Optimus 31-3042 - Manual (Page 21)

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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 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) terminals
(upper two terminals).
Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM reception.
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 a 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.
Note: For the best results, use 75-ohm
coaxial cable to connect an outdoor an-
tenna to the receiver.
AM
FM
UNBAL
75
LOOP
ANTENNA
ANTENN
AM
FM
UNBAL
75
LOOP
ANTENNA
ANTENN AM Loop
Outdoor AM Antenna
AM Loop
Antenna
Antenna
AM
FM
UNBAL
75
LOOP
ANTENNA
ANTENN