Sony XDR-S3HD Service Manual page 5

Connecting the
antenna
To connect the AM loop
antenna
The shape and the length of the antenna is designed to
receive AM signals. Do not dismantle or roll up the
antenna.
1
Remove only the loop part from the plastic
stand.
2
Set up the AM loop antenna.
3
Connect the cords to the AM antenna
terminals.
Cord (A) or cord (B) can be connected to either
terminal.
Insert the cord while
pushing down the
terminal clamp.
Only insert up
to here.
A B
4
Make sure the AM loop antenna is connected
firmly by pulling softly.
Adjusting the AM loop antenna
Find a place and an orientation that provide good
reception.
• Do not place the AM loop antenna near the unit or
other AV equipment, as noise may result.
• If you use an external polarized AM antenna, be sure
to connect the ground cord to the U terminal. The
supplied AM antenna cord has no polarity.
Tip
Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna for best AM
broadcast sound.
To connect the FM antenna
This unit comes supplied with an FM wire antenna and
FM dipole antenna. Connect an antenna that provides
good reception to the FM antenna terminal.
FM wire antenna
(supplied)
FM dipole antenna
(supplied)
Adjusting the FM wire antenna
Be sure to fully extend the FM wire antenna, and keep it
as horizontal or vertical as possible.
Adjusting the FM dipole antenna
Be sure to fully extend the FM dipole antenna. Attach
the antenna in the shape of a T to a high position on a
wall away from this unit.
Tip
If you have poor FM reception, use a 75 Ω coaxial cable
(not supplied) to connect the unit to an outdoor FM
antenna as shown below.
ANTENNA
Outdoor FM antenna
XDR-S3HD
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