Antennacraft Antenna 10G201 manual

							10G200 Series                   TV • FM  High-Gain UHF/VHF/FM 
Mast Mount UHF/VHF/FM Amplifier 
with Switchable FM Trap
Models 10G201 & 10G221  provide up 
to 16dB VHF gain and 22dB UHF gain. 
Intended for mixed signal areas where 
both  strong  and  weak  transmissions 
are present.
Models 10G202  & 10G222 provide up 
to 29dB VHF gain and 29dB UHF gain. 
These models are not intended for use 
in metro areas, as it could cause signal 
overload. Intended for deep fringe areas 
where all transmissions are weak.
Amplification  is  necessary  when  your 
antenna is in weak signal areas, when 
it is positioned 100 feet or more from the 
TV, or when a single antenna supplies 
signals to several units—TVs, VCRs or 
FM receivers.
Note:
This unit only amplifies signals; it does 
not enhance distorted or noisy signals.
FEATURES
Separate  Amplifier  and  Power  Sup-
ply  Units —maximize  operational  ef -
ficiency.
Power Indicator—lights when the am-
plifier is operating, and goes out if power 
fails or the connecting cable shorts.
Special  Automatic  Protection  Cir -
cuit —guards  against  cable  shorts  and 
prevents damage to connected receivers.
S u r f a c e - M o u n t e d   C o m p o n e n t s —
assure long-term reliability.
Please  read  and  keep  all  of  the  in -
structions  and  warnings  contained  in 
this  Owner’s  Manual,  in  the  supplied 
“Safety Instructions” sheet, and on the 
product.
INSTALLATION
Cautions:
•   For  outdoor  antennas,  install  an  an -
tenna  grounding  system,  as  shown  in 
the supplied sheet.
• The  power  supply  has  a  protection 
circuit  that  shuts  down  the  amplifier 
between the power supply and the am -
plifier. If the amplifier does not operate, 
check all connections. Proper operation 
should  resume  when  the  problem  is 
corrected.
This symbol is intended to alert you 
to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous 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.
This  symbol  is  intended  to  inform 
you  that  important  operating  and 
maintenance  instructions  are  in -
cluded in the literature accompany -
ing this product.
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3. With the cable disconnected, plug in 
the power cord.
4.  If  the  power  indicator  lights,  unplug 
the  power  supply,  reconnect  the 
cable,  and  plug  in  the  power  cord 
again.  The  power  indicator  should 
light  again.  If  the  power  indicator 
still  does  not  light,  take  the  unit  to 
your  local  Antennacraft  dealer  for 
assistance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have poor FM radio reception, 
be sure FM TRAP is set to OFF.
If  the  reception  is  poor  on  all  units 
connected to the amplifier:
•	Be sure the power supply is plugged 
into an AC outlet which has power.
•	 Check  all  connections  between  the 
antenna, the amplifier, and the power 
supply.
If you have poor, or no, reception on 
only  one  unit  of  a  multiple  receiver 
system:
•  Check all F-connectors for damage. 
In  particular,  examine  the  center 
pins.
•  Be sure the F-connectors are prop-
erly attached.
•  Verify  that  the  TV  or  FM  receiver 
operates  properly  when  used  with 
other signal sources.
OPERATION
Using the FM Trap
If you’re having interference problems, 
remove  the  cover  plug  from  the  FM 
trap  on  the  amplifier.  If  the  TV  picture 
contains wavy or herringbone-patterned 
dark lines, slide  FM TRAP to ON to re-
duce or eliminate this interference.
If you have the amplifier connected to an 
FM receiver and a TV, set  FM TRAP to 
OFF  when you listen to the radio.
Note:  If FM TRAP has no effect on the 
picture, the interference might be from 
a source other than FM. You might need 
additional traps.
Automatic Protection Circuit
The amplifier contains circuitry to guard 
against damage caused by a short any-
where in the cable from the amplifier to 
the receiving unit. A short between the 
amplifier and the power supply causes 
the power supply to shut down automati -
cally, turning off the power indicator and 
amplifier. If you suspect a short, follow 
these steps to correct it.
1.  Unplug the power cord and discon -
nect the coaxial cable you suspect is 
shorted.
2.  Wait 10 minutes for the power supply 
to  reset.  During  this  time,  repair  or 
replace  the  cable,  and  remove  any 
splitters  or  other  devices  that  are 
between  the  power  supply  and  the 
amplifier.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
This product is warranted by Antennacraft against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship 
under  normal  use  for  ninety  (90)  days  from  the  date  of  purchase  from  an Antennacraft  dealer.  For  a 
complete version of this warranty, contact your local Antennacraft dealer. If your amplifier is not perform-
ing as it should, take it to your local Antennacraft dealer for assistance.
Modifying  or  tampering  with  the  amplifier’s  internal  components  can  cause  a  malfunction  and  might 
invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
                                        Antennacraft, P.O. Box 1005, Burlington, IA  52601
10/104
Warning:  To prevent fire or shock 
hazard,  do  not  expose  this  power 
supply to rain or moisture.
R I S K   O F   E L E C T R I C   S H O C K D O   N O T   O P E N
CAUTION:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE 
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
CAUTION 
						

