Getting Started; Unpacking; Hooking Up The System - Sony ST-SA50ES Operating Instructions Manual

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items with the
tuner:
• Audio cord (1)
• AM loop antenna (1)
• FM wire antenna (1)
• Antenna adapter (75 Ω/300 Ω F type) (1)

Hooking up the System

Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all components before making
any connections.
• Do not connect to the wall outlet until all of the
connections are completed.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum
and noise.
• When connecting the audio cord, be sure to match
the color-coded pins to the appropriate jacks: white
(L) to white; and red (R) to red.
AM antenna hookups
This section describes how to connect the supplied AM
loop antenna and an insulated wire (not supplied). For
the specific location of the AM ANTENNA terminals,
see the illustration below.
AM ANTENNA
ANTENNA
A FM B
AM
y
75 COAXIAL
1
Before assembling the supplied antenna, pull the
coaxial cable out from the slot in the antenna
frame.
2
Unwrap 4 lengths of the coaxial cable from
around the frame of the antenna. Be careful to
unwrap only the coaxial cable. Do not unwrap
more than 4 lengths of the coaxial cable.
3
4
5
LINE OUT
R L
z
z
Assemble the supplied antenna as shown below.
Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM
terminals on the back of this unit. For best
reception, connect an insulated wire (not
supplied) in addition to the AM loop antenna.
(See "For best AM reception" below.)
Ground wire (black) Signal wire (clear)
ANTENNA
AM
y
Adjust the antenna direction for the best
reception. The AM loop antenna has a directivity
which detects the signal from some angles more
strongly than others. Set the antenna to the
orientation which provides the best receiving
condition.
For stations that are difficult to receive
Try repositioning the loop antenna while tuning.
Placing the supplied AM loop antenna near a window
will help improve reception quality.
For best AM reception
Connect a 20 to 48 foot (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.
Do not disconnect the AM loop antenna.
AM loop aerial
Insulated wire
(continued)
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