Getting Started
Antenna Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect AM and FM
antennas to the receiver. If you want to receive radio
broadcasts with the receiver, complete these
connections first, then go to the following pages.
For specific locations of the terminals, see the
illustration below.
ANTENNA
What antennas will I need?
• FM wire antenna
(supplied) (1)
Hookups
FM wire antenna
After connecting
the wire antenna,
keep it as horizontal
as possible.
If AM reception is poor
We recommend that you purchase and connect the
optional Sony antenna to the unit if reception is
weakened by ferroconcrete used in the construction of
your apartment or building.
If you have poor FM reception
Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM
outdoor antenna.
FM outdoor antenna
10
• AM loop antenna
(supplied) (1)
AM loop antenna
Receiver
ANTENNA
FM
75
AM
COAXIAL
Adjust the
direction.
AM loop antenna
Receiver
ANTENNA
FM
75
AM
COAXIAL
Note
To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop antenna away
from the unit and TV set.
Connecting a ground wire
To prevent hum, connect a ground wire (not supplied)
to the y ground terminal. If you've connected an
outdoor antenna, be sure to connect the ground for
lightning protection.
Receiver
to ground
Where do I go next?
If you want to connect other components, go on to the next
section. If you're only planning to use the receiver to listen
to the radio, go to "Speaker System Hookups" starting on
page 11.
Audio Component Hookups
Overview
This section describes how to connect your audio
components to the receiver. If you want to use the
receiver as an amplifier, complete these connections.
For specific locations of the jacks, see the illustration
below.
CTRL A1
PHONO
CD
DAT/MD
TAPE
What cords will I need?
Audio cords (not supplied) (1 for each CD player and
turntable; 2 for each tape deck, DAT deck, or MD deck)
White (L)
Red (R)
.
White (L)
Red (R)