STAV-3280/3350  (310-3029/30)       AM/FM Antenna      Faxback Doc. # 9698

Connecting the Antennas

In many cities, the indoor AM loop and FM antennas (included) 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 AM and GND terminals (bottoms two
terminals).

Place the antenna on a flat surface and rotate it for the best AM
reception.

The antenna base has two holes.  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.

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.  Extra antenna wire
        is available at your local Radio Shack store.  You can also use
        Radio Shack's shortwave antenna kit (Cat. No. 278-758), which
        makes an excellent outdoor AM antenna.

Connect the outdoor AM antenna wire to the receiver's AM terminal.

FM Antennas

Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM UNBAL 75 Ohm terminal.

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).  Radio
Shack stores carry a full line of quality outdoor antennas and antenna
connection accessories.

Note:  For the best results, use 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect an
       outdoor antenna to the receiver.

Warning:  To prevent injury, read and follow all cautions and warnings
          that accompany the outdoor antenna.

For best radio reception, use an outdoor antenna.  Follow these steps
to connect an outdoor FM antenna to the receiver using 75Ohm cable.

Note:  If your antenna has 300 Ohm twin-lead cable, consult your local
       Radio Shack store for the correct adapter.

1.  Disconnect the supplied FM antenna from the receiver's FM UNBAL 75Ohm
    terminal.

2.  With a stripping tool, remove about 1 1/2 inches of the outdoor
    antenna cable's outer insulation to expose the cable's shielding.

3.  Fold back the insulation from the inner insulation.

4.  Remove about 1 inch of the inner insulation from around the center
    wire.

5.  Pull the shielding to one side.  Connect the center wire to the
    receiver's FM UNBAL 75 Ohm terminal.  Twist the shielding to secure
    any loose wire strands and connect it to the GND terminal.

Note:  Grounding is not necessary for reception.  But, we recommend it to
       avoid damage from lightning when you use an outdoor FM antenna and
       for better FM reception.  Use a separate piece of thick polyvinyl
       insulated wire to connect the GND terminal to an earth ground
       such as a metal cold-water pipe.

Warning:  Never connect a wire to a gas pipe for grounding since sparks
          might ignite the gas.

Caution:  The cable's shielding should only touch the GND terminal.

(LB/all-02/24/95)