Linear TC-200A Quick Start Manual

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

TC-200A

Tilt
Compensator

Installation
Instructions

Includes Female
Barrel Connector

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Toll Free FAX [phone]

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Linear’s ChannelPlus brand Model TC-200A Tilt Compensator is
an in-line fi lter designed to create an attenuation loss equal and
opposite to cable loss.

Coaxial cable attenuates high frequencies greater than low
frequencies. This problem is most severe when cascading
amplifi ers one after another. The signal differences are attenuated
to a point where the high frequency signals are so small compared
to the low frequency signals that the high frequency signals can
no longer be received. The TC-200A Tilt Compensator provides a
balanced signal level by compensating for 200 feet of coax cable
loss and allowing all signal levels on all channels to be of equal
amplitude at distant locations. Therefore, the picture quality on the
higher channels will be maintained.

The TC-200A is designed to work with RG-6 coax cable carrying
signals in the 5 MHz to 1 GHz range. When an RG-6 cable run
reaches 200 feet, install a TC-200A Tilt Compensator whenever an
amplifi er stage follows. A female barrel connector is included with
the TC-200A for in-line applications. The TC-200A is non-directional,
the input can be connected to either end.

3. CONNECTING THE TC-200A 4. SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED WARRANTY

TC-200A

TILT COMPENSATOR

FEMALE

BARREL CONNECTOR

TC-200A CAN BE CONNECTED
IN-LINE BETWEEN COAX USING
THE FEMALE BARREL
CONNECTOR SUPPLIED

RG-6

RG-6

ALSO MOUNTS
DIRECTLY
ON AMPLIFIER

Frequency Range: 5 MHz - 1 GHz

Equalizer Values: 12 dB

Insertion Loss: 1.25 dB max at 1 GHz

Tilt Loss: 12 dB ± 1 dB

Maximum Input: 60 dBmv

Connectors: Type “F” Male to Female

Impedance: 75 Ω

TC-200A

2. EX AMPLE APPLICATION

AMPLIFIERS: USE MODEL

DA-500A FOR ANTENNA

DA-520A FOR CATV

INPUT OUTPUT

INPUT FROM

CABLE OR

ANTENNA

FEMALE
BARREL

TC-200A TILT

COMPENSATOR

Linear LLC warrants this ChannelPlus product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 years.
The time period will be measured using the date code labeled on the product. Linear LLC is not responsible for
damage to the product resulting from the buyer’s improper handling, stocking or warehousing of the product. Any
implied warranty arising from the sale of the product including implied warranties of merchantability and fi tness
for purpose are limited. Linear LLC shall not be responsible for any losses, damages or expenses, whether
direct, consequential, or incidental arising from the use or the inability to use the product. Some states and
countries do not allow limitations or how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation or incidental
or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply. The Linear LLC warranty gives specifi c legal
rights in addition to other rights, which may exist and vary from state to state and country to country.

The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of products returned, freight prepaid, to Linear LLC, there is
NO PROVISION FOR LABOR COST OR OTHER REIMBURSEMENTS OF ANY KIND.

1. Failures due to product abuse, such as negligence, improper use, and electrical surge including damage
from lightning, water damage or other damage due to natural disasters are not covered by the warranty. The
most common form of product abuse is surge damage caused by lightning.

2. The warranty shall also be voided by any tampering with the date code, labels or other markings on the
product.

3. Products that are damaged in transit to Linear LLC due to improper packaging or by the carrier (shipping
company) will not be covered under the warranty. If the product was damaged or lost by the carrier, it is the
sender’s responsibility to create a claim against the carrier.

4. The user is responsible for all labor costs associated with removing, reinstalling and returning the product to
Linear LLC.

Linear LLC, at its option, will repair or replace the defective product. Replacements will be made from B-Stock, if
an exact replacement is not available, Linear LLC, at its option, will select the nearest equivalent product. The user
is responsible for freight charges to Linear LLC. Linear LLC will return warranted repaired or replacements by UPS
Ground or an equivalent service. A customer may pay the additional costs for second-day or next-day service.

All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA#). Contact Linear
Technical Services at 1-800-421-1587 for an RPA# and other important details.
Copyright © 2007 Linear LLC 227997 A

(MANY OTHER CHANNELPLUS

MODELS AVAILABLE)

200 FEET

RG-6 COAX

USE A TC-200A TILT COMPENSATOR

IF COAX RUN REACHES 200 FEET

AND AN AMPLIFIER FOLLOWS

SHORT

RG-6 COAX

INPUT OUTPUT

SHORT

RG-6 COAX

TC-200A TILT

COMPENSATOR

FEMALE
BARREL

200 FEET

RG-6 COAX

INPUT OUTPUT

TWO TVS

OUT TO TV

2532

2-WAY

SPLITTER

OUT TO