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1. Stealth XZ Dual Band Boosters BUILDINGS COTTAGES SIIIOO TI Pg 2 Stealth X2 Dual Band Boosters Table of Contents 3 Specifications rennes 3 4 Optional 4 Antenna and Booster Installation 5 Installation Illustrations Pape nennen LED lights Outside signal level RX power 7 Uran E E 6 Manual gain control 6 LED HOnts GalrTeVel soon 9 Tech support ins 9 Frequently asked questions 10 Troubleshooting guide 10 SIC ANILE gi DC 11 Outside Antennas 1 12 Splitters Power Dividers 12 ee 13 Glossary 14 PC aNipodn ie Pr 14 Warranty 14 Features Pwr ON OFF Switch amp LED Receive Signal Power Level r maaa A re Signal Gain Level Orange LED 9 Indicator LED EI 800mhz 60606 Control Buttons for Master Control Switch Manual Gain 2dB steps amp LED Brightness Level This is a CONSUMER device BEFORE USE you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your provider s consent Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters Some providers may not co2. Suppression The booster will automatically apply attenuation reduce gain to suppress oscillation feed back This function is automatic and cannot be manually overridden 3 RX High Power Control The booster will automatically apply attenuation reduce gain if RX power is too high This function is automatic and cannot be manually overridden 4 Manual Attenuation Gain can be increased or decreased manually by the user in steps over a range of 35 dB for each frequency band however the user will not be able to reduce attenuation that has been applied by the automatic oscillation suppression function or by the automatic high power control function in order to protect both the cellular tower and the booster Manual Gain Control The master control button has 3 functions which cycle every 3 times pressed as follows 1 800mhz manual gain control Press once The 3 orange LED lights for the 800 mhz band will flash together Use up or down arrows to adjust gain in this frequency band as desired Each push of the up or down button will adjust 1 dB of gain Total manual adjustment range is 35 dB Adding more than 35 dB of attenuation will shut down the frequency band Quick shutdown of the frequency band can also be achieved by holding the down arrow When the frequency band shuts off all of the orange and green LED lights for that frequency band will flash every 2 seconas 2 1900mhz manual gain control Press second time The 3 orange
3. controls of the booster or by the user you may see low signal indication on the booster LED lights even though the true outside signal is strong Outside Signal Level RX Power LED Indicator Light States Outside Signal Level LED LED3 Flashing RX Power 3 Lights Solid ON Excellent 2 Lights Solid ON 3rd Light Flashing 2 Lights Solid ON 3rd Light OFF 1 Light Solid ON 2nd Light Flashing Fair to Low 1 Light Solid ON 2nd amp 3rd Lights OFF 1 Light Flashing 2nd amp 3rd Lights OFF Very Low Gain Level Understanding the Control Panel and LED lights General Four green LED lights for each frequency band will indicate the level of amplification that is being applied by the Booster to the receive RX signal and transmit signal Gain is applied to both RX and TX signals Normally all four green LED will be solid on If any green LED lights are flashing or off it is an indication that gain has been reduced There are four events that will cause the green LED lights to turn off or flash 1 Shutdown a Automatic shutdown will occur in one band or both banas if antennas are placed too close to each other and the Automatic Oscillation feedback Suppression function cannot eliminate the oscillation TX and RX gain will be turned off completely in the frequency band where oscil lation cannot be suppressed b Manual shutdown can also be achieved in one or both frequency bands by the user 2 Oscillation feedback
4. diminished As a general rule if outside signal is good splitting signal to more than one distribution antenna results in reasonable coverage If outside signal is poor or marginal splitting signal to more than one distribution antenna results in decreased coverage for both distribution antennas Use only genuine SmoothTalker splitters Contact your dealer www smoothtalker com Amplifier Booster Location Install the repeater in a location that has proper ventilation away from excessive heat and moisture W ARNING Make sure all cables have a good connection and are connected to the corresponding antenna port on the Booster DO NOT APPLY POW ER or turn on the power switch on the Amplifier Booster before all cables and antennas are connected Connection and Start Procedure Antenna connections must be snug and hand tight Do Not Use Pliers or Wrench Connect the cable from outdoor antenna to RF port antenna connector labeled Outdoor Antenna Connect cable from indoor antenna to RF port labeled Indoor Antenna Connect supplied AC DC power supply to the amplifier and plug it into power source Turn on the power switch on the Amplifier Booster Pg 6 Pg 5 1 Directional antennas separation distance Close Omni directional antennas separation distance Far Distribution Antenna pointed indoors f Donor Antenna pointed outdoors Fig 3 Pg 6 7 Control Panel Understandi
