Connecting antennas
To the use the tuner of HT-R490, it is necessary to prepare the supplied FM and AM antennas. � Adjustment and placement of the FM and AM antennas for better reception must be done while listening to a station broadcast. � If better reception cannot be obtained, then placement of an outside antenna is recommended.
Connecting the AM loop antenna 1. Press down the lever.
2. Insert the end of the cable into the hole.
Connecting the FM indoor antenna 1. Strip away the insulation from the end of the cord.
FM indoor antenna
3. Release the lever.
The lever will return to the original position.
2. Fully insert the stripped end of the cord.
AM loop antenna
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SUB WOOFER PRE OUT
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OUT AM
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DVD
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The FM indoor antenna is for indoor use only. During use, extend the antenna and move it in various directions until the clearest signal is received. Fix it with push pins or similar implements in the position that will cause the least amount of distortion. If the reception is not very clear with the attached FM indoor antenna, the use of an outdoor antenna is recommended.
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Assembling the AM loop antenna 1. Rotate the outer frame of the antenna.
Either of the split ends of the AM antenna can be connected to either terminal. Unlike speaker cabling, there is no polarity for AM broadcast signals. The AM loop antenna is for indoor use only. Set it in the direction and position where you receive signals clearly. Put it as far away as possible from the HT-R490, televisions, speaker cables, and power cords. When reception is not satisfactory with the attached AM loop antenna alone, connection of an outdoor antenna is recommended.
2. Insert the bottom edge of the outer frame into the groove on the stand.
