PROception proAMP24 Manual

Safety Instructions
OVERHEATING
The recommended ventilation clearances and other precautions given in the relevant section
of this instruction leaflet should be observed to prevent overheating. No unit should be
fixed where it is likely to become smothered by soft furnishing fabrics such as curtains, or by
thermal insulation material in a roof space or building void. Mains powered equipment
should not be left resting on a carpet.
WATER AND FIRE RISKS
The appliance is not waterproof. It is intended for indoor use only and must not be fixed
where it could be exposed to dripping or splashing water. Objects containing liquids should
not be placed on or near the appliance.
To prevent risk of fire, no object with a naked flame should be placed on or near the appliance,
or its associated wiring.
MAINS PLUG
The appliance is supplied with a standard fused plug fitted. If this is unsuitable, refer to the
instructions below. If you need to change the fuse in the fitted plug, a 3 Amp fuse to BS
1362 carrying the ASTA or BSI approval mark must be used. Always replace the plastic fuse
carrier when renewing the fuse.
CHANGING THE PLUG
If the fitted mains plug is not suitable for the socket-outlets in use, it should be cut off and
a new plug fitted.
Wiring the New Plug: Instructions supplied with the new plug should be followed. The
brown wire must be connected to the live (L) terminal of the plug and the blue wire to the
neutral (N) terminal. Neither wire should be connected to the earth (E) terminal of a 3-pin
plug (the appliance does not require an earth connection). Ensure that the cord grip in the
plug is correctly used and clamps the sheath of the cord firmly.
Fuse Rating: If the new plug is a fused type, the fuse fitted should be rated at not more than
3 Amp.
Caution: The old plug should be destroyed immediately since it would be dangerous if
plugged into a live socket.
2-Year Guarantee
This guarantee covers failure of your PROception product resulting from manufacturing defect
within a period of 2 years from the date of supply to the end-user. This guarantee does not
cover damage to the product caused by abuse, tampering, defective installation or natural
causes such as lightning discharge. Repair or attempted repair, other than by the manufacturer,
will render this guarantee void. This guarantee does not affect a consumer’s statutory rights.
Performance data given are typical unless otherwise stated. Proception Limited reserves the right to change
product designs and specifications without prior notice.
Proception Limited,
177-187 Rutland Road
SHEFFIELD
S3 9PT
United Kingdom
Web: http://www.proception.co.uk/
e-mail: support@proception.co.uk
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This range of six amplifiers is ideal for use in small domestic and commercial reception and distribution
systems. The proAMP24, proAMP26 and proAMP28 are traditional 4-, 6- and 8-way aerial signal
amplifiers. The ‘R’ versions have a 6 MHz return path, for use with infra-red remote control extender
systems of the type which connect to the RF OUT-2 output of a Sky* Digibox.
Features – whole range
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Separate inputs for FM radio (87.5 – 108 MHz) and UHF TV (470 – 862 MHz).
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4-, 6- and 8-way versions available.
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Suitable for digital reception systems.
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Low noise figure and high output capability.
Features – proAMP24, ‘26 and ‘28
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Line power available at UHF input – 12 V at up to 100 mA.
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Higher-gain FULL output on 6- and 8-way versions allows expansion beyond eight points.
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‘IEC’ connectors.
Features – ‘R’ versions
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6 MHz return path for Sky* IR remote control systems.
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Built-in power for IR ‘eyes’ on all outputs.
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‘F’ connectors.
Note: ‘R’ versions do not have input line-power capability or FULL outputs.
Fixings
Fix the amplifier to a sound vertical surface such as a wall or equipment mounting board. Ventilation
gaps of at least 30 mm should be left around the front and all sides of the unit. More clearance will be
required below and to the right of the unit to allow access for the signal cables.
Do not leave the amplifier resting on a carpet or install it where it may become smothered
with curtains or other soft furnishing fabrics. When installing the amplifier in a roof space
ensure that it will not come into contact with thermal insulation material.
Signal connections
To preserve RF screening integrity the signal connections to the amplifier should be made using good
quality coaxial cable and connectors. This is particularly important with digital terrestrial TV (DTT) to
minimise the ingress of impulsive electrical interference from home appliances.
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The use of cable ‘benchmarked’ under the CAI scheme is recommended.
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Amplifiers proAMP24, proAMP26 and proAMP28 require ‘IEC’ connectors (IEC 60169-2).
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Amplifiers proAMP24R, proAMP26R and proAMP28R require Type-F connectors (IEC 60169-24).
For both connector types the use of crimp connectors, used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions will give the best results. The importance of achieving sound braid connections cannot be
over-stressed.
Important: the FULL output (where fitted) must always be terminated in a well-matched 75 Ω load.
The terminator plug supplied must be fitted if this output is not used. (See also the section headed
“Using the FULL output”.)
* “Sky” is a registered trademark of British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC.
proAMP24 & ‘24R
proAMP26 & ‘26R
proAMP28 & ‘28R
VHF/UHF Amplifiers
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