AntennaCraft 10G200 Series User manual

10G200 Series TV • FM High-Gain UHF/VHF/FM
Mast Mount UHF/VHF/FM Amplier
with Switchable FM Trap
Models 10G201 & 10G221 provide up
to 16dB VHF gain and 22dB UHF gain.
Intended for mixed signal areas where
both strong and weak transmissions
are present.
Models 10G202 & 10G222 provide up
to 29dB VHF gain and 29dB UHF gain.
These models are not intended for use
in metro areas, as it could cause signal
overload. Intended for deep fringe areas
where all transmissions are weak.
Amplication is necessary when your
antenna is in weak signal areas, when
it is positioned 100 feet or more from the
TV, or when a single antenna supplies
signals to several units—TVs, VCRs or
FM receivers.
Note: This unit only amplies signals; it does
not enhance distorted or noisy signals.
FEATURES
Separate Amplier and Power Sup-
ply Units—maximize operational ef-
ciency.
Power Indicator—lights when the am-
plier is operating, and goes out if power
fails or the connecting cable shorts.
Special Automatic Protection Cir-
cuit—guards against cable shorts and
prevents damage to connected receivers.
Surface-Mounted Components—
assure long-term reliability.
Please read and keep all of the in-
structions and warnings contained in
this Owner’s Manual, in the supplied
“Safety Instructions” sheet, and on the
product.
INSTALLATION
Cautions:
• For outdoor antennas, install an an-
tenna grounding system, as shown in
the supplied sheet.
• The power supply has a protection
circuit that shuts down the amplier
between the power supply and the am-
plier. If the amplier does not operate,
check all connections. Proper operation
should resume when the problem is
corrected.
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are in-
cluded in the literature accompany-
ing this product.
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3. With the cable disconnected, plug in
the power cord.
4. If the power indicator lights, unplug
the power supply, reconnect the
cable, and plug in the power cord
again. The power indicator should
light again. If the power indicator
still does not light, take the unit to
your local Antennacraft dealer for
assistance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have poor FM radio reception,
be sure FM TRAP is set to OFF.
If the reception is poor on all units
connected to the amplier:
• Be sure the power supply is plugged
into an AC outlet which has power.
• Check all connections between the
antenna, the amplier, and the power
supply.
If you have poor, or no, reception on
only one unit of a multiple receiver
system:
• Check all F-connectors for damage.
In particular, examine the center
pins.
• Be sure the F-connectors are prop-
erly attached.
• Verify that the TV or FM receiver
operates properly when used with
other signal sources.
OPERATION
Using the FM Trap
If you’re having interference problems,
remove the cover plug from the FM
trap on the amplier. If the TV picture
contains wavy or herringbone-patterned
dark lines, slide FM TRAP to ON to re-
duce or eliminate this interference.
If you have the amplier connected to an
FM receiver and a TV, set FM TRAP to
OFF when you listen to the radio.
Note: If FM TRAP has no effect on the
picture, the interference might be from
a source other than FM. You might need
additional traps.
Automatic Protection Circuit
The amplier contains circuitry to guard
against damage caused by a short any-
where in the cable from the amplier to
the receiving unit. A short between the
amplier and the power supply causes
the power supply to shut down automati-
cally, turning off the power indicator and
amplier. If you suspect a short, follow
these steps to correct it.
1. Unplug the power cord and discon-
nect the coaxial cable you suspect is
shorted.
2. Wait 10 minutes for the power supply
to reset. During this time, repair or
replace the cable, and remove any
splitters or other devices that are
between the power supply and the
amplier.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
This product is warranted by Antennacraft against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from an Antennacraft dealer. For a
complete version of this warranty, contact your local Antennacraft dealer. If your amplier is not perform-
ing as it should, take it to your local Antennacraft dealer for assistance.
Modifying or tampering with the amplier’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
Antennacraft, P.O. Box 1005, Burlington, IA 52601 10/10
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Warning: To prevent re or shock
hazard, do not expose this power
supply to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION

thread a screw (not supplied) into the
hole until its head extends about an 1/8
inch from the wall.
