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Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
≥
Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥
Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
Do not:
≥
mix old and new batteries.
≥
use different types at the same time.
≥
heat or expose to flame.
≥
take apart or short circuit.
≥
attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥
use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
∫
Use
Aim at the display (
➜
page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum
range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
STEP
5
Antennas and AC power supply cord
Optional antenna connections
AC IN
R
L
R
L
L
R
P
R
P
B
Y
FM ANT
75
AM ANT
LOOP EXT
FM indoor antenna
Affix this end of the antenna
where reception is best.
AC power supply cord
Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of
power (approx. 0.5 W), even when it is
turned off. To save power when the unit is
not to be used for a long time, unplug it from
the household AC outlet.
You will need to reset some memory items
after plugging in the unit.
≥
Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete.
AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna up on
its base. Place the antenna
where reception is best.
Keep loose antenna cable away
from other wires and cables.
Click!
AM loop
antenna
FM indoor
antenna
AC power
supply cord
To household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Adhesive tape
AC IN
R
L
R
L
L
R
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
(480p/480i)
(480p/480i)
P
R
P
B
Y
S-VIDEO
S-VIDEO
OUT
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
OUT
AUX
AUX
FM ANT
75
AM ANT
LOOP EXT
AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire)
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window
or other convenient location.
5–12 m
(16 – 39 feet)
FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)
≥
Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥
The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Rework your outdoor antenna’s 75
≠
coaxial cable as follows:
75
≠
coaxial cable
(not included)
1
Remove a piece of the outer
vinyl insulator.
2
Carefully pull the
tabs apart to
remove the cover.
3
Install the coaxial cable.
Clamp the cable conductor,
and wind it on so that it does
not contact anything else.
7 mm (
9
/
32
z
)
10 mm (
13
/
32
z
)
4
Attach the cover.
Clamp with pliers
10 mm (
13
/
32
z
)
Antenna plug
(not included)
Leave the AM loop antenna connected.
Peel back
STEP
6
The remote control
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
≥
Do not use
rechargeable type
batteries.
Remote control
Batteries
Insert so the poles (
i
and
j
) match those in the
remote control.
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