Radio Shack Amplified Upright UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna, 15-1855 User Manual
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Amplified Upright UHF/VHF/FM Indoor Antenna
Cat. No.
15-1855
FEATURES
Your RadioShack Amplified Upright UHF/VHF/FM Indoor
Antenna is perfect for improving your TV’s UHF or VHF
reception, or your stereo receiver’s FM reception. You
can place the antenna on your TV or FM receiver.
Its features include:
Hidden UHF Loop Antenna
na with minimum obstruction.
VHF Telescoping Antennas
reception.
Gain Control
prove VHF and UHF reception.
Indoor Antenna Indicator Light
door antenna is in use.
Exterior Antenna Terminal
nal antenna or connect to CATV or a video game.
Selector Switch
and exterior antenna.
VHF/UHF/FM Amplifier
fying poor signals.
— lets you adjust the signal strength to im-
— lets you switch between the built-in
— lets you place the anten-
— rotate 360° for best VHF
— lights when the in-
— lets you connect an exter-
— improves reception by ampli-
Caution:
that supplies 12 volts DC and delivers at least
200 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and
its plug must fit the antenna's
supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an
adapter that does not meet these specifications could
damage the antenna or the adapter.
You must use a Class 2 power source
12VDC 200mA
jack. The
OPERATION
Adjusting the Antenna
Fully extend the telescoping antennas for viewing VHF
TV Channels 2–6.
Retract the telescoping elements to half of their length
and move them to an angle that pr oduce s t he be st re ception for viewing VHF TV Channels 7–13 and FM radio listening.
Move the UHF antenna until you get the best reception
for viewing UHF TV Channels 14–69.
Using the Gain Control
When snow or rolls appear in the TV screen, this might
be caused by a TV signal that is too weak or strong. Slide
until the snow or rolls disappear.
GAIN
INSTALLATION
Follow these steps to install your antenna.
1. Place the antenna on or near your TV set or FM
receiver.
2. Connect the antenna's output cable to your TV's,
VCR's or receiver’s FM 75-ohm antenna input terminal.
3. Attach the telescoping antennas to the antenna
brackets on the back of the antenna cabinet.
4. Use 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to connect
the antenna’s
source such as a cable TV box or a video game.
5. Connect the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into
the
12VDC 200mA
cabinet and connect the AC adapter's other end to a
standard AC outlet.
EXT. ANT
terminal to a second video
jack on the back of the antenna
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RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Selecting a Secondary Source
To use a second video source such as cable TV or a satellite receiver, slide
EXT.
Using the Internal Antenna
To use the antenna to receive off-the-air signals, slide
ANTENNA INT. EXT.
The antenna indicator lights indicating that the antenna is
functioning.
Note:
ANTENNA INT. EXT.
All Rights Reserved.
ANTENNA INT.
to
The antenna indicator does not light when you set
to
INT. .
EXT.
EXT.
to
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range .............................................................................................................................................. 40–862 MHz
Gain ................................................................................................................... VHF 24 dB Minimum, UHF 20 dB Minimum
Gain Control ........................................................................................................ VHF 15dB Minimum, UHF 13 dB Minimum
Noise Figure ................................................................................................................................................. 4.5 dB Maximum
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 12VDC 200 mA (with supplied AC adapter)
EXT. ANT. Jack to TV Output Insertion Loss ...............................................................................VHF/UHF 3.5 dB Maximum
Interior, Exterior Isolation ................................................................................... VHF 30 dB Minimum, UHF 25 dB Minimum
(@ Minimum Gain Control)
Weight ....................................... .................... ...................... ....................... ............................................Approximately 29 oz.
(823g)
Dimensions (HWD with antenna fully extended) ......................................................................... 40
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specif ications a re su bject to change and imp rovement wit hout not ice.
5
/8 × 1113/16 × 51/16 Inches
(103 x 30 x 12.9 cm)
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product 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 companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT 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, INCLUDING, 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 the limitatio ns on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion 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 receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair 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, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder 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,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess 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, installation, 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
We Service What We Sell
04/99
06A99 Printed in China
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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