Onkyo CBX-500 User Manual English - Page 14

Connecting Antennas Below is the FM/AM antenna connection information for the CBX-500. For the CBX-600UKD, see "Connecting the DAB/FM Antenna (CBX-600UKD only)" on page 15. This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM antenna. The CBX-500 won't pick up any radio signals without an antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use the tuner. 2 Use thumbtacks or something similar to fix the FM antenna into position. Thumbtacks, etc. FM antenna jack AM antenna jack Caution: Be careful that you don't injure yourself when using thumbtacks. If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see "Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna (CBX-500 only)" on page 15). Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna (CBX-500 only) The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only. 1 Attach the FM antenna, as shown. ■ North American Model Connecting the AM Loop Antenna (CBX-500 only) The supplied indoor AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. 1 Assemble the AM loop antenna, inserting the tabs into the base, as shown. Insert the plug fully into the jack. ■ European Model 2 Plug the AM loop antenna into the AM antenna jack, as shown. Insert the plug fully into the jack. Once the CBX-500 is ready for use, you'll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. ■ Adjusting the AM Loop Antenna Adjust the location and position of the AM antenna while listening to an AM station to achieve the best possible reception. En-14