Radio Shack 15-1634 User's Manual
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1. COAXIAL CABLE INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Do not bend coaxial cable RG 6 U into less than a 3 inch radius Tighter bends can cause shorts and change the cable s impedance Do not install coaxial cable where it will have a pulling tension greater than 50 pounds maximum Leave no tension on the cable after installing it e Use only round headed staples Any clamps or securing devices used with coax should grip the cable evenly about the circumference without crushing the SPECIFICATIONS Bandpass VHF UHF FM Trap fixed VHF UHF Gain Impedance Specifications are typical individual units might vary without notice cable Flat staples can damage coax cable Do not expose coaxial cable to a temperature greater than 176F 80 C Keep the cable away from heating vents and water heaters Do not install coaxial cable where it will be crushed stuffed wedged or pinched The cable jacket withstands most outdoor environments However you must seal connections and splices against water entry HoMod TEE 58 88 170 216 MHz 470 810 MHz 88 108MHz 20dB astlniny asd ea ain enemas 20dB Average pigehyani beeen aed beens 75 Ohms Unbalanced 12V DC 120 VAC 60 Hz with supplied adapter PEE AET UV Protected Filled Copolymer 1 2 inch Outer Diameter Round Mast Specifications are subject to change and improvement RadioShack Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 15 1634 03 02 Printed2. Dees or larger AWG ground wire between the mast and ground Do not try to guess which overhead wires carry high voltage Check with the power company Make sure the installation is secure Use plenty of guy wires and new hardware IMPORTANT ANTENNA NOTES This antenna system is designed to work properly when the power injector is connected to the antenna through a 75 ohm coax cable there are no shorts in the connection between the power injector and antenna The coax cable between the power injector and the antenna carries The power injector s indicator lights to show that DC power from the power injector to the amplifier board in the antenna DC power is supplied to the antenna RadioShack www radioshack com 2002 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack and RadioShack com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation note If installing a new lead in cable use the actual cable to be used in the installation Y Note Y If installing the antenna in a motor home we recommend you use a 12V DC cord not supplied available at your local RadioShack store and online at RadioShack com the amplified TV signal from the antenna through the power injector to the video equipment If any devices such as amplifiers splitters combiners matching transformers 300 ohm cable are used in your home cabling system they must be connected
3. between the power injector and your video equipment Any devices connected between the power injector and the antenna might cause a short in the amplifier power source If this happens the injector s indicator does not light and the signals to your video equipment multiple TVs or VCRs might be significantly degraded PRE INSTALLATION TEST Before installing your antenna perform this test to make sure it works properly 1 Connect a temporary 75 ohm cable between the power injector s ANT 75 ohm jack and the antenna s F connector 2 Connect the power injector s TV cable to your TV s VHF UHF 75 ohm F connector 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s small plug into the DC 12V jack on the power injector 4 Plug the supplied AC adapter into a standard AC outlet If the power injector s indicator lights the antenna is properly connected MOUNTING THE ANTENNA INSIDE MOUNTING You can mount the antenna in an attic closet or other out of the way indoor location The antenna can be mounted on a horizontal mast closet rod or on a short piece of mast suspended from a roof support by a 4 inch wall mount bracket not supplied available at RadioShack Or you can simply place the antenna ona shelf in a closet Be sure the antenna is not in a position where it could easily fall or be damaged OUTSIDE MOUNTING For the best results mount the antenna away from trees or other obstructions Higher frequ
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5. Amplified Omnidirectional VHF UHF TV Antenna 15 1634 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Your Radio Shack Amplified Omnidirectional CONTENTS VHF UHFTV Antenna provides excellent Important Safety Precautions cceeee 1 reception of VHF UHF TV channels in most Important Antenna Notes s es 1 viewing locations The UV protected housing Pre Installation Test gies i is made of impact resistant filled co polymer Mounting The Antenna ssssssssssssssrssnssnnnnsnnns 2 making the exterior resistant to weathering Inside Mounting AT ERT 2 and color change The antenna s unique A sabei ai i omnidirectional characteristics provide ee The Antenna To Your TV ae 3 excellent reception in argas where Coaxial Cable Installation Precautions 4 broadcasts are received from different Specifications cccecccccccsessesescesessesesestesestesesees 4 directions IMPORTANT If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph go to the box on that page with the corresponding icon for pertinent information A Warning 1 Important X Caution X Hint Note N WARNING N Use extreme caution when installing an outdoor antenna close to overhead wires If the antenna starts to fall let it go If any part of the antenna makes contact with overhead power lines touching the antenna mast cable or guy wires can cause electrocution and death Call the power company to remove the
