Pioneer VSX-C550 User Manual
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Connecting Your Equipment
AM Antenna connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together push the tab
back, insert into the hole and release connector.
back, insert into the hole and release connector.
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically
along a window frame or other suitable area.
along a window frame or other suitable area.
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.
Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the
direction that gives the best reception.
To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
To improve AM reception
Connect a 5-6 m 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.
antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop
antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
Using External Antennas
CENTER R
L
R
SUB
WOOFER
OUT
OUT
F M UNBAL75
Ω
AM LOOP
MONITOR
OUT
DVD
DVD
(DVD)
COA X
R
R
AUD IO
DIGITAL IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
L
ANTENNA
1
2
SPEAKERS
FRONT
DVR /
VCR
DVR /
VCR
DVR /
VCR
IN
T V/
SAT
T V/
SAT
IN
IN
OPT1
OPT2
( T V /
S AT )
10mm
75
Ω coaxial cable
PAL connector
F M UNBAL75
Ω
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
5–6m
Outdoor antenna
Indoor antenna
(Vinyl-coated wire)
(Vinyl-coated wire)
F M UNBAL75
Ω
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall
outlet.
outlet.
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).
connect external antennas (see Using External Antennas, below).