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STATUS 315 oMnI-DIRECTIonAL
TELEVISIon & fM RADIo AnTEnnA
USAGE GUIDELInES
1. Weak TV Signal
This produces a ‘Snowy’ picture which can
be caused if you are too far away from the
TV transmitter, such as in a remote area,
positioned in a valley, or if there is a building,
hill or other obstruction blocking the signal.
Each TV transmitter has a defined service area
where reception will be good. Beyond that
boundary is a ‘fringe’ area where the TV signal
will be weaker and the reception quality poorer.
Remedy
Firstly determine whether you are in a poor
reception area. Secondly check the points
covered in Fault Finding.
2. TV Signal too strong
This can produce severe picture distortion like a
zig-zag style pattern. This can be caused when
you are too close to a transmitter or picking up
strong radio transmissions from another source
such as CB radio. Also electrical interference can
cause similar effects (see Interference 4 below).
Remedy
Turn the gain control switch on the Power Pack
to ‘La’. Secondly check the points covered in
Fault Finding.
3. Ghosting
This is when the TV signal is reflected from
something in your locality. The ‘something’
may be a local building or landmark. Your
antenna is receiving both the direct signal and
the reflected signal from the same transmitter.
Remedy
Try to move to a better position away from
the obstruction. Unfortunately it may not
always be possible to isolate Omni-Directional
antennas from the cause of the problem.
4. Electrical Interference
This type of interference is commonly caused
by electrical appliances, such as fans, electric
shavers, fluorescent lights.
Other forms of interference can produce
a zig-zag pattern similar to that described
in Interference 2 which may be caused by
inverters, charging units etc.
Remedy
Check the points covered in Fault Finding.
In some instances, this type of interference
can be overcome by switching off the
relevant appliances.
fAULT fInDInG
The following are some of the key areas we
suggest you check which generally solve the
most common problems encountered with the
operation of the Status antenna.
STATUS 530 DIRECTIonAL TV AnD fM
RADIo AnTEnnA (model dependant )
Firstly determine the approximate location
of the nearest transmitter and whether the
signals are horizontally or vertically polarised.
For assistance ask your site operator or check
antennas in the vicinity
1. Loosen the Mast Locking Collar and Wall
Bracket and raise the antenna. Turn the
mast to direct the Antenna towards the TV
transmitter.
The RED spot on the bottom of the mast
indicates the front of the Antenna.
2. When receiving vertically polarised signals,
rotate the winder anti-clockwise to cant
the antenna through 90°.
DO NOT over tighten or use undue force
on the winder.
DO NOT cant for vertically polarised signals
with the TELESCOPIC EXTENDED
3. Switch ON the Power Pack and the RED
LED will illuminate.
4. Check the gain control switch is set to
normal – NML.
5. Tune your television to the strongest signal.
You may need to adjust the direction of the
mast to achieve the best quality picture.
6. Secure by tightening the Mast Locking
Collar and Wall Bracket
Removing the antenna
A permanently fitted Status can be easily
removed leaving only the Mounting Foot and
rubber gaiter.
1. Unplug the antenna from the Power Pack.
2. Loosen the Mast Locking Collar and
Wall Bracket and lift off whilst feeding
out the cable.
3. Push the Blanking Cap supplied into place.
IMPoRTAnT – The Blanking Cap is a
temporary seal and is not for long
term use.
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