
EQUIPMENT DET
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STATUS 550 ANTENNA
Fault Finding
The following are some of the key areas we
suggest you check which generally solve the
most common problems encountered with the
operation of the Status antenna.
Coaxial Connections
It is critical that all connections in the system
are fitted correctly. Using the diagrams and
procedures described over the page, please
check all connectors ensuring they are wired
correctly. Secondly please ensure only quality
plugs have been used.
Coaxial Cable
Sharp bends, kinks and hot surfaces can
easily damage coaxial cable and should be
avoided. Coaxial cable, if placed in close
proximity to electrical cables, transformers
or other pieces of electrical equipment, may
pick up electrical interference causing picture
quality to deteriorate, especially in poor
reception areas. Excess cable should be
removed and NOT coiled as this may cause
picture distortion. An inspection of the routing
of the cable is highly recommended to ensure
all is correct.
Gain Control
In normal use the button should be rotated
clockwise for maximum. In strong signal areas
the amplification may need to be reduced.
To reduce amplification rotate the button
anti-clockwise until picture quality improves.
The button rotates through 270 degrees from
MAX to MIN.
LED light
Should the LED on the amplifier not light, firstly
check there is power to the unit. Secondly
check the polarity is correct. Otherwise
contact your dealer for further assistance.
Short Hook up - Test 1
This test isolates the wiring from the amplifier
through to your TV/Radio points.
Unplug the coaxial plugs from the 'TV' sockets
of the amplifier and using your TV fly lead with
convertor 1 supplied. Connect your TV to the
amplifier.
Please ensure the antenna dome is plugged
directly into the 'ANT-IN' socket of the
amplifier and switch on. Tune in your TV for the
strongest signal.
If the picture quality improves the fault lies with
the wiring of the system between the amplifier
and the TV outlet socket.
Short Hook up - Test 2
This text isolates the amplifier by connecting
your TV direct to the antenna.
Unplug the antenna from the amplifier and
connect convertor 2 supplied to the plug on
the cable end. Using your TV Fly lead connect
the antenna directly to your TV. Tune in your for
the strongest signal.
If the picture quality improves, the fault lies the
Vision Plus Amplifier.
Antenna Dome Coaxial Cable
Check the routing of the coaxial cable from
the antenna dome to the amplifier. Check to
ensure there are no kinks or trapped cable or
if there are loops of surplus cable which could
be affecting performance.