System 712  (130-1257)         Hints and Tips          Faxback Doc. # 7855

Improving Reception in Fringe Areas

Tips For Improving Reception

    For better AM reception, try facing your system in different
    directions.  For better FM reception, fully extend the AC line cord or
    change its direction to make sure the built-in FM antenna is providing
    its peak performance.

    Tuner sections of receivers pick up "interference" from other
    electrical devices such as fluorescent lights, TV sets, motors, etc.
    Keep the system far enough away from these sources to get the best
    performance.

    If you hear a humming sound or other interference, try changing the
    system's position.  Also try plugging the system into a different wall
    outlet.

Connecting FM Antenna

If the FM antenna which is built into the AC line cord does not give
satisfactory performance, try one of these alternate arrangements.

Fully extend the AC line cord to make sure the built-in FM antenna is
providing peak performance.

Disconnect the built-in FM antenna and connect a T-shaped (dipole), indoor
or outdoor antenna, as shown below.  If the antenna is marked "300 ohms",
connect it across the terminals marked "300 ohms".  If the antenna is
marked "75 ohms" (coaxial), connect it across the terminals marked
"75 ohms".  Connect the cable's shield to the terminal marked "GND" and
the inner cable to the lower left terminal.

(br/all-10/20/94)