AntennaCraft Mini State 5MS9000 Manual - page 4
Terminal Board
Cover
Coaxial Cable
3-Wire
Rotator Cable
(1)
Yellow Wire
(2) Black Wire
(3) White Wire
Threaded Coax
Receptacle
Terminal Board
Cover Screws
ANTENNA ORIENTATION
Because of the built-in rotator, antenna orientation is not critical. A
double-arrowhead is molded into the outer rim of the housing to
indicate the antenna’s center-of-rotation.
In a residential or fixed location, pointing the double arrowhead to-
ward the most often used TV station will reduce the amount of rota-
tion needed for best reception.
For non-fixed locations, such as RVs or boats, the antenna may be
installed with the double arrowheads facing in any direction. Opti-
mum TV reception may be obtained from any location or orienting
the antenna with its built-in rotator.
CONNECTING CABLE TO THE ANTENNA
1. Loosen the two screws on the terminal board cover on the bottom
of the antenna. This will expose a threaded coaxial receptacle and
three special screw-type terminals.
2. Screw the supplied coaxial cable’s lead-in connector onto the threaded
terminal. Caution: Be sure the center conductor of the cable is in the
hole of the F connector before tightening.
3. Fasten the yellow rotator control wire to terminal 1, the black
wire to terminal 2, and the white wire to terminal 3. Insert the
wire into clamping terminals between the terminal body and nut
as shown.
4. Replace the terminal cover so that the coaxial cable comes out
through the notch. Tighten the terminal cover screws. This will
clamp the rotator cable in place.
MOUNTING THE ANTENNA INDOORS
You can mount the antenna in an attic, closet or other out-of-the-
way indoor location. The antenna can be mounted on a vertical mast,
or on a short piece of mast suspended from a roof support by a 4-
inch wall-mount bracket .
You can also insert the three legs into the matching holes on the
underside of the antenna so that they angle outward to form a tripod
support. Then place the antenna on a shelf in a closet. Be sure the
antenna is not in a position where it could easily fall or be damaged.
MOUNTING THE ANTENNA OUTDOORS
For the best results, mount the antenna away from trees or other
obstructions. Higher frequencies are noticeably affected by these
obstructions.
1. Mount the antenna onto a mast. Secure it by tightening the hex
nuts evenly onto the U-bolt.
2. Use a wall-thru tube to neatly route cable thru walls.
Follow the instructions on pages 2 and 3 of this manual to properly
ground your antenna installation.
MOUNTING THE ANTENNA ON A BOAT OR RV
It is recommended that several locations be tried to find the
one that provides optimum performance before you permanently
install the antenna.
For best performance on vehicles and boats, the antenna should be
mounted as high as practical and as far away from metal objects as
possible. If the interior areas of the vehicle or boat are substantially
enclosed or surrounded by metal surfaces, an exterior mounting
location must be selected.
For RVs with metal roofs, the antenna should be mounted at least
six inches above the roof surface. For boats, best reception will be
obtained if the antenna is mounted above the boat’s highest deck
or cabin structure. RV/boat mount kits are available to do these
installations.
ATTACHING THE MOUNTING BRACKET
1.
Attach the antenna mounting bracket to the four slotted metal
inserts on the bottom of the antenna using the four screws and
lockwashers provided. (Do not unscrew recessed metal in-
serts. They hold the internal motor in place.)
2.
Insert the U-bolt to the mounting bracket using the two wash-
ers and hex nuts. Do not tighten.
CONNECTING CABLES TO THE POWER SUPPLY
1. Attach the coaxial cable’s downlead connector to the threaded
coaxial terminal on the power supply unit, centering the inner con-
ductor in the hole before tightening the nut.
2. Slip the 3-wire rotator cable through the strain relief clamp. Con-
nect the yellow wire to Terminal 1, the black wire to Terminal 2, and
the white wire to Terminal 3. Tighten the connections.
SPECIFICATIONS
Bandpass VHF
54-88, 174-216 MHz
Bandpass UHF
470-806 MHz
FM trap (fixed)
88-108 MHz, 20 dB typical
VHF/UHF Gain
up to 20dB
Impedance
75 Ohms, Unbalanced
Power Requirement
12VDC, 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Weatherproof housing
UV-protected, filled copolymer
Mounting
1-1/2 inch round mast
Specifications are typical:
Individual units may vary. Specifications
are subject to change and improvement without notice.
Mounting
Bracket
Metal
Inserts
U-Bolt
Screws and
Lockwashers
Washers and
Hex Nuts
Loosened
Terminal Screw
Tightened
Terminal Screw
2
1
3
4