Connecting Antennas; Fm Wire Antenna; Am Loop Antenna; Antenna Snap Connectors - Pioneer D514 Operating Instructions Manual

03 Connecting up

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.

FM wire antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend
vertically along a window frame or other
suitable area, etc.
FM WIRE
ANTENNA

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.
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En
AM LOOP
ANTENNA

Antenna snap connectors

Twist the exposed wire strands together and
insert into the hole, then snap the connector
shut.
3/8 in. (10mm)

Using external antennas

To improve FM reception

Use an F connector to hook up an external
FM antenna.
F connector

To improve AM reception

Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire
to the AM antenna terminal without disconnect-
ing the supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend
horizontally outdoors.
Outdoor
antenna
15–18 ft. (5–6m)
FM UNBAL
AM
Ω
75 LOOP
ANTENNA
FM UNBAL
AM
75 LOOP
ANTENNA
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)