Digital Signal
Preamplifier
For Outdoor Antennas
The TVPRAMP1R is designed specifically to improve the
performance of outdoor antennas in low signal strength areas,
extending antenna range to give you the most channels and best
reception possible. The TVPRAMP1R is engineered for digital
signals, so it outperforms old preamps made for analog.
Preamplifier Installation
1. Set the VHF/UHF and FM TRAP switches on the
bottom of the preamplifier.
By default, the preamplifier is set
to work with a single, combined
VHF/UHF antenna. If you want
to use it with separate VHF and
The preamplifier’s FM Trap is set
to ON by default. If you would
like to turn it off, use a small
flathead screwdriver to set this
Position the U-bolt on the
antenna mast where you want
to mount the preamplifier. Make
sure you mount it within easy
reach.
Put the preamplifier on the
U-bolt as shown. Then place
the washers on both ends, followed by the nuts.
NOTE
: For best results, mount the preamplifier as close to
the antenna as possible.
VHF/UHF
SEPARATE COMMON
FM TRAP
OFF
ON
5. Connect the other end(s) of the antenna
downlead(s) to the preamplifier.
Connect the downlead cable
from the preamplifier to the TO
ANT jack on the power injector.
Make sure your TV or digital
converter box is turned off. Then
attach the power injector’s built-
in coaxial cable to the antenna
input jack on your TV or digital
converter box.
7. Plug the power injector’s power cord into a
standard wall outlet or surge protector.
8. Turn your TV or digital converter box back on and
rescan for channels.
From antenna
To TV/digital converter box
WARNING:
TO PREVENT
FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE POWER
SUPPLY SECTION OF THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
3. Slide the weather boots over the antenna
downlead(s).
Attach F-connectors to the
coaxial cable(s) if necessary.
6. Connect to the power injector and TV/digital
converter box.
12 Month Limited Warranty
Audiovox Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product
that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in
material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be
repaired or replaced (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair
or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product along with any accessories included in the
original packaging is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification
of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below. Do not return this
product to the Retailer.
This
Warranty is not transferable and does
not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside the
United States or Canada. The Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static
or noise. This Warranty does not apply to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the
product, or, if in the Company’s opinion, the product has been damaged through acts of nature, alteration,
improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, or accident. This Warranty does not cover damage
caused by
an AC adapter not provided with the product.
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY
EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF
ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN
A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No
person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein
in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state/province to state/province.
U.S.A.:
Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788
CANADA:
Audiovox Return Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit 3, Door 16, Mississauga, Ontario
L5T 3A5
TVPRAMP1R User’s Guide
UHF antennas, use a small flathead screwdriver to set the switch
on the bottom of the preamplifier to SEPARATE. (The switch is
protected by a weatherproof cover that you’ll have to remove
first.)
switch to OFF. (The switch is protected by a weatherproof cover
that you’ll have to remove first.)
NOTE
: For best perfomance, keep the FM trap in the ON
position. If you use your antenna for FM as well as for TV
broadcasts, switch the FM trap off. Please note, however,
that switching the FM trap off may affect TV reception
performance.
IMPORTANT
: Make sure the weatherproof covers for these
switches are back in place before you mount the preamplifier
to your antenna mast.
2. Mount the preamplifier to your antenna mast.
4. Connect the antenna downlead(s) to your
antenna(s).
Leave enough slack in the cable(s) to form a drain loop.
You can secure the coaxial downleads to the mast with
weatherproof tape or cable ties.
Slide the weather boot(s) over the cable connector(s) and boot
collar(s) on the antenna(s).
If you’re using separate UHF
and VHF antennas, connect
the separate downleads to
their dedicated jacks on the
preamplifier.
If you’re using a combined
UHF/VHF antenna, connect the
single downlead to the UHF/
COMBINED INPUT jack on the
preamplifier.
Slide the weather boot(s) over
the cable connector(s) and boot
collar(s) on the preamplifier.
The power injector must be
plugged in INSIDE your house.
Note:
This power unit should
be plugged in so that it stays
vertical or lies flat.
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