Onkyo T-488F User Manual

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FM Antenna Connections AM Antenna Connections
Depending on the strength and quality of FM signals in your area, the An AM loop antenna is included in the installation instructions bag.
accessory T-shaped antenna may give satisfactory reception or you Take out the connection line and connect it to the AM antenna
may need an external FM antenna. To use the T-shaped antenna, terminals. This loop antenna can be used placed on top of the tuner or
spread the antenna on a wall, preferably outside or on the ceiling, and attached to a wall or other surface. Try several positions to determine
try several positions to determine which gives the best reception. If which gives the best reception. Be sure the antenna is not near a
reception with the T-shaped antenna is unsatisfactory, install a multi- speaker, power cord, television set, VCR, or motorized appliances.
element external FM antenna. The two types of antenna can both be When using an external AM antenna, do not remove the loop antenna;
connected to the unit. Connect them with one antenna setin a different connect both antennas to the AM antenna terminals.
direction from the other one, or use one of the antennas with the cable.
Consult your ONKYO Service Center about the right type for your area. RI Remote Control jack ( RI: Remote Interactive)
For remote control operation, connect this jack and any ONKYO
NOTES: amplifier bearing the “fRI“ mark using the remote control cable
1. Do not use the same antenna for both FM and TV (or VCR) included with this unit.(Station Up/Down buttons can be controlled via
reception since the FM and TV (or VCR) signals can interfere remote control.) For more details, see the user's manual for the
with each other. If you must use a common FM/TV (or VCR) amplifier.
antenna, use a directional linkage type splitter.
2. Follow the directions below to connect an antenna adapter to NOTE:
a 75 Ohm cable. The RI mark is ONKYO’s own mark. Audio equipment with this
3. Do not connect both the indoor T-shaped antenna and an mark can be controlled through the amplifier with the (RI mark,
outdoor FM antenna. Ifyou decide to install an outdoor antenna, using remote control transmitter. Do not connect any product to this
be sure to disconnect the indoor T-shaped antenna. jack that does not have the ONKYO fRI mark. Doing so can
damage your equipment.
Memory Preservation
This unit does not require memory preservation batteries. A built-
in memory power back-up system preserves the contents of the
memory during power failures and even when the unitis unplugged.
The unit must be plugged in and the power switch turned on and off
once in order to charge the back-up system. Note that since this is
Direcrional linkage not a permanent memory, the power switch must be turned on and
type splitter off a few times each month to keep the back-up system operative.
The memory preservation period after power has been turned off
varies depending on climate and placement of the unit. On the
average, memory contents are protected over a period of a few
weeks after the last time power has been turned off. This period is
shorter when the unit is exposed to a highly humid climate.
To tuner To TV (or VCR)

Onkyo T-488F Specifications

General

Brand	Onkyo
Model	T-488F
Category	Tuner
Language	English