Connecting Your System; Connecting Antennas - Pioneer VSX-409RDS Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting Your System

Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet.

Connecting Antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound
quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below). Always make sure that the receiver is
switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
AM loop antenna
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. Attach to
a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the direction that gives the
best reception.
L
R
AM LOOP
IN CD
ANTENNA
O
U
T
VCR/
DVR
IN IN
FM ANTENNA
TV/
IN IN
SAT
DVD
FM
IN IN
/LD
UNBAL
FRONT
75
R
OUT
R
E
C
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
P
L
IN
A
Y
SUB
WOOFER
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend
vertically along a window frame, etc.
Using external antennas
7 To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
75 coaxial cable
CONTROL
OUT
OUT
TO
MONITOR
TV
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
SURROUND
L
CENTER
DVD 5.1 CH
INPUT
7 To improve AM reception
Connect a 5–6 meter length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna
terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
FM ANTENNA
Indoor antenna
FM
(Vinyl-coated wire)
UNBAL
75
R L R L
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
SPEAKERS SPEAKER SPEAKERS
10mm
Antenna snap connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands
together and insert into the hole,
then snap the connector shut.
Outdoor antenna
5–6m
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
7