Radio Shack TV ANTENNA User manual

Cat. No. 15-1839
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before usin
g
this equipment.
AMPLIFIED PLUG²IN
TV ANTENNA
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Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose this antenna to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert you to the pres-
ence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the antenna’s enclosure that might be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock. Do not open the antenna’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform you that im-
portant operating and maintenance instructions
are included in the literature accompanying this
antenna.
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 !
!
©1995 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Radio Shack is a registered trademark
used by Tandy Corporation.
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FEATURES
Your Amplified Plug-In TV Antenna is a portable an-
tenna designed to eliminate the need for an outdoor
or indoor (rabbit-ears) antenna. The device uses your
house’s AC wiring as an antenna to receive local
broadcasts on TV Channels 2-69 and all FM radio
stations.
It includes these features:
Built-In Amplifier — boosts the received signal level
to enhance your TV’s or VCR’s video reception or
your FM receiver’s stereo reception.
Gold-Plated F-Connector — insures a low-loss sig-
nal connection between the antenna and your TV/
VCR/FM receiver.
Convenient AC Outlet — provides an AC outlet to
power your TV/VCR/FM receiver.
Power Indicator — lights when power is supplied to
the antenna’s built-in amplifier.
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Please read all of these instructions and keep them
for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions on the unit as
well as in the operating instructions.
1. Water and Moisture: FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
— Do not use the plug-in antenna near water or
moisture — for example, near a bathtub, sink, in
a wet basement, etc.
2. Heat: Do not place near sources of heat — for
example, radiators, heaters, etc.
3. Power Sources: You should operate this plug-in
antenna only from a standard 120V AC, 60 Hz
power source, as indicated on the marking label.
4. Grounding or Polarization: This plug-in
antenna is equipped with a safety, 3-prong
grounding plug, designed to fit only into a
grounded power outlet. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your elec-
trician to replace your old outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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5. Lightning: For added protection, unplug the
plug-in antenna from the outlet during a lightning
storm or when leaving it unattended or unused
for long periods of time.
6. Servicing: Unplug this product from the outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
when:
• The unit has been exposed to rain or mois-
ture.
• The unit has been dropped or the enclosure
is damaged.
• The unit does not appear to operate normally,
or exhibits a marked change in performance.
7. Cleaning: Before cleaning the plug-in antenna,
unplug it from the wall outlet. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
8. Replacement Parts: When the plug-in antenna
requires replacement of parts, be sure the ser-
vice technician uses only approved replacement
parts. Unauthorized substitutions could result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
9. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords, or integral convenience recep-
tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
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