5. LED lights for the 1900 mhz band will flash together Use up or down arrows to adjust gain in this frequency band if desired Each push of the up or down button will adjust 1 dB of gain Total manual adjustment range is 35 Adding more than 35 of attenuation will shut down the frequency band Quick shutdown of the frequency band can also be achieved by holding the down arrow When the frequency band shuts off all of the orange and green LED lights for that frequency band will flash every 2 seconds 3 Manual gain LED display Press third time to display the LED status of your inputed manual gain settings then power the booster OFF ON for manual settings to take effect Each time you cycle to this 3rd setting you will see your inputed manual settings displayed on the LEDs Note the booster will remember manual settings through power on and off conditions If you want to return the booster to Fully Automatic Mode you must push and hold the master trol button approximately 3 to 5 seconds until you see all 800mhz lights flash once from left to right followed by 900mhz lights flash once from left to right Power the booster OFF and then ON for fully automatic mode to take effect Important a for manual settings to take effect the booster must be powered OFF and then ON b manual settings cannot override the automatic functions of oscillation and high power controls This means that if you are trying to set a gain level highe
6. SEMRCBXmaXfe10 10 ft SEMRC205 E SEMRCBXmaXfe20 20 ft SEMRC 205 2 SEMRCBXmaXfe30 30 fi SEMRC205 3 SEMRCBX mek SEMRCBLXmaXfe10 SEMRCBLXmaXfe20 SEMRCBLXmaXfe30 SEMRCBLXmaXfe40 SEMRCBLXmaXfe50 SEMRCBLXmaXfe60 Splitters Power Dividers Pg 12 Specifications Pg 13 Glossary of Terms Attenuation the reduction ofthe RF signal usually measured in dB Attenuation is the opposite of Gain Increasing attenuation has the same effect as turning down the volume control of a radio or stereo speaker Booster also known as RF amplifier repeater or signal enhancer dB short form for decibel Unit of measure for RF signal gain or attenuation Directional antenna an antenna designed to focus its energy mostly in one direction Distribution antenna internal antenna used to distribute signal to the interior of a building or structure Donor Antenna outside antenna used to provide signal from outside to inside Frequency band the operational frequency range of the Smoothalker booster and the cellular network frequencies that are amplified These are commonly referred to as the Cellular Band 824 894 Mhz and the 5 1850 1990 Mhz Gain the increase of the RF signal usually measured in dB Gain is the opposite of Attenuation Increasing gain has the same effect as turning up the volume control of a radio or stereo speaker LED Light Emitting Diode Omni directional antenna an antenna designed to radiate its energ
7. booster Should the booster get hot Normal operation temperature for the booster is approximately 109 43 This will feel warm to the touch Will the booster improve Voice and Data signals Yes How large should my inside coverage area be Coverage area is dependent on two factors the booster s gain and the signal level at the outside antenna It is possible to cover a large area with a low gain booster if the outside signal is excellent conversely it is possible to have relatively small coverage area with a high gain booster if the signal outside is really poor How do I increase my indoor coverage area If your inside coverage area is inadequate try to move your external antenna to a location with better signal If antenna location is optimized the coverage area is still too small use a higher gain booster Will the booster boost signals from service providers other than mine Yes Smoothtalker Stealth series boosters are wideband RF amplifiers that will improve all Cellular and PCS signals in your area Why does my friend s phone show better signal than mine Your friend s phone is probably using a different service provider that has a tower closer to your location than your service provider For best indoor coverage make sure that your outside antenna is pointing at your service provider s tower Can leave my booster on continuously Yes Can leave my booster on during a lightning storm To be 100 sure that lighning
