Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas - Yamaha RX-V557 Owner's Manual

Connecting the FM and AM
antennas
Both FM and AM indoor antennas are included with this
unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient
signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the
designated terminals.
Indoor FM antenna
(included)
TUNER
75Ω UNBAL.
FM
ANT
GND
ANT
Ground (GND terminal)
For maximum safety and minimum
interference, connect the antenna
terminal to a good earth ground. A good earth
ground is a metal stake driven into moist
earth.
■ Connecting the AM loop antenna
1
Set up the AM loop antenna.
2
Press and hold the tab to insert
the AM loop antenna lead wires
into the AM ANT and GND
terminals.
3
Orient the AM loop antenna
for the best reception.
AM loop antenna
(included)
AM
GND
Notes
• The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.
• The AM loop antenna should always be connected, even if an
outdoor AM antenna is connected to this unit.
• A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception
than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, an
outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest
authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about outdoor
antennas.
■ Connecting the 75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter (U.K. model only)
1
Open the cover of the
included 75-ohm/300-ohm
antenna adapter.
2
Cut the external sleeve
of the 75-ohm coaxial
cable and prepare it for
connection.
3
Cut the lead wire and
remove it.
4
Insert the cable
wire into the slot,
and clamp it with
pliers.
Insert wire into
slot
5
Snap the cover into place.
CONNECTIONS
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Unit:
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mm
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Lead wire
Clamp
Clamp
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