RCA TV Antenna VH126N User Guide

Programmable Antenna Rotator  
VH126N User's Manual  
5. Find the silver- or wide-jacketed lead and connect it  
to terminal 1. Connect the adjacent lead to terminal  
Unpacking  
Make sure the following pieces are in the box:  
2. Connect the third lead to terminal 3. If 4 wire  
cable is used, connect both wire 3 and 4 to Terminal  
3.  
(1) Drive unit  
(1) Control unit  
IMPORTANT: Make sure there are no loose strands  
(1) Remote control  
which can short between terminals.  
Hardware kit:  
6. Doublecheck the wiring order. Close the door and  
screw it back into place.  
(2) U Bolts  
(4) Threaded inserts  
(3) U Bolt brackets  
(1) Guy wire bracket  
(8) Nuts with lock washers attached  
(4) Nuts without washers  
Step 2: Mount the drive unit  
If you’re not mounting the unit inside a tower, you’ll  
need to mount it to a separate mast (not included). This  
kit comes with the necessary hardware for mounting.  
CAUTION: Select a mounting location where the  
antenna cannot come in contact with power lines while it  
is being installed, and where the installation will not fall  
across power lines if a guy wire should fail.  
Installing the Outdoor Drive  
Unit  
1. Screw the 4 threaded inserts in the four holes in the  
side of the drive unit base. One end of each insert  
has a slot you will use with a flat-head screwdriver  
to make sure the inserts are in as far as they will go.  
Make sure you put the opposite end in the drive unit.  
Then screw the inserts as far as they will go into the  
drive unit.  
Step 1: Attach cable to the drive unit  
1. Run cable (not included) to the drive unit.  
IMPORTANT: Up to 280’ (84m) of 20AWG 3  
conductor cable may be used. For longer runs, use heavier  
gauge wire.  
2. Unscrew the single screw on the bottom door. Swing  
the door open.  
2. Screw the washerless nuts onto the inserts until they  
are snug against the drive unit.  
3. Remove the grommet and insert the cable thru the  
slot. Press the grommet back into the housing.  
3. Put the largest of the four brackets onto the ends of  
the bottom two inserts. Put the nuts with attached  
lock washers on the very end of the inserts to keep the  
bracket in place.  
4. Separate leads for 1.5”(4cm) and strip off the  
insulation for 0.5”.  
4. Put one of the other brackets onto the ends of the top  
two inserts. Put the nuts with attached lock washers  
on the very end of the inserts to keep the bracket in  
place.  
Third wire  
to #3  
Drive unit  
3
2
1
5. Position the brackets and nuts/washers so that they  
leave just enough room for the support mast to go  
through.  
Cover  
Second wire  
to #2  
Terminal  
Grommet  
6. Lower the drive unit onto the support mast until it  
stops on the mast nose of the drive housing. Tighten  
the nuts. Moderate tightening with a 7/16” wrench  
will cause the teeth to grip the mast securely.  
Silver (or wide) wire  
to #1  
IMPORTANT: To avoid moisture collecting in the cable  
make sure the cable jacket passes thru the grommet.  
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7. The back of the control unit’s remote control has a  
chart for recording the channel and antenna position  
corresponding to each letter key. Write down this  
information on this chart.  
Step 2: Program the control unit  
1. Press the INITIAL key on the control unit’s  
front panel keypad. The control unit and rotator  
are initializing to prepare for initial setup. The  
CHANNEL and POSITION indicators blink during 8. Repeat steps 3-7 for the next TV station. Choose a  
this process, which takes about a minute and a half.  
different letter key to store its location.  
When the CHANNEL and POSITION indicators  
stops blinking, the control unit and rotator are ready  
for setup.  
You can store up to 12 antenna positions so that you  
can easily find the best reception for each TV station.  
Step 3: Install batteries in the remote  
2. Press the INITIAL key. The ANT POSITION display  
shows 36 to 0.  
1. Press and push the  
battery compartment  
cover to remove it.  
