CONNECTIONS

Connecting the FM and AM antennas

Both FM and AM indoor antennas are supplied with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to designated terminals.

Notes

Be sure to set the tuner frequency step (Asia and General models only) according to the frequency spacing in your area (see page 77).

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, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas.

AM loop antenna (supplied)

Indoor FM antenna (supplied)

TUNER

AM

FM ANT

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ANT GND

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2Press and hold the tab of the AM ANT terminal.

3Insert one of the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT terminal.

4Release the tab of the AM ANT terminal back into place.

Outdoor AM antenna

Use a 5 to 10 m (16.4 to 32.8 ft) of vinyl-covered wire extended outdoors from a window.

Ground

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.

5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to connect the

other lead wire to the GND terminal.

Connecting the AM loop antenna

1Set up the AM loop antenna.

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Once you have properly connected the AM loop antenna to

this unit, orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception

when you tune into AM stations (see page 43).

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Yamaha RX-V459 Connecting the AM loop antenna, Repeat steps 2 through 4 to connect, Other lead wire to the GND terminal

RX-V459 specifications

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