Optimus STAV-3780 - Manual (Page 12)

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Preparing Your Receiver
Connecting the Antennas In many areas, the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide
satisfactory reception.
AM Antennas
Assemble the supplied AM 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. If the receiver is in a rack or on a shelf and there is no room
for the AM loop antenna, use two screws (not supplied) to mount the
base on the wall or another location as shown.
Attach the antenna wires to the AM LOOP ANTENNA and (ground) termi-
nals (upper two terminals).
Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM recep-
tion.
Notes:
• Keep the AM loop antenna connected even when you use another
indoor antenna or an outdoor AM antenna.
• Ensure that the antenna does not touch the receiver or any other
metal object.
• 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 an optional RadioShack shortwave antenna kit (Cat.
No. 278-758), which makes an excellent outdoor AM antenna. Connect
the outdoor AM antenna 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.
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75 Ω
AM Loop
Antenna
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75 Ω
Outdoor AM Antenna
AM Loop
Antenna
ANTENNA
AM
LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
UNBAL
75 Ω
Note: For the best results, use 75-ohm
coaxial cable to connect an outdoor an-
tenna to the receiver.