Connecting The Antennas - Optimus STAV-3580 Owner's Manual

Preparing Your Receiver

Connecting the Antennas

Lead Wire
Lead Wire
FM
UNBAL
75
GND
AM
Ground
GND
LOOP
ANTENNA
r AM Antenna
Note: For the best results, use 75-ohm
coaxial cable to connect an outdoor
antenna to the receiver.
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In many cities, the supplied indoor AM loop and FM antennas provide adequate
reception.
AM Antennas
Assemble the included antenna's base by swinging the base in the direction of
the arrow and inserting the antenna's bottom tabs into the base's slot. Then
attach the antenna wires to the
Leg
Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM reception.
If the receiver is in a rack or on a shelf and there is no room for the AM loop
antenna, use two screws (not supplied) to mount the base on the wall or
another location as shown.
Notes:
• Keep the AM loop antenna connected even when you use another indoor
antenna or an outdoor AM antenna.
• Ensure the antenna does not touch the receiver or other metal objects.
• Do not place the antenna near a CD player, a personal computer, or a TV
set.
• If the wire between your AM loop antenna and receiver is too short, you
can add extra wire, available at your local RadioShack store.
AM Loop Anten
You can also use a RadioShack shortwave antenna kit (Cat. No. 278-
758), which makes an excellent outdoor AM antenna. Connect the out-
door AM antenna wire to the receiver's AM terminal, as shown.
FM
UNBAL
75
FM Antennas
GND
Connect the supplied FM antenna to the
AM
as shown.
For better FM reception, you can also use a rabbit-ear TV antenna (for indoor
use only) or an outdoor VHF TV antenna. To connect the TV antenna to the
receiver, you need a VHF/UHF/FM splitter (not included). RadioShack stores
carry a full line of quality outdoor antennas and antenna connection accesso-
ries.
AM and GND terminals (bottom two terminals).
FM UNBAL 75
FM Antenna
FM
UNBAL
75
GND
AM
GND
LOOP
ANTENNA
terminal and extend it