Winegard MS-2002 television antenna
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1. 0 2002 2006 only provides up to six times the received signal on VHF and nine times the UHF signal insuring the best possible reception in color and black and white The MetroStar antenna is easily installed with simple hand tools on any antenna mast or optional light duty antenna mount NOTE MILEAGE REFERENCE MS 2000 10 45 MILES MS 1000 5 15 MILES Amplified antennas installed within 10 miles of TV station towers could cause overloading of the preamp If overloading occurs then try an non amplified model SPECIFICATIONS MODELS MS 2000 2002 2006 Bandpass VHF 58 to 88 170 to 216 MHz UHF 470 to 810 MHz Attenuates 88 to 108 MHz 15 dB N A FM Trap Fixed Amplifier Gain PARTS LIST MS 2000 Amplified Antenna Head cccccseccesseeeseeeeseeeseees Mounting TACKS ivccssarersascaaestainlpxavewueernesnwine 3720317 1 Mast Clam iseseacecescsecasetnasadanctenatacoseceocoenss 3640051 PALEE ea 1160321 1 1 14 x 1 Nylon bolt eee 3200350 2 1 4 20 Hex Nut Flange Serrated 2160228 Power WWE CIO acecesccucnetcescdaccetescisnsesndececormicasedeimeieteuuast 50 Coaxial Cable Connectors Boot 275301 1 6 Coaxial Cable cccccccccccseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2753752 OHO 2 CCIE WS aene iinenain 2160105 MS 2002 Same as MS 2000 except no 50 cable Single pack MS 2006 Same as MS 2000 except no 50 cable Packed 6 units per carton MS 1000 Non amplified Non ampli2. IONS WALL MOUNT ROOF MOUNT HOW TO PROVIDE LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR SOET E YOUR TV ANTENNA AND SET GROUNDING AS PER Antenna lead in wire For outside mount i era a Mount lightning arrestor as close as possible to where lead in enters house Ground wires for both mast and lead in should be copper or aluminum wire number 8 or larger Ground Clamp Lead in wire from antenna to lightning arrestor and mast ground wire should be secured to house with stand off insulators ssa service spaced from four to six feet apart equipment N Antenna discharge unit NEC section 810 20 Ground conductors In the case of a ground up antenna NEC section 810 21 installation it may not be necessary to ground the mast if the mast extends four Ground Clamps or more feet into the earth Consult your TV service man for proper depth in your area Power service grounding electrode system NEC ART 250 part H NEC National Electrical Code 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 will be 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 optio
3. WINEGARD METROSTAR VHF UHF OMNIDIRECTIONAL TV ANTENNA AMPLIFIED MODEL MS 2000 MS 2006 BULK MS 2002 NON AMPLIFIED MODEL MS 1000 MS 1006 BULK MS 1002 MAST NOT INCLUDED Made in U S A WARNING DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION CHECK AREA AROUND ANTENNA SITE FOR OVERHEAD WIRES DO NOT ALLOW ANTENNA MAST OR GUY WIRES TO CONTACT OVERHEAD WIRES SEE INSTALLATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Many do it yourself and professional antenna installers are injured or killed each year by electrocution While anyone can see the obvious danger of falling the most resourceful sometimes fails to recognize overhead wires as being potentially lethal To touch any part of the antenna mast or guy wires to these overhead wires is the same as touching them with your bare hand A very serious shock is almost sure to result when contacting an electrical wire and 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 of the ground and could easily be touched by an assembled antenna and mast WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE POWER SUPPLY SECTION OF THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Please read and follow these suggestions if applicable 1 Try to have two people available for help if needed 2 Try to select antenna site well away from all overhead wires Check distances 3 If possible do all assembly work on gr
