Radio Shack 15-2526 User manual

15-2526
User’s Guide
RF Modulator
Thank you for purchasing your RF Modulator from
RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before
installing, setting up, and using your new modulator.

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Package contents
• RFModulator
• User’sGuide
Features
• EquipsyourTVwithA/Vinputs
• ConvertsanyA/Vsignalintocoaxialcableoutput
1Connect the Modulator
Youneedthefollowingparts(notsupplied)toconnect
yourmodulatortoavideoinputsourceandyourTV:
• OneA/Vshieldedcable.Ifyourvideosource’s
audiooutputisstereo,useanA/Vcablewith
threephonoconnectorsateachend.Ifyourvideo
source’saudiooutputismono,useanA/Vcable
withtwophonoconnectorsateachend.
• Two75-ohmcoaxialcableswithF-typeconnectors.
• One75-ohm-to-300-ohmmatchingtransformer
(onlyifyourTVdoesnothaveaVHF75-ohm
terminal).
• OneS-Videocable(onlyifyourvideosourcehasan
S-Videojack).

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To Stereo Video
UseastereoA/Vcabletoconnectyourmodulatortoastereo
videosource.Connectoneendofthecabletothemodulator’s
VIDEO(yellow)andL/R AUDIO(white/red)jacks.Connectthe
cable’sotherendtoyourvideosource’svideoandaudiooutput
jacks.
To Mono Video
UseanA/Vcabletoconnectyourmodulatortoamonovideo
source.Connectoneendofthecabletothemodulator’s
VIDEO (yellow)andAUDIO(white)jacks.Connectthecable’s
otherendstoyourvideosource’svideoandaudiojacks.
To S-video
IfyourvideosourcehasanS-Videojack,useanS-Videocable
toconnectthemodulator’sS-VIDEOjacktoyourvideosource’s
S-Videojack.Ifyourvideosourceisconnectedtoboththe
modulator’sVIDEOandS-VIDEOjacks,themodulatoruses
S-video.
Channel 3/4
Switch
S-Video Cable or A/V Cable
Rear View

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To TV
If your TV is already connected to a VHF input source(cable,
antenna,etc.),disconnecttheVHFinputsourcefromyourTV,
andconnectitscabletothemodulator’sANT INterminal.
Then,usea75-ohmcoaxialcable(notsupplied)toconnect
themodulator’sTO TVterminaltoyourTV’s75-ohmVHF/UHF
terminal.
If your TV is not already connected to a VHF source,connect
a75-ohmcoaxialcabletothemodulator’sTO TVterminalto
yourTV’s75-ohmVHF/UHFterminal.IfyourTVhas300-ohm
VHFscrewterminals,usea75-ohm-to-300-ohmmatching
transformertocompletethisconnection.
Whenconnectionsarecomplete,plugthemodulatorintoa
standardACoutlet.
2Use your Modulator
1. TurnonyourTVandturnittoChannel3or4(theone
notusedforregularbroadcastsinyourarea).
2. SettheCHANNEL 3/4
switchonthemodulator
tothesamechannelas
yourTV.
3. Turnontheconnected
videosource.The
modulator’sgreen
LEDlightswhenitis
receivingasignalfrom
anA/Vsource.
4. TowatchTV,turnoff
theconnectedvideo
source.IfyourTVdoes
TheLEDlightsredwhenyour
modulatorisconnectedtoanAC
outlet.Whenthemodulatorreceives
asignalfromanA/Vsource,thered
LEDturnsgreen.

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notreturntoregularbroadcast,disconnectthevideo
sourcefromthemodulator.
n Note: The modulator’s audio output is always
mono, even if the source’s audio is stereo.
Note to CATV System Installer:Article820-22ofthe
NEC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.
Important Safety Instructions
Read Instructions—Allsafetyandoperatinginstructions
shouldbereadbeforetheproductisoperated.
Retain Instructions—Retainsafetyandoperating
instructionsforfuturereference.
Heed Warnings—Allwarningsontheproductandinthe
operatinginstructionsshouldbeadheredto.
Follow Instructions—Alloperatinganduseinstructions
shouldbefollowed.
Cleaning—Unplugthisproductfromthewalloutletbefore
cleaning.Donotuseliquidcleanersoraerosolcleaners.Usea
dampclothforcleaning.
Attachments—Donotuseattachmentsnotrecommended
bytheproductmanufacturerastheymaycausehazards.
Water and Moisture—Donotusethisproductnearwater,
forexample,nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,or
laundrytub;inawetbasement;ornearaswimmingpool;and
thelike.
Accessories—Donotplacethisproductonanunstablecart,
stand,tripod,bracket,ortable.Theproductmayfall,causing

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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.
Ventilation—Slotsandopeningsinthecabinetareprovided
forventilation,toensurereliableoperationoftheproductand
toprotectitfromoverheating.Theopeningsshouldnotbe
blockedbyplacingtheproductonabed,sofa,rug,orother
similarsurface.Thisproductshouldnotbeplacedinabuilt-in
installationsuchasabookcaseorrackunlessproperventilation
isprovidedorthemanufacturer’sinstructionshavebeen
adheredto.
Power Sources—Thisproductshouldbeoperatedonlyfrom
thetypeofpowersourceindicatedonthemarkinglabel.Ifyou
arenotsureofthetypeofpowersupplytoyourhome,consult
yourproductdealerorlocalpowercompany.
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.Ifyou
areunabletoinserttheplugfullyintotheoutlet,tryreversing
theplug.Iftheplugstillfailstot,contactyourelectricianto
replaceyourobsoleteoutlet.Donotdefeatthesafetypurpose
ofthepolarizedplug.
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.
Protective Attachment Plug—Theproductisequipped
withanattachmentplughavingoverloadprotection.Thisisa
safetyfeature.Ifreplacementoftheplugisrequired,besure