6. antenna Do not attempt to remove it yourself The built in fixed FM trap helps prevent strong FM stations from interfering with TV Channels 2 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Many do it yourself and professional antenna installers are injured or killed each year by electric shock because they fail to recognize overhead wires as being potentially lethal Touching any part of the antenna mast or guy j wire to these overhead wires is the same as touching the wires with your bare hand If you notice anything making contact with the overhead wires call the power company to have it removed safely Do not run the downlead cable over power wires Get help from a qualified professional when removing the old antenna if there is any doubt of clearing overhead wires A very serious shock is almost sure to result when contacting an electrical wire In the case of primary wires on the top of poles the shock is like being struck by a bolt of lightning Many power wires are within 20 to 25 feet of the ground and could easily be touched by an assembled antenna and mast A Never install an antenna when it is windy Be sure to do all assembly work on the ground then raise the antenna Make sure the antenna mast downlead cable is connected to suitable lightning arrestors Please read and follow these important safety precautions Be sure to select an antenna site well away from all overhead wires
7. duct is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IM PLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTIC ULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WAR RANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PRO VIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales re ceipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless othe
8. encies are noticeably affected by these obstructions The antenna is easy to install on any antenna mast or optional light duty mount using simple hand tools and the following additional items not supplied available at RadioShack coax downlead we recommend RG 6 cable for best performance connection sealant tape or weather boots The antenna package includes these parts Antenna Antenna Mounting Bracket Mast Clamps 1 4 Inch U Bolts 1 4 Inch Split Lockwashers 1 4 20 Hex Nuts 12 2 Inch Long Self Tapping Screws 12 Split Lockwashers 4 Power Injector AC Adapter 1 RAR DDH BAA 1 Attach the antenna mounting bracket to the bottom of the antenna using the four 12 2 inch long self tapping screws and four 12 split lockwashers 2 Attach both mast clamps U bolts four a inch split lockwashers and four 4 20 hex nuts to the mounting bracket Do not tighten the hex nuts 3 Plug one end of the 75 ohm coaxial downlead cable to the antenna s jack and seal the connection with coax e Mount a grounding block not supplied sealant tape or a weather boot available at RadioShack as close as possible to where the downlead enters 4 Mount the antenna on the mast and the house secure it by tightening the hex nuts evenly onto the U bolts Downlead wire from the antenna to the grounding block and the mast ground LIGHTNING PROTECTION wire should be secured to the house
9. rwise provided by law a correct the defect by product re pair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made be come the property of RadioShack New or recondi tioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or re placed parts and products are warranted for the re mainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse acci dent misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or mainte nance alteration lightning or other incidence of ex cess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal instal lation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 12 99 Power Requirement Weatherproof Housing Mounting
10. with e Ground wires for both the mast and stand off insulators spaced 4 6 feet downlead should be copper or aluminum apart wire 8 AWG or larger Grounding Clamp Downlead Mast Ground Wire L To TV a Lightning Arrestor Grounding Blocks Grounding Rod CONNECTING THE ANTENNA TO YOUR TV 300 Ohm UHF Connection 75 Ohm VHF Connection or VHF UHF Screw Terminals 75 to 300 Ohm Transformer Coax Downlead i i n i i e aian ma eam 5 8 a Ce BEB EBB eee eee TUT Teepe ad Signal Splitter Coax Cable Power Injector 1 Connect the coax downlead from the power injector and the TV s VHF UHF antenna to the ANT jack on the power connections injector 3 Insert the supplied AC adapter s small 2 If your TV has an F connector connect plug into the power injector s DC 12V the short piece of coax from the power jack Plug the adapter into a standard injector to your TV s VHF UHF 75 ohm AC outlet The power injector s indicator F connector lights to indicate that the antenna is properly connected If your TV has screw terminals for VHF UHF connection connect a 75 to 300 ohm transformer not supplied available at RadioShack between the power injector and the VHF UHF terminals If your TV has a 75 ohm VHF connection and a 300 ohm UHF connection connect a signal splitter not supplied available at RadioShack between the Limited Ninety Day Warranty This pro
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