RCA STAV3860 - Manual (Page 8)

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CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM
FM Wire Antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a
window frame or other suitable area.
7 To Improve FM Reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
FM
UNBAL
75 Ω
FM
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
7 To Improve AM Reception
Connect a 15–18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM
antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop
antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75 Ω
L R L R
AM LOOP
ANTENNA CD
OUT
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
CONTROL
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
TO
MONITOR
TV
VCR/
DVR
TV/
SAT
DVD
/LD
FRONT
P
L
A
Y
CENTER
SPEAKER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS AC OUTLET
L R
SUB
WOOFER
L R
O
U
T
R
E
C
DVD 5.1 CH
INPUT
OUT
FM
ANTENNA
Antenna Snap Connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into
the hole, then snap the connector shut.
CONNECTING ANTENNAS
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound
quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below). Always make sure that the
receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
3/8 In.
Using External Antennas
AM Loop Antenna
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face
in the direction that gives the best reception.
15–18 FT
INDOOR ANTENNA
(VINYL-COATED WIRE)
75 Ω COAXIAL CABLE