenna

 

(included)

(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.

Connecting the AM loop antenna

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

CONNECTIONS

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.

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 outdoor antennas.

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

1Open the cover of the

included 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter.

2 Cut the external sleeve

of the 75-ohm coaxial

11 mm

8 mm

cable and prepare it for

6 mm

connection.

 

3 Cut the lead wire and

remove it.

Lead wire

 

4Insert the cable

wire into the slot,

Clamp

Clamp

and clamp it with

 

 

 

pliers.

 

 

 

Insert wire into

 

 

slot.

 

5Snap the cover

into place.

FREQUENCY STEP switch

(Asia and General models only)

PREPARATION

2Press and hold the tab to insert

the AM loop antenna lead wires

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

AM FM

into the AM ANT and GND terminals.

3Orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception.

North, Central and South America: 100 kHz/10 kHz

Other areas: 50 kHz/9 kHz

Before setting this switch, disconnect this unit’s power cord from the AC wall outlet.

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Yamaha RX-V450 Connecting the antennas, Connecting the AM loop antenna, 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter U.K. model only

RX-V450 specifications

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