Winegard TV Antenna RS 1500 User Manual

MODEL RS-1500  
OMNIDIRECTIONAL TV/FM ANTENNA  
NOTE: Please read all instructions before beginning installation!  
WARNING!  
To prevent FIRE or SHOCK HAZARD, avoid exposure of power  
supply to moisture.  
PARTS LIST  
1. (1) Antenna  
2. (1) 15' RG-6 Low Loss Coax Cable  
3. (1) Cable Tool  
4. (1) Power Supply RV-7542  
5. (4) 1/4-20 Hex Flange Nuts  
6. (4) 1/4-20 Carriage Bolts  
#5. HEX FLANGE NUTS  
#1. ANTENNA  
#6. CARRIAGE  
BOLT  
7. (2) Insulated Quick-Disconnect  
Terminals  
8. Mount  
#13. ANTENNA  
GASKET  
9. (4) Lag Screws 1/4” x 1-1/4”  
10. (4) Washers 1/4”  
11. (1) Roof Gasket  
12. (1) Cable Gasket Plug  
13. (1) Antenna Gasket  
#9. LAG SCREWS  
#10. WASHERS  
#8. MOUNT  
#4. POWER SUPPLY  
AND SCREWS  
#12. CABLE  
GASKET PLUG  
#11. ROOF GASKET  
TOOLSNEEDED  
#2 Phillips screwdriver  
7/16wrench  
#7. INSULATED QUICK  
DISCONNECT TERMINALS  
Medium slot screwdriver  
Cable tool  
#2. COAX CABLE  
CABLE PROVIDED  
BY INSTALLER FOR RV  
MANUFACTURER  
INSTALLED UNITS.  
Wirestripper  
#3. CABLE TOOL  
NOT INCLUDED WITH  
RV MANUFACTURER  
INSTALLED UNITS.  
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CONNECTING POWER SUPPLY  
FIGURE 5  
1. Select location for power supply. Run two coax cables  
(three if Set 2 jack is going to be used) (RG-59 type)  
between locations and install connectors on each end.  
Mark cables so "cable input", "TV output" "Set 2"  
may be identified. Antenna downlead and +12 VDC  
also needed at inside power supply location. See wiring  
diagram, Figures 5 and 6.  
(Wiring diagram)  
2ND Set  
Hook Up  
No +12 VDC  
at this point  
Satellite Receiver  
Connection  
2. To mount the power supply, cut a hole in wall to fit the  
power supply. Connect 2 #12 wires between power  
supply and +12 VDC source and route downlead cable  
to this location.  
Amplified  
TV Signal  
Set 2  
+12 VDC  
CAUTION: TURN OFF POWER SUPPLY WHEN  
CONNECTING CABLES/WIRES!  
3. Connect +12 VDC to wall plate/power supply. Install  
terminals on wires from +12 VDC source as shown in  
Figure 7.  
Antenna  
Connection  
Cable  
4. Crimp terminals with crimping tool, Figure 8. Push  
wires onto tabs on terminal board as shown in Figure 6.  
If in doubt as to the polarity of the wires, connect them  
temporarily to tabs on circuit board and press ON switch  
on front of wall plate; if light comes on polarity is correct.  
Red  
+12 VDC  
White  
GND.  
IMPORTANT  
5. Install connectors on downlead, Set 2 and Cable Input  
cables. Attach downlead cable to jack on wall plate/  
power supply marked Antenna as shown in Figures 5  
and 6. Attach cable going to Set 2 outlet to jack on  
power supply marked SET 2. Attach cable coming from  
cable input to jack on power supply marked CABLE.  
Positive and Negative leads from Battery must  
be connected to the control box terminals  
exactly as shown  
FIGURE 6  
5. Mount power supply in wall with screws provided; attach  
TV set cable to jack on front of power supply/wall plate.  
Press ON switch on front of wall plate and check that light  
is on.  
AUXILLIARY  
FOR  
SATELLITE  
RECEIVER  
TO MAIN TV  
CHECKING OPERATION OF POWER SUPPLY  
1. Tune TV receiver to nearest station and rotate antenna  
for best picture and sound.  
SET 2  
OUTPUT  
2. Press OFF switch on power supply. Picture on TV  
should be considerably worse with power off.  
3. This unit is equipped with a polyswitch (current  
limiting device) which will shut down +12 VDC if there is a  
direct short between antenna and power supply. Red  
indicator light will not light. Once short is eliminated,  
device will reset itself.  
ATTACH -12VDC  
(GROUND)HERE  
ATTACH  
+12 VDC  
HERE  
ANTENNA  
DOWNLEAD  
CABLE/SATELLITE  
INPUT  
Crimp Here  
FIGURE 7  
Connector  
Ferrule  
1/4"  
#12 Wire  
Remove 1/4"  
Connector  
Insulation  
insulation from  
#12 wire.  
Crimp Here  
FIGURE 8  
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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR RV/TV ANTENNA IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY  
HOW YOUR SYSTEM WORKS  
WARNING  
DO NOT install couplers, splitters, etc. between power  
2ND Set  
Hook Up  
No +12 VDC  
at this point  
supply and antenna. Installation of any item on the  
downlead MAY CAUSE A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM. The  
downlead supplies +12 VDC to preamp in antenna.  
