meliconi AT52 R1 Indoor Amplified TV Antenna Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- meliconi
Table of Contents
INDOOR AMPLIFIED
TV ANTENNA
Instruction Manual
AMPLIFIED INDOOR TV AERIAL
AT52 R1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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**** SAFETY WARNINGS
- DANGER: risk of electric shock! Hazardous voltages are present inside the product (power unit). Only use the product indoors, do not use outdoors.
- DANGER: should any problems be encountered with the power unit, immediately disconnect it from the electric socket.
- To avoid electric shocks, do not tamper with the device or try to repair it.
- Do not use the product where there is liquid or water, avoid splashes of water or rain, do not pour water on or inside it, do not use with wet hands or in a humid environment and/ or where there is condensation.
- The product must not be exposed to sources of excessive heat, such as solar radiation, fire, or similar.
- Before making the connections, disconnect the equipment from the electricity grid.
- Connect the power unit to an easily accessible electric socket in order to allow the separation of the device from the electricity grid.
- This product is not a toy. It may contain small or detachable parts. Make sure that children and pets do not play with the product or the packaging (bags): danger of choking if swallowed.
- Do not use a power unit other than the one supplied with the equipment.
- Check the product’s stability, once the aerial is in place, to prevent it from falling and causing damage or harm to persons.
Product description
The Meliconi AT 52 R1 amplified indoor aerial is able to receive and amplify
DVB-T and DVB-T2 digital terrestrial TV signals and DAB+ radio signals on the
VHF-III and UHF bands. It also has a low-noise amplifier and special filters
to eliminate interference from FM, GSM, 4G, and 5G signals.
CONTENT OF THE PACKAGE
-Aerial
-Power cable (Jack – USB) 1.5m
-AC/DC power unit
-Instruction booklet
Installation
(for the connections, please refer to Figures 1, 2, 3)
- Insert the stand as indicated in Figure 1
- Position the aerial in a favorable location for signal reception, for example, close to a window and or in the direction of the television station, far from metal objects, electrical equipment, and reinforced concrete walls that could attenuate the signal, limiting its operation.
- Connect the Meliconi aerial cable [A] to the antenna input socket on the television set (or on the digital terrestrial decoder).
- Rotate the knob [D] in an anticlockwise direction to maximum amplification.
- Use the power cable [B] and connect [F] to the socket [C]; insert the other end of the power cable [G] to a free USB socket on the television set (or decoder). In this way, the TV (or decoder) will automatically supply power to the antenna only when it is turned on.
- Turn on the device (TV / DECODER) and select the desired channel. Check that the LED (H) of the antenna is lit. When the TV (or decoder) is turned off, the aerial and the LED will usually turn off.
Alternative connections:
If your TV/Decoder does not have a free USB socket, it is possible to supply
power to the aerial in the following ways.
External Power Source
- Use the power unit [E] provided. Connect the aerial’s power cable [G] to the USB socket of the power unit [E]. Insert the power unit [E] in an electric socket 230V~ / 50 Hz. Check that the front LED [H] is lit.
Note: The AT52 R1 aerial does not have a switch. In this configuration, the power unit [E] must be disconnected from the socket in order to turn off the aerial.
Power supply from the decoder
- If the aerial is connected to a compatible digital terrestrial Decoder, it is possible to draw power for the aerial from the decoder, using only the aerial cable [A] (Refer to the decoder’s User Manual to enable the 5 Volt/Antenna output). Check that the LED (H) is lit when the Decoder is turned out. In this case, when turning off the Decoder, the aerial (and the LED) automatically turn off.
Improving reception
If the quality of the image is unsatisfactory or no signal is received, do the following:
- Check that the aerial is turned on: LED [H] lit
- Point the antenna in different directions until optimal reception has been obtained.
- Adjust the gain by adjusting the amplification (knob [D]); the maximum gain value does not always correspond to the better quality of the image. Try reducing it a little.
- Look at the aerials on the roofs of nearby buildings and try to point the aerial in the same direction.
- If possible, it is recommended to carry out the tuning of the channels on the device (TV / DECODER) by connecting it temporarily to a different, valid signal source (for example, a condominium aerial).
Remember that the use of an indoor aerial should always be considered to be an “alternative” solution for the reception of television channels; nevertheless, due to the intensity of the signals that reach the aerial inside the room, it is possible to obtain more or less satisfactory results, depending on the conditions of use. The best results are obtained when the aerial is positioned close to the window, in the direction of the broadcasting station, without obstacles or buildings in between.
SPECIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
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Amplified indoor aerial
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Dimensions and weight (Aerial + base) : 175 x 175 x 35 mm, 205 g
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Power supply: Power in [C]: 5Vdc/100mA
Antenna in [A]: 5Vdc/50mA
Power unit:
IN: 100~240Vac/50-60Hz
OUT (USB): 5Vdc/1A 5W (efficiency level VI) -
Reception of digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T/DVB-T2) signals and DAB and DAB+ digital radio signals.
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Reception range: VHF-band III (174~230 MHz) and UHF (470~694 MHz).
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Anti-interference filters for FM, 5G, 4G and GSM.
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MMIC Noise amplifier figure: 1dB
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Adjustable gain.
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Consumption: < 2 W
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Output impedance: 75 Ohm
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The temperature of use: +5~40 °C, humidity <85% (without condensation)
TWO YEAR WARRANTY – The warranty lapses if the product is tampered with
or used improperly. Retain the purchase receipt for any claims on the
warranty.
Simplified declaration of EU conformity
The manufacturer, Meliconi SpA, declares that the “AT52 R1 amplified aerial”
type of radio equipment is in compliance with the 2014/53/EU (RED) Directive
The full text of the Declaration of EU Conformity is available at the
following internet address:
www.meliconi.com/doc/at52r1
The symbol of the crossed-out rubbish bin displayed on the device indicates that, at the end of its useful life, the product must be collected separately from other waste. The user must, therefore, must take the device, at the end of its useful life, to suitable differentiated electrical and electronic waste collection centers, or return it to the retailer when buying a new device of an equivalent type. The appropriate differentiated collection will ensure that discarded equipment can subsequently be recycled, treated, and disposed of in an environmentally-compatible way. This will help prevent any possible negative effects on the environment and health and will facilitate the recycling of the materials of which the device is composed.