Pioneer VSX-D309 Stereo System User Manual


 
8
Connecting Your System
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend
vertically along a window frame or other suitable
area, etc.
7 To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
FM
UNBAL
75
FM
ANTENNA
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
7 To improve AM reception
Connect a 15-18 feet 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.
Outdoor antenna
15-18 ft (5–6m)
Indoor antenna
(Vinyl-coated wire)
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.
FM
UNBAL
75
LRLR
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
ANTENNA
CD
OUT
CD-R
/TAPE
/MD
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
CONTROL
SURROUND
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
TO
MONITOR
TV
VCR/
DVR
VIDEO
TV/
SAT
DVD
/LD
FRONT
P
L
A
Y
CENTER
SPEAKER
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS
PCM/
2
/DTS
DIGITAL IN
COAX OPT
AC OUTLET
LR
SUB
WOOFER
L
R
O
U
T
R
E
C
DVD 5.1 CH
INPUT
OUT
Antenna snap connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together
and insert into the hole, then snap the
connector shut.
Using external antennas
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). Always make sure that the receiver is
switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
75 coaxial cable
3/8 in. (10mm)