Yamaha RX-V595aRDS Owner's Manual - Page 18

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Each antenna should be correctly connected to the designated terminals, referring to the following diagram. Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas will probably provide sufficient signal strength. Nevertheless, a properly installed outdoor antenna will give clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an outdoor antenna may result in improvement. Outdoor FM antenna * You may be unable to obtain good FM radio reception depending on your local conditions (distance from the broadcast station, interposing buildings and mountains, etc.). Consult your dealer or authorized service center and be sure to install an antenna that suits your local conditions. Install the special FM outdoor antenna in a high place as far away from any roads as possible to avoid being affected by automobile ignition noise. Indoor FM antenna (included) * Firmly insert the connector into the FM ANT terminal. Outdoor AM antenna * If you cannot obtain good reception with the AM loop antenna, connect 5 m to 10 m of vinyl covered wire to the AM ANT terminal and extend it outdoors from a window. (Be sure to also connect the AM loop antenna at this time.) 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 75-ohm coaxial cable AM loop antenna (included) 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter 300-ohm feeder Ground GND terminal For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the GND terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth ground is a metal stake driven into moist earth. Connecting the AM loop antenna 11 2 3 Press the tab and unlock the terminal hole. Connect the AM loop antenna lead wires to the AM ANT and GND terminals. Return the tab to its original position to lock the lead wires. Lightly pull the lead wires to confirm a good connection. 1 2 3 Attach the loop antenna to the Orient the AM loop antenna stand. antenna so that the best reception is obtained. Loop antenna 3 2 Antenna stand • The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit. The antenna may be hung on a wall. • The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit. 18