C Crane Stereo System TCAR User Manual

Twin Coil Ferrite  
AM Antenna  
By  
Operating Instructions  
PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE  
AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
 
Table of Contents  
Parts List ........................................................................... 4  
Battery Installation ........................................................... 4  
Connection to Power ........................................................ 4  
Initial Setup ....................................................................... 5  
Getting Started .................................................................. 6  
Using the Twin Coil FerriteAM Antenna  
With a Portable Radio ....................................... 6-7  
With a Home Stereo .............................................. 8  
With a Loop Antenna ............................................ 9  
Remote Installation .................................................... 9-10  
Outdoor Installation Precautions .................................. 10  
Radio Noise ............................................................. 10 & 12  
Grounding the Antenna Element ................................... 11  
Frequently Asked Questions ......................................... 11  
Safety Instructions .................................................... 13-14  
Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by  
C.Crane. The antenna can be used on a small portable or desktop  
radio with excellent results. It is also the first AM antenna that can  
provide exceptional improvement to a large home stereo system. It  
can actually reduce static and radio noise on AM.  
Twin Coil FerriteAM Antenna by C.Crane  
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Parts List  
2
1
4
5
3
1) TUNER CONTROL  
2) ANTENNA ELEMENT  
3) FERRITE STICK  
6) 1" Piece of Hook and Loop  
Fastener for FERRITE  
STICK (not shown)  
7) AC Adapter (not shown)  
4) 1/8" Mono to RCA  
Connector Patchcord  
5) RCA Female Patchcord to  
Two Bare Wire Ends  
8) 5' Connection Cable  
(not shown)  
Battery Installation  
Remove the battery compartment cover on  
the bottom of the TUNER CONTROL.  
Connect the battery. The antenna will run  
for approximately 45 hours on battery  
power. The 9-volt battery is automatically  
disconnected when the AC adapter is  
plugged in.  
Connection to Power  
The AC adapter is simply plugged  
into the wall, and then into jack  
labeled "9V DC" on the back of the  
TUNER CONTROL.  
9V DC Input  
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Initial Setup  
These instructions cover the basic setup.  
Attach one end of the 5' PS2 cable to the jack, labeled To Antenna,  
on the back of the TUNER CONTROL unit. The arrow on the plug  
should face up. Please, DO NOT force the plug into the TUNER  
CONTROL. It will plug in nicely when the pins are aligned.  
TUNER CONTROL  
PS2 cable  
1/8" Mono x RCA  
To Antenna  
To Radio  
The other end of the PS2 cable will plug into the jack on the  
ANTENNA ELEMENT labeled To Control Box. The arrow on this  
plug should also face up.  
ANTENNA ELEMENT  
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Getting Started  
The first time you use the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C.Crane  
it takes time, planning, and a little bit of patience. You will need to  
re-check and re-tune the unit to find the best position. After you have  
found the best spot for the TUNER CONTROL, FERRITE STICK,  
and ANTENNA ELEMENT, you can take the time to secure and  
make permanent the installation to your liking. The FERRITE STICK  
can be fixed to the radio using the included hook and loop fastener.  
If you have a problem finding a location for the ANTENNA  
ELEMENT that produces good results, be sure to try different areas  
within 50' of your radio. If you find a good position, you have the  
option of locating the ANTENNA ELEMENT there. If you need to  
mount the ELEMENT away from the radio for best reception, you  
may order additional cable in 25' or 50' lengths. Please refer to the  
inside cover of this manual for optional accessories.  
Using the Twin Coil FerriteAM Antenna by C.Crane  
With a Portable Radio  
To use the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna with a radio that does not  
have antenna connectors:  
1. Find the patchcord with the  
RCA  
Connector  
Ferrite  
Stick  
1/8" x RCA male connector.  
2. Insert the RCA plug into the  
FERRITE STICK.  
3. Insert the other end of the  
patchcord into the jack  
labeled To Radio on the  
TUNER CONTROL. (See  
photo on page 5.)  
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Using the Twin Coil FerriteAM Antenna by C.Crane  
With a Portable Radio  
LED  
Indicator  
Light  
Place the TUNER  
CONTROL in a  
comfortable location  
relative to your radio.  
