Connecting Your System; Connecting Antennas - RCA STAV-3860 Owner's 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.
L
R
AM LOOP
IN
ANTENNA CD
O
U
T
VCR/
DVR
IN
TV/
IN
SAT
DVD
IN
/LD
FRONT
FM
UNBAL R
OUT
E
75
C
CD-R
FM
/TAPE
ANTENNA
/MD
P
L
IN
A
Y
Using External Antennas
7 To Improve FM Reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
75 COAXIAL CABLE
8
CONTROL
OUT
IN OUT
TO
IN MONITOR
TV
SUB
IN WOOFER
PREOUT
SURROUND
R L
CENTER
SUB
DVD 5.1 CH
WOOFER
INPUT
FM Wire Antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a
window frame or other suitable area.
Antenna Snap Connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into
the hole, then snap the connector shut.
FM
UNBAL
INDOOR ANTENNA
75
FM
(VINYL-COATED WIRE)
ANTENNA
FRONT CENTER
SPEAKERS SPEAKER
R L
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.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA
15–18 FT
SURROUND
AC OUTLET
SPEAKERS
R L
3/8 In.
AM LOOP
ANTENNA