2. Align the power supply’s keyhole slot
with the screw head and slide the power
supply down.
3. Connect the coaxial cable (either the sup-
plied 3-ft. length, or your own cable) from
the amplier to the power supply’s FROM
ANTENNA terminal. Do not overtighten
the connector.
Caution: Do not reverse the TO TV and
FROM ANTENNA connections. Voltage is
present at the FROM ANTENNA terminal,
which might damage an improperly con-
nected receiver.
4. Connect one end of a short length of
cable to the power supply’s TO TV ter-
minal.
5. Connect the other end of the short cable
directly to your analog or digital TV, or an
analog to digital converter box.
6. Insert the AC adapter’s plug into the
amplier’s jack.
7. When all connections are made and
double-checked, plug the AC adapter
into a standard AC outlet.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match
the wide blade of the AC adapter’s plug to
the wide slot of a standard AC outlet and
insert the plug fully.
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2. Use the 3-ft. length of coaxial cable,
and attach one end to the amplier’s
F-connector labeled TO ANTENNA.
Attach the other end of the cable to
the antenna’s lead-in terminals, using
the supplied 300-to-75 ohm matching
transformer if necessary.
• Be sure to fully seat the weather boots
provided on the coaxial cable over their
corresponding F-connectors.
Note: If the supplied 3-ft. coaxial cable is
not long enough to reach from the antenna
terminals to the amplier’s TO ANTENNA
terminal, save this shorter cable to use for
the power supply to TV coax connection.
• To use your own cable, measure the length
from the antenna’s terminals to the ampli-
ers antenna input, and use a length of
coax long enough to allow you to secure
it to the mast and attach it to the amplier.
3. To route the cable from the ampli-
fier into the house, choose a length
of cable long enough to reach from
the amplifier to your TV or receiver.
Electronics stores have various precut
lengths of cable with weatherboots and
connectors in place. If you choose to
assemble your own coaxial cable, use
a weatherboot at the amplier’s connec-
tions.
Attach one end of a 75-ohm coaxial
cable to the amplifier’s F-connector
labeled TO POWER SUPPLY.
• Leave a slight amount of slack (called a
drip loop) where the cable attaches to the
amplier.
Note: Do not splice the cable or install
any in-line devices such as splitters
or lters between the amplier and its
power supply. You can install a ground-
ing block, which dissipates DC current
and provides a connection point for a
static discharge ground rod.
4. Use either standoffs or weather resistant
electrical tape to secure the cable to the
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antenna mast. Use standoffs to secure
the cable to the building as you route
the cable to your TV.
Notes:
• If you use a power rotator for your
antenna, leave enough cable slack for
unrestrained rotation of the upper sec-
tion.
• Leave a slight amount of slack (called a
drip loop) where the cable enters your
house.
• Be sure to weatherproof all connections,
using plastic electrical tape or a coaxial
sealant.
Installing the Power Supply
Notes:
• The power supply is designed for indoor
use only. You can either place the power
supply on the oor, or mount it on the
wall.
• Do not mount the unit to any electrical
equipment or your TV set. If you choose
to mount the power supply, nd a loca-
tion for it near the TV or FM receiver, and
close to a standard AC outlet.
1. Drill a hole at the desired location and
To TV
From
Antenna
TV or Analog
to Digital
Converter Box
Drip
Loop To Amplier’s
Jack
Wall
AC
Adapter
Amplier’s
Jack
Power
Supply
Installing the Amplier
1. Mount the amplifier on the antenna
mast, about 12 inches below the an-
tenna. Position the U-bolt and mount-
ing bracket as shown. Then install
washers and tighten the nuts securely.
Mast
Antenna Terminals
U-bolt
Mount Bracket
Washers and
Nuts
Coaxial Cable
Input from
Antenna
Output to
Power
Supply
Transformer
Amplier
Drip Loop
Fig. 1 Models 10G201 & 10G202
Fig. 2 Models 10G221 & 10G222