Lunar Caravans 2016 Ariva, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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ANTENNA
STATUS TV ANTENNA
OPERATING THE SYSTEM
Travelling
When positioning the Antenna Dome please
allow for the following:-
DO NOT TRAVEL:-
• With the Antenna raised
• With the Antenna set for vertical signals
To reduce the possibility of damage when
travelling, have the antenna pointing towards
the rear of your caravan/motor home.
Operating
1. Loosen the Mast Locking Collar and raise
the antenna.
2. Determine whether the TV transmissions
are horizontal or vertical and position
accordingly.
3. Switch On the Amplifier and the LED will
illuminate and check the gain is set to MIN
by rotating the button anti-clockwise.
4. Rotate the antenna.
RED - Poor signal - keep turning.
YELLOW - getting better - slow down.
GREEN - Signals located, ready to GO.
5. If there's no GREEN increase the Gain and
repeat the 360 degree rotation.
6. Once the transmitter has been located
increase the Gain to MAX.
7. Turn on your television set and tune in.
This will be necessary at all new locations.
8. Secure the Antenna by hand tightening the
Mast Locking Collar.
IMPORTANT
You may detect more than one transmitter.
Choose the position that gives you the most
channels when tuning in your TV.
In poor signal areas the LED may only glow
YELLOW.
In strong signal areas you may need to reduce
the gain by rotating the Control anti-clockwise.
Removing the Antenna
A permanently fitted Status can be easily
removed leaving only the Mounting Foot and
rubber gaiter.
1. Unplug the antenna lead from the Amplifier.
2. Loosen the Mast Locking Collar and lift off
whilst feeding out the mast, coaxial cable
and plug.
3. Push the Blanking Cap supplied into place.
IMPORTANT - The Blanking Cap is a temporary
seal and is not recommended for long term use.