Cat. No.
15-1117A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
10 DB Coaxial
In-Line Amplifier
15-1117a.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM
Page 1: ...Cat No 15 1117A OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment 10 DB Coaxial In Line Amplifier 15 1117a fm Page 1 Thursday July 15 1999 11 15 AM ...
Page 2: ...nstructions are included in the literature accompanying this product RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL Warning To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture CAUTION 1997 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved ...
Page 3: ...l splitters other in line devices or extremely long cable runs between the antenna and re ceiver system And the In Line Amplifier will amplify virtually any TV radio signal from 5 MHz to 1 GHz 1000 MHz The compact in line design of the amplifier simplifies installation at the head end of an anten na system the end nearest the antenna where amplification will do the most good The In Line Amplifier ...
Page 4: ...ure to exactly follow the connection instructions in this manual can result in damage to your amplifier or your TV radio receiver Note The amplifier and DC block are sealed together by a plastic tube In most installations they must remain together Read all connection instructions carefully ILLUSTRATION 15 1117a fm Page 4 Thursday July 15 1999 11 15 AM ...
Page 5: ...antenna Follow the connection labeling on the amplifier DC block unit TO ANTenna TO POWER INJECTOR The amplifier will not receive power if they are reversed Follow the connection labeling on the power injector TO TV TO AMPLIFIER Your TV radio receiver will be damaged if they are reversed If a VHF UHF splitter is used for a TV it must be connected between the TV and the power injector The In Line A...
Page 6: ...6 Installation A Do not plug in the power injector until all connections have been double checked ILLUSTRATION 15 1117a fm Page 6 Thursday July 15 1999 11 15 AM ...
Page 7: ...r TV radio receivers and or the amplifier power injector carefully check all the points listed below For the first antenna and TV radio receiver 1 follow all instructions on Page 5 for One Antenna One Receiver Systems Make sure the power injector is between the amplifier and the splitter before the signal is split 15 1117a fm Page 7 Thursday July 15 1999 11 15 AM ...
Page 8: ...8 Installation B Do not plug in the power injector until all connections have been double checked ILLUSTRATION 15 1117a fm Page 8 Thursday July 15 1999 11 15 AM ...
Page 9: ...ier One power injector will supply enough power for both amplifiers Note The In Line Coaxial Amplifier can only be purchased as a kit with the Power Injector and DC Block If you want to use a second amplifier in your system retain the extra parts for future additions to your system or as replacements if other parts are damaged or lost 15 1117a fm Page 9 Thursday July 15 1999 11 15 AM ...
Page 10: ...pply is center negative In this case only you should remove the DC block from the amplifier and connect the amplifier directly to the F type connector on the ATV antenna down converter Remove the plastic tube that holds the amplifier and DC block together and unscrew the two pieces If the ATV antenna is used with more than one TV receiver you must follow all connection pro cedures for One Antenna ...
Page 11: ...11 Installation C ILLUSTRATION 15 1117a fm Page 11 Thursday July 15 1999 11 15 AM ...
Page 12: ...ation drawing s in this manual If no problems are found in the connections Plug in the power injector and try the TV radio receiver again If possible try a different TV radio receiver with the system or try the TV radio receiver with a different antenna system If the above procedures do not resolve the problem Take the unit to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance 15 1117a fm Page 12 Thursda...
Page 13: ...ut Capability 83dB µV MIN 7 CHANNEL INPUTS Max Input for 60dB Third Order Distortion 90dB µV MIN Tested AT CH 3 Noise Figure 5 400 MHz 6 dB MAX 400 900 MHz 6 5 dB MAX Power Injector Input 120V AC 60Hz Output Voltage DC 9 1 V Max Output 100 mA Insertion Loss 1 dB MAX 15 1117a fm Page 13 Thursday July 15 1999 11 15 AM ...
Page 14: ...14 NOTES 15 1117a fm Page 14 Thursday July 15 1999 11 15 AM ...
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Page 16: ...nd the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the propert...
