Radio Shack 15-2160 User's Manual
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1. purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 300 RadioShack Circle Fort Worth TX 76102 12 99 www RadioShack com Step 5 Route the Cable to Your Audio Video System e Use plastic tape or mast standoff insulators to secure the coaxial cable to the mast at about 3 foot 9 m intervals Continue down the roof and the side of the house using roof and wall2. a coaxial antenna in terminal e Your TV has both a coaxial antenna in terminal and A V terminals usually red yellow white Use a RadioShack High Isolation A B Switch Use a RadioShack Gold A V cable From Antenna From set top box From Antenna Set top box ANTENNAIN TVOUT B O ee A V Cable Adding the HDTV UHF Antenna to a VHF Installation There are many methods you could use to add an HDTV UHF antenna to an extising VHF installation This section describes one method which is to mount your HDTV UHF antenna below the VHF and connect the two antennas with twin lead cable Visit your local RadioShack store to find the best method and mounting accessories for your installation Note You could also place your HDTV UHF antenna above the VHF but the coaxial cable must feed from the HDTV UHF antenna Complete Step 1 through Step 3 on page 1 before beginning 1 Remove the VHF antenna from the mast 2 Mount your HDTV UHF antenna about 48 inches 1 2 meters from the top of the mast See Step 4 Attach Antenna to the Mast on page 1 3 Attach the VHF antenna to the mast 4 Use about 5 feet 1 5 meters of twin lead cable to connect your HDTV UHF antenna to the VHF antenna Be sure the cable is long enough to reach from the lead in terminals of one antenna to the lead in terminals of the other 5 Split both ends of the twin lead cable for a length of about 3 inches 7 6 centimeters Then strip
3. RadioShack Before You Begin f Ud SCORER i Sei p 15 2160 Wy il i FFA unl aA ioraa Before you begin installation read this manual and the separate Consumer Product Safety Commission information sheet For your safety and convenience plan each step of the installation and purchase the necessary hardware in advance The hardware required and the order in which you perform the steps depend on the mounting and connection method you choose Warning When you install your antenna use extreme caution If the antenna starts to fall let it go It could contact overhead power lines If the antenna touches the power line any contact with the antenna mast cable or guy wires can cause electrocution and death Call the power company to remove the antenna Do not attempt to remove it yourself Step 1 Assemble the Antenna Assemble the entire antenna on the ground U Bolt Mast Clamp Main Boom Lock Nuts 1 Use the supplied hardware to loosely attach the mast clamp assembly to the main boom as shown Note To access slots or holes during assembly move the antenna s elements out of the way as needed 2 Press the large end plugs into the main boom Step 2 Connect Coaxial Cable to the Antenna We recommend RG 6 cable and if you prepare your own cable a quality F connector RadioShack carries a variety of suitable cables and connectors Note If you prepare your own coaxial cable be sure to slide the matchin
4. Shack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the
5. about inch 1 2 centimeters of insulation from all leads 6 Remove the hardware from the VHF antenna s lead in terminals 7 Wrap each lead around one of the antenna s lead in terminals on both sides of the boom and secure with Optional Accessories the hardware Be sure there is enough slack between the strain relief tab and the antenna terminals to prevent stress on the cable or the terminals VHF Antenna s Lead In Terminals i Twin Lead Cable amp Flat Washers to UHF Antenna IN FA Large Wing Nuts 8 Wrap each lead on the other end of the twin lead cable around one of the HDTV UHF antenna s lead in terminals on both sides of the boom Twin Lead from VHF Antenna Lead In Terminals Plastic Strain Relief Tab F Connector 8 Coax n 9 Secure the leads with the supplied flat washers and large wing nuts Matching Transformer Weather Boot RadioShack carries these and many other antenna mounting accessories k i M j a e i ee se a A i Outdoor Coaxial Cable Antenna Rotator Grounding Block Matching Transformer Antenna Mast Tripod Mount