A
E
B
F
J
C
G
U
D
H
CHANNEL  
ANT POSITION  
SENSOR  
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INITIAL  
MEMORY  
SEC.  
DEG. X10  
2. Insert the batteries,  
matching the batteries  
to the (+) and (–)  
LEARN  
NOTES:  
• You must perform the learning procedure before installing  
the antenna mast. This procedure allows you to make sure  
the rotator goes the entire 360º with no problems. See the  
Learning section below for more information.  
marks inside the  
battery compartment.  
3. Push the battery cover  
back into place.  
• A strong storm or power failure may cause the rotator to  
change position. Use the INITIAL key to re-synchronize  
the system. If this reset procedure doesnt get the desired  
results, the antenna of driver motor may be misaligned  
on the antenna mast. You can either go to the antenna  
and re-orient it or program the control unit to correspond  
to the new antenna orientation.  
Battery Precautions:  
• Do not mix old and new batteries.  
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or  
rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries.  
• Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly  
and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local  
and National Regulations.  
3. Tune your TV to the station that you want to receive.  
4. While watching your TV screen, press the < and >  
keys on the control unit’s front panel to move the  
antenna clockwise (>) and counter-clockwise (<) until  
you find the position that gives you the best reception  
for this channel.  
Using the Programmable  
Antenna Rotator  
To go to a programmed antenna position: Press the  
letter key for that position on the remote or on the  
control unit’s front panel.  
A
E
B
F
J
C
G
U
D
H
I
L
The drive unit turns the antenna to that position, and  
the control unit displays the position of the antenna in  
degrees.  
INITIAL  
MEMORY  
LEARN  
To stop the rotator while it’s going to a programmed  
position: Turn the control unit off, then turn it back on.  
Press the INITIAL key to resynchronize the unit.  
5. When you’ve found the best antenna position for  
this channel, press the MEMORY key on the control  
unit’s front panel. The ANT POSITION indicator  
blinks.  
To ne-tune the antenna position (or position  
manually): Press the > or < keys on the remote control  
or control unit’s front panel to move the antenna  
clockwise (>) or counter-clockwise (<).  
6. Press one of the letter keys on the control unit’s front  
panel to store the antenna position for this station to  
that key. The ANT POSITION indicator shows the  
degree of the antenna’s position.  
Note: If you press the INITIAL key by mistake, press  
the INITIAL key again to stop the reset procedure. Then  
continue with the action you were trying to perform.  
Note: Using a letter key that already has a position stored  
to it in this step erases the old position stored and stores  
the new one.  
 
Performing the Learning  
Procedure  
Resetting the Memory Keys  
Resetting the control unit’s memory keys erases all  
programmed antenna positions.  
1. Simultaneously press and hold the INITIAL and >  
1. Turn off the control unit.  
keys (make sure you press the INITIAL key first).  
2. Press and hold the D key on the control unit’s front  
The rotator turns a full 360º cycle.  
panel.  
2. Release both keys at the same time. The ANT  
POSITION indicator displays the rotator cycle time.  
3. While holding the D key, turn the control unit back  
on. The < and > indicators light up.  
The control unit uses this information to keep  
the antenna positions and program locations  
synchronized.  
4. Release the D key and turn the unit back off.  
5. Turn the unit back on a second time. The unit will  
perform the initialization procedure.  
The CHANNEL on the front panel reads 0, and  
the ANT POSITION display reads 00. The unit is  
resetting its memory.  
12 Month Limited Warranty  
Audiovox Electronics Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under  
normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired  
or replaced (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product  
along with any accessories included in the original packaging is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s),  
transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below. Do not return this product to the Retailer.  
This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside the United States or Canada. The Warranty does not extend to  
the elimination of externally generated static or noise. This Warranty does not apply to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product,  
or, if in the Company’s opinion, the product has been damaged through acts of nature, alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident,  
or the simultaneous use of different battery types (e.g. alkaline, standard or rechargeable). This Warranty does not cover damage caused by an AC adapter not  
provided with the product.  
