®
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
SUPPORT
PLATE
Fig. 1
MAST
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE POWER SUPPLY SECTION OF THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
HEX NUT
U-BOLT
NOTE
PREAMPLIFIER
300 OHM DOWNLEAD
HOUSING
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.
WEATHER
BOOTS
Fig
PREAMPLIFIER INSTALLATION
STEP 1. Mount the preamplifier on the mast within easy reach.
See Figure 1.
CONNECTORS
Fig
SINGLE INPUT MODELS
NOTE
PREAMPLIFIER
The further the preamplifier from the antenna(s), the lower
the input signal.
MAST
CLAMP
STEP 2. Slide weather boots over the antenna downlead(s) and
attach connectors. See Figure 2.
ANT.
INPUT
TO POWER
SUPPLY
DRAIN LOOP
STEP3.Attachtheantennadownlead(s)toantenna(s)andother
end(s) to preamplifier, leaving a sufficient slack in the cable(s)
to form a drain loop. See Figure 3.
75 OHM COAXIAL
DOWNLEAD
DUAL INPUT MODELS
STEP 4. Slide the weather boots over the cable connector(s)
and boot collar(s) on the preamplifier and antenna(s).
PREAMPLIFIER
MAST
CLAMP
VHF
INPUT
STEP 5. The 75 ohm coaxial downlead may be secured to the
mast with weatherproof tape or cable ties.
UHF
INPUT
STEP 6. Attach “F” connector on downlead cable from preamp
to Power Injector jack marked “ANT”. See figure 4.
TO POWER
SUPPLY
75 OHM COAXIAL
DOWNLEAD
DRAIN LOOP
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.
DOWNLEAD COAX CABLE FROM
Fig. 4
PREAMP OR AMPLIFIED ANTENNA
POWER
INJECTOR
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.
ANT.
AC ADAPTOR
(SUPPLIED)
TV
COAX CABLE TO
POWER IN
DIGITAL TV, DIGITAL
CONVERTER BOX,
DISTRIBUTION AMP,
OR SPLITTER (SYSTEM)
STEP 9. Mount power injector to wall using supplied screws.
Plug in AC Adapter (Wall Transformer) into household wall
LED
6’STANDARD
COAX CABLE
(SUPPLIED)
outlet.
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