Memorex MT1701 manual Power Source, Outdoor Antenna Connections

POWER SOURCE

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or service

WARNING: person if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the unit is properly grounded.

If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a three wire extension cord that has a three blade grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the unit.

To operate the unit using AC power, connect the AC Adapter to the DC 12V IN jack z on the rear of the unit,. Connect the AC cord to the adapter and then to a wall outlet having 120V AC, 60Hz only.

When using a 3-pronged plug

3-pronged Receptacle

When using a grounding adapter, make sure the receptacle box is fully grounded.

Grounding Lead

Screw

Receptacle

3-pronged	Receptacle
plug	Box Cover

Grounding	Receptacle
Adapter	Box Cover

OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

OUTDOOR VHF/UHF ANTENNA CONNECTION (ANTENNA NOT SUPPLIED) Follow the instructions for the type of antenna system you intend to use.

Combination VHF/UHF	Combination VHF/UHF
Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable	Antenna (Separate VHF and
or 300 ohm twin-lead wire)	UHF 300 ohm twin-leads)

	UHF 300 Ohm
VHF/UHF	Combiner
75 Ohm	VHF 300 Ohm

Separate VHF/UHF Antennas

UHF 300 Ohm

Combiner VHF 75 Ohm

Connect the 75 ohm cable from the combination VHF/UHF antenna to the antenna jack.

If your combinationORantenna has a 300 ohm twin-lead wire, use a 300-75 ohm matching transformer (NOT SUPPLIED).

Connect the UHF twin-lead wire to a combiner (NOT SUPPLIED). Connect the VHF twin-lead to a 300-75 ohm matching transformer (NOT SUPPLIED). Attach the transformer to the combiner. Attach the combiner to the antenna jack.

Connect the 75 ohm cable from the VHF antenna and the UHF antenna twin-lead wire to a combiner (NOT SUPPLIED). Attach the combiner to the antenna jack.

If your VHF antenna has a twin- NOTE: lead wire use a 300-75 ohm matching transformer, then connect the transformer to the

combiner.

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