Winegard Vs53dvd User manual

WINEGARD®

VIDEO DISTRIBUTION CENTER

MODEL VS53DVD/VS5312D

Model shown has five inputs, three outputs, with DVD loop-thru.

FEATURES:

•Simple push button controls allow you to send signals

from any one of 5 different inputs to 2 TVs and VCR

or 3 TVs.

•5 Inputs are Satellite Receiver, TV Antenna, AUX/VCR,

Cable TV & DVD.

•3 Outputs: Main TV, TV 2, AUX/VCR or 3rd TV.

•Built-in +12 VDC TV antenna power supply eliminates

need for separate wall mounted TV antenna power supply.

•Self-resetting fuses used in antenna power supply

prevent failure caused by shorted connections.

•Video switch allows for independent viewing of

signals at different TVs, with a record option from VCR.

COAX AND AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) CABLE CONNECTIONS

STEP 1. Connect the coax cable from the output on the switch box marked “To Main TV” to the antenna

input connection on the back of the main TV.

STEP 2. Connect the coax cable from the output on the switch box marked “To TV 2” to the antenna

input connection on the back of the second TV.

STEP 3. Connect the coax cable from the output on the switch box marked “To AUX/VCR” to the input

connection on the back of the VCR.

STEP 4. Connect the coax cable from the output of the AUX/VCR to the coax connection on the back of

the switch box marked “From VCR.”

STEP 5. Connect the coax cable from the exterior Cable TV input plate to the to the coax connection on

the switch box marked “From Cable TV.”

STEP 6. The output of the auxiliary device (TV game, camcorder or 2nd satellite source) can be

connected to the input connection marked “FROM AUX/VCR” to allow viewing of the auxiliary device on

the Main TV and TV2.

STEP 7. If a VCR is being used only to view video tapes and the VCR is NOT used to “RECORD”,

the “VCR OUT” can be dedicated to a 3rd TV or External TV set to allow viewing of the 5 main inputs

(SAT, CABLE TV, TV ANT, DVD, VCR) on an additional TV set by using the buttons in the “AUX/VCR”

section on the front of the unit.

STEP 8. NOTE: The coax cable from the satellite antenna must go directly to the input of the

satellite receiver marked “Satellite In.”

•

Low profile housing blends

nicely with other electronic

components; fits easily in

overhead cabinets.

•Shielded circuitry for high

isolation and low signal loss.

•Oversize, easy-to-read graphics

for proper function selection

when mounted in out of the way

locations.

•Built-in Ch. 3 / 4 modulator for

DVD loop

thru.

STEP 9. Connect the Audio/Video cables with RCA jacks from the output of the DVD player to the input

connection on back of the video distribution switch marked “From DVD”. Be sure the three color coded

jacks are attached to correct inputs and outputs (Audio Right = Red, Audio Left = White, Video = Yellow).

STEP 10. If you are hooking up to stereo TV or surround sound system that has RCA input jacks, you can

connect Audio/Video cables from the output on the video distribution switch marked “DVD Output” to the

Audio/Video input jacks on the stereo TV or surround sound system. Be sure the three color coded jacks

are attached correctly (Audio Right = Red, Audio Left = White, Video = Yellow).

NOTE: When connecting to a stereo TV or surround sound system using audio/video cables, be sure the

1K/75 ohm slide switch on the back of the video distribution switch is moved to the 1K position. This will

enhance the picture quality when using the DVD player.

Also note the VS53DVD/VS5312D includes a built-in channel 3 or 4 modulator. This modulator allows

DVD signals to be distributed to all three TV set locations over standard 75 coaxial cable. When not using

audio/video cables, the 1K/75 ohm slide switch should be moved to the 75 ohm position.

STEP 11. Connect the coax cable from the TV antenna to the coax connection on the back of the video

distribution switch marked “From TV Ant.”

