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1500369

User’s Guide

In-line 

TV Antenna Signal Amplifier 

Thank you for purchasing your In-Line TV Antenna Signal 

Amplifier from 

RadioShack

. Please read this user’s guide 

before installing, setting up, and using your new signal 

amplifier.

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Summary of Contents for 1500369

Page 1: ...de In line TV Antenna Signal Amplifier Thank you for purchasing your In Line TV Antenna Signal Amplifier from RadioShack Please read this user s guide before installing setting up and using your new signal amplifier 1 2 ...

Page 2: ...ency 50 900 MHz Gain Min 12 dB Noise Figure Max 4 dB Power Injector Input 12V DC Insertion Loss Max 3 dB AC DC Adapter Input 120V AC 60Hz Output 12V DC 200mA Tip positive Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice Actual product may vary from the images found in this document IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read and retain all safety and operating instructions 2 This appli...

Page 3: ...the amplifier should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for extended periods of time 8 Do not allow liquids to spill through the amplifier s openings 9 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme ca...

Page 4: ... antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode wCaution Because the Amplifier uses a coaxial cable to carry the signal from the DC power supply proper connections are crucial Carefully follow all instructions in this User s Guide to avoid damage to your equipment Before installation verify your external antenna type Passive antennas require ...

Page 5: ...ttic Do not place the amplifier outdoors To prevent interference do not place the amplifier within six inches of any other electronic device 2 Route Cables Route a 75 ohm RG 6 or RG 6QS coaxial cable not supplied from the amplifier to your input source and between amplifier and power injector Follow these hints when routing cable Use only as much cable as is necessary to reach from the amplifier t...

Page 6: ...the TO Antenna side of the amplifier to the antenna transformer OR as close to the antenna as possible if it does not have a transformer External Passive Antenna Slide to ON Slide to OFF OR RF Cable Second Amplifier with ON OFF slide to OFF Indoor Indoor Outdoor ...

Page 7: ...ier and power injector to connect devices If the current consumption of the amplified antenna is higher than 100mA use the power injector of the amplified antenna Slide to OFF Slide to ON OR External Amplified Antenna Power Injector of External Amplified Antenna Indoor Indoor Outdoor Adapter of External Amplified Antenna ...

Page 8: ...injector to one receiver OR to a 75 ohm splitter not included and two receivers 3 Double check all connections Connect the supplied AC adapter to the power injector s DC 12V jack then plug it into a standard household outlet The amplifier s red LED lights when it has power You can use a RF cable not included up to 150 feet 46 m to connect an extra second amplifier in line with the first amplifier ...

Page 9: ...proof seal around outdoor connections The in line signal amplifier is designed for use with F type connectors For some antenna systems such as scanners you must use connection adapters or make special cables Troubleshooting If your receiver does not improve signal strength after you install the in line signal amplifier Check all connections Unplug the power injector If the signal worsens the ampli...

Page 10: ...emainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period RADIOSHACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FO...

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