Installing the Power Supply
WARNING: The power supply should be turned off when connecting cables.
Coaxial
port for
main TV
On/Off
button
Antenna
port
Power
&
Ground
tabs
Cable
port
Set 2
port
Indicator
light
Step 1
– The power supply may be flush
mounted in most standard electrical
boxes. To flush mount, cut a hole in the
wall to fit the box. Run two #12 wires
between the wall plate and +12 VDC
source, and route downlead cable to
this location.
Step 2
– Make a 12 volt connection to
the power supply. Install the supplied
terminals on wires from +12 VDC
source, and crimp the terminals with an
appropriate crimping tool.
Step 3
– Push the wires onto tabs on the
back of the power supply. (“PWR” and
“GND” are also noted on the underside
of the power supply electronics board.)
Step 4
– Connect the coax cable from
the antenna to the “ANTENNA” port
on the power supply, and tighten until
fingertight. Then, tighten ¼ turn more.
Step 5
– If hooking up the antenna to two
televisions, connect a coax cable from
the “SET 2” port to the “Antenna In”
port on the second television.
If hooking up a cable input, connect the
cable input to the “CABLE” port on the
power supply.
Step 6
– Mount the power supply in wall
with the provided screws.
Step 7
– Connect a coax cable from
the coax port on the front of the power
supply to the “Antenna In” coax port on
the main TV.
Step 8
– Press the “ON” switch on the
front of the power supply, and check
that the light is on.
This unit is equipped with a polyswitch,
which will shut down +12 VDC if there
is a direct short between the antenna
and power supply. The indicator
light will not light. Once the short is
eliminated, the device will reset itself.
You must run a channel scan after
installing the antenna to receive
maximum programming.
Ensure the antenna power supply (wall
plate) is in the “ON” position and the
green indicator light is illuminated.
A new scan will find any new channels
that have been added in your area as
well as finding any channels that have
changed or moved since the last scan.
While the steps to perform a channel
scan may vary between televisions or
compatible devices, below are some
general guidelines to follow.
Using the television remote, select
“Menu” and then “Settings.”
Select “Channel Setup.”
Select “Antenna” or “Air,” depending
on your TV. Make sure you are not on
“Cable.”
Select “Channel Search” or “Channel
Scan.” Keep in mind that steps to
perform a channel scan may vary. If
the wording in your TV differs from the
options shown, refer to your TV user
manual for help.
Running a channel scan is NOT the same
as pressing Channel UP/DOWN on your
remote.
To receive maximum programming, you
have to run a channel scan after setting
up the antenna. To keep your channel
line-up up-to-date, it is a good idea to
run a channel scan monthly, anytime a
channel is lost, and anytime you change
locations.
How to Run a Channel Scan
First time users
Troubleshooting
Testing Power Supply
Do not install couplers, splitters, etc.
between the power supply and the
antenna. Installation of any item on
the downlead may cause a short in the
system. The downlead su12 VDC
to the preamp in the antenna.
The power supply should be turned OFF
when connecting/disconnecting cables to
power supply and antenna but should be
turned ON when testing for voltage.
Make sure the TV set is working properly.
Remove the power supply from wall,
and visually inspect for burned/broken
parts. If there are ANY broken/burned
parts, replace power supply.
Disconnect the cable from the antenna
jack on the power supply. Check for +12
VDC. If +12 VDC is present, there is a
cable problem connecting the power
supply to the antenna. Repair/replace
cable.
If +12 VDC is not present at the antenna
jack, be sure the indicator light is ON. If
not, check the polarity of the red/white
wires and the +12 VDC source.
