Winegard WAVU W1 User Manual

W1

MARINE AMPLIFIED OMNIDIRECTIONAL

OUTDOOR HDTV ANTENNA BY WINEGARD

IMPORTANT NOTE!

DO NOT ATTACH THE ANTENNA HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT TUBE BEFORE

READING THIS MANUAL! ONCE THE HEAD AND PEDESTAL ARE CONNECTED,

THE HEAD CANNOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT INCURRING DAMAGE.

INSTALLATION CANNOT BE COMPLETED IF THE ANTENNA HEAD

AND BASE ARE CONNECTED BEFORE RUNNING CABLE.

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WARNING!

STOP!

Before beginning assembly and installation, decide where you
want to mount the antenna, which mounting type you will use and where you will
mount the power supply so you can run cable out from it to one or more TVs and
also attach the power supply to the antenna. The power supply will also have to
be connected to 12V power source.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THE POWER SUPPLY TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING! This antenna is designed to be used directly with a television. Operators
should consult the original equipment manufacturers manuals for installation and
operation of television and associated accessories and should never watch or use
television equipment when the boat is being operated or in motion.

IMPORTANT! Remember to run a channel scan after installing the antenna!

To receive maximum programming, run a channel scan anytime the antenna is moved.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Antenna Type: Amplied

Range: Up to 35 miles*
Type: VHF and UHF channels
For Outdoor use Only
Omnidirectional
VHF/UHF/FM Antenna
Unit Weight: 2.11 lbs.
Antenna Head Diameter: 14.9”
Height of Antenna: 7.25”
Power required: +12VDC at 85mA
*Antenna reception may vary depending on the
height of the transmitting tower, lobe pattern of the
transmitter, height of the receiving antenna, weather
conditions, and any obstructions to the signal path.

INCLUDED COMPONENTS

Antenna Head Circular Gasket
Attachment Tube O-ring
Wall Plate/Power Supply Hexagonal Nut
Pedestal Top and Bottom Star Washer
Surface Mount Box Twist On F-Connector (4)
5’ Power Coaxial Cable Insulated Terminal (2)
30’ RG-59 Coaxial Cable #6x3/4” Screw (2)
#6x1/2” Screw (2)

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement head available by separate order.
Replacement power supply available by separate order.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not install this system in rainy or wet
conditions. DO NOT PAINT this antenna.
Painting antenna will void antenna warranty.

ANTENNA PARTS BREAKDOWN

Pedestal assembly

Wall plate/power supply

Surface mount box

Antenna head

Circular gasket

Attachment tube

Pedestal top

O-ring

Pedestal bottom

Star washer

Hexagonal nut

INSTALLING SCREW-TYPE CONNECTORS

STEP 1. Strip off about 1/2” of the cable jacket.

STEP 2. Trim braid close to outer cover and
remove 1/4”* of inner insulation being careful not
to nick center conductor. Make sure no foil or
braid can touch center conductor.

STEP 3. Screw F-Connector onto cable end until
center conductor extends about 1/8” past the end
of the connector.

If installing in very hot weather, increase these
dimensions 1/8”.

5’ Power cable

30’ RG-59 Coaxial

cable

Twist-on

F-Connector

(4)

Insulated

Terminal (2)

#6 x ¾”

Screw (2)

#6 x ½”

Screw (2)

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CHOOSING A LOCATION FOR THE
ANTENNA AND POWER SUPPLY

Before antenna installation, determine a location for
the wall plate/power supply. Keep these things in
mind:

● A coaxial cable will have to run from the power
supply to the antenna and from the power supply to
each television.

● A 12VDC connection must be made to the back of the
power supply.

● Refer to the diagram on page 6 for more information
on connecting to the power supply.

● Be sure the location you have chosen for the antenna
provides enough support for a secure installation.

IMPORTANT: You must maintain an adequate
clearance of at least 18” from the center of the
antenna to any obstruction.
NOTE: The mount is designed to accommodate a
slanted surface from 0-30 degrees if desired.

CHOOSING A MOUNTING OPTION

OPTION 1 - CABLE IS ROUTED DIRECTLY UP
THROUGH THE ROOF OR THROUGH OUTSIDE
WALL THROUGH THE MOUNTING BASE OF THE

ANTENNA.

If you decide to route the cable up through the base,
assemble the antenna using the steps in the next
column, then proceed to Mounting Option 1, page 4.

ASSEMBLING THE PEDESTAL

STEP 1. Place the O-ring over the threads on the short
end of the pedestal top. Make sure the O-ring ts snugly
into the groove.

STEP 2. Attach the pedestal top and bottom together,
making sure to line up the slanted pieces so the antenna
will be horizontal when mounted.

STEP 3. Install the star
washer on the underside of
the pedestal bottom. Loosely
thread the hexagonal nut
onto the underside of the
pedestal bottom. Check to
see that the pedestal top is
still at the desired angle. If
installing on a slanted
surface, make sure the
pedestal top is in vertical

position. Tighten hexagonal nut until it is ush with the

threaded end of the pedestal bottom. Finally, tighten a
half turn more.

