Fault Finding - Bailey Caravan Owner's Manual

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Caravan Equipment

4.24.4 Fault Finding

The following are some of the key areas we suggest you check which generally solve the most common
problems encountered with the operation of the Status antenna.
Coaxial Plugs
It is critical that all coaxial plugs in the system are fitted correctly. Please check each individual plug
ensuring it is wired correctly. Secondly please ensure only quality plugs have been used.
Coaxial Cable
Sharp bends, kinks and hot surfaces can easily damage coaxial cable and should be avoided. An
inspection of the cable routing is recommended to ensure all is correct. Coaxial cable, if placed in close
proximity to electrical cables, transformers or other pieces of electrical equipment, may pick up electrical
interference causing picture quality to deteriorate, especially in poor reception areas. Excess cable
should be removed and NOT coiled as this may cause picture distortion.
Gain Control Switch
This switch should be set to the normal 'NML' position for general use. The Low setting may be used
when situated close to TV transmitters where strong signals may be affecting the quality of the picture.
Red LED Light
Should the red LED on the Power Pack not light, first try unplugging the cable connected to the Antenna
Dome from the 'ANT-IN' socket. If the LED then illuminates the fault lies with either the coaxial plug or
the coaxial cable, please refer to these areas described earlier.
If the LED is still not lit, contact our office for further assistance.
Short Hook up Test
This test isolates parts of your system leaving only the TV and the Status antenna linked directly
together.
Firstly, unplug the coaxial plugs from the 'TV-FM' sockets of the Power Pack which will be connected to
a TV outlet socket.
With your TV fly lead, connect your TV direct to the Power Pack, plugging into one of the 'TV-FM'
sockets.
Ensure the antenna dome is plugged directly into the 'ANT-IN' socket of the Power Pack and switch on.
Tune in your TV for the strongest signal.
If the picture quality is improved the fault lies with the wiring of the system between the Power Pack and
the TV outlet socket.
Antenna Dome Coaxial Cable
Check the routing of the coaxial cable from the Antenna Dome to the Power Pack. Check to ensure
there are no kinks or trapped cable or if there are loops of surplus cable which could be affecting
performance.
▲ It is the responsibility of the caravan owner to make sure that the directional aerial is fully
retracted before the caravan is moved. Any damage as a result of neglect, i.e. not retracting
the aerial, caused by crash damage, vandalism or incorrect operation will NOT be covered
by the manufacturers warranty.
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