							thread  a  screw  (not  supplied)  into  the 
hole until its head extends about an 1/8 
inch from the wall.
2.  Align  the  power  supply’s  keyhole  slot 
with the screw head and slide the power 
supply down.
3.  Connect the coaxial cable (either the sup -
plied 3-ft. length, or your own cable)  from 
the amplifier to the power supply’s  FROM 
ANTENNA  terminal. Do not overtighten 
the connector.
Caution:    Do  not  reverse  the  TO  TV  and 
FROM ANTENNA connections. Voltage is 
present at the  FROM ANTENNA terminal, 
which  might  damage  an  improperly  con -
nected receiver.
4.  Connect  one  end  of  a  short  length  of 
cable  to  the  power  supply’s  TO  TV ter-
minal.
5.  Connect the other end of the short cable 
directly to your analog or digital TV, or an 
analog to digital converter box. 
6.  Insert  the  AC  adapter ’s  plug  into  the 
amplifier’s jack.
7.  When  all  connections  are  made  and 
double-checked,  plug  the  AC  adapter 
into a standard AC outlet.
Caution:  To prevent electric shock, match 
the wide blade of the AC adapter’s plug to 
the  wide  slot  of  a  standard AC  outlet  and 
insert the plug fully.
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2.  Use  the  3-ft.  length  of  coaxial  cable, 
and  attach  one  end  to  the  amplifier’s 
F-connector  labeled  TO  ANTENNA. 
Attach  the  other  end  of  the  cable  to 
the  antenna’s  lead-in  terminals,  using 
the  supplied  300-to-75  ohm  matching 
transformer if necessary.
•	
Be  sure  to  fully  seat  the  weather  boots 
provided  on  the  coaxial  cable  over  their 
corresponding F-connectors.
  Note: If the supplied 3-ft. coaxial cable is 
not long enough to reach from the antenna 
terminals to the amplifier’s  TO ANTENNA 
terminal, save this shorter cable to use for 
the  power  supply  to  TV  coax  connection.
•		To use your own cable, measure the length 
from the antenna’s terminals to the ampli -
fiers  antenna  input,  and  use  a  length  of 
coax  long  enough  to  allow  you  to  secure 
it to the mast and attach it to the amplifier. 
  
3.  To  route  the  cable  from  the  ampli -
fier  into  the  house,  choose  a  length 
of  cable  long  enough  to  reach  from 
the  amplifier  to  your  TV  or  receiver.
  Electronics  stores  have  various  precut 
lengths of cable with weatherboots and 
connectors  in  place.  If  you  choose  to 
assemble  your  own  coaxial  cable,  use 
a weatherboot at the amplifier’s connec -
tions.
Attach  one  end  of  a  75-ohm  coaxial 
cable  to  the  amplifier ’s  F-connector 
labeled  TO POWER SUPPLY. 
•
  Leave  a  slight  amount  of  slack  (called  a 
drip loop) where the cable attaches to the 
amplifier.
Note:   Do not splice the cable or install 
any  in-line  devices  such  as  splitters 
or  filters  between  the  amplifier  and  its 
power supply. You can install a ground -
ing  block,  which  dissipates  DC  current 
and  provides  a  connection  point  for  a 
static discharge ground rod.
4.  Use either standoffs or weather resistant 
electrical tape to secure the cable to the 
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antenna mast. Use standoffs to secure 
the  cable  to  the  building  as  you  route 
the cable to your TV.
Notes:
•	 If  you  use  a  power  rotator  for  your 
antenna, leave enough cable slack for 
unrestrained rotation of the upper sec-
tion.
•	 Leave a slight amount of slack (called a 
drip loop) where the cable enters your 
house.
•	 Be sure to weatherproof all connections, 
using plastic electrical tape or a coaxial 
sealant.
Installing the Power Supply
Notes:
•	The power supply is designed for indoor 
use only. You can either place the power 
supply  on  the  floor,  or  mount  it  on  the 
wall.
•	 Do  not  mount  the  unit  to  any  electrical 
equipment or your TV set. If you choose 
to  mount  the  power  supply,  find  a  loca-
tion for it near the TV or FM receiver, and 
close to a standard AC outlet.
1.   Drill  a  hole  at  the  desired  location  and 
To TV
From
Antenna TV or Analog 
to Digital 
Converter Box
Drip 
Loop To Amplifier’s
Jack
Wall
AC 
Adapter
Amplifier’s
Jack
Power 
Supply
Installing the Amplifier
1. M o u n t   t h e   a m p l i f i e r   o n   t h e   a n t e n n a 
mast,  about  12  inches  below  the  an
-
tenna.  Position  the  U-bolt  and  mount -
i n g   b r a c k e t   a s   s h o w n .   T h e n   i n s t a l l 
washers  and  tighten  the  nuts  securely.
Mast
Antenna Terminals
U-bolt
Mount Bracket
Washers and
Nuts
Coaxial Cable
Input from
Antenna Output to 
Power 
SupplyTransformer
Amplifier
Drip Loop
Fig. 1 Models 10G201 & 10G\
202
Fig. 2 Models 10G221 & 10G\
222