120-Volt Vcr; 120/12-Volt Television; Video Switcher; Tv Antenna - Fleetwood PaceArrow 1995 Owner's Manual

120-volt VCR
(Optional)
The optional 120-volt VCR can operate only when the
motor home is connected to 120-volt power from either
a public utility or the generator.
120/12-volt Television
(Optional Bedroom)
The 120-voltlI2-volt televisions can operate from a 12-
volt power source (battery) as the motor home is
delivered. Care should be taken so the batteries are not
drained while using the TV on 12-volt power.
The television can also be operated on 120-volt power
from the generator or public utility by removing the 12-
volt cord from the rear of the TV and installing the 120-
volt cord. Both 120- and 12-volt cords cannot be used
at the same time. To use TV on 120-volt power, the
cords must be exchanged.
Video Switcher
The video switcher, located on top of the VCR, allows
routing of the antenna, cable orVCR signals to both the
front and rear TVs independent of each other. You can
also use the switcher to record or pass through the
signals from the antenna or cable hookup.
TV ANTENNA
The roof-mounted antenna is designed for reception of
VHF and UHF television signals.
Before traveling, remember to lower the antenna and
secure it to prevent damage to the antenna, motor
home roof, or objects in the path of the antenna, such
as overhead wires. DO NOT TRAVEL WITH THE
ANTENNA RAISED.
NOTE: The antenna boosterpowersupply must
be turned off to prevent battery drain. A
red
indicator light will glow when the unit is on.
TV AND RADIO INTERFERENCE
The television and radio systems in your RV have been
chosen to provide good performance under varied
signal conditions. Occasionally, though, you may expe-
rience "ghosts" on TV, "flutter" when listening to FM
broadcasts, or other signal interference.
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The fault is normally not with your receiver. Neither is
your antenna system usually at fault. The idea that
antennas, whether amplified or not, "pull in" a signal is
a popular misconception. An antenna does not pull a
signal out of air by virtue of its "power". The antenna
only responds to signals present at the antenna ele-
ments. Antennas with boosters only amplify these
signals.
Since distance from the broadcast tower is critical to
reception clarity, remember that TV and FM signals
have a range of only about 75 miles under the best of
atmospheric and geographic conditions. The good re-
ception you get at parks located at great distances from
broadcast facilities is probably the result of satellite,
microwave or other cable distribution systems. The
antenna on your RV is no competition for these very
expensive installations.
In addition, TV and radio frequency interference results
from the electromagnetic fields produced by electric arc
discharge. This arcing is found in lightning, vehicle igni-
tion systems, and in 12 volt DC (brush type) motors used
in power vents and furnaces. Note that nearly every DC
motor has brushes. Most alternating current (AC) motors
do not have brushes, and therefore do not generate the
arcing interference. This is why this type of interference
is less noticeable in a household environment.
As the signal diminishes with distance and geographi-
cal features (mountains, etc.), the effect of electric arc
interference may become more and more noticeable.
Eventually, the signal will be overcome by the interfer-
ence. The following suggestions can improve reception:
• Use the "park cable' TV antenna system of
your RV in remote areas rather than the roof
antenna if the campground provides cable
hook-up.
• Turn the television antenna. Sometimes turn-
ing the antenna will pick up a stronger signal.
Try turning or rotating the antenna throughout
its range. You may find your signal in a very
unexpected direction.
• With FM stereo signals, switch the unit to
MONO, if possible. Some of the phase and
noise components of a stereo signal will dis-
appear in MONO mode.