Pioneer SX-3600 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

A NT EN NA A N D G ROU N D CONN E CTI O NS
AM ANTENNA
This receiver contains an AM bar antenna. When you are
listening to an AM broadcast and the reception is poor, try
changing t he di r ec t i on of the u n i t i ts e l f (Fi g . 7 ).
The bar antenna which is secured inside the unit features
directional it y , and s o ins tall th e u n i t in t h e p o s it io n w h i ch
provides optimum reception.
o ln cases when the bar antenna is insufficient for ade-
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quate reception, an indoor AM antenna can be made
from a length (5 to 6 meters) of vinyl insulated wire as
shown in Fig. 8, connect one end of the wire to the AM
antenna terminal and suspend the free end from an wall
or ceiling at as high a location as possible.
o lf reception is still difficult with an indoor antenna, use
vinyl insulated wire to erect an outdoor AM antenna
between two supports as'shown in Fig. 8.
GR OU NDIN G
From the viewpoint of both safety and reduced noise,
Pioneer recommends that you employ a ground as shown
in Fig. 8. Connect the ground lead to the GND terminal
of the receiver. Never connect it to a gas pipe or other
dangerous location.
F i s .7
F i s . 8
Indoor A M ant enna
(vinyl insulat ed wi re)
FM ANTENNA LOCATION
The signals transmitted by an FM broadcasting station
inevitably become weak when received behind moun-
tains, between buildings and inside reinforced concrete
structures. In weak-signal areas, signals which are
reflected off mountains and other obstacles in their path
may be picked up by the antenna, which causes a
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multipath effect. This adversely affects the sound
received. This is why it is necessary to choose an antenna
and installation location which are best suited to cope
with the ambient conditions and the strength of the
si g na ls.
Bear in mind the following points and determine the
optimum location (height and direction).
a Fseder or cable
should not directl y
contact other structures.
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as short as possible
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