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OPERATIONS
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ANTENNA
CONNECTION
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RADIO
RECEPTION
The
quality of reception
that
can be expected from
the 350A
is
largely dependent on the correct posi-
tioning and use of antennas.
The
following proce-
dures are recommended for noise-free reception.
FM
Antenna
Where
FM
broadcasting stations are near and
FM
signals are strong, satisfactory
FM
reception can be
obtained by using the feeder wire accompanying
the amplifier. Connect the feeder wire to the an-
tenna terminals marked
FM
300,0,-Al and A2 on
the rear panel, then fully extend
the
wire to a T
form and
fix
it to a wall or ceiling
where
it allows
the strongest reception.
If
the 350A
is
used in a thick-walled building or
in
an area remote from
FM
broadcasting stations, the
indoor feeder wire antenna may be inadequate for
strong signal reception.
An
outdoor antenna de-
signed exclusively for
FM
reception should then be
installed.
FM
antennas for the 300-ohm balanced type and
75-ohm unbalanced type can be used with the
350A. Connect either
antenna
to the matching
antenna terminals on the rear of the amplifier.
The
300-ohm feeder wire should be connected to the
antenna terminal marked
FM
300,0,-Al and A2.
If
the 75-ohm coaxial cable
is
used, connect the con-
ductor to
the
antenna terminal
marked
FM
75,0, -
Al,
and the shielding wire to the terminal
G.
NOTE:
FM
sensitivity cannot be raised simply by
lengthening
the
antenna. Adjust
the
antenna's
height and direction while actually listening to a
broadcast for the best reception.
Built-in
AM
Ferrite Bar
Antenna
This
sensitive antenna, located on
the
rear
panel of
the
amplifier,
is
usually adequate for
AM
reception.
To
use, pull it down and away from the back of
the amplifier until it comes to a stop halfway between
the top and the bottom of the amplifier.
Then
move it from up to down until best reception
is
obtained.
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Outdoor
AM
Antenna
In ferroconcrete buildings or in areas remote from
the broadcasting station, the built-in ferrite bar
antenna may be inadequate for
AM
reception.
An
outdoor antenna then becomes necessary.
This
can
be accomplished by connecting the
PVC
wire ac-
companying
the
amplifier to the antenna terminal
marked
AM-Al
on the back panel. Run this wire
to an antenna
that
has been installed outdoors and
away from the building.
At
the
same time, the unit.
should be grounded. Adjust the outdoor antenna for
maximum signal pick-up, while actually receiv
in
g
a broadcast. And, for reasons of safety, be sure to
attach a lightning arrester to the outdoor antenna.
To
Listen
to
Monophonic
FM Programs
1.
Set the
SELECTOR
switch to the
FM
AUTO
position.
2. Keep the MODE switch in either MONO or
STER
EO position.
3.
Turn
the
TUNING
knob to select the desired
station. Once selected, adjust it so that the needle
of the TU
NING
meter moves as far
to
the right as
possible.
4. Use all
other
controls and switches according to
your taste and listening conditions.
To
Listen
to
FM-MPX
Stereo
Programs
1. Set
the
SELECTOR
switch to the
FM
AUTO
position.
2. Set the
MODE
switch to
STEREO.
3. Select the desired
FM
stereo station with the
TUNING
knob and pinpoint the station with the
TUNING
meter.
If
the dial pointer crosses a sta-
tion broadcasting
MPX
stereo, the
FM
STEREO
indicator will light up.
4. Adjust the
BALANCE
control for equal sound
from both right and left channels.
5. Use all other controls
and
switches according to
your taste
and
listening conditions.