VHF/UHF BOOSTER for Home Use

Read this instruction manual carefully before use.
VHF/UHF BOOSTER for Home Use
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
European Standard ch.5-12 & ch.21-69
Amplification
American Standard ch.7-13 & ch.14-83
Channels
ch.6-12 & ch.13-59
Chinese Standard
VHF/UHF Booster
VUB32LK2
With Remote Power Supply (15V DC)
Power Supply (Indoor use)
32dB TYPE
Grainy TV pictures clear up in an instant using our Booster!
Cut Weather boots according to
the thickness of cables to be used.
(Coaxial cable length : 1.8m)
MASter of PROduction
High Performance
F-type (Female)
IEC/PAL(Male)
Sufficient Output Level
Beat (Stripes) or Wiper (Windshield Wipe Effect)
interference will appear in the TV picture when a lowrated-output-level booster is used in strong signal
areas. (Please see photos on page 3.)
The model allows a maximum output level of
107dBµV (VHF)/104dBµV (UHF), so interference is
reduced even where reception level is strong.
Easy Handling Function
Screw Clamping Lid
The lid of the Booster Case can
be closed snugly with the attached
screw.
Compatible Input Mode Corresponds to
VHF/UHF Mixed or Separated Inputs
The input mode of the Booster allows you to select either VHF/UHF
Mixed or Separated on the Input Mode Selector. A VHF/UHF compatible
TV antenna with mixer is used, and the connection with the Booster is
made simply with a single cable.
Safety Precautions
Use only 230V AC power supply. Using the
Booster with a different voltage power supply
could cause fire or electrical shock.
Do not put the Booster and the Power Supply
in a poorly ventilated place. The Booster
Power Supply will overheat and may cause
fire. Do not use in the following ways....
· Pushing the Booster into a poorly ventilated
place such as closet, bookcase or just under
a ceiling.
· Covering with a table cloth. Placing on a
carpet or bedding.
· Covering or wrapping with a cloth or bedding.
When you hear thunder, don't touch any
lead-in cable from the TV antenna. It may
cause electrical shock.
Use the Booster and Power Supply as one
set. Using with other brands’ product may
cause fire.
Never let water come into contact with the
Booster and the Power Supply. Do not use
them in the bathroom and do not put medicine or anything containing liquid on them.
If water or medicine get into them, they will
cause fire or electrical shock. Do not let your
pets climb on them. If their urine or droppings get into them, they will also cause fire
or electrical shock.
Do not plug or unplug the Power Supply with
wet hands. It may cause electrical shock.
Set the Power Supply at the place where you
can easily unplug it.
When the Booster is not in use for a long
time, be sure to unplug the Power Supply
from the wall outlet for safety. Not doing so
may cause fire.
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Input Mode Selector
To prevent mis-connection of the cables, check each port
connection closely.
VHF/UHF Separated Input
To keep each TV antenna at optimum performance, separate
them by 1 meter or more. Also be sure to separate the
Booster from the antenna. When the span between the
antenna and the Booster is too short, oscillation (interference)
may result.
VHF / UHF
VHF
VHF/UHF
Antennas
VHF/UHF
Separated Input
UHF
1m or more
VHF
Be sure to put on the Weather
Boot(small size)provided with
this port when the cable is not
connected.
VHF/UHF
Mixed Input
Gain Controls
VHF / UHF
1m or more
VHF/UHF Mixed Input
UHF
1m or more
VHF High Band
UHF
Booster
Total cable length is limited to approximately
100 meters from the Booster to the TV set,
with 75 Coaxial cable, type 5CFVA (sold
separately).
Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable
75
75
Maximum booster gain is reached when the
knobs are turned fully clockwise.
When the knob is turned fully clockwise and
you see beat (diagonal lines with random
motion) or wiper phenomenon(vertical bars
moving back and forth) on the screen (please
see photo on page 3), turn the appropriate
gain control knob counter-clockwise until it
disappears.
VHF/ UHF Mixed Input or UHF Input
Port connecting cable coming from VHF/UHF compatible
antenna with a mixer or UHF antenna connection only.
75
Coaxial cable
75
Gain Control
Port connecting cable coming from VHF antenna only.
Be sure to put on the Weather boot (small size) provided
with this port when the cable is not connected.
VHF/ UHF Mixed Output
Port connecting cable coming from
D
input port marked
located on
the Power supply Unit.
VHF / UHF
VHF Input
If the Power Indicator remains light off...
• It is supposed the Power supply does not work properly.
• Unplug the Power supply and reconnect it and check the
Power indicator lights up after disconnecting the coaxial
cable to the Antenna.
If the Power indicator lights up, there is probably a short
circuit between the Power supply and the Antenna.
Then, the coaxial cable should be connected after resolving
any cause.
The Power supply may contain any failure if the Power
indicator still remains light off.
AC power plug* must be
connected to the wall power
outlet after wiring and
installation are completed.
230V AC
Power Supply
outlet Tap with surge
*: An
protector is recommended to
connect to the AC power plug
for safety use.
to Booster
VHF/UHF Input
[F-type (Female)]
The port connecting
the cable coming from
Booster.
F-type(Male)
Plug Type : BF
to TV
VHF / UHF
Output for TV set
Connection
[IEC/PAL (Male)]
• Tightening torque
0.8N•m (8.2kgf•cm)
15V DC
VHF / UHF
2
TV
How to Install the Booster
Example
Install the Booster on the mast in the outdoors.
(Installable on a wooden wall.)
