Avi-av Ani-162v User manual

Instruction Manual

ANI-162V

DIGITAL OUTDOOR ANTENNA

INTRODUCTION:

This new concept digital outdoor antenna with analog and terrestrial HDTV broadcasting reception with an anti-UV water

proof housing. It is a great solution for home or portable digital TV reception. Wall or pole mounting and table top stand

accessories are included.

TECHNICAL DATA:

• Frequency Range: VHF 54-230MHz; UHF 470-862MHz; FM 88-107MHz

• Channels: 2-69 + FM

• Antenna Gain: VHF: 32dB / UHF: 35dB

• Range: ~150 miles (Based on open and clear terrain. Individual results will vary.)

• Max Output Level: 100dBμV

• Impedance: 75Ω

• Noise Figure: <3.5dB

• Power Supply: DC 12V/50mA Output

INCLUDED IN PACKAGE:

Before start your installation, please check the contents:

1. Antenna Main Unit

2. Mounting Accessories

A. Pole Mounting Bracket

B. Table Top Stand

3. 32 ft (10M) RJ-6 coax

4. Waterproof coax boot

5. Power Inserter

6. Power Adapter

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Anti-UV coating and waterproof design

• Built-in high gain and low noise preamplier

• Lightweight, compact size and easy installation

• For both analog & digital TV signal reception

• With dipole built in for excellent UHF and VHF band signal reception

• Compatible with HDTV for various digital terrestrial signals

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MOUNTING THE ANTENNA:

This antenna can be used both indoor and outdoors. With the included mounting accessories, it can be mounted on the wall

or the pole. Or a table top stand is also included.

FIG. 1: Use the pole mounting accessories to x the antenna on the pole (vertical).

FIG. 2: Use the pole mounting accessories to x the antenna on the pole (horizontal).

FIG. 3: Using the pole mounting accessories to x the antenna on the balcony.

FIG. 4: Connect the “F” male connector of the coazxial cable to the “F” female connector of the antenna, and attach the

water-proof cap to the end of the connected “F” connector.

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INSTALLATION: Please follow the FIG. 5 installation instructions for reference.

NOTE: After the antenna mounting and installation is nished, please adjust the antenna to the best position to get clear TV

picture, then x the antenna in place. Organize the coaxial cable for safety.

Please reference the following instructions to adjust the antenna position.

FIG. 7: Use the xing screws to adjust the antenna position left or right (outdoor use).

FIG. 8: Use the antenna body to adjust the antenna position left or right (indoor use).

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS:

NOTE: For the best reception, please check the following conditions:

1. Keep the antenna away from interfering

sources. Keep the antenna away from big power

consumption devices such as, air conditioners,

elevators, hair dryers, microwave ovens ...etc.

2. Install the antenna as high as possible. In

digital terrestrial receptions, if there are some

interceptions between the antenna and the

transmission tower. It will cause temporarily signal

loss.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners as they may cause hazards.

6. Attachments - Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub; a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage

to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the

manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these

openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. This product should not be placed

in a built-in installation such as bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the cable. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home,

consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will t into

the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. Contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12a. Alternative Warnings - If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, the plug will only t into a grounding-type

outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to t, contact your electrician to replace your

obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provided some

protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provided information with regard to proper grounding of

the mast and supporting structure, grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

See Figure A.

15. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Power-Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits, where it can fall into such power

lines or circuits. When installing an outside system, extreme care should be take to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them may be fatal.

17. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result

in a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualied service personnel.

20. Damage Requires Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product,

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and

will often require extensive work by a qualied technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and

f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

21. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement

parts specied by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutes

may result in re, electric shock or other hazards.

22. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Pole Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or pole only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

products (including ampliers) that produce heat.

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NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLERS:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV System Installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, species that

the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

**The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo-

sure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.

**The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

accompanying the product.