ADVANTAGE Helpful Information ADVANTAGE About Your AM Advantage Limited Warranty OWNERS MANUAL Audiovox Corporation (Audiovox) warrants this product against defects in Remember that no antenna can receive a radio signal that materials or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. During isnt there. When a usable radio signal is present, your this period, this product will be replaced without charge. This warranty does AM Advantage will improve AM reception. not cover any damage due to acts of nature, commercial use, accident, misuse, abuse or negligence. This warranty is only valid in the USA. Replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer. Note: Generally, a practical limit to radio reception is Audiovox shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for 40-50 miles from the broadcast transmitter depending breach of any express or implied warranty on this product, except to the extent on the terrain. that limitations of this sort are prohibited by applicable law. THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURCHASE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EITHER SORT ARE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND IN Common Questions SUCH CASE, EACH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE YEAR. Q: Which wire on the AM portion of the antenna is the ground wire A: Either wire can be used as the ground. Q: When I touch the antenna, it works better. How come A: When you touch the antenna, and your feet are touching the ground, you are acting as a giant antenna. You can only accurately judge how the antenna is working when you let it go. For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www.audiovox.com For customer service and Product Information, Photos, technical information::1.800.290.6650 FAQs, Owners Manuals AM Advantage For customer service and Indoor Antenna 4 TERK and the TERK logo are registered trademarks of AUDIOVOX Corp. 72P004A technical information:: 1.800.290.6650ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE ADVANTAGE AM GND Making Connections Locating Your AM Advantage With Your New AM Advantage For Wireless Operation For Best Results Intended for AM use ONLY. Most receivers and radios The AM Advantage can also be used to improve AM 1. All antennas are affected by electromagnetic have external AM antenna terminals. If your receiver or reception with clock radios, kitchen radios, boom boxes, fields. To maximize performance, position your radio does NOT have these terminals, you cannot connect or any AM radio that already has a built-in AM antenna. AM Advantage antenna away from direct contact the antenna and it must be used in Wireless Operation Simply place the AM Advantage next to your radio, then with CD players, TVs and computers. (see Wireless Operation on the following page). tune the antenna until the reception becomes clearer. Try placing the antenna near all four sides of your radio until Note: Antennas work best when CD players, VCRs AM Advantage Hook-Up & Tuning: the best results are achieved. and computers are turned off. Your new AM Advantage can improve your AM reception dramatically 2. Keep the antenna away from large metal objects. 1. Connect the supplied wires jack into the port located Placing the AM Advantage near a window often on the back of the antenna. See Figure 1. provides the best results. 2. Locate the set of terminals for an external AM antenna 3. On occasion, certain areas in your home may be on the back of your radio or receiver. (These terminals null points or dead spots where no radio signal can can be either two screws or two push-buttons.) be received. This may also occur in metal-frame buildings and houses with aluminum siding. In this 3. Simply insert the exposed wire leads into the case, simply move your antenna, trying different terminals. See Figure 2. locations, until the best reception is achieved. 4. Tune in the AM station you wish to listen to on your radio. 4. In weak signal areas, optimum tuning is achieved with your receivers scan button in the off position. 5. Turn the dial on the AM Advantage to approximately the same frequency. Improved reception performance should be noted. See Figure 3. 1 2 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 3 -1000 -600 -800 -900 -1200 -700