INFORMANON
ON
ANTENNA
1,
FM ANTENNA
For
excellent
reproduction
of
FM
broadcasts,
a
proper
FIVI
antenna
is a
necessity.
CHOOSE
THE
PROPER ANTENNA FORYOUR
AREA
O
AREAS
WHEBE THE STATIONS
ARE
CLOSE AND
THE SIGNALS ARE STRONG
The use of an
outdoor Fl\,4 antenna is recom-
mended
but
the
T
shaped
antenna
provided
with this
unit can also
be used. When using
the
T
shaped
antenna, connect it 10 the
FM
300ft terminals.
While
listening to
an Fl\,4
station,
attach the antenna
to the
ceiling
or
wall.
The strength of the signal
will
change
with the
direction of the horizontal
part
of
the
antenna.
(The
top
of
the
"T").
Orient it in
the direction
that brings the strongest and
best
reception.
AFEAS
WHEBE SIGNALS
ARE WEAK
BECAUSE
OF
LONG DISTANCE FROM
FM
STATIONS
OR
WHERE BUILDING CON'
STRUCTION BLOCKS
THE
SIGNALS
Use
an outdoor
Fl\l antenna
of from 3 to I
elements
located in the
highest
possible
place.
Usually
300 ohms
flat twin
lead is used be-
tween
the
antenna and
the
tuner.
lt
should
be
connected
to
the
F[/300O terminals.
AREAS
WITH
INTERFERENCE
OR
NOISE
lf
you
live in the
city where there
is a
lot of
automobile
traffic,
near industrial
plants.
or
near
hiqh
voltage lines,
you
may
encounter
noise even if
you
install
an outdoor
FIV
antenna.
ln such
areas it is
necessary
to
connect
the antenna
to the tuner with 75
ohms
coaxial
cable. When using 75 ohms
coaxial
cable, connect
it
to
the FM75S, ter-
m inals.
HOW TO ATTACH COAXIAL CABLE
Use a coaxial cable cutter or some other
suitable
instrument
such as a wire cutter, etc.
(D
Cut back
the
outer
insulation of the cable
to a
distance
of 15mm
(5/8")
Coaxial Cable
O
Peel the
braided shield wire back over
the
outer insulation of the cable.
O
Cut the insulation
from the inner
conductor
to
a distance of
1Omm
(3/8").
lnsert the end
of
the
coaxlal cable into the
holder of the
Fl\,475Q
terminals
and
fasten
the inner
conductor
down. Ihen tighten the
holder, over the braided
portion
9f
thecable.
Functions
as a
ground
o
Shield Wire
lnsulation