POWER CONNECTIONS

NOTE: When hooking up an amplified TV antenna, it is necessary to BYPASS the existing wall-mounted

power supply, see Figure A. When connecting a non-amplified TV antenna, see Figure B. If you are not sure

the TV antenna is amplified or non-amplified, contact the manufacturer or your local dealer.

Figure A. (CONNECTING AN AMPLIFIED TV ANTENNA AND BYPASSING THE WALL MOUNTED

POWER SUPPLY)

When using a Winegard or other brand of VHF/UHF “Amplified Antenna” with power supply, you must bypass

the wall-mounted power supply. The coax cable from the output of the TV antenna which is connected to the

input of the power supply must be disconnected from the back of the power supply (located inside the wall)

and connected to the input on the back of the video distribution switch marked “From TV Ant”. Use

Winegard’s FS-8100 in-line cable splice to attach an additional piece of coax cable from the coax cable output

from the TV antenna to the coax cable input on the back of the video distribution switch marked “From TV

Ant”. Or you may disconnect the entire wall-mounted power supply and replace it with Winegard’s OT-8700

wall plate, attaching the coax cable output from the TV antenna to the back of the OT-8700 wall plate. An

additional piece of coax cable can then be run from the front of the OT-8700 wall plate to the input on the

back of the video distribution switch marked “From TV Ant”. Hook up the +12 VDC power to the back of the

OT-8700 wall plate using the 5 foot 12 volt cable with locking connector supplied with the video distribution

switch. If the cable has not been provided, order Winegard’s PT-0050 5 foot 12 volt cable with locking

connector. Be sure the RED wire is hooked to POSITIVE and the BLACK wire to NEGATIVE. The red Power

Indicator LED on the front of the video distribution switch will only light when the power button is on. Note:

The TV antenna Power button must be pressed to the ON position to provide 12 volt power to the TV

antenna amplifier.

Figure B. (CONNECTING A NON-AMPLIFIED TV ANTENNA)

When using Winegard or other brand of VHF/UHF “Non-Amplified Antenna” the coax cable from the

output of the TV Antenna should be connected to the input on the back of the video distribution switch

marked “From TV Ant”. You must also hook up the +12 VDC power to the back of the video distribution

switch using the 5 foot 12 volt cable with locking connector supplied with the video distribution switch. If

the cable has not been provided, order Winegard’s PT-0050 5 foot 12 volt cable with locking connector.

Be sure the RED wire is hooked to POSITIVE and the BLACK wire to NEGATIVE. The red Power

Indicator LED on the front of the video distribution switch will only light when the power button is on.

OPERATION

Once all the connections have been properly made to the control box, you are ready to watch your

favorite programming.

USING THE BUTTONS ON THE FRONT OF THE CONTROL BOX

VIEWING

STEP 1. To view signals from an amplified TV Antenna, first press the TV Antenna POWER button to the

ON position. This provides +12 volt power to the TV antenna amplifier located inside the antenna

housing. To view the TV antenna signal on the main TV, simply press the TV ANT button located above

the area marked “MAIN TV.” Follow the same procedure for TV 2.

NOTE: The picture quality from your outdoor TV antenna varies depending on the location of the TV

station in relationship to your location. If picture quality is degraded and you are not using an external

power supply, try turning the TV Antenna Power button on your control box Off and On, If your TV

antenna is powered by an external wall mounted power supply, try turning it Off and On.

STEP 2. To view Satellite signals on your main TV, press the SAT button above the area marked “Main

TV.” Follow the same procedure for TV 2.

STEP 3. To view Cable TV signals on your main TV, press the Cable TV button above the area marked

“Main TV.” Follow the same procedure for TV 2.

NOTE: To view Cable TV signals, you must be connected to a Cable TV input on the outside of

your vehicle. Cable TV inputs are available at many of today’s campgrounds.

STEP 4. To view VCR signals on your main TV, press the AUX/VCR button above the area marked “Main

TV.” Follow the same procedure for TV 2.

STEP 5. To view Auxiliary signals, such as games, camcorder or 2nd satellite source, on your main TV,

press the AUX/VCR button above the area marked “Main TV.” Follow the same procedure for TV 2.

