Radioshack 1500526 User Manual
1500526
User’s Guide
Antenna-Mounted
High-Gain Signal Amplifier
We h ope you e njoy yo ur Hig h-Gai n Sign al Ampli fie r fro m
Rad ioSh ack. Plea se read this us er’s gu ide before instal ling , set ting
up, a nd us ing your new s igna l ampl ifi er.
Package Contents
• Outdoor Amplier
• Indoor Amplier
• AC Adapter
• 6-Foot Coaxial Cable with Weatherboots
• 6-Foot Coaxial Cable without Weatherboots
• U-Bolt with Nuts (4) and Washers (4)
• 75-ohm Terminator
• Spare Weatherboot
• Mounting Screw (2)
• User’s Guide
Feature
• Amplies HDTV, VHF, UHF, and FM signals
• Gain control
• Filters FM interference
• Outputs to TVs and receiver or other device at the same time
WARNI NG: To reduce the ris k of re or shock haz ard, do not expos e this produc t to
rain or m oisture.
This sy mbol is
intend ed to alert yo u to the
presen ce of uninsulat ed
dange rous voltag e within
the pro duct’s encl osure
that mi ght be of suci ent
magni tude to const itute a
risk of el ectric sh ock. Do not
open th e product’s c ase.
CAUTION
RISK OF E LECTRIC SH OCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTI ON: To reduce the
risk of el ectric sh ock, do
not remove co ver or back.
No user-ser viceable pa rts
insid e. Refer serv icing to
quali ed person nel.
Thi s sym bol is
int ende d to in form y ou
tha t imp orta nt op erati ng
and main tenan ce
ins truc tion s are
inc lude d in t he li terat ure
acco mpan ying this
pro duct .
Mount the Outdoor Amplifier
Attach the outdoor amplier to the antenna mast about 12 inches
below the antenna (not included) with the supplied U-Bolt, nuts,
and washers.
n Note: Mount the outdoor amplier with connections facing down
to avoid water entering the amplier.
Connect the Antenna
1.
Use the coaxial cable with weatherboots to connect the outdoor
amplier’s IN terminal and the antenna.
snugly over the connectors.
2. Open the rubber cover to set FM TRAP.
• ON to prevent FM signal interference with your TV signal.
• OFF if connecting to an FM radio.
Face
down
Set FM TRAP
Slide the weatherboots
To
Antenna
Connect the Amplifiers
1.
Connect your existing coaxial cable (up to 200 ft
(60 m)) to the outdoor amplier’s OUT terminal.
2. Connect the other end of your existing coaxial
cable to the indoor amplier’s INPUT terminal.
n Note: If necessary, attach the spare weatherboot
to your existing coaxial cable to be connected to
the outdoor amplier. Ask a sales associate for help
attaching the weatherboot. Or, to attach it by yourself,
cut o the F connector, slip the weatherboot onto the
cable, then assemble the F connector back again.
Spare Weatherboot
F Connector
Set up the Indoor Amplifier
1.
Connect the indoor amplier’s OUTPUT 1
terminal to your TV or receiver using the supplied
6-foot coaxial cable without weatherboots.
2. Connect OUTPUT 2 to another TV or receiver. If
not using OUTPUT 2, cover it with the supplied
75-ohm terminator.
3. Connect the AC adapter to the indoor amplier and
plug into a standard power outlet. The LED lights.
n
Caution: The power adapter must supply 12V DC and
deliver at least 200 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive
and its plug must t the indoor amplier’s power jack. Using
an adapter that does not meet these specications could
damage the indoor amplier or adapter.
Wall
Adjust the Indoor Amplifier
• Turn GAIN towards
best reception. The optimum setting depends on the location,
cable lengths, and number of connected devices.
• If the signal received is weak, set SIGNAL BOOSTER to
ON to amplify the signal a second time through the indoor
amplier. Otherwise set SIGNAL BOOSTER to OFF.
Min (counterclockwise) or Max (clockwise)
for
Mount the Indoor Amplier
You can mount the indoor amplier to a wall
with the supplied screws.
Installation Tips
• Performance can vary greatly by
location. After you install the amplier,
set FM TRAP on the outdoor amplier
to ON, and adjust GAIN on the indoor amplier. You may want
to try several GAIN settings to nd the best reception.
