ANTENNA through the caravan window or any suitable opening (recommended). The outdoor installation is now complete. To
uninstall, reverse the process.
Indoor – One time installation
Make sure the TV is switched OFF. Unplug existing TV antenna if any. With the supplied inter- connecting coaxial cable, plug one
end of the cable into the TV antenna input at the back of TV and the other end to the back of the BD-11a remote control base unit
marked TV1 or TV2. If the coaxial cable is plugged into the antenna wall connector, with the other supplied interconnecting
coaxial cable, plug one end of the cable into the back of the BD-11a remote control base unit marked ANTENNA and the other end
to the internal caravan antenna wall connector. Without plugging the power adaptor to a wall socket, plug the power adaptor
output to the power jack of the remote control base unit. Plug the power adaptor to a wall socket and switch on. A red LED
should come on in the remote control base unit window. Installation is now complete. An optional inter-connecting coaxial cable
is required for connection to a second TV.
Remote Control Unit
Install 2 x AAA batteries in the remote control unit (not supplied). Remove battery cover by pulling the battery cover catch to
release the battery cover. Make sure the batteries are installed with the correct polarity. Replace battery cover. To operate, point
the remote controller at the base unit and press the “ROTATE” button on the remote controller. A green LED will come on in the
base unit window indicating command received. The remote control has a range of about 6 metres line of sight. The antenna can
also be operated without the remote control by pressing the oval switch on top of the base unit marked ROTATION.
Operating the BD-11a Antenna
Upon arriving at a destination, the TV has to be re-tuned to the local channel frequencies (refer TV instructions manual) Press the
button on the remote controller or the ROTATION button on top of the base unit while looking at the picture on the TV. Keep the
button depressed until a clearest picture is attained, release the button. The antenna rotating mechanism has a built in safety stop
feature. At full revolution the motor automatically reverses to prevent the coaxial cable from wrapping around the mast or
burning out of the rotation motor.
Do not use any power adaptor other than the one supplied with the set. Unpredictable behaviour or irreparable damage to the
base unit and antenna may result from use of unsuitable power adaptor.
Vertical Polarized Signal Reception
Across Australia, majority of the main TV transmission stations are horizontally polarized. In some country areas, usually between
major wide coverage transmitters, a vertical polarized repeating station will serve the overlapping areas. A customized vertical
bracket has been included in this package to enable the BD-11a antenna to be mounted on its side to receive vertical polarized
signals. Please refer to Fig.2 for proper mounting. In this mounting configuration, the rotation motor is ineffective. Alignment of
the antenna with the signal can only be done by manually turning the mast. However, the signal reception properties of the
antenna remain unaffected.
Maintenance
The Easytune antenna requires very little maintenance. Under unfavourable conditions, especially seawater sprays in coastal or
constant humid conditions, it is necessary to wipe the telescopic dipoles with oil to protect them from the corrosive effects of salt
water and moisture. Before retracting the telescopic dipoles for storage, always wipe dry any moisture with a dry cloth or paper
towel. It is a good practice to apply a few drops of oil to the telescopic dipoles with a paper towel while extending and retracting
the dipoles few times before storage and from time to time as required.
Final Note
Performance of signal reception may vary from location to location depending on the transmitted power, polarisation, weather
and distance from signal transmission station. Understanding fully the functionality and capabilities of the Easytune antenna is the
key to maximizing reception and trouble free operation.
Also available an optional telescopic aluminium A-frame mast complete with bracket for camper trailers and wind-ups or an
option for an alternative antenna mounting location.
