Connecting Antennas; Fm Wire Antenna; Am Loop Antenna; Antenna Snap Connectors - Pioneer Elite VSX-41 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.
AM LOOP
ANTENNA

FM wire antenna

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

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.
18
En
FM WIRE
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

Connect an external FM antenna.
75 Ω coaxial cable

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
Indoor
antenna
(Vinyl-
15-18 ft. (5–6m)
coated
wire)
FM
UNBAL
75Ω
FM
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
ANTENNA