Pioneer VSX-409RDS - Manual (Page 7)

7
Set up
Connecting Your System
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend
vertically along a window frame, etc.
7 To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
FM
UNBAL
75 Ω
FM ANTENNA
7 To improve AM reception
Connect a 5–6 meter length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna
terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
AM loop antenna
Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. Attach to
a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the direction that gives the
best reception.
FM
UNBAL
75 Ω
L R L R
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM ANTENNA
CD
OUT
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
CONTROL
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
TO
MONITOR
TV
VCR/
DVR
TV/
SAT
DVD
/LD
FRONT
P
L
A
Y CENTER
SPEAKER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS
L R
SUB
WOOFER
L R
O
U
T
R
E
C
DVD 5.1 CH
INPUT
OUT
Antenna snap connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands
together and insert into the hole,
then snap the connector shut.
Using external antennas
Connecting Antennas
Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound
quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below). Always make sure that the receiver is
switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
75
Ω
coaxial cable
10mm
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
Outdoor antenna
5–6m
Indoor antenna
(Vinyl-coated wire)
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet.