WINEGARD WGDLNA200 Smart Preamplifier User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- WINEGARD
Table of Contents
WINEGARD WGDLNA200 Smart Preamplifier
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT : Work with a buddy! One person adjusts antenna, second person
relays results.
Not provided : coax cables, mast
CONTENTS
• USB cable
• preamplifier
• 110V power adapter
• signal meter (power inserter)
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SCAN QR Codes below to download the Winegard App
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SELECT “Don’t have an account?”
Fill out info and CLOSE the app. An email confirmation will be sent. Confirm the email (required). Open app and log in. -
CONNECT the preamplifier to the antenna and signal meter using coax cables (not included). Turn on the signal meter by connecting it to an outdoor power outlet or power bank. The TV doesn’t need to be connected to the signal meter during initial antenna setup.
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SCAN the QR code on the signal meter. Position antenna to receive the maximum number of free channels. Allow six to twelve seconds between each re-positioning.
HINT: Different views are available: a top-down view of broadcast towers in your area, a full list of actual channels your antenna detects, and a signal strength view to help fine-tune a specific channel if necessary. -
POSITION and tighten the antenna for best reception. Move signal meter inside and connect to the TV. Provide power to the signal meter (a). Run a channel scan on the TV.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Possible Cause | Possible Solution |
|---|
SUMMARY SCREEN
Total Channels shows all zeros.| App connection to database lost.| Close app
and reopen.
Antenna placed in wrong location.| Allow the timer to cycle twice while
repositioning the antenna.
Total Channels shows all dashes.| Antenna has encountered a problem.| Reboot
by unplugging the signal meter, waiting 3 seconds, and restoring power.
Not all channels are GREEN.| Antenna position, distance, terrain, weather,
network power, or band may affect signal strength.| Reposition the antenna to
get as many channels as possible in GREEN and YELLOW (channels with these
colors should be viewable).
MAP SCREEN
Network does not appear.| Networks may be on the same tower, or very close and
hidden.| Zoom in on the map to see if the network tower appears.
The network that I want remains RED.| Antenna position, distance, terrain,
weather, network power, or band may affect signal strength.
| Click/hover over the network and verify the network distance is within
antenna range.
Click/hover over the network you are looking for. Verify the antenna covers
the required band (UHF, VHF High; VHF Low).
LIST VIEW
Channel data refreshes before I find the channel.| Channel data refreshes
every 6 to 12 seconds and moves to the top of the screen.| Press the Pause
button at the bottom of the screen so that you can see the channels you have.
Restart whenever you are ready.
DEVICE CONNECTION
I can’t scan the barcode.| The camera won’t focus, or you’re not signed in to
your account.| Ensure you are signed in to your Winegard account. Adjust the
distance from your camera to the QR code. If this doesn’t help, tap the
Continue without scanning button, then tap Scan for Bluetooth® Devices to
manually find and connect to your antenna.
Cannot connect to the device.| The signal meter is not powered on.| Ensure the
signal meter is powered on and try again.
Scan code is not recognized.| Scanned wrong QR code, or there is a decoding
error.| Check that QR code is not damaged, then center camera on only the
Winegard scan code.
A message appears that the device is disconnected.| Out of range of signal
meter, or power to the signal meter was lost.| Make sure your signal meter is
powered on; stay within 30 feet of signal meter to ensure the Bluetooth
connection is not lost.
ACCOUNT SIGN IN
My account needs to be verified.| Email verification needed.| Check for
account verification email message from Winegard . Follow the instructions.
Check your spam filter.
Invalid password.| Incorrect password.| Re-enter your password or reset your
password and follow the instructions.
BLUE LED
LED is no longer solid or flashing.| Sleeps after 15 minutes of inactivity.|
This is normal operation when the unit goes to sleep. A connection to the
antenna may still be made when the blue LED is off.
LED light is no longer on.| Bluetooth connection is in sleep mode.|
Antenna/Amplifier is still working with LED off, the Bluetooth connection is
in sleep mode.
Signal meter is not powered on.| Ensure signal meter is powered on and try
again.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and devices.
• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from
that which the radio receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Only channels 1–11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not
possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 25 cm between the radiator and your body.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with
FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
This device complies with FCC and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
For help, email help@winegard.com or call 1-800-288-8094 Register your product at: www.winegard.com/support
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References
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