TERK Technologies FM EDGE User manual

FM Edge
Indoor Antenna
EDGE
OWNER’S MANUAL

Making Connections
With Your New FM Edge
Radio tuners and receivers can have different
connections for your new FM Edge antenna. Please find
the connection that best matches your tuner or receiver
and follow the listed instructions.
FM Connections:
75 Ohm Coaxial:
Your TERK antenna has a Slip-On Coaxial connector
on the FM lead. Simply slide the connector onto the
coaxial terminal. See Fig. 1.
75 Ohm Push-Button Connection:
If your radio tuner or receiver has push-button terminals
for FM, you will need to use the supplied RED 75 Ohm
matching transformer. First, slide the RED 75 Ohm
matching transformer into the connector on the FM lead
of the antenna. Next, slide the RED wire into the terminal
marked “FM 75 Ohm”. Lastly, connect the BLACK wire
into the terminal marked “FM Ground” or “GND”. See Fig. 2.
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Power Connection:
Plug the larger end of the power adapter into the
“Switched Outlet” of your tuner/receiver or a convenient
wall outlet. Plug the smaller end into the input located
on the back of the antenna.
Note: When plugging your TERK Power Adapter into a
wall outlet, the antenna will remain “ON.” This is not a
problem because the AC adapter uses very little power.
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Locating Your FM Edge
For Best Results
1. All antennas are affected by electromagnetic fields.To
maximize performance, position your FM Edge
antenna away from direct contact with receivers,
tuners, CD players, TVs, VCRs and computers. These
items, when turned on, emit RF (radio frequencies)
which can affect the performance of your FM Edge.
2. Keep the antenna away from large metal objects and
off the ground. Near a window is usually a good spot.
3. On rare occasions, certain areas in your home may
be null points where no usable signal can be received.
This may occur in metal-frame buildings, or houses
with aluminum siding. In this case, move your
antenna, trying different locations, until the best
reception is achieved.
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Helpful Information
About Your FM Edge
Your FM Edge antenna is a quality indoor FM antenna
which uses Gamma Loop™ technology to receive FM
broadcasts with the least amount of noise possible.
Remember that no antenna can receive a radio signal that
isn’t there. When a usable radio signal is present, your
FM Edge will improve FM reception.
Note: Generally, a practical limit to radio reception is
40-50 miles from the broadcast transmitter depending
on the terrain.
Gain Control Knob:
Located on the side of the FM Edge is the gain control
knob. The gain control is the mechanism that either
increases or decreases the antenna’s amplifier intensity.
The further away you are from the radio signal, the more
you increase the gain. If you are very close to the radio
signal, lowering the gain may have a greater effect.
See Fig. 3.
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Limited Warranty
Common Questions
Audiovox Corporation (Audiovox) warrants this product against defects in
materials or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. During
this period, this product will be replaced without charge. This warranty does
not cover any damage due to acts of nature, commercial use, accident, misuse,
abuse or negligence. This warranty is only valid in the USA. Replacement as
provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer.
Audiovox shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for
breach of any express or implied warranty on this product, except to the extent
that limitations of this sort are prohibited by applicable law.
THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURCHASE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OR EITHER SORT ARE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW, AND IN
SUCH CASE, EACH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ONE YEAR.
Q: My TERK antenna does not work with my boom box. What can I do?
A: You can only use a TERK antenna on a system where there is an input
for an external antenna. Some portable boom box radios do not have
such an input.
Q: Can I extend the wire on my FM antenna to place it on a window sill or
somewhere away from my receiver?
A: You can extend the wire with RG-59 cable and a two-way F connector.
These items are available at any electronics store.
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