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.

Indoor FM antenna

(included) AM loop antenna (included)

TUNER

75UNBAL.

AM

FMGND ANT 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

PREPARATION

 

 

(U.K. model only)

 

1

Open the cover of the

 

 

included 75-ohm/300-ohm

 

 

antenna adapter.

 

2Cut the external sleeve of the

75-ohm coaxial cable and

11 mm

8 mm

prepare it for connection.

6 mm

3Cut 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.

2Press and hold the tab to insert the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT and GND terminals.

3Orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception.

FREQUENCY STEP switch

(Asia and General models only)

Because the interstation frequency

 

 

 

spacing differs in different areas, set

FREQUENCY STEP

the FREQUENCY STEP switch

 

 

10KHZ / 100KHZ

 

 

9KHZ / 50KHZ

 

 

 

AM FM

(locating 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 this unit’s power cord from the AC wall outlet.

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Yamaha RX-V650 Connecting the antennas, Connecting the AM loop antenna, 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter, Model only

RX-V650 specifications

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