TUNING

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

 

Indoor FM

antenna

 

antenna

(included)

 

(included)

 

 

 

TUNER

AM ANT

GND

FM ANT

 

 

75 UNBAL.

3 Release the tab to lock the lead wires.

Lightly pull the lead wires to confirm a good connection.

4 Attach the loop antenna to the antenna stand.

5 Orient the AM loop antenna so that the best reception is obtained.

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The AM loop antenna can be removed from the stand and attached to a wall, etc.

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 indoor FM antenna

Connect the included indoor FM antenna to the FM ANT 75UNBAL. terminal.

Note

Do not connect an outdoor FM antenna and the indoor FM antenna at the same time.

Connecting the AM loop antenna

3

1

 

4

2

 

 

5

Antenna stand

1 Press and hold the tab to unlock the terminal hole.

2 Insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND terminals.

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 the outdoor antennas.

Connecting a coaxial cable to the included

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

1

2

(7/16)

 

 

11

Unit: mm

 

8

(5/16)

 

(inch)

Cover

6

(1/14)

 

 

 

 

Open the cover of the

Cut the external sleeve of

included 75-ohm/300-ohm

the 75-ohm coaxial cable

antenna adapter.

and prepare it for

 

connection.

 

3

 

 

 

Lead wire

Cut the lead wire and remove it.

4

5

Clamp

Clamp with

with

pliers.

pliers.

 

Insert the wire into the slot.

Snap the cover into

Insert the cable wire into the place. slot, and clamp it with

pliers.

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Yamaha RX-V620RDS Tuning, Connecting the Antennas, Connecting the indoor FM antenna, Connecting the AM loop antenna

RX-V620RDS specifications

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