AntennaCraft 5MS921 Owner's Manual
5MS921
Your
Amplified Omnidirectional VHF/UHF TV Antenna
provides excellent reception of VHF/UHF TV channels in most
viewing locations. The UV-protected housing is made of impact-
resistant filled co-polymer, making the exterior resistant to
weathering and color change. Omnidirectional operation provides
excellent reception where broadcasts are received from different
directions. The built-in FM trap prevents strong FM stations from
interfering with TV Channels 2–13.
1. Temporarily connect a 75-ohm cable between the power
injector’s ANT 75-ohm jack and the antenna’s F-connector.
2. Connect the power injector’s TV cable to your TV’s VHF/UHF
75-ohm F-connector.
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s small plug into the power
injector’s DC 12V jack. (See notes on this page.)
4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. If the power
injector’s LED lights, the antenna is properly connected.
The antenna can be mounted on a horizontal mast, closet rod, or on
a short piece of mast suspended from a roof support by a wall-mount
bracket . Or, you can simply place the antenna on a shelf in a closet.
Position the antenna so it cannot easily fall or be damaged.
For best results, mount the antenna away from trees and
obstructions. Install it on any antenna mast or light-duty mount with
hand tools and the following items:
Coax downlead (we recommend RG-6 cable)
Connection sealant tape or weather boots
1. Attach the antenna mounting bracket to the bottom of the
antenna as shown.
Mounting
Bracket
#12 Lockwashers
#12 Screws
2. Attach the supplied items as shown. Do not tighten the hex nuts.
Mast Clamps
U-bolts
1/4-inch Lockwashers
1/4-inch Hex Nuts
NOTES
If you are installing the antenna in a motor home, we recommend using
a 12V DC cord (not supplied).
The cable between the power injector and the antenna carries DC
power from the power injector to the antenna’s amplifier board, and
carries amplified TV signal from the antenna, through the power
injector, to the video equipment.
If devices such as amplifiers, splitters, matching transformers, or
300-ohm cable are used in your home cable system, they must be
connected between the power injector and your video equipment. Any
devices connected between the power injector and the antenna might
cause a short in the amplifier power source. If this happens, the power
injector’s LED does not light and signals to your video equipment might
be significantly degraded.
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PRE-INSTALLATION TEST
MOUNTING THE ANTENNA
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
OWNERS MANUAL—
Please read before using this equipment.
CAUTION
Do not bend coaxial cable (RG-6/U) into less than a 3-inch radius.
Tighter bends can cause shorts and change the cable’s impedance.
Do not install coaxial cable where it will have a pulling tension greater
than 50 pounds. Leave no tension on the cable after installing it.
Use only round-headed staples. Any clamps or securing devices should
grip the cable evenly without crushing it.
Do not expose coaxial cable to a temperature greater than 176
˚
F (80
˚
C).
Keep the cable away from heating vents and water heaters.
The cable jacket withstands most outdoor environments. However, you
must seal connections and splices against water entry.
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3. Plug one end of a 75-ohm coaxial download cable to the
antenna jack and seal it with sealant tape or a weather boot.
4. Mount the antenna on the mast, and secure it with the hex nut
Ground wires should be copper or aluminum, 8 AWG or larger.
Mount a grounding block as close as possible to where the
download enters the house.
Download wire from the antenna to the grounding block and the
mast ground wire should be secured to the house and spaced
4–6 feet apart.
Lightning Protection