8. n of the desired tower is not known initiate a phone call and use the signal indicator on your phone after the booster is operational while turning the donor antenna to determine optimum donor antenna direction for maximum signal strength c Omni directional Donor Antenna if using an omni directional donor antenna it is recommended that it is placed as far as possible from the inside antenna usually outside pole mount is recommended Fig 3 Use of omni directional antennas will require substantial separation distance compared to directional antennas Fig 1 Distribution Antenna indoor signal antenna a Location There are three choices fig 2 3 4 The choice of donor antenna location depends on the area to be covered b Directional Distribution Antenna it is recommended that directional antennas are oriented in a fashion that is back to back of each other Fig 1 Omni directional Distribution Antenna it is important that omni directional antennas are separated as far apart as possible from each other Use of omni directional an tennas will require substantial separation distance compared to directional antennas Fig 1 d Splitting Indoor Signal it is possible to use more than one indoor antenna to cover areas that are separated by walls or floors by using antenna splitters or power dividers however splitters have a level of signal loss 3dB and the added cable run will also have signal loss therefore the coverage area will be
9. ng the Control Panel and LED lights General Mobile networks phones and data devices operate in two frequency bands 80OMhz amp 1900Mhz The Stealth Booster will amplify signals in both bands if they are present The band that the phone or cellular data device will transmit TX and receive RX on is determined by the cellular provider and cannot be chosen by the user The booster LED lights will indicate outside signal level and booster gain The Master Control button on the control panel will allow the user the option to increase gain decrease gain or shut off one or both of the frequency bands Smoothtalker SOR ae Receive Signal Power Level Orange LED Master Control Control Buttons for Switch Manual Gain 2 steps Cellular S RX 800MHz 1900MHz LED Light Brightness the user can control the LED brightness of all LED lights by pushing the up or down arrows on the control panel Receive Signal Power Level LED lights three orange LED lights for each frequency band receive signal RX power being amplified by the booster and transmitted into the building This indicator is affected by two things the outside signal and attenuation that is applied by the user or the automatic controls of the booster The highest level signal being dis played by the booster lights can belong to any service provider not necessarily your service provider Note if attenuation gain reduction has been applied by the automatic
10. nsent to the use of this device on their network If you are unsure contact your provider You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm 8 inches from any person You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC ora licensed wireless service provider WARNING E911 locator information may not be provided or may be inaccurate forcalls served by using this device To comply with FCC rules the use of this device in any building is for personal use Pg 3 Package Contents NOTE Antennas and cables may be different than shown depending on your kit configuration A Inside Antenna Extension Cable Power Supply Optional Parts Co Ax Cables Antenna Pole Mount Kit x Omni Directional RF Splitter Power Divider Co Ax Adapters Antennas Pg 4 Antenna and Booster Installation Donor Antenna outdoor signal antenna a Location There are three choices fig 2 3 4 The choice of donor antenna location depends on the signal strength at the donor antenna location Use your phone to determine if signal at your chosen location is adequate Better signal level at the donor antenna location equals larger indoor coverage area b Directional Donor Antenna if using a directional donor antenna supplied in the kit Part SEMD 1 point the antenna toward the desired tower If the loca tio
11. r than the automatic control functions allow the manual gain settings will be limited by the automatic control functions Pg 8 Pg 9 Gain Level LED Indicator Light States There are four green LED lights for each freq band 800Mhz amp 1900 2 Each LED represents 10dB of attenuation that is displayed as 1 to 4 flashes and solid ON Gain Level LED Status LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 Flashing Pattern Attenuation gain reduction 4 Lights Solid ON 0 4 Times 3 Lights Solid ON 5 3 Times 4th Light Flashing Ya 2 Times 1 Times 3 Lights Solid ON j 4th Light OFF amp 4 Times lL 2 Lights Solid ON amp 5 i 3 Times 3th Light Flashing 14 amp 2 Times dia d 1 Times 2 Lights Solid ON 3rd amp 4th Light OFF AA 4 Times 1 Light Solid ON 5 Tod 3 Times 2nd Light Flashing 2 2 Times 1 Times 1 Light Solid ON More then 35db of attenuation the Freq band will shut down and it s LED lights will flash together every 2 seconds Nu Tech Support techsupport smoothtalker com Live tech Support 9 00 am 6 00 pm EST Mon Fri Toll free 1 877 726 3444 Pg 10 Pg 9 Frequently Asked Questions My booster is powered running and the lights are on but my signal did not improve Why Check your antenna connections and make sure they are snug Also make sure that the external and internal antennas are connected to corresponding antenna ports ofthe
