Onkyo HT-S3100 User Manual

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 sometimesbe 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 possi-
ble noise sources, such as neon signs, busy roads, etc.
• For safety reasons, outdoor antenna should besituated
well away from power lines and other high-voltage
equipment.
• Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance
with local regulations to prevent electrical shock haz-
ards.
• Using aTV/FM Antenna Splitter
It's best not to use the same antenna. for both FM and TV
reception, as this can cause interference problems. If cir-
cumstances demand it, use a
TV /FM antenna splitter, as
shown.
TV /FM antenna splitter
If good reception cannot be achieved using the supplied
AM loop antenna, anoutdoor
AM antenna can be used in
addition to the loop antenna, as shown.
Outdoor antenna
\
Insulated antenna cable
AM loop antenna
Outdoor AM antennas work best when installed outside
horizontally, but goodresults can sometimes beobtained
indoors by mounting horizontally above a window. Note
that the
AM loop antenna should be left connected.
Outdoor antenna must be grounded in accordance with
local regulations to prevent electrical shock hazards.
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Onkyo HT-S3100 Specifications

General

Brand	Onkyo
Model	HT-S3100
Category	Home Theater System
Language	English