INSTALLATION
The unit may be used in any convenient location such as an equipment cabinet shelf, table or
bookcase. The amount of heat generated by this unit is small compared to vacuum-tube equipment.
Even so, provision must be made for some ventilation in order to disperse the small amount of heat
that is generated. Do not place books or other objects on top of the unit so that the ventilation
slots are obstructed. Do not place near radiators or other sources of heat.
AC POWER
The receiver is designed to operate from a power source of 105 - I20 votts, 50/60 Hz AC. Do not
attempt to use the receiver on any other power source or damage will result.
CONVENIENCE OUTLETS
Three convenience outlets are provided at the rear of the receiver. The unswitched outlets should
be used to supply AC power to equipment such as a record player and tape recorder. The switched
outlet is controlled by the power on-off switch on the receiver and should be used for equipment
you wish to operate simultaneously with the receiver [a transistorized indoor FM antenna or
booster, for exhmple. Note that neither of the unswitched outlets are protected by the AC fuse in
the receiver.
GROUND CONNECTION
A ground screw at the teceivet's rear [marked GND] provides for optional connection between the
receiver and other Hi Fi components that may be used in a system [such as a record player]. In
many cases, this connection aids in the reduction of hum.
ANTENNAS
AM ANTENNA
The ferrite loopstick built into the rear of the receiver assures adequate reception of all local AM
stations.. However, in the fringe areas, high noise areas, or where surrounding metal objects interfere
with normal reception, a 20 - 30 foot length of insulated antenna wire can be connected to the
terminal designated AM [See Figure 1-A].
NOTE: The ferrite loopstick is mounted on a swivel bracket. For maximum signal pickup, the
loopstick should be swung out-away from the chassis-and adjusted for best reception.
FM ANTENNAS
The antenna is the single, most important factor in obtaining good, distortion-free FM reception.
The finest, most sensitive receiver will not operate properly if it is fed with a poor FM signal. You
should therefore give careful consideration to the selection of an antenna for your receiver if you
want the best results -particularly for FM stereo reception.
In areas reasonably close to the transmitter, you may be able to use an indoor antenna system such
as a simple folded dipole constructed of 300 ohm twin lead, or a "rabbit ears" antenna similar to
the type sometimes used for TV reception. For the very best FM stereo reception, the use of an
outdoor antenna is highly recommended. These are available in various types [See the Lafayette
catalog]. For reception of stations scattered in many directions, a non-directional type of antenna
may have to be used. If the desired stations lie mostly in one direction, a highly directional type
will provide better results. When using a directional antenna, always orient it for best reception of
the desired station. The correct position will be indicated by a maximum reading of the "SIGNAL"
tuning meter on the receiver.
