System Connections; Connecting Antennas - Sherwood RD-8500 Operating Instructions Manual

System Connections

• Do not plug the AC input cord into the wall AC outlet until all connections are completed.
• Be sure to observe the color coding when connecting audio and video cords.
• Make connections firmly and correctly. If not, it can cause loss of sound, noise or damage to the receiver.
• If the electricity fails or the AC input cord is left unplugged for more than 2 weeks, the memorized contents will be cleared.
Should this happen, memorize them again.
IN
7-CH DIRECT INPUT
AM SURROUND
LOOP CENTER BACK
FM
75
ANTENNA
FRONT SURROUND

1. CONNECTING ANTENNAs

• Change the position of the FM indoor antenna until you
get the best reception of your favorite FM stations.
AM Loop Antenna
• Place the AM loop antenna as far as possible
from the receiver, TV set, speaker cords and the
AC input cord and set it to a direction for the
best reception.
• If the reception is poor with the AM loop anten-
na, an AM outdoor antenna can be used in
place of the AM loop antenna.
COMPONENT
IN MONITOR
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
DIGITAL
DIGI-LINK
OUT
PRE OUT OPTICAL OPT 1 OPT 2 COAX 1 COAX
SUB
SUB WOOFER
WOOFER
VIDEO VIDEO
IN
VIDEO 2 MONITOR
TAPE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
AUX CD PLAY REC PLAY REC PLAY VIDEO 1 VIDEO 1
FM Indoor Antenna
AM
LOOP
FM
75
ANTENNA
S - VIDEO
OUT
IN OUT
VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1 MONITOR
IN
FRONT SURROUND SURROUND
SPEAKERS SPEAKERS BACK
(6 ) (6 )
(6 )
2
OUT
• A 75Ω outdoor FM antenna may be used to further
improve the reception. Disconnect the indoor
antenna before replacing it with the outdoor one.
FM
75
ANTENNA
4
CENTER
SPEAKER
AC OUTLET
(6 )
FM Outdoor Antenna
AM
LOOP
FM
75
ANTENNA
AM Outdoor Antenna
AM
LOOP