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Connecting the FM and AM antennas

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PREPARATION CONNECTIONS Connecting the FM and AM antennas Both FM and AM indoor antennas are supplied with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to designated terminals. 2 Press and hold the tab of the AM ANT terminal. Notes • Be sure to set the tuner frequency step (Asia and General models only) according to the frequency spacing in your area (see page 85). • 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, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. AM loop antenna (supplied) Indoor FM antenna (supplied) 3 Insert one of the AM loop antenna lead wires into the AM ANT terminal. TUNER AM ANT GND FM ANT 75Ω UNBAL. (U.S.A. model) 4 Release the tab of the AM ANT terminal back into place. Ground For maximum safety and minimum interference, connect the antenna GND terminal to a good earth Outdoor AM antenna ground. A good earth ground is a metal stake Use a 5 to 10 m (16.4 to 32.8 ft) of driven into moist earth. vinyl-covered wire extended outdoors from a window. ■ Connecting the AM loop antenna 1 Set up the AM loop antenna. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to connect the other lead wire to the GND terminal. y Once you have properly connected the AM loop antenna to this unit, orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception when you tune into AM stations (see page 44). 23

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CONNECTIONS
PREPARATION
Both FM and AM indoor antennas are supplied with this
unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient
signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to
designated terminals.
•
Be sure to set the tuner frequency step (Asia and General
models only) according to the frequency spacing in your area
(see page 85).
•
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,
install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized
YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor antennas.
■
Connecting the AM loop antenna
1
Set up the AM loop antenna.
2
Press and hold the tab of the AM ANT
terminal.
3
Insert one of the AM loop antenna lead wires
into the AM ANT terminal.
4
Release the tab of the AM ANT terminal back
into place.
5
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to connect the
other lead wire to the GND terminal.
y
Once you have properly connected the AM loop antenna to
this unit, orient the AM loop antenna for the best reception
when you tune into AM stations (see page 44).
Connecting the FM and AM antennas
Notes
FM ANT
75
Ω
UNBAL.
AM
ANT
GND
TUNER
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
(U.S.A. model)
Ground
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.
Indoor FM antenna
(supplied)
Outdoor AM antenna
Use a 5 to 10 m (16.4 to 32.8 ft) of
vinyl-covered wire extended outdoors
from a window.