Radio Shack 15-1841 User manual

Cat. No. 15-1841
Your RadioShack Amplified Indoor TV Antenna helps you
get excellent reception of VHF and UHF broadcast TV
channels in most viewing locations. The antenna’s power
injector boosts the signal through a long coaxial cable for
better reception. You can connect the antenna directly to
your TV using the attached coaxial cable and to your di-
rect-to-home satellite system, and you can adjust the sig-
nal for the best reception. The antenna’s compact
modern styling blends well with the decor of almost any
home.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Be sure to remove the antenna and the AC adapter be-
fore you store or dispose of the packing material.
To connect the antenna to an external audio/video source
(such as a direct-to-home satellite dish), you need 75-
ohm RG-59 coaxial cable (such as Cat. No. 278-1319,
not supplied). Depending upon your audio/video system
setup, you might also need additional cables or adapters
(available at your local RadioShack store).
Working With Coaxial Cable
• Do not bend coaxial cable into less than a 3-inch
radius. Tighter bends can cause shorts and change
the cable’s impedance.
• Do not install coaxial cable where it will have a pulling
tension of greater than 50 pounds, or where it will be
crushed, stuffed, wedged, or pinched.
• Do not expose coaxial cable to a temperature greater
than 176°F (80°C). Keep the cable away from heat-
ing vents and water heaters.
PLACING THE ANTENNA
Place the antenna indoors on top of your TV or on any flat
surface. For the best results, make sure the antenna is as
high as possible away from obstructions such as metal
cabinets or bookshelves. (Higher frequencies are notice-
ably affected by obstructions.) Make sure the front of the
antenna faces the general direction of the nearest televi-
sion station’s broadcasting antenna.
Important: Do not place the antenna on top of any metal
surface such as a file cabinet. This greatly reduces the
antenna’s ability to receive signals.
CONNECTING/ADJUSTING THE
ANTENNA
Connecting Directly to Your TV
1. Connect TV on the back of the antenna to your TV’s
antenna input terminal.
•
If your TV has screw terminals for VHF/UHF con-
nection
, connect a 75-to-300 ohm transformer
(such as Cat. No. 15-1140, not supplied) between
TV and the VHF/UHF terminals.
•
If your TV has a 75-ohm VHF connection and a
300-ohm UHF connection
, connect a signal splitter
(such as Cat. No. 15-1231, not supplied) between
TV and the TV’s VHF/UHF connections.
2. Connect the AC adapter’s plug to 12 V DC on the
back of the antenna, then plug the AC adapter into a
standard AC outlet.
3. Press Power on the front of the antenna until it clicks
and stays in.
4. To amplify the antenna’s signal, press the button
between External and Antenna on the front of the
antenna until it clicks and stays in. The indicator over
Antenna lights.
5. Turn the knob on top of the antenna to adjust the
received signal.
Connecting to an Audio/Video Source
Follow these steps to connect your antenna to an exter-
nal audio/video source (such as your existing direct-to-
home satellite dish) so you can receive local signals.
1. Connect one end of a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not sup-
plied) to EXTERNAL on the back of the antenna.
2. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the
audio/video source.
3. Follow Steps 1–5 in “Connecting Directly to Your TV.”
4. To pass the audio/video source’s signal through the
antenna so you can see it on your TV, press the but-
ton between External and Antenna until it clicks and
pops out. The indicator over External lights. Or, to
amplify the antenna’s signal, press the button
between External and Antenna until it clicks and stays
in. The indicator over Antenna lights.
© 1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Amplified Indoor TV Antenna

RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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SPECIFICATIONS
Reception ....................................................................................................................................................... VHF and UHF
Bandwidth .......................................................................................................................................................... 54–890 MHz
Polarization ................................................................................................................................................................. Vertical
Signal Gain .......................................................................................................................................................... Up to 36 dB
Antenna Cable Length .................................................................................................................................. 5.6 Feet (1.7 m)
Output Impedance ................................................................................................................................................... 75 Ohms
Power Supply .................................................................................................................................. 120V AC-to-DC Adapter
Dimensions (HWD) ........................................................................................ 131/4¥ 73/8 ¥43/4Inches (33.6 ¥ 18.7 ¥ 12 cm)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for
ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees
and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIM-
ITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS
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PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY
USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REV-
ENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of pur-
chase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by
product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund
the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of Ra-
dioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced
parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replace-
ment of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, im-
proper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other inci-
dence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c)
consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of
product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
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