Radio Shack VU-190XR - Manual

15-2156
Outdoor
HDTV Antenna
Assemble the entire antenna on the ground.
1. Use the supplied hardware to assemble the two main
boom sections, as shown. If necessary, lift one end
of the main boom so the crossover wires reach the
threaded posts.
Note: To access slots or holes during assembly, move the
antenna’s elements out of the way as needed.
2. Use the supplied hardware to loosely attach one of the
supplied mast clamp assemblies to the main boom, as
shown.
3. Attach the other mast clamp assembly to the cradle
boom. (Be sure it faces the same direction as the main
boom’s mast clamp assembly, shown in step 2 above.)
Fold out the two sets of metal support straps on the
cradle boom and attach them to the corresponding
holes on the main boom using the two supplied 1½-inch
screws and large wing nuts.
4. Press the supplied large end plugs into the main boom
and the cradle boom.
5. Pull the UHF bowtie’s two halves away from the main
boom until they lock into place. Then slide each half’s
unattached end over one of the antenna’s lead-in
terminals (one for each half of the UHF bowtie on each
side of the boom).
Note: Both sections of the UHF/VHF isolation network
should remain parallel to the main boom.
We recommend RG-6 cable and, if you prepare your own
cable, a quality F-connector. (RadioShack carries a variety of
suitable cables and connectors.)
Note: If you prepare your own coaxial cable, be sure to
slide the supplied matching transformer’s weather boot
onto the cable before you attach the F-connector.
1. Thread the supplied matching transformer’s spade
terminals through the antenna’s strain-relief tab.
2. Slide the spade terminals around the antenna’s lead-in
terminals (on both sides of the boom), then secure them
with the supplied flat washers and large wing nuts.
3. Screw the cable’s F-connector onto the matching
transformer.
4. Slip the weather boot over the connection. If you
use a rebuilt cable without a weather boot, cover the
connection with weather-resistant tape.
Thank you for purchasing your Outdoor HDTV Antenna
from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before
installing, setting up, and using your new product.
What’s Included
Antenna Main Booms (2) Cradle Boom (1)
Wing Booms (2) Wing Boom Brackets (2)
Mast Clamps (2) Mast Clamp Backup Plates (2)
Large End Plugs (4) Small End Plugs (2)
Large Wing Nuts (8) Small Wing Nuts (5)
1½-inch Screws (5) 1 1 /
4
-inch Screws (4)
Lock Nuts (4) Flat Washers (4)
Matching Transformer U-Bolts (2)
User’s Guide Warning Label
Consumer Product Safety Commission information sheet
Note: Additional small parts may be included in your package.
Specifications
Impedance ................................................................. 300 ohms
Frequency Range......................VHF 54-108 and 174-216 MHz
................................................................................UHF 470-806
Average Gain ................................................. 4.1dB (low band)
........................................................................7.3dB (high band)
dB (high band) (high band)
........................................................................8.0dB (UHF band) dB (UHF band) (UHF band)
Average Beamwidth .......................................... 74° (low band) ° (low band) (low band)
............................................................................48° (high band) ° (high band) (high band)
............................................................................39° (UHF band)
Average front to back ratios: ...................... 16.6dB (low band)
......................................................................14.5dB (high band)
......................................................................13.5db (UHF band)
Specifications are subject to change and improvement
without notice. Actual product may vary from the images
found in this document.
Limited Warranty
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.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN
LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack
SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON
OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY
OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR
PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the
RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack
will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair
without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar
design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on
which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts
and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced
parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You
will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the
warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God,
abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper
installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or
current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service
Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation,
shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service
adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations
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www.radioshack.com
Before You Begin
Before you begin installation, read this manual and the separate Consumer Product Safety Commission information sheet. For your safety and convenience, plan each step of the installation
and purchase the necessary hardware in advance. The hardware required and the order in which you perform the steps depend on the mounting and connection method you choose.
Warning: When you install your antenna, use extreme caution. If the antenna starts to fall, let it go! It could contact overhead power lines. If the antenna touches the power line, any contact with
the antenna, mast, cable, or guy wires can cause electrocution and death. Call the power company to remove the antenna. Do not attempt to remove it yourself.
1½-Inch
Screws
Large Wing Nuts
Crossover
Wires
Threaded
posts
Splint
Flat
Washers
Large Wing Nuts
U-Bolt
Main Boom
Backup Plate
Lock Nuts
Mast Clamp
Step 1: Assemble the Antenna
Metal
Support
Straps
Main Boom
Cradle Boom
Mast Clamp
Assemblies
Metal
Support
Straps
UHF Bowtie
Lead-In Terminal
UHF/VHF
Isolation
Network
Step 2: Connect Coaxial Cable to the Antenna
Lead-In Terminal
Spade Terminal
Strain Relief Tab
Matching
Transformer
F-Connector
Main
Boom
Spade
Terminal
Large Wing
Nuts
Flat
Washers
Weather
Boot
Lead-In Terminal
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