Can be adjusted to mount on

a slant up to 30˚ - Must keep
adjustment tube at 90˚.

OPTION 2 - CABLE IS ROUTED UP THROUGH THE
ROOF OR SIDE WALL THROUGH A CABLE ENTRY
PLATE (SOLD SEPARATELY) AND ROUTED OUT

THE SIDE OF THE ANTENNA.

If you decide to route the cable out the side of the

antenna, assemble the pedestal using the steps in the
next column, then proceed to Mounting Option 2, pg 5.

STEP 4. Carefully thread the attachment tube onto the
top of the pedestal.

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STEP 1. Place the circular gasket
on the attachment tube.

STEP 2. Route coaxial cable from the location of the
power supply to the location of the antenna.

MOUNTING THE ANTENNA, OPTION 1MOUNTING THE ANTENNA, OPTION 1

IMPORTANT!

STEP 6. Align the guide mark on the antenna head with
the same groove on the attachment tube.

STEP 7. Push the antenna head down until the head
locks into place.

STEP 3. Connect the
coaxial cable (coming up
through the base) with
the mini-coaxial cable
running down from the
antenna head.

STEP 4. Mount the pedestal for the antenna. Check with
the vehicle manufacturer for any screw requirements
and for approved sealant for your boat. Apply a liberal
amount of sealant around the base of the
antenna and over screw heads.

STEP 5. Carefully pull the cable slack downward
through the pedestal assembly.

WARNING! Once the antenna head and pedestal
are connected, the head cannot be removed without
incurring damage.

STEP 8. Lightly pull the antenna head upward. If the
head does not slide up on the pedestal, the head is fully
seated. If the head slides upward, repeat steps 5 to 8
and connect the head to the pedestal.

DO NOT PROCEED until the head is fully seated.
Then, continue with Installing the Power Supply.

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ENTRY PLATE, OPTION 2

STEP 1. Decide on a location for the cable entry plate
(sold separately). Drill hole and install cable entry plate
on roof. Check with the boat manufacturer for any
screw requirements and for approved sealant for your
boat. Apply a liberal amount of sealant around the base
of the pedestal mount and over screw heads.

STEP 2. Route coaxial cable from the power
supply running out through the cable entry plate to
the antenna.

STEP 3. Cut out the notch in the attachment tube and
the one in the antenna.

MOUNTING THE ANTENNA, OPTION 2MOUNTING THE ANTENNA USING CABLE

STEP 7. Carefully push the coax cable back into the
antenna head until the connection is inside the
antenna head.

STEP 8. Align the guide mark on the antenna head
with the small groove on the attachment tube that is
farthest away from the slot. Ensure the coax seats in

the cut out slots and exits the antenna out the side
of the attachment tube.

STEP 4. Mount the pedestal to the boat with three
screws (not provided). Check with the boat
manufacturer for any screw requirements and for
approved sealant for your boat. Apply a liberal amount
of sealant around the base of the pedestal mount and
over screw heads.

STEP 5. Place the circular gasket
on the attachment tube.

STEP 6. Connect the cable from the power supply to
the mini coax cable from the antenna head.

STEP 9. Gently push the antenna head down until the
head locks into place.

WARNING! Once the head and pedestal are
connected, the head cannot be removed without
incurring damage.

STEP 10. Lightly pull the antenna head upward. If the
head does not slide up on the pedestal, the head is
fully seated. If the head slides upward, repeat steps 5
through 9 and connect the head to the pedestal. If
correctly installed, seal the notch where the coax exits
the antenna with approved sealant.

DO NOT PROCEED until the head is fully seated.
Then, continue with Installing the Wall Plate/Power
Supply.

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INSTALLING THE WALL PLATE/POWER SUPPLY

Indicator
light

Coaxial
port for
main TV

FRONT BACK

On/Off
button

WARNING: THE POWER SUPPLY SHOULD
BE TURNED OFF AND NOT CONNECTED TO
THE BOAT’S POWER SOURCE UNTIL ALL
CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE
POWER SUPPLY.

The power supply may be surface or flush mounted. This
wall plate power supply will fit in most standard electrical
boxes. Run two #12 wires between the wall plate and
+12VDC source, and route downlead coaxial cable from
antenna to this location.

Make a 12 volt connection to the power supply. Install the
supplied terminals on wires from +12VDC source, and
crimp the terminals with an appropriate crimping tool.
Push the wires onto tabs on the back of the power supply.
Red wire (+) power, black wire (-) ground. (“PWR” and
“GND” are also noted on the underside of the power
supply electronics board.)

Main TV

Set 1 port

on front

Antenna

port

Black

“Ground”

Red

+12VDC

“Power”

Set 2

port

Cable

port

RUNNING CHANNEL SCAN

First time users must run a channel scan
after installing the antenna to receive maximum
programming. For best results, a channel scan
should be done every time you move your boat.

