Antenna Hookups; Audio Component Hookups - Sony STR-DE375 Operating Instructions Manual

Antenna Hookups

Overview
This section describes how to connect AM and FM
antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio
broadcasts with the receiver, complete these
connections first, then go to the following pages.
For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
ANTENNA
What antennas will I need?
• FM wire antenna
(supplied) (1)
Hookups
Receiver
AM loop antenna
ANTENNA
AM
FM
75Ω
COAXIAL
If you have poor FM reception
Use a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect the
receiver to an outdoor FM antenna as shown below.
Receiver
ANTENNA
AM
Ground wire
(not supplied)
to ground
COAXIAL
• AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)
After connecting
the wire antenna,
keep it as
horizontal as
possible.
FM wire antenna
FM outdoor antenna
FM
75Ω
If you have poor AM reception
Connect a 20 to 50 ft. (6 to 15-meter) insulated wire (not
supplied) to the AM antenna terminal in addition to the
AM loop antenna. Try to extend the wire outdoors and
keep it horizontal.
Connecting a ground wire
If you connect the receiver to an outdoor antenna,
ground it against lightning as shown in the illustration
in the left column. To prevent a gas explosion, do not
connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.
Where do I go next?
If you want to connect other components, go on to the next
section. If you're only planning to use the receiver to listen to
the radio, go to "Speaker System Hookups" on pages 7 and 8.

Audio Component Hookups

Overview
This section describes how to connect your audio
components to the receiver. If you want to use the
receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections.
For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration
below.
MD/TAPE
CD
What cables will I need?
Audio cables (not supplied) (1 for CD player; 2 for each MD
recorder or tape deck)
White (L)
Red (R)
Getting Started
White (L)
Red (R)
(continued)
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