Winegard AP8700
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1. WINEGARD Chromstar 2000 Antenna Preamplifiers MADE IN U S A INSTRUCTIONS Models AP 2870 amp AP 2880 Dual Input 82 Channel Models AP 8275 AP 8700 amp AP 8780 8800 amp HDP 269 82 Channel Models AP 4700 amp AP 4800 UHF Only Models AP 3700 amp AP 3800 VHF Only WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE POWER SUPPLY SECTION OF THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE If FM interference is a problem in your area it is recommended that you temporarily hook up the pre amplifier near the TV for ease of tuning the variable FM trap PREAMPLIFIER INSTALLATION STEP 1 Mount the preamplifier on the mast within easy reach See Figure 1 NOTE The further the preamplifier from the antenna s the lower the input signal STEP 2 Slide weather boots over the antenna downlead s and attach connectors See Figure 2 STEP 3 Attach the antenna downlead s to antenna s and other end s to preamplifier leaving a sufficient slack in the cable s to form a drain loop See Figure 3 STEP 4 Slide the weather boots over the cable connector s and boot collar s on the preamplifier and antenna s STEP 5 The 75 ohm coaxial downlead may be secured to the mast by taping or the use of stand off insulators STEP 6 Attach F connector on downlead cable to power injector jack marked ANTENNA See figure 4 STEP 7 Attach F connector on cable to analog TV DTV receivers to jack ma2. MHz for over the air television signal distribution Additional distribution inline amplifiers must be installed FOLLOWING the TV output of the power injector NOT on the downlead cable line connecting to the ANTENNA port Check TV picture quality if the power injector LED is glowing when powered and antenna alignment prior to adding additional line amplifiers To maximize the operating life of the amplifier install the power injector close to the TV receiver if only one will be used with the antenna or the first signal split A maximum preamp to power injector length of 200 feet RG 6 or 150 feet RG 59 is acceptable If the power injector needs to be installed in an area where a household wall outlet is out of reach using the supplied RG 6 power cable that cable may be replaced with separate RG 6 up to 200 feet or RG 59 up to 150 feet cable to extend the power line to an accessible wall outlet FM TRAP OPERATION Not applicable to Models AP 4700 AP 4800 or HDP 269 The preamplifier features two FM traps one fixed and the other variable The preamplifier is shipped with the fixed FM in the FIXED TRAP IN position and the variable FM trap tuned out of the FM band about 108 MHz See Figure 5 If FM reception is desired move the FM trap switch to the FIXED TRAP OUT position FM interference is indicated by herringbone patterns appearing on any VHF channel 2 through 13 If this interference is present verify the
3. FM trap is in the FIXED TRAP IN position If interference is still present turn the VARIABLE FM TRAP screw very slowly while observing the TV channel with the greatest interference until the picture clears See Figure 5 The variable FM trap can also be used with the fixed FM trap in the FIXED TRAP OUT position This allows you to receive FM and tune out a specific FM station that is causing interference This is performed the same as the proceeding paragraph except the FM trap is in the out position FIG 5 APPLY LABEL AFTER TUNING APPLY LABEL NOTE A label is supplied so you can enter the installation date and record the frequency the variable trap is tuned to Once tuning is complete mown apply the label to the bottom of the preamplifier to SUPPLY seal openings See figure 5 For models without traps apply the label to the bottom of the preamplifier to seal openings CONSUMER 90 DAY WARRANTY The Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product against any defects in materials or workmanship within 90 ninety days from date of purchase No warranty claim willbe honored unless at the time the claim is made you present proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer if unknown please contact Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington IA 52601 2000 telephone 319 754 0600 Winegard Company at its option will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you This warranty covers parts
4. but does not cover any costs incurred in removal shipping or reinstallation of the product The warranty does not extend to products which have been subjected to misuse improper installation or to damage caused by wind lightning ice or other occurrences over which the manufacturer has no control The 90 Day Warranty is provided on the condition that the equipment is properly delivered with all handling and freight charges prepaid to your Winegard dealer for return to our factory for repair or replacement Winegard dealers will arrange for the replacement or repair and return to you without charge the product which failed due to defective material or workmanship WINEGARD COMPANY WILL NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE 90 DAY PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY The foregoing shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of any person whether in contract tort or otherwise and Winegard shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damage or commerical loss or from any other loss or damage except as set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you
5. rked TV See figure 4 STEP 8 Connect one F connector on supplied black RG 6 cable to jack marked PWR IN Connect the other F connector on supplied RG 6 cable to jack on supplied AC wall transformer See Figure 4 STEP 9 Mount power injector to wall using supplied screws Plug in AC wall transformer to household wall outlet Fig 1 SUPPORT PLATE MAST HEX NUT gt F U BOLT PREAMPLIFIER 300 OHM DOWNLEAD HOUSING Fig 2 WEATHER Fig 3 CONNECTORS SINGLE INPUT MODELS PREAMPLIFIER ANT INPUT TO POWER DRAIN LOOP aaa 75 OHM COAXIAL DOWNLEAD DUAL INPUT MODELS PREAMPLIFIER TO POWER yf SUPPLY 75 OHM COAXIAL DOWNLEAD Fig 4 AC Adapter Wall ai i Coax Cable To Preamp or Amplified Antenna Coax Cable To TV 6 Standard Coax Cable Power Injector NOTE This power supply is equipped with a Polyswitch If there is a short between the preamp and the power supply it will shut the power supply off until the short is removed IPS If splitting the signal to multiple TVs or combining with another signal source it is strongly recommended that the power injector be installed between the preamplifer and the splitter combiner input In this case the cable connection from the TV jack of the power injector goes to the splitter input or valid combiner input Use splitters rated from 54 806 MHz or wider bandwidth commonly 5 1000
6. specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Printed in U S A e Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington IA 52601 2000 e Winegard Company 2006 2451964 Rev 4 06
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