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theservicetechnicianhasusedareplacementplugspeciedby
themanufacturerthathasthesameoverloadprotectionasthe
originalplug.
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providesomeprotection
againstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-upstaticcharges.Article
810oftheNationalElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,provides
informationonpropergroundingofthemastandsupporting
conductors,locationofantenna-dischargeunit,connection
togroundingelectrodes,andrequirementsforthegrounding
electrode.
Lightning —Foraddedprotectionduringalightningstorm,
unplugtheunit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.
Power Lines—Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbe
locatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlines,electriclightor
powercircuits,orwhereitcanfallintopowerlinesorcircuits.
Wheninstallinganoutsideantennasystem,takecaretokeep
fromtouchingpowerlinesorcircuits.Contactwiththemmight
befatal.
Overloading—Donotoverloadwalloutlets,extensioncords,
orintegralconveniencereceptaclesasthiscanresultinariskof
reorelectricshock.
Object and Liquid Entry—Neverpushobjectsofany
kindthroughproductopeningsastheymaytouchdangerous
voltagepointsorshortpartsthatcouldresultinareorelectric
shock.Neverspillliquidofanykindontheproduct.
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
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Replacement Parts—Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,
besuretheservicetechnicianusesreplacementpartsspecied
bythemanufacturerorthathavethesamecharacteristicsas
theoriginalpart.Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinre,
electricshock,orotherhazards.
Safety Check—Uponcompletionofserviceorrepairstothis
product,asktheservicetechniciantoperformsafetychecksto
determinethattheproductisinproperoperatingcondition.
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.
Specifications
Power..........................................................120VAC,60Hz,4.5W
Specicationsaresubjecttochangeandimprovementwithoutnotice.
Actualproductmayvaryfromtheimagesfoundinthisdocument.
FCC Information
ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,
pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotection
againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,
maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisnoguaranteethat
interferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterfer-
encetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoff
andon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowing
measures:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris
connected.
• ConsultyourlocalRadioShackstoreoranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Ifyoucannoteliminatetheinterference,theFCCrequiresthatyoustopusingyourequipment.
ChangesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbyRadioShackmaycauseinterferenceand
voidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo
conditions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)Thisdevicemustacceptany
interferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.

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Product RFModulator
Model 15-2526
Responsible
Party
RadioShack
300RadioShackCir.
FortWorth,TX76102
Phone [phone]
Limited Warranty
RadioShackwarrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipundernormal
usebytheoriginalpurchaserforninety (90) days afterthedateofpurchasefromaRadioShack-
ownedstoreoranauthorizedRadioShackfranchiseeordealer.RADIOSHACKMAKESNO
OTHEREXPRESSWARRANTIES.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcover:(a)damageorfailurecausedbyorattributabletoabuse,misuse,
failuretofollowinstructions,improperinstallationormaintenance,alteration,accident,Actsof
God(suchasoodsorlightning),orexcessvoltageorcurrent;(b)improperorincorrectlyper-
formedrepairsbypersonswhoarenotaRadioShackAuthorizedServiceFacility;(c)consumables
suchasfusesorbatteries;(d)ordinarywearandtearorcosmeticdamage;(e)transportation,
shippingorinsurancecosts;(f)costsofproductremoval,installation,set-upservice,adjustmentor
reinstallation;and(g)claimsbypersonsotherthantheoriginalpurchaser.
Shouldaproblemoccurthatiscoveredbythiswarranty,taketheproductandtheRadioShack
salesreceiptasproofofpurchasedatetoanyRadioShackstoreintheU.S.RadioShackwill,atits
option,unlessotherwiseprovidedbylaw:(a)repairtheproductwithoutchargeforpartsandlabor;
(b)replacetheproductwiththesameoracomparableproduct;or(c)refundthepurchaseprice.
Allreplacedpartsandproducts,andproductsonwhicharefundismade,becometheproperty
ofRadioShack.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replacementoftheproductmadeafter
theexpirationofthewarrantyperiod.
RADIOSHACKEXPRESSLYDISCLAIMSALLWARRANTIESANDCONDITIONSNOTSTATED
INTHISLIMITEDWARRANTY.ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTIESTHATMAYBEIMPOSEDBYLAW,
INCLUDINGTHEIMPLIEDWARRANTYOFMERCHANTABILITYAND,IFAPPLICABLE,THE
IMPLIEDWARRANTYOFFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE,SHALLEXPIREONTHE
EXPIRATIONOFTHESTATEDWARRANTYPERIOD.
EXCEPTASDESCRIBEDABOVE,RADIOSHACKSHALLHAVENOLIABILITYORRESPONSIBIL-
ITYTOTHEPURCHASEROFTHEPRODUCTORANYOTHER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INCON-
VENIENCEANDANYLOSSOFTIME,DATA,PROPERTY,REVENUE,ORPROFITANDANY
INDIRECT,SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL,ORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,EVENIFRADIOSHACK
HASBEENADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGES.
SomeStatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarantylastsortheexclusionor
limitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovelimitationsorexclusionsmaynot

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whichvaryfromStatetoState.YoumaycontactRadioShackat:
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
Thissymbolisintendedtoinformyouthatimportant
operatingandmaintenanceinstructionsareincludedinthe
literatureaccompanyingthisproduct.
Thissymbolisintendedtoalertyoutothepresenceofun-
insulateddangerous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.
CAUTION:TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCK,DONOT
REMOVETHECOVERORBACK.NOUSER-SERVICEABLEPARTS
INSIDE.REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDPERSONNEL.
WARNING:Toreducetheriskofreorshockhazard,donotexpose
thisproducttorainormoisture.