Radio Shack 15-1868 User manual

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15-1868 OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack Amplified Indoor TV Antenna. Your antenna provides
excellent reception of VHF and UHF broadcast TV channels and FM radio stations in most
listening locations. You can connect the antenna's 75-ohm connector directly to your TV or FM
receiver.
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To get the best performance from your
antenna, select a mounting location indoors,
on a flat surface, as highas possible, such as
on top of your TV. Make sure the front of the
antenna faces the general direction of the
nearest television or radio station's
broadcasting antenna.
For the best results, make sure the antenna
is located away from obstructions such as
metal cabinets or bookshelves. Do not place
the antenna near any metal surface such as
a refrigerator, a metal door or wall, or a water
pipe hidden behind a wall. This greatly
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1. Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to
your TV’s antenna input terminal or your
radio’s FM antenna input terminal.
If your TV has screw terminals for VHF/
UHF connection,
connect an optional 75-
to-300 ohm transformer between the
coaxial cable and the VHF/UHF
terminals.
If your TV has a 75-ohm VHF connector
and a 300-ohm UHF connector,
connect
an optional signal splitter between the
coaxial cable and the TV’s VHF/UHF
connector.
2. Fully extend the telescoping antenna
elements.
3.
For VHF TV Channels 2-13 and FM
radio stations,
adjust the rotary knob
until you get the best picture and sound.
For UHF TV channels 14-69,
rotate the
base of the antenna until you get the
best picture and sound. °
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39-inch, Telescoping, black
chrome-plated, VHF/FM
antenna elements — fully
adjustable to give you the
best possible reception.
12 Position Phase
Control — lets you
improve picture quality
as needed.
Gold plated 75-ohm Coaxial
Connector and Cable
(supplied) — for use with
cable-ready televisions.
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Higher frequencies are noticeably affected by
obstructions.
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In weak-signal areas you might get slightly
better reception by doing the following:
• For Channels 7-13 and FM radio, shorten the
telescoping elements slightly.
• For all other VHF channels, adjust the angle
of the telescoping elements.
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15-1868
05/02
Printed in USA
RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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Reception ........................................................................................................................ FM, VHF, and UHF
Operating Bands ................................................................................................... 88–108 MHz, 54–890MHz
Output Impedance ........................................................................................................................... 75 Ohms
Dimensions (HWD) ................................................................................................... 91/2×91/8×41/2inches
(24.1 ×23.2 ×11.4 cm)
Weight .................................................................................................................................. 1.5 lb. (0.68 kg)
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 FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CON-
TAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY
OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PER-
FORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAM-
AGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, 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 limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation 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 purchase date to any Ra-
dioShack 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 RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of war-
ranty 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.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage,
failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence 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) trans-
portation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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