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- Page 1 15-1170.fm Page 1 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM Cat. No. 15-1170 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Satellite/TV/FM In-Line Signal Amplifier...
- Page 2 15-1170.fm Page 2 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock This symbol is intended to alert hazard, do not expose this product to rain or you to the presence of uninsu- lated dangerous voltage within moisture.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
15-1170.fm Page 3 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM Contents Introduction ..........................4 One Antenna/One Receiver System ..................6 One Antenna/Two Receiver Systems ................... 8 One Satellite Dish/Receiver System ..................9 Combining the Outdoor Signal .................. 9 Splitting the Indoor Signal ..................9 Amplified Antennas ...................... -
Page 4: Introduction
15-1170.fm Page 4 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM INTRODUCTION The RadioShack Satellite/TV/FM In-Line Signal Amplifier brings to your home video system the same technology that is used in commercial cable systems: a single, standard coaxial cable carries the satellite, TV, radio signal and the power necessary for the In-Line Signal Amplifier. - Page 5 15-1170.fm Page 5 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM Because the In-Line Signal Amplifier uses coaxial cable to carry the satellite/TV/radio Caution: signal from the DC power supply, proper connections are crucial. Failure to follow exactly the connection instructions in this manual can result in damage to your amplifier or your satellite/ TV/radio receiver.
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Page 6: One Antenna/One Receiver System
15-1170.fm Page 6 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM ONE ANTENNA/ONE RECEIVER SYSTEM If you are using a single antenna with a single receiver, “Installation A” shows the proper con- nections. Caution: To avoid damage to your receiver and/or the amplifier power injector, carefully check all the points listed below. - Page 7 15-1170.fm Page 7 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM Installation A Antenna Transformer Amplifier Antenna TV/FM/Scanner DC Block Power Injector Signal Output to TV/FM/Receiver/Scanner AC Outlet Caution: To avoid damage to the amplifier, power injector or other connected equipment, do not plug in the power injector until all connections have been double-checked.
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Page 8: One Antenna/Two Receiver Systems
15-1170.fm Page 8 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM ONE ANTENNA/TWO RECEIVER SYSTEMS If you are using a single antenna with two TV/radio receivers, “Installation B” shows the proper connections. To avoid damage to your satellite/TV/radio receivers and/or the amplifier power injector, carefully check all the points listed below. -
Page 9: One Satellite Dish/Receiver System
15-1170.fm Page 9 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM ONE SATELLITE DISH/RECEIVER SYSTEM Your In-Line Signal Amplifier can be used in a one-wire solution that allows you to combine the direct-to-home signal from your satellite dish and the VHF/UHF signal from your TV antenna by using a satellite signal splitter/combiner (not supplied) or a TV/satellite diplexer (not supplied). - Page 10 15-1170.fm Page 10 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM Note: Normally, the direct-to-home receiver supplies power to both the antenna amplifier and the LNB converter. Installation C DC Passed In-Line Amplifier TV/Sat Diplexer Dish To LNB To ANT Satellite Signal TV SET Splitter Combiner TO TV...
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Page 11: Amplified Antennas
15-1170.fm Page 11 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM AMPLIFIED ANTENNAS You can use the In-Line Signal Amplifier with amplified antenna systems, as shown in “Installa- tion D.” If the power supply provided with your amplified antenna provides a center-positive power sup- ply, it can be used to power the In-Line Signal Amplifier as well;... - Page 12 15-1170.fm Page 12 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM Installation D Remove DC Block Amplified Antenna Amplifier Antenna Power Supply (Center Positive)
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Page 13: Additional Amplification
15-1170.fm Page 13 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM Additional Amplification If additional amplification is needed, you can connect another amplifier in the line with the first amplifier. Remove the DC block from the optional second amplifier. Notes: • The In-Line Signal Amplifier can only be purchased as a kit, with the Power Injector and DC Block. -
Page 14: Problem Solving
15-1170.fm Page 14 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM PROBLEM SOLVING If the satellite/TV/radio receiver does not operate correctly after you install the In-Line Signal Amplifier: • Immediately unplug the power injector. • Check all connections and compare them with the appropriate installation drawing(s) in this manual. -
Page 15: Specifications
15-1170.fm Page 15 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Frequency ......................50–2,220 MHz Gain ....................50–2,200 MHz @10 dB MIN µ Input Capability ..............83dB V MIN (7 CHANNEL INPUTS) µ Maximum Input for –60dB Third Order Distortion ......84 dB V MIN (Tested VHF) µ... - Page 16 15-1170.fm Page 16 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:35 PM Limited Ninety-Day 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 RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized Ra- dioShack franchisees and dealers.
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