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED  
ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE  
PRODUCT.  
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ANY  
ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN  
A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability  
other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.  
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so  
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state/  
province to state/province.  
U.S.A.: Audiovox Electronics Corporation, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788  
CANADA: Audiovox Return Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit 3, Door 16, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 3A5  
© 2008 Audiovox Accessories Corporation  
111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350  
Carmel, IN 46032  
VH126N US IB 00  
 
Trademark(s) ® Registered  
Made in China  
4. Do not use a metal ladder.  
Consumer Product Safety  
Commission Information  
5. Remember, even the slightest touch of an antenna to a powerline can  
cause a fatal shock.  
6. Don’t try to do the job on a windy day.  
7. Have a friend watch as a spotter on the ground when youre on the roof to  
see things you cant.  
8. If you start to drop the antenna, get away from it and let it fall.  
9. If any part of the antenna comes in contact with a powerlineCALL  
YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY; DON’T TRY TO REMOVE IT  
YOURSELF! They will remove it safely.  
10. Keep mast, lead-in and metal guy wires away from powerlines, too. They  
are all excellent conductors of electrical current.  
11. Be sure everyone understands the danger of touching an overhead  
powerline. Tell them never to try to remove any object touching a  
powerline.  
12. Make sure that the antenna and its mast are properly grounded.  
HOW TO SELECT AND MEASURE YOUR INSTALLATION SITE  
Before attempting to install your antenna, think of where you can best  
place your antenna for safety and performance. Most antennas are  
supported by pipe masts attached to the chimney, roof, or side of the  
house. Generally, the higher the antenna is above the ground, the  
better it performs. A good practice is to install your antenna about 5 to  
10 feet above the roofline and away from powerlines and obstructions.  
Remember that the FCC limits your antenna height to 60 feet. If possible,  
find a mounting place directly above your set, where the antenna lead-in  
wire can take a short, vertical drop on the outside of the house for entry  
through a wall or window near the set. To determine a safe distance from  
wires, powerlines, and trees:  
1. Measure the length of your antenna.  
2. Add the antenna length to the height of your tower or mast.  
3. Double this total for the minimum recommended safe distance.  
If you cannot maintain this safe distance, STOP!  
GET PROFESSIONAL HELP.  
ANTENNA GROUNDING  
To protect your house and your TV/FM installation, your antenna system must  
be properly grounded.  
1. Clamp a #10 copper or #8 aluminum grounding wire to the base of the  
antenna mast. Using stand-offs every 4 to 6 feet, run the wire down the  
building in as straight a line as possible.  
2. Attach a 300-Ohm static discharge unit (lightning arrestor) or a 75-Ohm  
grounding block to the antennas lead-in cable as close as possible to the  
point where the cable enters the house.  
3. Attach the grounding wire to the lead-in cables grounding unit and run  
the wire to the central building ground.  
FOLLOW THESE RULES AND LIVE  
1. If you’re not sure about a careful, safe installationdont try to do it  
yourself. Call your local power company or check with Yellow Pages under Acceptable central building ground points may include:  
“Antennas or Television and Radio Antenna Systems” for an installer in  
your area.  
Grounded interior metal cold water pipe within five feet of the point where  
it enters the building  
2. With at least two people, assemble as much of the antenna on the ground  
as possible.  
Grounded metallic service raceway  
Grounded electrical service equipment enclosure  
8-foot grounding rod driven into the ground (only if bonded to the central  
building ground by #6 or heavier bonding wire)  
Other acceptable electrodes that comply with the sections 250 and 810 of  
the National Electrical Code (NEC)  
3. Watch out for overhead powerlines. Check the distance to the powerlines  
before you start installingWE RECOMMEND YOU STAY A MINIMUM  
OF TWICE THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF THE ANTENNAAND ITS  
MAST AWAY FROM ALL POWERLINES.  
 

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