Winegard AP8700 - Manual
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SINGLE INPUT MODELS
Chromstar
®
2000
Antenna Preamplifiers
INSTRUCTIONS
Models AP-2870 & AP-2880 Dual Input, 82 Channel
Models AP-8275, AP-8700 & AP-8780, AP-8800, & HDP-269 82 Channel
Models AP-4700 & AP-4800 UHF Only
Models AP-3700 & AP-3800 VHF Only
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE POWER SUPPLY SECTION OF THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE
If FM interference is a problem in your area, it is recom-
mended that you temporarily hook up the preamplifier near
the TV for ease of tuning the variable FM trap.
NOTE
The further the preamplifier from the antenna(s), the lower
the input signal.
STEP 2.
Slide weather boots over the antenna downlead(s) and
attach connectors. See Figure 2.
STEP 3.
Attach the antenna downlead(s) to antenna(s) and other
end(s) to preamplifier, leaving a sufficient slack in the cable(s)
to form a drain loop. See Figure 3.
STEP 4.
Slide the weather boots over the cable connector(s)
and boot collar(s) on the preamplifier and antenna(s).
STEP 5.
The 75 ohm coaxial downlead may be secured to the
mast with weatherproof tape or cable ties.
STEP 6.
Attach “F” connector on downlead cable from preamp
to Power Injector jack marked “ANT”. See figure 4.
STEP 7.
Attach “F” connector on cable from DTV, Digital
Converter box, Distribution Amplifier, or splitter system to jack
on Power Injecter marked TV. See figure 4.
STEP 8.
Connect one “F” connector on supplied black RG-6
cable to jack on Power Injecter marked “PWR IN”. Connect
the other “F” connector on supplied RG-6 cable to jack on
supplied AC Adapter (Wall Transformer). See Figure 4.
STEP 9.
Mount power injector to wall using supplied screws.
Plug in AC Adapter (Wall Transformer) into household wall
outlet.
PREAMPLIFIER INSTALLATION
STEP 1.
Mount the preamplifier on the mast within easy reach.
See Figure 1.
MADE IN U.S.A.
WINEGARD
®
SUPPORT
PLATE
HEX NUT
MAST
U-BOLT
300 OHM DOWNLEAD
HOUSING
PREAMPLIFIER
PREAMPLIFIER
MAST
CLAMP
TO POWER
SUPPLY
75 OHM COAXIAL
DOWNLEAD
DRAIN LOOP
ANT.
INPUT
75 OHM COAXIAL
DOWNLEAD
TO POWER
SUPPLY
MAST
CLAMP
PREAMPLIFIER
UHF
INPUT
DRAIN LOOP
VHF
INPUT
CONNECTORS
WEATHER
BOOTS
DUAL INPUT MODELS
Fig. 4
AC ADAPTOR
(SUPPLIED)
6’ STANDARD
COAX CABLE
(SUPPLIED)
COAX CABLE TO
DIGITAL TV, DIGITAL
CONVERTER BOX,
DISTRIBUTION AMP,
OR SPLITTER (SYSTEM)
LED
POWER IN
ANT.
DOWNLEAD COAX CABLE FROM
PREAMP OR AMPLIFIED ANTENNA
POWER
INJECTOR
TV
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