Yamaha MCR730B User Manual - Page 17

Chapter 2: Getting Started Connecting antennas Connecting the AM loop antenna To listen to FM and AM radio, you must connect the supplied antennas to the DRX-730. If radio reception is poor in your area or you want to improve reception, you can connect outdoor FM and AM antennas. 1 Assemble the antenna's stand as shown. If you intend to mount the antenna on a wall, you do not need to assemble the stand. Consult an qualified antenna installer in your area for more details. ■ Antenna grounding 2 For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the AM ANT GND terminal to a good earth ground, such as a metal stake driven into moist earth. Indoor FM antenna (supplied) AM loop antenna (supplied) HDMI AM ANT GND FM ANT 75 UNBAL. R T IN AUX PR PB DOCK Y OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL DIGITAL Earth ground Connecting the FM antenna 1 Connect the supplied indoor FM antenna to the DRX-730's FM ANT jack. 2 Site the antenna away from the DRX-730, speaker cables, and power cables. 2 Push open the AM ANT terminal lever, insert the AM loop antenna's wires into the holes, and then close the lever. • If both of the wires on your antenna are black, this means they are not polarized and can be connected either way around. • If one of the wires on your antenna is white and the other one is black, connect the white wire to the AM ANT terminal, and connect the black wire to the GND terminal. AM ANT terminal W hite GND terminal Black Notes: • Do not connect the power cable to the DRX-730 until all other connections have been completed. • Before deciding where to install the antennas permanently, tune in to an AM or FM radio station and adjust the position of the AM or FM antenna, respectively, to find the best reception. • If you connect an outdoor AM antenna, connect the supplied AM loop antenna as well. 3 Site the antenna away from the DRX-730, speaker cables, and power cables. English 11 En