Status 550 Antenna; Travelling; Operating; Dab And Fm Radio Operation - Bailey Pursuit Owner's Manual

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33. STATUS 550 DIGITAL
ANTENNA SYSTEM
Frequency Range: UHF 470–860 MHz
Antenna forward gain
Amplifier gain
Gain adjustment
Noise figure
Output impedance
Output
Power supply
Power consumption
Signal outputs

Travelling

Do not travel:
!
• With the antenna raised.
• With the antenna set for vertical signals.
• When travelling adjust the antenna so that it
points to the rear of the vehicle to reduce
the possibility of damage when travelling.

Operating

• Firstly determine the approximate location
of the nearest transmitter and whether
the signals are horizontally or vertically
polarised. For assistance ask your site
operator or check other antennas in the
vicinity.
1. Loosen the mast locking collar and raise
the antenna. Rotate the mast to direct the
antenna towards the TV transmitter.
2. The H/V indicator on the bottom of the mast
indicates the back of the antenna.
3. Should you need to receive vertically
FM 88–108 MHz
DAB 175–230 MHz
7db
16db
15db
2.8db
75ohms
95dbuv
12–24vDC
55ma
2 TV 1 Radio
polarised signals rotate the winder anti-
clockwise to tilt the antenna through 90º.
4. DO NOT use undue force on the winder.
5. Switch ON the amplifier and the LED will
illuminate.
6. Check the gain control is set to maximum.
For maximum rotate clockwise.
7. Tune your television into the strongest
signal. You may need to adjust the direction
of the mast to achieve the best picture
quality.
8. Secure by tightening the mast locking collar.

DAB and FM Radio Operation

Status is designed to receive DAB and FM
when connected to a radio with DAB/FM
facility.
Dependent on location, DAB and FM reception
may be improved by setting the antenna to
vertical.

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 connections
It is critical that all connections in the system
are fitted correctly.

Gain Control

In normal use the button should be rotated
clockwise for maximum. In strong signal areas
the amplification may need to be reduced. To
reduce amplification rotate the button anti-
clockwise until picture quality improves. The
button rotates through 270° from MAX to MIN.

LED Light

Should the LED on the amplifier not light,
firstly check there is power to the unit.
Secondly check the polarity is correct.
Otherwise contact Grade UK Ltd for further
assistance.
Short Hook Up–Test 1
This test isolates the wiring from the amplifier
through to your TV/radio points.
Unplug the coaxial plugs from the "TV"
sockets of the amplifier and use your TV fly
lead with converter 1 supplied. Connect your
TV to the amplifier.
Please ensure the antenna dome is plugged
directly into the "ANT-IN" socket of the