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IMPORTANT – The copper braiding MUST NOT
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
TOUCH the central wire.
Routing The Coaxial Cable
Coaxial Cable is quite fragile and must be handled
with care. Please comply with the following as
failure to do so will severely affect performance.
1.
Should the coaxial plug be removed, it is very
important that it is refitted correctly as
FAULT FINDING
described below.
2.
Do not crush, kink or over-bend the coaxial
The following are some of the key areas we
cable, which has a minimum bend radius
suggest you check which generally solve the most
of 25mm.
common problems encountered with the operation
3.
Any excess cable should be removed and
of the Status antenna.
MUST NOT be coiled.
Coaxial Connections
4.
Avoid increasing the number of connections
It is critical that all connections in the system are
or breaks in the coaxial cable as they will
fitted correctly. Using the diagrams and procedure
reduce performance, especially in weak
described over the page, please check each
signal areas.
individual plug ensuring it is wired correctly.
Secondly please ensure only quality plugs have
5.
Do not run coaxial cable next to mains
been used.
cable, leave a minimum distance of 120mm
to prevent interference.
Coaxial Cable
6.
Do not allow the cable to come into contact
Sharp bends, kinks and hot surfaces can easily
with any hot surfaces as this could melt the
damage coaxial cable and should be avoided. An
air-spaced insulation of the cable.
inspection of the cable routing is recommended
to ensure all is correct. Coaxial cable, if placed in
7.
Keep away from fluorescent lighting.
close proximity to electrical cables, transformers
or other pieces of electrical equipment, may pick
8.
When installation the coaxial cable, Do not
up electrical interference causing picture quality
feed through by pulling on the coaxial plug.
to deteriorate, especially in poor reception areas.
9.
Do not add excessive lengths of coaxial cable,
Excess cable should be removed and NOT coiled
this will cause increased TV signal losses.
as this may cause picture distortion. An inspection
of the routing of the cable is highly recommended
10. Should the cable need to be lengthened, use
to ensure all is correct.
only RF100 specification cable and high quality
Pinnacle
coaxial plugs and couplers which are
available from our Vision Plus Range through
The pinnacle is essential for the optimum
our dealers or directly from ourselves.
performance of the antenna and therefore should
be in place when the antenna is in use.
Connecting an F-Connector
Gain Control
Should the F-Connector need to be removed,
In normal use the button should be rotated clockwise
please note how it comes apart and reassemble
for maximum gain. In strong signal areas the
as follows:-
amplification can be reduced by rotating the button
1.
Remove 10mm of white outer sheath.
anti-clockwise until picture quality improves. The
button rotates through 270 degrees from MAX to MIN.
2.
Pull back evenly the copper braiding.
LED Light
3.
Remove 6mm of the insulation.
Should the LED on the Power Amplifier not light,
4.
Screw the F-connector on to the cable.
firstly check there is power to the unit. Secondly
Keep turning until the central insulation
check the polarity is correct. Otherwise contact
is flush inside the plug
ourselves for further assistance.
By-Pass Tests
When the Antenna Dome was originally fitted
and lowered onto the Mounting Foot, cable may
There are two tests that enable you to isolate
have been trapped or kinked under the Mounting
parts of your installation. You will require the
Foot. To check remove the Antenna Dome as
Coaxial/F-Connector adapters supplied in the
described over the page to see if this has occurred.
small labelled bag.
Customer Help Line
1.
Firstly, disconnect the cables from the 'TV'
sockets of the Amplifier. These are connected
Should you still be experiencing difficulties and
to a TV outlet socket. Attach one of the
require assistance, please do not hesitate to
contact us at the address below.
adapters supplied to your TV fly-lead and
connect your TV direct to the Amplifier,
plugging into one of the 'TV' sockets
MAINTENANCE
Ensuring the Antenna Dome is plugged into
the 'ANT-IN' socket, switch on and tune in
Spares & Repairs
your TV for the strongest signal. If the
picture quality improves the fault lies with
Should you require any parts for replacement or
the wiring of the system between the
repairs please log on to www.gradeuk.co.uk or
Amplifier and the TV outlet socket.
contact ourselves on 0115 986 7151.
Two Year Guarantee
2. Secondly bypass the Amplifier by removing
the Antenna's cable from the 'ANT-IN' and
The Status antenna has a return to base
using the second Adapter plug the Antenna
guarantee against defective parts and workmanship
directly to your TV. If the picture quality is
for the two years from date of purchase. This
improved the fault lies with the Amplifier.
does not include any malfunction resulting from
Antenna Dome Coaxial Cable
improper use, accidental or malicious damage.
To support your guarantee claim a dated Proof of
Check the routing of the coaxial cable from the
Purchase will be required.
Antenna Dome to the Amplifier. Check to ensure
there are no kinks or trapped cable or if there are
This does not affect your statutory rights. Any queries concerning
warranty please contact ourselves.
loops of surplus cable which could be affecting
performance.
Signal
Symptom
No picture or sound, TV freezing, severe
Very Poor
pixilation, break up and picture drop out
Check the amplifier gain is set to Maximum.
Bypass the amplifier by connecting your antenna
Poor
Moderate pixilation and sound distortion
directly to your TV to confirm that the amplifier is
operational.
Minor pixilation, will not receive all
Medium
channels
Stable picture, good sound quality, will
Good
receive all channels
Moderate pixilation, picture break up and
Reduce the amplifier gain (rotate anti-clockwise).
Strong
drop out
No picture or sound, TV freezing, severe
Bypass the amplifier by connecting your antenna
Very Strong
pixilation, break up and picture drop out
to your TV.
After performing any of the 'Actions' above you must re-tune your TV
STATUS 330 - Digital Antenna
Please read these instructions carefully. Incorrect
installation will affect the performance of your Status
Technical:
04/2075/5 Model - Coaxial cable
04/2075/10 Model - Coaxial cable
Diameter - Antenna Dome
Diameter - Mounting Foot
Height
Overall
No Pinnacle
No Antenna Dome
Power Amplifier
Action
N / A
RETAIL VP2
User Guide
5 metres
Frequency Range
UHF 470-860 MHz
10 metres
Amplifier Gain
18 db
Gain Adjustment - Min
15 db
Flatness
1.5 db
315mm
+
185mm
Noise Figure
2.8 db
Output Impedence
75 ohms
280 mm
180 mm
Output
98 dbuv
Power Supply
10.8-28 vDC
50 mm
115 x 46 x 28mm
Power Consumption
55 ma
RoHS
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