Hitachi FT-5500 Instruction Manual page 9

AM loop antenna
AM antenna
e Reception with AM loop antenna
Detach the AM loop antenna from the set and locate
the position which provides the clearest reception.
Reception will be better than when the antenna is kept
mounted on the set. (For instance, it can be used by at-
taching to a wall or to the back of the audio rack.)
Audio rack
When tuning in stations with the AM loop antenna}
mounted on the model, move the antenna and locate
the position that offers the clearest reception.
In ferro-concrete structures reception may
sometimes not be clear even if the AM loop
antenna is detached from the model. In
cases like this, obtain an extension cord
(refer to the figure below), extend the cord
and place the AM loop antenna outside on a
window, for instance, so that reception is
clear.
Connect the extension cord to the AM loop
anntenna's lead wire. Be careful not to short
the lead wires when connecting.
Anchor with
thumbtack or
equivalent
AM loop antenna
Connect the
NOTE:
e Take hold of the mounting fixture of the
holder, as in the figure below, when locating
the optimum installation position and direc-
tion of the AM loop antenna. it is easier to
find this optimum position when the effects
of the body on the antenna are minimized.
When using an outdoor AM antenna
When using this set far from the broadcasting
station or at a place where the radio reception is
adversely affected by ferroconcrete buildings or
other structures, install an outdoor antenna.
Connect vinyl wire to the AM ANTENNA ter-
minal @ on the rear of this set, and install the
antenna a short distance from the building. Do
not disconnect the AM loop antenna. Fix the
antenna where the best radio reception can be
obtained.
NOTE:
e For maximum effect, extend the antenna as
close to a window as possible. Extending the
antenna outdoors increases the effect even
further. Avoid extension near a TV set,
fluorescent light or other electrical appliance
since this will increase the amount of noise.
To AM loop AM loop
antenna antenna's
input terminal lead wires.