5-1117a.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM Cat. No. 15-1117A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
15-1117a.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
15-1117a.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM The RadioShack 10 dB Coaxial In-Line Amplifier brings to your home video system the same technology that is used in commercial cable systems: a single, standard coaxial cable carries both the TV/radio signal and the power necessary for the in-line amplifier.
15-1117a.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM Caution: Because the In-Line Amplifier uses the coaxial cable to carry the TV/radio signal from the DC power supply, proper connections are crucial. Failure to exactly follow the connection instructions in this manual can result in damage to your amplifier or your TV/radio receiver. ILLUSTRATION Note: The amplifier and DC block are sealed together by a plastic tube. In most installations, they must remain together.
15-1117a.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM ONE ANTENNA/ONE RECEIVER SYSTEMS If you are using a single antenna with a single TV/radio receiver, “Installation A” shows the proper connections. To avoid damage to your TV/radio receiver and/or the amplifier power injector, carefully check all the points listed below. • Do not separate the amplifier from the DC block. The DC block must be between the amplifier and the 300-to-75 ohm transformer (Cat. No. 15-1140) at the antenna.
15-1117a.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM Installation A ILLUSTRATION Do not plug in the power injector until all connections have been double-checked.
15-1117a.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM ONE ANTENNA/TWO RECEIVER SYSTEMS If you are using a single antenna with two TV/radio receivers, “Installation B” shows the proper connections. To avoid damage to your TV/radio receivers and/or the amplifier power injector, carefully check all the points listed below. • For the first antenna and TV/radio receiver (#1), follow all instructions on Page 5 for “One Antenna/One Receiver Systems.
15-1117a.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM Installation B ILLUSTRATION Do not plug in the power injector until all connections have been double-checked.
15-1117a.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM Additional Amplification If additional amplification is needed, you can connect another amplifier in line with the first amplifier. Remove the DC block from the optional second amplifier. One power injector will supply enough power for both amplifiers. Note: The In-Line Coaxial Amplifier can only be purchased as a kit, with the Power Injector and DC Block.
15-1117a.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM AMATEUR TV SYSTEMS You can use the In-Line Amplifier with 2.4 GHz, amateur TV (ATV) systems, as shown in “Installation C.” If the power supply provided with your ATV antenna provides a center-positive power supply, it can be used to power the In-Line Amplifier as well; you do not need the amplifier’s power injector. Caution: The In-Line Amplifier cannot be used if the ATV power supply is center negative.
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15-1117a.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM PROBLEM SOLVING If the TV/radio receiver does not operate correctly after installation of the In-Line Amplifier: • Immediately unplug the power injector. • Check all connections and compare them with the appropriate installation drawing(s) in this manual. If no problems are found in the connections: Plug in the power injector and try the TV/radio receiver again.
15-1117a.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 15, 1999 11:15 AM SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier: Frequency: Gain: 5–900 MHz 5–50 MHz 50–300 MHz 300–900 MHz 8 dB MIN 10 dB MIN 9 dB MIN Input Capability .................................................................83dB µV MIN (7 CHANNEL INPUTS) Max Input for –60dB Third Order Distortion............................... 90dB µV MIN (Tested AT CH.3) Noise Figure: 5–400 MHz 400–900 MHz 6 dB MAX 6.5 dB MAX Power Injector: Input..............................................
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11A7 We Service What We Sell 3/97 Printed in China RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102 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.