Place the ANTENNA  
ELEMENT a few feet  
away. If the ANTENNA  
ELEMENT is placed too  
close to the radio, it will  
cause noise on your radio.  
FINE  
TUNE  
COARSE  
TUNE  
TUNER CONTROL  
1. Put the FERRITE STICK on top of the radio near the center. The  
position shown in the photo (below) is a good position when the  
Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by  
C.Crane is used with the CCRadio.  
2. For testing purposes, tune your radio  
to any weak AM station. It is important  
that the station be weak so you can  
clearly detect the improvement in  
reception.  
3. Rotate the FINE TUNE control, it will click on and the red  
LED indicator light will come on. Turn the COARSE TUNE control  
knob slowly and you will likely notice a change in reception at  
some point on the dial. Adjust the control knob until you notice  
the most improvement on your signal. Now you can use the FINE  
TUNE control for further refinement.  
4. Move the FERRITE STICK around the radio to find theposition  
that affects the signal the most. This position is the “sweet spot”,  
or the best position.  
5. Again, adjust the FINE TUNE on the TUNER CONTROL for the  
best reception possible.  
6. Now you can orientate the ANTENNA ELEMENT for best  
reception. In most cases, the ELEMENT does not have to be  
adjusted again. When radio noise is a problem, try rotating the  
ELEMENT in the direction which reduces noise to a minimum.  
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Using the Twin Coil FerriteAM Antenna by C.Crane  
With a Home Stereo  
You can directly connect the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by  
C.Crane to a home stereo by connecting the 1/8" Mono x RCA con-  
trol patchcord to the RCA x two wire patchcord, as shown below left.  
You can then attach one wire to the GROUND and one wire to the  
AM terminal on the back of the receiver, as shown below right. Most  
of the time you will find spring clips or screw terminals. It will not  
matter which wire you connect to which terminal.  
To AM  
Ground  
Next, plug the other end into the jack labeled To Radio on the  
TUNER CONTROL. If you want to experiment or if your receiver  
does not have antenna terminals, you can also use the FERRITE  
STICK on whatever “loop” or “loopstick antenna” that was supplied  
with the receiver.  
1. Tune your radio to any weak AM frequency. It is important that  
the station be weak so you can clearly detect the improvement in  
reception.  
2. Rotate the FINE TUNE control, it will click on and the red LED  
light indicator will come on. Turn the COARSE TUNE control knob  
slowly and you will likely notice a change in reception at some  
point on the dial. Turn the COARSE TUNE control until you notice  
the most signal improvement.  
3. Adjust the FINE TUNE control for the best reception possible.  
4. Now orientate the ANTENNA ELEMENT for best reception. In  
most cases, the ELEMENT does not have to be adjusted again.  
After you have found the best spot for the TUNER CONTROL and  
ANTENNA ELEMENT you can take the time to secure and make  
permanent the installation to your liking.  
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Using the Twin Coil FerriteAM Antenna by C.Crane  
With a Loop Antenna  
Occasionally a home receiver will  
include a loop type antenna. You can  
use the FERRITE STICK in conjunction  
with a loop, as shown at right. Move the  
FERRITE STICK around until you find  
the “sweet spot” that works best.  
Some older receivers have a ferrite stick  
similar to the one we provide. In this  
case, for best reception, put them  
parallel to each other and find the  
“sweet spot”.  
In either case, you can use the hook and loop fastener to keep the  
FERRITE STICK in place.  
Remote Installation of Antenna Element  
If after thorough testing, you find the  
ANTENNA ELEMENT must be mounted  
outdoors for best reception, you may  
order additional cable in 25' or 50'  
lengths (refer to the inside cover for  
optional accessories). Generally, you will  
only need to mount the antenna  
outdoors if radio noise and static reduce  
reception indoors.  
When planning your remote installation  
try not to make vertical runs with the long cables. If the cable is  
vertical, it will pick up more radio noise than if you run it horizontally  
because most radio noise is vertically polarized. You can run a  
cable up to 75' by using a special order cable coupler (refer to the  
inside cover for optional accessories). At 100' you will experience  
about a 25% loss in the performance.  
