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Connecting Antenna—Continued
If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied
indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-
door FM antenna instead.
Notes
• Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results
can sometimes be obtained when installed in an attic or loft.
•For best results, install the outdoor FM antenna well away
from tall buildings, preferably with a clear line of sight to
your local FM transmitter.
• Outdoor antenna should be located away from possible
noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
•For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should be situated well
away from power lines and other high-voltage equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with local
regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
Using the 75/300-ohm antenna adapter
The 75/300-ohm antenna adapter can be used to con-
nect an FM antenna using either 75-ohm coaxial
cable or 300-ohm twin-core flat cable.
Connecting a 300-ohm flat cable
Connecting a 75-ohm coaxial cable
Using a TV/FM antenna splitter
It’s best not to use the same antenna for both FM and
TV reception, as this can cause interference prob-
lems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM
antenna splitter, as shown.
If good reception cannot be achieved using the sup-
plied AM loop antenna, an outdoor AM antenna can
be used in addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside
horizontally, but good results can sometimes be obtained
indoors by mounting the antenna horizontally above a
window. Note that the AM loop antenna should remain
connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-
ards.
Connecting an outdoor FM antenna
1
Using a screwdriver, loosen
the two screws on the
adapter, wrap the bare wires
around the screws, and then
retighten them, as shown.
2
Plug the adapter into the 75Ω socket.
1
Strip and prepare the
75 ohm coaxial cable,
as shown.
2
Using your fingernails or a small screw-
driver, press the adapter’s tabs outward
and remove the cover, as shown.
FM
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mm
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mm
1/4" 1/8" 1/4"
15 mm
5/8"
3
Move the small wire inside the adapter
from position A to position B, as shown.
4
Insert the central conductor (1), as
shown, and use a small pair of pliers
to clamp the shielding and outer insu-
lation sections of the cable (2), as
shown.
Make sure the shielding is not touching the
central conductor.
5
Refit the adapter’s cover, then plug the
adapter into the 75Ω socket.
Connecting an outdoor AM antenna
Position A
Wire
Position B
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1
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TV/FM antenna
splitter
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