Required 4 TV Outlets
VHF
UHF
VHF/UHF
Booster
VUB32LK2
To UHF (or VHF / UHF) antenna
To VHF antenna
Mast standoff
(Sold separately)
VHF / UHF
15V DC
TV
Wall outlet
(Power Insertion type)
Power supply
VHF / UHF
Power
Passing
Port
TV
Wall
outlet
Backing
plate
Applicable mast size:
22 - 48.6mm
15V DC
Clamping Screw of Lid
4-way
Splitter
TV
Wall
outlet
Mast Fixing Clamp
After closing the Lid, be
sure to tighten the screw
as tightly as possible
with your fingers.
TV
Wall
outlet
230V AC
TV
Mast
Tighten the wing nut firmly.
To prevent rain from
entering, wire the cable
coming from the TV
antenna as illustrated.
Mast standoff
(Sold separately)
To TV
(To Power supply)
When Better TV Picture Quality Cannot Be Obtained
When no picture or heavy snow noise interference is on the
TV screen, check the following :
The voltage of 11-16V DC is in active at the port marked
located on the
Booster (Please refer to page2.).
The cable’s connection that is no breakage or short circuit in the wired cable.
The Input mode selector’s setting position whether it is set in correct
position you required.
All bands (VHF High and UHF) input levels for the Booster reach 35dBµV
or more from their TV antennas.
Beat
When Beat or Wiper interference Appears in the TV Picture.
(See photos right)
Make sure that the desired TV radio wave is not affected by the other
undesired radio waves. (At this time, there is no way to stop radio waves
undesired)
But interference may be improved little by adjusting the TV antenna’s
direction. Adjust TV antenna’s direction until the best possible TV picture is
obtained.
When the VHF/UHF input levels are more than 67dBµV in each band, connect
an attenuator (ATT6, 10, 15, 20KFD, sold separately) to the input ports to avoid
such troubles shown right.
Wiper
Correct Usage of the Booster
Improper use of the Booster might make a cause of trouble not only your own house’s TV,
but also your nearby homes’ TV pictures.
Wiring of the Booster's Input and Output cables should be made correctly according to the instructions
described in this operating manual.
Do not tie up cables connecting input and output ports of the Booster, and also don’t wind the cables over
the Booster case.
Be sure to use 75 Coaxial cable for all ports of the Booster.
When the Booster is installed on the TV antenna mast, it must be placed apart 1 meter or more from VHF
and UHF antennas.
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Preparation Before Connecting Cable
Mounting the plug
Cut off the tip of the
center conductor at
an angle to prevent
incomplete contact.
4 9mm
(Cutting length is full scale)
To prevent incomplete contact or short circuit, install the plug with care.
The included F-type connector is for 5C-type coaxial cables.
F-type Connector Installation
(Cutting length is full scale.)
Attention to short circuit due to braided wires
1. Pass the ferrule through the cable.
2. Fold back the braided wires.
3. Push the plug into the cable firmy.
Remove every debris, such as chips of the braided wires, in
the connector shell. Even a piece of braid debris can cause
short circuit when it touches the center conductor, then no
picture appears on the TV screen.
Fold back
Ferrule
4
Fold Back the
braided wires
Be sure to pass the cables through the Weather boots (large size)
before connecting the cables with the ports on the Booster
and .(Please refer to page2.)
marked
,
through
All cable ends connecting with the ports marked
should be processed to measure as shown in the illustration right.
Cable processing
8
12mm
Braided wires
Braided
wires
Center conductor
Plug
1mm or less
Pressure bonding of ferrule
Completed
Ferrule
Press firmly at the foot of the plug so
that it does not come out.
Cable
Ferrule
2mm
Make sure the length of the
center conductor is 2mm.
Straighten the center conductor.
A bent center conductor may cause short circuit and
malfunction.
If the center conductor extending from the
plug is longer than 4mm, the terminal part
of the F-type connector at the unit side will
be damaged and will cause malfunction.
Center conductor
Center conductor
MASter of PROduction
Complete Drawing
Caution
Specifications
Power Supply
VHF/UHF Booster
Items
Reception Channels
Gain
VHF High Band
UHF
E ch.21 – 58
E ch.59 – 69
Power Consumption
3W
A ch.14 – 63
A ch.64 – 83
Secondary Voltage
15V DC
C ch.6 – 12
C ch.13 – 45
C ch.46 – 59
Secondary Current
75mA
25 – 31dB
26 – 35dB
22 – 33dB
Frequency Range
167 – 806MHz 806 – 890MHz
Insertion Loss
2.5dB or less
Temperature Range
0 – + 40°C
Dimensions
106(H)x72(W)x65(D)mm
(Except 1.8m Coaxial cable)
Weight
Approx. 255g
4dB or less
Gain Control Range
0 – 10dB or more
(Continuously Variable)
0 – 10dB or more
(Continuously Variable)
36.5 – 76dBµV
36 – 69dBµV
107dBµV
104dBµV
VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio)
Input / Output Impedance
Power Requirements
Dimensions
Weight
3 or less
3dB or less
4 or less(IN)
75 You can always rely on MASPRO’s performance data.
15V DC 0.07A
20 –
40°C
2K56-620
Temperature Range
230V AC 50Hz
A ch.7 – 13
4.5dB or less (5dB or less, for Cch.6)
Maximum Output Level
Specifications
Primary Voltage
E ch.5 – 12
Noise Figure
Operating Input Level
130 (H) x 148 (W) x 64 (D) mm
Approx. 290g
Accessories
Weather Boot (large size)
Weather Boot (small size)
F-type Connector (for 5C-type)
3 pcs.
1 pc.
1 pc.
FEB., 2012
LA（B）･22-5620-3T
Specifications and external design are subject
to change for further improvements.
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Items
Specifications