• Be sure to set FM TRAP when you connect the outdoor
amplier to the antenna. Set to ON to prevent FM signal
interference. Set to OFF if connecting to an FM radio.
• Remember to scan for channels (refer to your television user’s
guide) after adjusting GAIN.
•
Antenna signals are directional; installing an antenna rotator
can help you position the antenna to receive the optimal signal.
• Coaxial cables are available at your local Radi oShack store or
online at www.radioshack.com.
TV or receiver
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Specifications
Power Adapter..................................................(Output) 12V DC, 200mA
Frequency ...................................................................................54~806MHz
FM TRAP ...........................................................................>15dB at 100MHz
Gain .................................................................................. 15-33dB UHF/VHF
Noise Figure ..............................................................................3.5dB typical
Speci cations are subje ct to change and im provement withou t notice. Actual
product m ay vary from the i mages found in th is document.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B di gital device, p ursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limit s are designed to prov ide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equ ipment generates, uses ,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may c ause harmful interference to rad io
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If th is equipment does cause harmfu l
interference to ra dio or television reception, which can be determin ed by
turning the eq uipment o and on, the user is encouraged to t ry to correct
the interferen ce by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the rece iving antenna .
• Increase t he separation b etween the equipment and receiver.
• Connec t the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di erent from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your local RadioS hack store or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
If you cannot eliminate th e interference, t he FCC requires that you s top
using you r radio. Changes or modicati ons not expressly approved by the
part y responsible for complia nce could void the user’s aut hority to operate
the equ ipment.
This device compl ies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su bject
to the following t wo conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this dev ice must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Limited Warranty
RadioShack warrants t his product aga inst defects in materials and
workma nship under normal use by t he original purchaser fo r ninety (90)
days after the date of purchase from a RadioShack-owned store or an
authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK MAKES NO
OTHER EXPRESS WARR ANTIES.
This war ranty does not cover: (a) damage or failu re caused by or attributable to ab use, misuse, fail ure to follow instr uctions, improper installation
or mainte nance, alteration, accident, Acts of God (such as o ods or lightning), or excess volta ge or current; (b) imp roper or incorrec tly performed
repairs by p ersons who are not a RadioShack Authorized Ser vice Facility;
(c) consumables such as f uses or batteries; (d) ordinar y wear and tear or
cosmetic damage; (e) transpor tation, shi pping or insurance cost s; (f) cost s
of produc t removal , installation, set-up ser vice, adjustment or reinstallation; and (g) claims by p ersons other than the original purchaser.
Shoul d a problem occur that is covered by this warranty, take the product
and the Ra dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any
RadioShack store in the U.S . RadioShack will, at it s option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) repair the produc t without charge for par ts and
labor; (b) replace the product with the same or a comparable product ; or (c)
refund the purchase price. A ll replaced par ts and produc ts, and products
on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack . New or
reconditioned part s and product s may be used in the performance of
warranty ser vice. Repaired or replaced part s and products are warranted
for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for
repair or replacem ent of the product made af ter the expirat ion of the
warranty period.
RADI OSHACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAI MS ALL WARRANTI ES AND CONDITIONS N OT STATED IN THIS LI MITED WARRANT Y. ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES TH AT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF M ERCHANTABILITY AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE IMPLI ED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICUL AR PURPOSE, SHALL EX PIRE
ON THE E XPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANT Y PERIOD.
EXCEPT AS DESCRI BED ABOVE, RADIOSHACK SHALL HAVE NO
LIABI LITY OR RESPONSIB ILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT
OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTIT Y WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIA BILITY,
LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT O R ARISING OUT O F ANY BREACH OF
THIS WARR ANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMIT ED TO, ANY DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TI ME, DATA,
PROPERT Y, REVENUE, OR PROFI T AND ANY INDI RECT, SPECIAL,
INCID ENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN I F RADIOSHACK
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some st ates do not allow lim itations on how l ong an implied warranty last s
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limit ations or exclusions may not apply to you. This war ranty
gives you specic legal r ights, and you may also have ot her rights which
vary f rom state to state. You may cont act RadioShack at:
RadioShack Customer Relations
300 RadioShack Circle, For t Worth, TX 76102 04/08
www.RadioS hack.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read Inst ructions before operating the product.
