Winegard, Chromstar Antenna Preamplifiers | Winegard AP8700 instruction

WINEGARD®

Chromstar® 2000

Antenna Preamplifiers

MADE IN U.S.A.

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.

PREAMPLIFIER INSTALLATION

STEP 1. Mount the preamplifier on the mast within easy reach. See Figure 1.

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.

Fig. 1	SUPPORT
	SUPPORT
	PLATE
	MAST
HEX NUT	U-BOLT
PREAMPLIFIER	300 OHM DOWNLEAD
	300 OHM DOWNLEAD
	HOUSING
Fig. 2	WEATHER
	BOOTS

Fig. 3	CONNECTORS
	CONNECTORS
SINGLE INPUT MODELS
	PREAMPLIFIER
			MAST
			CLAMP
	ANT.
	INPUT
			TO POWER
	DRAIN LOOP		SUPPLY
	DRAIN LOOP
		75 OHM COAXIAL
		DOWNLEAD
DUAL INPUT MODELS
	PREAMPLIFIER		MAST
			MAST
	VHF		CLAMP
	INPUT
	UHF
	INPUT		TO POWER
			SUPPLY
	DRAIN LOOP	75 OHM COAXIAL
	DRAIN LOOP	DOWNLEAD
		DOWNLEAD
Fig. 4	DOWNLEAD COAX CABLE FROM
Fig. 4	PREAMP OR AMPLIFIED ANTENNA
	ANT.		POWER
	ANT.		INJECTOR
AC ADAPTOR
(SUPPLIED)			TV
			TV
	POWER IN		COAX CABLE TO
			DIGITAL TV, DIGITAL
		LED	CONVERTER BOX,
		LED	DISTRIBUTION AMP,
			DISTRIBUTION AMP,
	6’ STANDARD		OR SPLITTER (SYSTEM)
	COAX CABLE
	(SUPPLIED)

AP8700 specifications

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