Explorer Group 2005 AVANTE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Equipment Use
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Operating the System
1. Switch ON the Power Pack and the red LED will
illuminate.
2. Check the gain control switch is set to the
normal ‘NML’ position (switch UP). See
Interference 2 over the page for use.
3. Turn on your television set and tune in. This may
be necessary at all new locations.
Should you experience problems please refer to the
information over the page.
Removing the Pinnacle
This may be necessary should you wish to reduce
the overall height of the antenna by 90 mm.
1. Simply unscrew the Pinnacle and remove. The
antenna is designed to remain watertight
without the Pinnacle.
2. To replace, simply screw in and tighten BY
HAND.
3. IMPORTANT - The Pinnacle is an integral part
of the antenna and critical to its performance.
When in use always ensure the Pinnacle is fitted.
Removing the Antenna
A permanently fitted Status may be removed if there
are severe height restrictions, leaving only the
Mounting Foot in place.
1. Unplug the antenna from the Power Pack. On
the Adapter loosen the two grub screws and lift
off whilst carefully feeding out the coaxial cable
with plug attached.
2. Push the Blanking Cap supplied into place to
cover the central hole.
Angle Adjustment
Only relevant if Status is mounted on a sloping
surface. Level fixing is very important to ensure
optimum performance.
1. To adjust the angle, remove the Antenna Dome
from the Mounting Foot and turn the Antenna
Dome upside down.
2. With a screwdriver loosen the Central Bolt,
adjust the Adapter to the desired angle and
re-tighten the central bolt.
3. Push the Antenna Dome into position, ensuring
it is properly seated in the Mounting Foot. Secure
by tightening the two grub screws with the Allen
Key.
FM Radio Connection
Status is designed to receive FM radio when connected
to a car-style radio.
1. This will require a coaxial car radio plug, a coaxial
plug and a length of coaxial cable, which are
available from our Vision Plus Range through our
dealers or directly from ourselves.
2. Assemble the cable and plugs, as described on
the Vision Plus packaging, and route the cable
from the Radio to the Power Pack. Please follow
the points carefully in Routing the Coaxial Cable
and Connecting the Coaxial Plug described
below.
3. Once the cable has been installed, plug into the
‘TV-FM’ socket of the Power Pack and into your
Radio.
Routing the Coaxial Cable
Coaxial Cable is quite fragile and must be handled
with care. Please comply with the following, as failure
to do so will severely affect performance.
1. Should the coaxial plug be removed, it is very
important that it is refitted correctly as described
below.
2. Do not crush, kink or over-bend the coaxial cable
which has a minimum bend radius of 25mm.
3. Any excess cable should be removed and MUST
NOT be coiled.
4. Avoid increasing the number of connections or
breaks in the coaxial cable as they will reduce per-
formance, especially in weak signal areas.
5. Do not run coaxial cable next to mains cable,
leave a minimum distance of 120mm to
prevent interference.
6. Do not allow the cable to come into contact
with any hot surfaces as this could melt the
air-spaced insulation of the cable.
7. Keep away from fluorescent lighting.
8. Do not add excessive lengths of coaxial cable,
this will cause increased signal losses.
9. Should the cable need to be lengthened, use
only RF100 specification cable and high quality
coaxial plugs and couplers which are available
from our Vision Plus Range through our dealers
or directly from ourselves.
Connecting the Coaxial TV Plug
Should the coaxial plug need to be removed, please
note how it comes apart and reassemble as
follows:-
1. Prepare the cable by removing 16mm of white
outer sheath to expose the braided copper
wire.
2. Next, remove 10mm of the exposed braided
copper wire and the central air-spaced
insulation to expose the single central core.
3. Feed the screw cap ‘A’ and the pronged clamp
‘B’ over the cable. Pull back evenly the copper
braiding over the pronged clamp as shown.
4. Push on item ‘C’ up to ‘B’ and secure the
central core by tightening the small grub
screw. Be careful not to over tighten, which
could sever the wire.
5. Screw ‘A’ and ‘D’ together to complete the
assembly.
IMPORTANT – IT IS CRITICAL THAT NONE OF
THE COPPER BRAIDING IS TOUCHING THE
CENTRAL CORE.
OMNI DIRECTIONAL TV ANTENNA
OPERATION & GUIDELINES
Dimensions:
Diameter - Antenna Dome 315mm
Diameter - Mounting Foot 185mm
Height - Overall 280 mm
Height - No Pinnacle 180 mm
Height - No Antenna Dome 50 mm
Power Pack 115 x 70 x 50mm
04-2064/5 Model 5 metres Coaxial cable
04-2064/10 Model 10 metres Coaxial cable
Frequency Range UHF 470-860 MHz
VHF 40-230 MHz
FM 88-108 MHz
Amplifier Gain 18 db*
Gain Adjustment 15 db
Flatness ± 2 db
Noise Figure 3 db
Output Impedence 75 ohms
Output 98 dbuv
Power Supply 12-24 v DC
Power Consumption 35 ma
TV lead 2 metres
12 - 24vDC
*
Gain figures must not be judged in isolation. A greater figure does
not mean a better picture. Status is designed for optimum
performance
Conforms to the European Directive
89/336/EEC
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