12. terference that may cause undesired operation RF Exposure Warning Please Note Antenna should be positioned at least 8 20cm from all person persons as per requirements necessary to comply with the FCC MPE rules Notes 1 This booster is not user configurable User changes are a violation under rules and will void the user s authority to operate the equipment 2 User changes changes or modifications will void warranty Warranty Smoothtalker boosters warranted against manufacturing defects for a period of two years from the date of purchase The original bill of sale is required for any warranty claims For warranty claim contact original dealer smoothtalker com
13. utside antenna turn to point tower away from tower Automatic cannot be b Omni antenna change to a location with lower manually overridden signal Manual Attenuation One or more green LED solid ON one Use control panel to increase or decrease gain to the green LED flashing or OFF desired level in the chosen freq band and power ON OFF the booster to set Pg 10 d Pg 11 Rules specify that all approved antennas cables and accessories to be used with this booster are to be listed in this manual approved accessories are listed below Inside Antennas Antenna Part Description Cable Cableloss Antenna Gain dBi SEMDIXL Inside antenna pi 2 SEMRC205 18 ft SEMOXL Inside antenna SEMRC205 i 10 ft SEMOX Inside antenna SEMRC105 SEMR1 Inside antenna Duset to EN booster Outside Antennas Minimum Maximum Net gain Antenna Part Descriptio Cable Cable loss Antenna dBi Outside 18 ft Outside 18 ft Outside 18 ft Outside 14 ft SEMIITHX Outside 14 ft antenna SEMRCIO5 SEMIATHX Outside 14 ft antenna SEMRCIO5 SEM26THX Outside 14 ft antenna SEMRCIO5 SEM2THXL Outside 25 ft antenna SEMRCIO5 SEMIITHXL Outside 25ft antenna SEMRCIO5 SEMI4THXL Outside 25 ft antenna SEMRC105 SEM26THXL Outside 25 ft antenna SEMRCIO5 D 2 2 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5 2 75 2 75 2 75 2 75 Extension Cables Cable Part Description Cable Minimum Cable loss dB
14. will not damage the booster you must unplug it from the wall and disconecct the external antenna from the booster If you must keep connected during lightning you can use a lightning arrestor on the antenna and high quality surge protector on the power supply however Smoothtalker warranty does not cover lightning damage I need more cable length What do I use The only extention cables that approved for use with this booster are listed on page 13 Troubleshooting Guide Condition LED indicators Action Automatic Shutdown Orange and green LED flash Separate antennas and or re orient directional simultaneously every 2 secs in the freq antennas back to back and power OFF ON the band that has been shutdown booster Manual Shutdown Orange and green LED flash Use control panel to increase gain to the desired level simultaneously every 2 secs in the freq in the chosen freq band and power OFF ON the band that has been shutdown booster Oscillation feedback One or more green LED solid ON one Gain has been reduced to suppress oscillation feed Suppression green LED flashing or OFF back Separate antennas and or re orient directional Automatic cannot be manually antennas back to back and power OFF ON the overridden booster High power control due to One or more green LED solid ON one Gain has been reduced to suppress high RX signal High RX signal signal from green LED flashing OFF a Directional donor o
15. y equally in all directions Oscillation term to describe a feedback loop This occurs when the signal from one antenna reaches the other antenna and the booster amplifies the signal creating a loop This is the same effect as the squeal one hears when a speaker is brought close to a microphone RF Radio Frequency RX receive signal originating at a base station or tower Splitter Power Divider a component with input and output connectors that will allow one originating signal to be split and distributed to two or more antennas TX transmit signal originating from a cellular phone or data device FCC Part 15 21 Information to Users The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper such as on a computer disk or over the Internet the information required by this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to access information in that form This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including in
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