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Specifications
NOTE
Keep the power cord unplugged until the SiriusConnect Home Tuner connection have been completed.
SIRIUS connector
• The AVR-889 is a SIRIUS Satellite Radio Ready
®
receiver. You can receive SIRIUS
®
Satellite Radio by
connecting to the SiriusConnect Home Tuner and subscribing to the SIRIUS service.
• Plug the SIRIUS connector on the rear panel.
• Position the Home Tuner antenna near a south-facing window to receive the best signal.
For details, see “Listening to SIRIUS Satellite Radio Programs” (vpage 49, 50).
When making connections, also refer to the operating instructions of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner.
SiriusConnect Home Tuner
© 2006 SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. “SIRIUS”, the SIRIUS dog logo, and channel names and logos are
trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
n Positioning the Antenna
For a consistent satellite signal, the antenna must be positioned correctly. Use the following map to
determine which area you are in and position the antenna accordingly.
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SOUTH
NORTH
WEST
SKY
EAST
HORIZON
Area 1 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the east,
northeast, or southeast, either through a
window or outside.
Area 2 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the north
or northeast, either through a window or
outside.
Area 3 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the north
or northwest, either through a window or
outside.
Area 4 : Point the antenna toward the sky in the west,
northwest, or southwest, either through a
window or outside.
Area 5 : Put the antenna outside and point it straight
up. The antenna cannot be used indoors.
When connecting digital of the SiriusConnect Home Tuner, perform the setting “Input Setup” – “Assign”
– “Digital In” from the menu (vpage 34).
b When connecting
digital audio
Antenna terminals
An F-type FM antenna cable plug can be connected directly.
Direction of broadcasting station
AM loop antenna
(supplied)
FM antenna
75 Ω/ohms
Coaxial cable
FM indoor antenna
(supplied)
Ground
AM outdoor antenna
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
AM loop antenna assembly
Remove the vinyl tie and take out
the connection line.
Bend in the reverse direction.
a. With the antenna
on top of any stable
surface.
Mount
b. With the antenna
attached to a wall.
Installation hole Mount
on wall, etc.
Connection of AM antennas
1. Push the
lever.
2. Insert the
conductor.
3. Return the
lever.
NOTE
• Do not connect two FM antennas
simultaneously.
• Even if an external AM antenna is used, do not
disconnect the AM loop antenna.
• Make sure the AM loop antenna lead terminals do
not touch metal parts of the panel.
Connections
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