NOTE: If a VCR is used, it must be disconnected from the AUX/VCR input on the VIDEO SWITCH

and the Auxiliary equipment connected in its place.

RECORDING

STEP 6. To record programming from the Antenna, Satellite Antenna, Cable TV or Auxiliary, simply

press the appropriate button above the section marked AUX/VCR.

To record programming from the TV antenna to your VCR, press the TV ANT button above the AUX/VCR

section on the switch box.

To record programming from the Satellite antenna to your VCR, press the SAT button above the

AUX/VCR section on the switch box.

To record programming from an Auxiliary device to your VCR, press the AUX/VCR button above the

AUX/VCR section.

To record programming from Cable TV to your VCR, press the Cable TV button above the AUX/VCR

section on the switch box.

NOTE: To record Cable TV signals, you must be connected to a Cable TV input on the outside of

your vehicle. Cable TV inputs are available at many campgrounds.

IMPORTANT! It is illegal to record from a DVD source to a VHS tape!

NOTE: With Winegard’s control box, you can watch different programming on each of your two TV sets

while recording another program on your VCR. If your vehicle is equipped with an exterior patio TV set,

you may choose the programming source desired for the patio TV by using the buttons above the TV 2

section on the control box. The programming source is the same for the patio (exterior) TV and TV 2. You

could watch different signals on the main TV. When viewing signals on the Patio TV, you must watch the

same programming as on TV set 2. If NOT using a VCR, the AUX/VCR button could be wired to a 3rd TV

and have independent viewing.

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

INSTALLING COAX CONNECTORS

1. Strip outer cover back ½” from end of cable. Fray braid back as far as outer cover will allow.

2. Trim braid close to outer cover and remove ¼” of inner insulation. Be careful not to nick center conductor and make

sure no foil or braid can touch center conductor.

3. Slide connector tip between braid and inner insulation (braid and foil, on foil shield cable), and push connector on cable as

far as it will go. Crimp built-in ferrule with appropriate crimping tool. Do not crush cable out-of-round. (If you are

installing in very hot weather, increase these dimensions 1/8”).

WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY (2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR)

Winegard Company warrants this Winegard product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of original purchase. During year one (1) of

such warranty, Winegard Company will also pay authorized labor costs to an authorized Winegard dealer to repair or replace defective products. No warranty claim will be honored unless at

the time the claim is made, Customer presents proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer, (to locate the nearest authorized Winegard dealer, contact Winegard Company, 3000

Kirkwood Street, Burlington, IA 52601, Telephone 319-754-0600 or visit www.winegard.com. Customer must provide proof of purchase with a dated sales receipt for the Winegard product to

verify the product is under warranty. If the date of purchase cannot be verified, the warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date of manufacture.

If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered, Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service. Customer must provide proof of purchase to verify

the product is under warranty. If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard dealer for service prior to expiration of year one (1) of the warranty period and a defect in material or

workmanship is verified by Winegard Technical Services, Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer’s labor charges for warranty service. The Winegard dealer must contact

Winegard Technical Services in advance for pre-approval of the service. Approval of the service is at the sole discretion of Winegard Company.

Alternatively, Customer may ship the product prepaid to Winegard Technical Services (located at 3000 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 319-754-0660). Customer

must return the product along with a brief description of the problem and provide Winegard Technical Services with Customer’s name, address, and phone number. Customer must also

provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is returned before the expiration of the warranty period, Winegard Company will (at its option) either repair or

replace the product.

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modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard in any manner whatsoever, removing or defacing any serial number, usage not in accordance with product instructions or

acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain.

RETURN AUTHORIZATION POLICY

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Technical Services Department at (800) 788-4417 or send an email to [email protected] to obtain the RMA number. Please furnish the date of purchase when requesting an RMA

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without an RMA number(s) or an unauthorized return(s) will be refused and returned to Customer freight collect.

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