Always mount the ANTENNA ELEMENT in a sheltered area to  
protect it from water. Two mounting holes are provided on the back  
to help install the unit. Refer to page 10 for important information  
regarding Outdoor Installation Precautions.  
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Remote Installation of Antenna Element (Cont.)  
Included with the Optional Remote Installation Kit is Silicone Grease  
and Coax-Seal. Apply silicone grease to the cable connector before  
plugging into the ANTENNA ELEMENT. Also apply Coax-Seal to the  
perimeter seam of the plastic case, screw holes, cable connection  
and ground lug. This will provide water resistance.  
Outdoor Installation Precautions  
Lightning Protection  
Lightning poses a serious hazard to you and to your radio  
equipment. Your antenna is a conductor. If it is struck by  
lightning (or touched by a live power line), it will conduct  
this electricity into your home.  
Safety precautions require that you equip your antenna with  
lightning protection equipment. The equipment needed and  
installation methods can vary from area to area.  
WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU HIRE A LICENSED, BONDED, AND  
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL TO HELP WITH OUTSIDE  
INSTALLATIONS.  
An injury, of any kind, is simply not worth it. Please be careful!  
Radio Noise  
If radio noise and static are a problem, start by finding a place as  
close as possible to the radio where the static is absent. This is  
done by tuning a portable radio to a point on the AM dial where  
there is no station and static is at a high level. Bring the portable  
near an outside wall or even outside up to 50' away from your host  
radio. When you find a place without static, this is where you may  
want to mount the Antenna Element. Please refer to Grounding the  
Antenna Element on page 11, and Radio Noise Troubleshooting on  
page 12 for additional information.  
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Grounding the Antenna Element  
If radio noise is present, many times  
grounding the ANTENNA ELEMENT will  
reduce it significantly. It is not necessary  
to ground the antenna if there is no radio  
noise. The easiest way to ground the  
ANTENNA ELEMENT is to place a #10  
solid copper wire three or four feet into  
the ground. The end of the wire is then  
connected to the ground lug on the  
Ground Lug  
ANTENNA ELEMENT. The wire can either be wrapped around the lug  
or shaped with needle nose pliers first. You can mount the ELEMENT  
away from where you have placed the three or four feet of wire into the  
ground but it is best to keep the distance as short as possible. If there is  
radio noise, the lead from the grounding point to the ANTENNA  
ELEMENT may pick up additional radio noise. Moisture content of the  
soil may also affect performance. Damp soil is better than dry soil.  
Frequently Asked Questions  
Q. Does the Select-A-Tenna help with the Twin Coil Ferrite AM  
Antenna?  
A. The Select-A-Tenna when used in conjunction with the  
Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna, produces curious results and in  
some cases marked improvement.  
Special note to people who love AM radio: I use my Select-A-  
Tenna along with my Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna (TCF) for best  
reception. Heavy static normally destroys radio reception on my  
bedside CCRadio. I now use the Select-A-Tenna to eliminate  
noise at the radio by careful tuning. I then import a clean signal  
from the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna head only 15' away. I have  
never received a better signal in my life. — Bob Crane  
Q. Where can I get more information on the Twin Coil Ferrite AM  
Antenna by C.Crane Specifications?  
A. Please check ccrane.com for complete technical specifications.  
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Radio Noise Troubleshooting  
AM RADIO NOISE PROBLEMS  
AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
If you hear an annoying buzz when listening to AM radio, it’s most likely  
radio noise. Here are some of the usual culprits:  
• Dimmer switch (even in an adjacent room).  
• Lights: fluorescent light, "touch lamp" type fixtures, automatic  
night lights, motion-activated outdoor lights, dying bulbs,  
blinking bulbs.  
• Nearby television or computer.  
• Electronic bug and pest controllers.  
• Faulty electrical switch.  
• Radios & scanners.  
• Dirty insulators on a nearby power pole.  
• Electric blanket.  
• Smoke detectors that run from an AC current (battery operated  
units are OK).  
Now what can you do about it?  
• Turn off the circuit breakers to see if the noise stops, and if the  
source comes from inside your house. Turn off one circuit at a  
time to isolate the source of the noise.  