Receiver  
Connection  
HOW YOUR SYSTEM WORKS  
Turning power supply on sends +12 VDC up cable to  
antenna. Voltage energizes transistors on amplifier in  
antenna head. TV signal comes back down cable to  
outlets.  
Coax  
Jack  
Amplified  
TV Signal  
Set 2  
+12 VDC  
TO TEST SYSTEM  
1. Make sure TV set is working properly.  
2. Switch power supply ON and OFF to see if there is a  
difference in the picture quality while watching TV. If NO  
difference, use following steps.  
CAUTION!  
Antenna  
Connection  
The power supply should be turned OFF when connect-  
ing/disconnecting cables to power supply and antenna,  
turned ON when testing for voltage.  
Cable  
3. Disconnect cable from antenna and check for +12 VDC  
at Test Point #1. If there is +12 VDC, the power supply is  
OK and the antenna needs to be replaced.  
White  
GND.  
Red  
+12 VDC  
TO TEST SYSTEM  
TEST POINT #1  
+12 VDC at Antenna  
+ Point center wire  
- Point outside of connector  
4. If there is NO +12 VDC at Test Point #1,reconnect  
cable to antenna. Remove power supply from wall and  
inspect for burned/broken parts. If there are ANY broken  
or burned parts, replace power supply.  
2ND Set  
No +12 VDC  
at this point  
Auxillary  
5. Disconnect cable from antenna jack on power supply.  
Check for +12 VDC Test Point 2. If +12 VDC is present,  
there is a problem in the cable connecting the power  
supply to the antenna. Repair or replace cable.  
Satellite Receiver  
Connection  
NOTE: Power supplies manufactured after October  
1991 have a polyswitch. The polyswitch shuts the  
power supply off if a short in the cable is detected  
and will reset itself in approximately two minutes  
after the short is removed.  
+12 VDC  
at  
Antenna  
Jack  
TEST  
POINT #2  
Set 2  
Connection  
6. If +12 VDC is not present at Test Point # 2, check  
green indicator light. If it is not ON, check the polarity of  
the red/white wires and +12 VDC source. If there is still  
no +12 VDC, replace power supply.  
White  
GND.  
Red  
+12 VDC  
WINEGARD MOBILE PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY  
(2 YEARS PARTS; 1 YEAR LABOR)  
Winegard Company warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. During year one (1) of such  
warranty, Winegard Company will also pay authorized labor costs to an authorized Winegard dealer to repair or replace defective products. No warranty claim will be honored unless  
at the time the claim is made, Customer presents proof of purchase to an authorized Winegard dealer (to locate the nearest authorized Winegard dealer, contact Winegard Company,  
Winegard product to verify the product is under warranty. If the date of purchase cannot be verified, the warranty period shall be considered to begin thirty (30) days after the date  
of manufacture.  
If a defect in material or workmanship is discovered, Customer may take the product to an authorized Winegard dealer for service. Customer must provide proof of purchase to  
verify the product is under warranty. If the product is brought to an authorized Winegard dealer for service prior to expiration of year one (1) of the warranty period and a defect in  
material or workmanship is verified by Winegard Technical Services, Winegard Company will cover the Winegard dealer’s labor charges for warranty service. The Winegard dealer  
must contact Winegard Technical Services in advance for pre-approval of the service. Approval of the service is at the sole discretion of Winegard Company.  
Alternatively, Customer may ship the product prepaid to Winegard Technical Services (located at 3111 Kirkwood Street, Burlington, Iowa 52601, Telephone 800-788-4417). Customer  
must return the product along with a brief description of the problem and provide Winegard Technical Services with Customer’s name, address, and phone number. Customer must  
also provide proof of purchase to verify the product is under warranty. If the product is returned before the expiration of the warranty period, Winegard Company will (at its option)  
either repair or replace the product.  
This Limited Warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged, deteriorates, malfunctions or fails from: improper installation, misuse, abuse, neglect, accident, tampering,  
modification of the product as originally manufactured by Winegard in any manner whatsoever, removing or defacing any serial number, usage not in accordance with product  
instructions or acts of nature such as damage caused by wind, lightning, ice or corrosive environments such as salt spray and acid rain. This Limited Warranty also does not apply  
if the product becomes unable to perform its’ intended function in any way as a result of the television signal provider making any changes in technology or service.  
RETURNAUTHORIZATION POLICY  
A Return Material Authorization (RMA) is required prior to returning any product to Winegard Company or Winegard Warranty Services under this warranty policy. Please call our  
Technical Services Department at 800-788-4417 or send an e-mail to [email protected] to obtain the RMA number. Please furnish the date of purchase when requesting an  
RMA number. Enclose the product in a prepaid package and write the RMA number in large, clear letters on the outside of the package. To avoid confusion or misunderstanding, a  
shipment(s) without an RMA number(s) or an unauthorized return(s) will be refused and returned to Customer freight collect.  
WINEGARD COMPANY DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITIES FOR ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON.  
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANT-  
ABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE TWO YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY.  
In states that do not allow limitations on implied warranties, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions do not apply.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions  
may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives Customer specific legal rights. Customer may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.  
SATELLITERECEIVERWARRANTY  
WS-MOBWARREV2  
See manufacturer’s limited warranty policy.  
Rev. 1/10  
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