Getting Started; Checking The Supplied Accessories; Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas - JVC RX-8040B Instructions Manual

Getting Started

This section explains how to connect audio/video components and speakers to the receiver, and how to connect the
power supply.
Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made.

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Check to be sure you have all of the following items, which are
supplied for the receiver.
The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of pieces supplied.
• Remote Control (1)
• Batteries (2)
• AM Loop Antenna (1)
• FM Antenna (1)
• RF Rod Antenna (1)
• IR Signal Transmitter (1)
• Double-sided Adhesive Tape (1)
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Connecting the FM and AM Antennas

FM antenna connections
A
7 5
IA L
F M
A X
C O
Extend the supplied FM antenna
horizontally.
ANTENNA
FM Antenna (supplied)
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
Outdoor FM Antenna Cable
(not supplied)
FM 75
COAXIAL
Connect the supplied FM antenna as temporary measure to the
FM 75 Ω COAXIAL terminal—A
If reception is poor, connect the outdoor FM antenna (not
supplied)—B
1. Disconnect the supplied FM antenna.
2. Connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable (with the standard type connector).
B
7 5
F M IA L
A X
C O
AM antenna connections
Assemble the supplied AM loop antenna as follows:
Snap the tabs on the loop into the slots of the base to
assemble the AM loop antenna.
ANTENNA
AM
EXT
AM
LOOP
FM 75
COAXIAL
1 2
Outdoor single vinyl-covered wire (not supplied)
Notes:
• If the AM loop antenna wire is covered with vinyl,
remove the vinyl by twisting it as illustrated.
• Make sure the antenna conductors do not touch any
other terminals, connecting cords and power cord. This
could cause poor reception.
• If reception is poor, connect an outdoor single vinyl-covered wire
(not supplied) to the AM EXT terminal. (Keep the AM loop antenna
connected.)
Turn the loop until you have
the best reception.
AM Loop Antenna
(supplied)
3
7