2. Retain Instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warni ngs.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. VENTILATION — Do not b lock any ventilation openings. For example,
the app liance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, r ug, or similar
surface that may block t he ventilation openings; or, placed i n a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may imped e the ow of
air through the ventilation openings.
6. HEAT — Do not inst all near any heat so urces such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
7. POWER SOURCES — Use on ly the type of power source in dicated on
the lab el. If you are not sure of the type of p ower supply to your h ome,
consult your product deal er or local power company.
8. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION — This product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current l ine plug (a plug having one blade w ider
than th e other). This plug will t into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert t he plug fully into
the out let, try reversi ng the plug. If you stil l are unable to insert the
plug into the out let, contact your elec trician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
9. POWER-CORD PROTECTI ON — Protect the power co rd from being
walked on o r pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the p oint where they exi t from the apparatus.
10.
CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with dry cloth.
11. AT TACHMENTS — Only use attachments specie d by the
manufacturer.
12. ACCESSORIES — Use only wit h the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table speci ed by the manufa cturer or sold wi th the product . Only use
accessories specied by the manufacturer.
13.
POWER LIN ES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other el ectric light or power ci rcuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outsi de antenna system, extreme care should be t aken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them m ight be fatal.
14. LIGHTNING — Unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system du ring lightning stor ms or when unused for
long periods of time.
15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENT RY — Never push objec ts or any kind into
this prod uct through op enings as they may touch dangerous vol tage
point s or shortout parts that could result in a re or ele ctric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
16. CARTS AND STANDS — Exercise caution when moving any produc t
and car t combination. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and ca rt combination to over turn.
17. MOUNTIN G — The appliance shoul d be mounted only as recommended by the man ufacturer.
18. DAMAGE REQUIRIN G SERVICE — The app liance should be serviced
by quali ed service p ersonnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
B. Ob jects have fal len onto, or liqui d has been spilled into the product.
C. The applian ce has been exposed to rain.
D. The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure damaged.
E. T he appliance does not app ear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in p erformance.
F. The produc t does not operate no rmally by follow ing the operat ing
instructions. Adj ust only those controls that are covered by th e operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often req uire extensive wor k by a qualied
technician to restore the product to it s normal operation.
19. SERVICING — Do not attempt to serv ice this product yoursel f as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to quali ed service personnel.
Anten na Lead In Wir e
Groun d Clamp
Elec tric Ser vice
Equip ment
Anten na Discharg e Unit
(NEC * Sec tion 810-20)
Groun ding Cond uctors
(NEC * Sec tion 810-21)
Groun d Clamps
Power Se rvice Gro unding El ectrode Sy stem
(NEC * Ar t250 Part H )
20. OVERLOADING — Do not over load wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.
21. REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement pa rts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specied by
the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as t he original
part . Unauthorized su bstitutions may result in re, electric shock or
other hazards.
22. SAFETY CHECK — Upon comp letion of any service or repairs to this
appliance, ask the ser vice technician to perform safet y checks to
determine that t he appliance is in proper o perating condition .
23. OUTDOOR ANT ENNA GROUNDING — If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the applian ce, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provid e some protection a gainst voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conduc tors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connec tion to
grounding electrodes and requirements for th e grounding electrode.
See the gure below.
EXAMPLE OF ANTEN NA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL
ELECTRI CAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 -
“RADIO AN D TELEVISION EQUIPMENT”
2
a Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm
No.17 AWG (1.0 mm2) copperclad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as a
) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) alumi num,
ground wire.
b Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to the house with stand-o
insulators spaced from 4 - 6 feet (1.22 - 1.83 m) apart.
c Mount the antenna discharge un it as close as possible to where the
lead-in enters the house.
d Use a jumpe r wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm
2
) copper, or
the equ ivalent, when a separate antenna-ground ing electrode is used.
See NEC Section 810 - 21 (j).
Compl ies with the E uropean Unio n’s
“Rest riction of H azardous Subs tances
Direc tive,” which prot ects the
enviro nment by restr icting spe cic
hazardo us materials a nd product s.
©2014 RadioSha ck Corporat ion.
All ri ghts reser ved. RadioSh ack is a registe red
trade mark used by Rad ioShack Cor poration .
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