6. antenna s shorter elements point toward the broadcast antennas of the stations you want to receive Main Boom Short Elements Wing Boom Elements Toward TV Stations Antennas Main Boom Long Element O8A08 15 2160 Printed in the USA Thank you for purchasing your Outdoor HDTV UFH Antenna from RadioShack Please read this user s guide before installing setting up and using your new product What s Included Antenna Wing Booms 2 Mast Clamps 1 Large End Plugs 2 Large Wing Nuts 2 12 inch Screw 1 Lock Nuts 2 User s Guide Consumer Product Safety Commission information sheet Note Additional small parts may be included in your package U Bolt 1 Wing Boom Brackets 2 Mast Clamp Backup Plate 1 Small End Plugs 2 Small Wing Nuts 5 1 4 inch Screws 4 Flat Washer 2 Warning Label Specifications DIAS i AC ators cease Sen T ET 300 ohms Frequency Range ceeesseececeeeseetteeeeeees UHF 470 806 MHz Average Gaif sisese iea 7 20B UHF band Average Beamwidth cccccccccsceesteeeeteeeens 50 UHF band Average front to back ratios ee 11 1db UHF band Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice Actual product may vary from the images found in this document Limited Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from Radio
7. g transformer s not supplied weather boot onto the cable before you attach the F connector Lead in Terminals Weather Boot Matching Transformer Flat Washers If you plan to add this antenna to a VHF antenna s mast reter to Adding the HDTV UHF Antenna to a VHF Antenna Installation on page 2 for instructions This type of setup requires using twin lead cable to connect the HDTV UHF antenna to the VHF antenna but the lead in coaxial cable must feed from the HDTV UHF antenna 2008 RadioShack Corporation 1 Thread a matching transformer s not supplied spade terminals through the antenna s strain relief tab Matching transformers are available at your local RadioShack store or at www RadioShack com 2 Slide the spade terminals around the antenna s lead in terminals on both sides of the boom then secure them with the supplied flat washers and large wing nuts 3 Screw the cable s F connector onto the matching transformer 4 Slip the weather boot over the connection If you use a rebuilt cable without a weather boot cover the connection with weather resistant tape Step 3 Unfold the Antenna s Elements 1 Hold the main boom s elements near the pivot points and pull them away from the boom until they snap into the self locking plastic support insulators Caution To avoid damage to the elements do not pull them near their outer ends Once the elements are locked into position do not attem
8. pt to unlock them Doing so might break the self locking tabs 2 Hold each wing boom and turn its elements until they snap squarely into place perpendicular to the boom Press the small end plugs into the wing booms 4 Bolt the triangular wing boom brackets onto the main boom using the 1 2 inch screw and small wing nut as shown Wing Boom a e Inch Brackets ig Screw Main Boom Lee Wing Nut 5 Insert the top and bottom wing booms into the wing boom brackets Secure them with the four supplied 1 inch screws and small wing nuts as shown All rights reserved RadioShack and RadioShack com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation Top Wing Boom Wing Boom Brackets 1 4 Inch Screws Small Wing Nuts Bottom Wing Boom Step 4 Attach Antenna to the Mast We recommend that you get help from another person before you put up the mast or attach your antenna to it How you set up your mast depends on your specific installation Refer to the separate Consumer Product Safety Commission information sheet for recommended methods If you plan to add this antenna to a VHF antenna s mast refer to Adding the HDTV UHF Antenna to a VHF Antenna Installation on page 2 for instructions 1 Slide the antenna s mast clamp assembly over the end of the mast 2 Tighten the mast clamp assembly s lock nuts to hold the antenna in place Do not overtighten the lock nuts 3 Set up the mast then rotate it so the
9. standoff insulators e Use a 5 ohm grounding block at the point where the coaxial cable enters the house Read the Consumer Product Safety Commission Sheet for grounding instructions e Use a wall through lead in tube not supplied to neatly route the coaxial cable through walls Loosely bend the cable to form a drip loop before the cable enters the house Step 6 Connect to your Audio Video System Connect the antenna s coaxial cable to your audio video system s antenna terminals according to the type of connections you have RadioShack carries a variety of splitters and other accessories choose one that best suits your needs Below are some sample connections If you have If you have If you have e Twin lead UHF terminals e Twin lead UHF terminals e Combined coaxial VHF UHF e Coaxial VHF terminal e Twin lead VHF terminals terminal e Twin lead FM antenna terminals e Twin lead FM antenna terminals e Coaxial FM antenna terminal Use a RadioShack Splitter with 75 Ohm Input Use a RadioShack Transformer Splitter Use a RadioShack VHF UHF Splitter Combiner UHF 300 Ohm VHF 75 Ohm UHF 300 Ohm VHF 300 Ohm TV VHF UHF To FM Receiver Q To FM Receiver To FM Receiver From Antenna From Antenna From Antenna If you want to If you want to e Use the antenna in combination with a cable or satellite e Use the antenna in combination with a cable or satellite set top box and set top box and e Your TV has
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