Pioneer VSX-AX3-K User Manual
Connecting Your Equipment
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Connecting the Radio Antennas
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC
outlet.
outlet.
Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the ANTENNA terminals as shown below.
These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas
should noticeably improve sound quality.
These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas
should noticeably improve sound quality.
Using outdoor antennas
AM loop antenna
1 Assemble the antenna.
2 Twist exposed wire strands
together and insert.
together and insert.
3 Attach to a wall, etc. (if
desired) and face toward
the direction providing
the best reception.
desired) and face toward
the direction providing
the best reception.
AM loop
antenna
FM wire
antenna
5-6 m
To improve AM reception
Connect a 5 – 6 meter length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM
LOOP ANTENNA terminal in addition to the supplied AM loop
antenna.
For best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
LOOP ANTENNA terminal in addition to the supplied AM loop
antenna.
For best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
(vinyl-coated wire)
AM loop antenna
PAL connector
75
Ω
coaxial
cable
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