A new scan will nd any new channels that have been
added in your area as well as nding any channels that

have changed or moved since the last scan. While the
steps to perform a channel scan may vary between TVs
or comparable devices, the following guidelines apply in

most cases. For more specic instructions, refer to your

device user manual for help.

HOW TO RUN CHANNEL SCAN

1. Using the remote that came with your TV or other
comparable device, select MENU. Then select

SETTINGS.

Connect the coax cable from the antenna to the
“ANTENNA” port on the back of the power supply, and

tighten until nger tight. Then, tighten ¼ turn more.

If hooking up the antenna to two televisions, connect a
coax cable from the “SET 2” port on back of power supply
to the “Antenna In” port on the second television.

If hooking up a cable input, connect the cable input to
the “CABLE” port on the back of the power supply.

Mount the power supply in/on wall with the provided
screws.

Connect a coax cable from the coax port on the front of
the power supply to the “Antenna In” coax port on the
main TV.

Connect power cable to the power source.

Press the “ON” switch on the front of the power supply,
and check that the light is on. (This unit is equipped with
a polyswitch, which will shut down +12VDC if there is a
direct short between the antenna and power supply. The
indicator light will not light. Once the short is eliminated,
the device will reset itself).

2. Select CHANNEL SET UP.

3. Select ANTENNA or OFF-AIR MODE or AUTO-SCAN
depending on your TV. Make sure you are not on
CABLE.

4. Select CHANNEL SEARCH or CHANNEL SCAN.

ABOUT YOUR WAVU ANTENNA

If you have trouble receiving a signal, move the antenna
to a different location and run Channel Scan again. A few
feet can make a difference. The less obstructions and the
higher the antenna is mounted, the better the chance of
receiving a strong signal.

The WAVU antenna is capable of receiving all available
local programming. The number of channels will vary from
location to location. Generally, the closer you are to a
metro area, the more channels you’ll receive.

Local programming received through the WAVU antenna
is free. Since the antenna is amplified, the signal may be
split between multiple TVs.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

DO NOT INSTALL COUPLERS, SPLITTERS, ETC. BETWEEN THE POWER SUPPLY AND THE ANTENNA.

IMPORTANT NOTE: BE SURE TO TURN THE POWER SUPPLY OFF WHEN CONNECTING/
DISCONNECTING CABLES TO THE POWER SUPPLY AND ANTENNA. POWER SUPPLY SHOULD BE
TURNED ON WHEN CHECKING FOR VOLTAGE.

CHECK COMPONENTS
Make sure your TV is working properly. Coaxial cable from power supply should be connected to TV jack
marked “Antenna In”.

DO YOU HAVE POWER GOING TO THE POWER SUPPLY?
Visually inspect the power supply. Check to be sure there is 12VDC going to the POWER SUPPLY by
connecting a voltmeter between the line and the chassis of the power supply. If you have no power, repair
the power source. If you do have power, check the power supply.

DO YOU HAVE POWER COMING OUT OF THE POWER SUPPLY?
Disconnect the antenna cable at the power supply. Connect a volt meter to the Antenna port jack center
conductor on the power supply. If you have no power, replace the power supply. If you do have power,
the trouble is either in the antenna cable or in the antenna head. Because the connection of the cable to
the mini-coax cable is inside the antenna, you will not be able to test the antenna head or the cable. If the
system does not work, replace the antenna head or refer repair to service personnel.

IMPORTANT NOTE: OPENING THE ANTENNA HEAD OR ALTERING

THE POWER SUPPLY WILL VOID THE WARRANTY!

There are NO user serviceable parts in the power supply

or the antenna head. For further assistance,

contact Winegard Technical Services, 1-800-788-4417.

This manual is available in Spanish online.

Visit www.winegard.com/wavu.

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Winegard Company provides a warranty to the original purchaser of new Winegard Products against proven defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase, subject to the terms herein. If a Product covered under this
warranty is determined to be defective within the warranty period, Winegard will, unless otherwise required by applicable law,
either repair or exchange the Product at its sole discretion. This Warranty is non-transferable, and does not cover products
purchased, services or used outside the United States or Canada. This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of

externally generated static or noises, or use of the products in a location without sufcient signal strength.

How to Obtain Warranty Service (Pre-authorization is required)
To obtain warranty service, contact Winegard Company Technical Support via email: [e-mail] or via phone at
800-788-4417 from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Saturday, Central Standard Time, or
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Proof of purchase in the form of a purchase receipt or copy thereof is required to show that a Product is within the warranty
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Winegard Company will (at its option) repair or replace the defective product at no charge to you. This warranty does not cover
any costs incurred in removal or reinstallation of the product. This limited warranty does not apply if the product is damaged,

deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: misuse, improper installation, abuse, neglect, accident, tampering, modication of the

product as originally manufactured by Winegard Company, usage not in accordance with product instructions or acts of nature
such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environments.

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consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES

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