Optimus STAV-3690 - Manual (Page 11)

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Preparing Your Receiver
Connecting the Antennas In many areas, the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide satisfac-
tory reception.
AM Antennas
Assemble the included antenna’s base by swinging the base in the direction of
the arrow and inserting the antenna’s bottom tabs into the base’s slot. Then at-
tach the antenna wires to the
LOOP ANTENNA terminals (bottom two terminals).
Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM reception.
If the receiver is in a rack or on a shelf and there is no room for the AM loop an-
tenna, use two screws (not supplied) to mount the base on the wall or another
location as shown.
Notes:
• Keep the AM loop antenna connected even when you use another indoor
antenna or an outdoor AM antenna.
• Ensure the antenna does not touch the receiver or other metal objects.
• Do not place the antenna near a CD player, a personal computer, or a TV
set.
• If the wire between your AM loop antenna and receiver is too short, you
can add extra wire, available at your local RadioShack store.
You can also use a RadioShack shortwave antenna kit (Cat. No. 278-758),
which makes an excellent outdoor AM antenna. Connect the outdoor AM anten-
na wire to the receiver’s AM terminal, as shown.
FM Antennas
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75
Ω terminal as shown, then
extend it.
For better FM reception, you can also use a rabbit-ear TV antenna (for indoor
use only). To connect the TV antenna to the receiver, you need a VHF/UHF/FM
splitter (not included). RadioShack stores carry a full line of quality antennas
and antenna connection accessories.
FM
UNBAL
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
75
ANTENNA
FM Antenna
Note: For the best results, use 75-ohm
coaxial cable to connect an outdoor
antenna to the receiver.
FM
UNBAL
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
75
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
75
ANTENNA
Antenna Wires
Base
Antenna Wires
Outdoor AM Antenna
AM Loop Antenna
Ground
AM Loop Antenna
Ground
Antenna
Tabs