4. fied version of MS 2000 no power supply and no 6 coaxial cable single pack MS 1002 Non amplified Same as MS 1000 no power supply no 50 cable no 6 coaxial cable single pack MS 1006 Non amplified Same as MS 1000 no power supply no 6 cable Packed 6 units per carton DIMENSIONS 21 1 2 2 3 16 MS 2000 SPECIFICATIONS MODELS MS 1000 1002 1006 58 to 88 170 to 216 MHz 470 to 810 MHz VHF 15 5 dB average N A UHF 19 5 dB average N A Impedance Response VSWR Power Required Weatherproof Housing Mounting Type 75 ohm unbalanced 25 dB per 6 MHz 1 8 1 maximum 117 VAC 60 Hz 4 3 watts N A UV protected filled copolymer Round mast up to 1 3 4 O D 75 ohm unbalanced 25 dB per 6 MHz 1 8 1 maximum UV protected filled copolymer Round mast up to 1 3 4 O D ANTENNA MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Attach mounting bracket to bottom of antenna as shown in Figure 1 and mount antenna on mast The tab on the plastic screw and notch on the bracket ensure a secure connection Use center set of holes on bracket Tighten U bolt Connect downlead to jack on antenna slide weather boot over boot collar FIGURE 1 NON AMPLIFIED STEP 2 Attach downlead from antenna to TV set AMPLIFIED MODELS If using the power supply follow these steps STEP2 Attach F connector on downlead cable power injector jack marked ANTENNA See figure 2 STEP 3 Attach F connector on cable
5. n will either repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you This warranty covers parts 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 conseq
6. ound ana o Bieter then raise the antenna 4 Don t try to install antenna when it is windy 5 If anything should come in contact with the overhead wires call the power company They will remove it safely 6 Don t try to guess which overhead wires carry high voltage Check with power company 7 Make the installation secure Use plenty of OUy O wires and good hardware 8 Make sure antenna mast and downlead cable are connected to suitable lightning arrestors Use at least No 8 ground wire between mast and ground 9 Do not run downlead over power wires 10 Get professional help when removing the old Winegard Company 3000 Kirkwood Street Burlington lowa 52601 2000 Printed in U S A 2451961 Rev 4 06 WINEGARD COMPANY 1998 2006 DESCRIPTION Winegard s MetroStar antenna with fixed FM trap 88 to 108 MHz MS 2000 2002 2006 only provides excellent reception of VHF UHF TV channels for home use in most viewing locations The MetroStar antenna s compact modern styling is unobtrusive and blends well with the decor of homes and condominiums The UV protected housing is fabricated of impact resistant filled copolymer making the exterior virtually impervious to weathering and color change The unique omnidirectional characteristics of the MetroStar antenna provide excellent reception in areas where stations are in different directions without the need for a complex rotor system A built in amplifier MS 200
7. to analog TV DTV receivers to power injector jack marked TV See figure 2 FIGURE 2 AC Adapter Wall transformer Coax Cable To Antenna A Power Injector Power Supply Coax Cable To TV Standard Coax Cable STEP 4 Connect one F connector on supplied black RG 6 cable to power injector 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 5 Mount power injector to wall using supplied screws Plug in AC wall transformer to household wall outlet TIPS 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 antenna 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 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
8. to the TV receiver if only one will be used with the antenna or the first signal split A maximum antenna 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 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INSTALLING COAX CABLE Minimum Bending Radius RG 59 U RG 6 U type 3 inch radius Tighter bends will cause shorts and change impedance Pulling Tension Winegard CL 2700 CL 2800 75 pounds maximum Leave no tension on cable after it is installed Staples or Clamps The use of flat staples with coax cable is damaging to the cable Only round headed staples can be used Any clamps or securing devices used with coax should grip the cable evenly about the circumference without crushing the cable Exposure to High Heat Maximum temperature limit 80 C 176 F Keep cable away from heating vents water heaters Crushing Coax should not be installed in a manner that would allow it to be crushed The coax should not be stuffed or wedged into areas where the cable could be pinched Exposure to Moisture Cable jacket will withstand most outdoor environments However connections and splices must be sealed against water entry TYPICAL HOME INSTALLAT
9. uential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state PRINTED IN U S A WINEGARD COMPANY 3000 KIRKWOOD STREET BURLINGTON IOWA 52601 2000 2451961 Rev 4 06
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