Monaco SIGNATURE 2001 series, Owner'S Manual

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The motorhome is equipped with a power television antenna with built in
electronics which uses 12 Volt DC to “boost” signal strength. Weak or fuzzy
signals can be amplified by turning on the boost switch in the passenger front
overhead cabinet. The antenna and booster work together to provide the best
possible picture for most situations. Certain conditions occur when no amplifi-
cation is needed, and in fact may make the picture worse. The television
station will send a signal that resembles waves, like rings from a rock thrown
into a still pond. The radiating television signal can bounce back from an object
such as a mountain. The antenna will receive a signal from the initial pass, then
receive an additional signal from the rebound resulting in a split or double
image. In this case the picture may be improved by no amplification, or even by
lowering the antenna.
Antenna Booster Operating Instructions:
• The antenna booster is located in the cabinet above the driver’s
seat, to the left.
• The power supply switch must be on.
• The green light will glow when the amplifier is on.
To Troubleshoot TV Reception With Amplifier Installed:
• Check the domestic battery for correct voltage. The antenna
booster receives power from the domestic fuse block inside the
coach.
• Check the fuse from the grey wire.
• If there is no picture or the picture is weak, be sure the antenna is
working. If it is working and the picture is weak, an amplifier
may not improve it.
• Check for 12 Volt DC and correct polarity
on the input lines. Make sure the coax fitting
and center wire making are making
contact at the antenna and the amplifier.
• If there are white roller bars on TV, check
that the power to the amplifier is coming
from the battery side of the converter.
To Raise the Antenna:
Visually check for clearance above the
motorhome before raising the antenna. To raise the
antenna press the
RAISE
button. The green light is
ON
when the antenna is in motion. The red light is
ON
when the antenna is raised.
Equipment
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12 Volt Antenna Booster.
Green Light is illuminated
when the amplifier is on.
Television Antenna