Connecting Your System; Connecting Antennas - Pioneer VSX-D309 Operating Instructions Manual

Connecting Your System

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.
R L
AM LOOP
ANTENNA IN CD
O
U
T
VCR/
DVR
IN IN
TV/
IN IN
SAT
DVD
IN /LD IN
FRONT
FM
UNBAL R
OUT
R
E
75
C
FM
CD-R
ANTENNA
/TAPE
/MD
P
L
A IN
Y
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend
vertically along a window frame or other suitable
area, etc.
Using external antennas
7 To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
75 coaxial cable
8
CONTROL
COAX OPT
OUT
2
PCM/ /DTS
DIGITAL IN
VIDEO
OUT
TO
MONITOR
TV
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
SURROUND
L
CENTER
SUB
DVD 5.1 CH
WOOFER
INPUT
7 To improve AM reception
Connect a 15-18 feet 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
Indoor antenna
UNBAL
75
(Vinyl-coated wire)
FM
ANTENNA
FRONT CENTER SURROUND
SPEAKERS SPEAKER SPEAKERS
R L R L
3/8 in. (10mm)
Antenna snap connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together
and insert into the hole, then snap the
connector shut.
Outdoor antenna
15-18 ft (5–6m)
AC OUTLET
AM LOOP
ANTENNA