• Using a battery-operated radio, check if the interference comes  
from the AC 120V line, through the air, or both. To locate the  
direction of the noise, turn the radio until you hear the loudest  
noise. The front and the back of the radio will point to the noise  
origin.  
• If the noise comes from outside, carry the radio around the  
neighborhood to check for the origin of the noise. Ask your  
neighbors if they hear the same noise.  
• If you suspect a power pole, call the utility company. Dirty  
power pole insulators are sometimes a cause of hard-to-find  
radio interference.  
• Sometimes grounding can greatly reduce the hum from AC line  
noise. Unfortunately, most radios do not have a ground  
connection. Finding a good earth ground may also be difficult.  
For more detailed information, please visit www.ccrane.com/radionoise  
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Safety Instructions  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before  
the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C.Crane is operated.  
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should  
be retained for future reference.  
Heed Warnings: All warnings on this appliance and all operating  
instructions should be followed.  
Water and Moisture: The Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by  
C.Crane should not be used near water. Do not use near a bath-  
tub, washbowl, laundry tub, kitchen sink, wet basement, swimming  
pool, etc. Risk of electric shock may result.  
5)  
6)  
7)  
Unplug the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C.Crane from the AC  
power adapter before cleaning. Only use a damp cloth for clean-  
ing the exterior surfaces of the antenna.  
Do not place the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna on an unstable  
cart, stand, bracket or table. The antenna may fall, causing seri-  
ous personal injury and or damage to the antenna may result.  
Heat: Never put the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C.Crane in  
direct sunlight or behind glass such as a car’s interior. The anten-  
na should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.  
8)  
AC Wall Adapter: The AC Wall Adapter should be positioned so it  
is not walked on, pinched, or items placed on top of it. All power  
and connector cables should be routed away from walkways or  
areas of foot traffic to avoid being tripped on. Always unplug the  
AC power adapter by gripping the adapter unit and pulling it out  
of the wall socket. Never pull on the cord. Always operate the  
Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C.Crane using the correct sup-  
plied AC wall adapter. Adapters that are not correctly rated can  
damage the antenna. If you are not sure of the correct AC wall  
adapter, consult your dealer.  
9)  
Never insert objects of any kind into the Twin Coil Ferrite AM  
Antenna through openings. The objects may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short out parts causing damage to the antenna.  
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Safety Instructions  
10) If the antenna is stored for long periods of time, unplug it from  
the wall outlet and remove the batteries. This will prevent damage  
caused by lightning or power line surges and battery acid from  
leaking inside of the antenna.  
11) Never attempt to service the Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by  
C.Crane yourself. Removing the cover may expose you to dan-  
gerous voltage levels and will void the warranty. Refer all servicing  
to authorized service personnel.  
12) The Twin Coil Ferrite AM Antenna by C.Crane should be serviced  
by qualified service personnel when:  
a) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the antenna;  
b) The antenna has been exposed to rain;  
c) The antenna does not appear to operate normally or exhibits  
a marked change in performance; or  
d) The antenna has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.  
13) The user should not attempt to service this antenna beyond that  
described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should  
be referred to qualified service personnel. The symbols below are  
to alert you to important operation or servicing instructions that  
may appear in the owner's manual.  
WARNING:  
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK  
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT  
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN  
THE LIGHTNING  
FLASH AND  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE  
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, DO NOT  
REMOVE THE BACK. NO  
USER SERVICEABLE  
PARTS INSIDE. REFER  
SERVICING TO  
THE EXCLAMATION  
POINT WITHIN THE  
TRIANGLE IS A  
WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
IMPORTANT  
INSTRUCTIONS  
ACCOMPANYING  
THIS ANTENNA.  
ARROWHEAD WITH-  
IN THE TRIANGLE IS  
A WARNING SIGN  
ALERTING YOU OF  
“DANGEROUS VOLT-  
AGE” INSIDE THE  
ANTENNA.  
QUALIFIED SERVICE  
PERSONNEL.  
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PERSONAL STATION LOG  
Station  
Time  
City  
Frequency  
Call Letters  
Date  
Please feel free to copy this page.  
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Model: TWIN COIL FERRITEAM ANTENNA BY C. CRANE  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.  
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS.  
1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND  
2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,  
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED  
OPERATION.  
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
381C15SA  
 

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