KING OA8500 Low Profile Digital HDTV Over The Air Antenna Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- KING
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OA8500 Low Profile Digital HDTV Over The Air Antenna
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Owner’s Manual
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Please read thru the installation instructions before beginning. See page 2 for items supplied by the installer. See page 5 for information on the MB8200 Mounting Plate
Dimensions:
8.7″ H x 16″ W x 12.5″ L
Weight:
2.62 lbs.
Power Requirement: 12 VDC / 100 mA (supplied by KING Wall Mount Power Injector)
Frequency Bands:
VHF (54-216 MHz) UHF (470-698 MHz) FM (87.9-107.9 MHz)
Signal Meter Frequency Response: 54-698 MHz (Ch 2-51)
Enclosure/Mount: ASA-Automotive grade
1. Turn on TV and power injector (see above).
2. Turn on KING SureLock Signal Meter with switch on side of enclosure.
3. Press button and turn knob to rotate antenna in one direction until it
hits the stop.
4. Rotate attenuator dial fully clockwise.
5. Slowly rotate antenna a full 360 degrees. Antenna will hit stop again.
As you rotate it, note where the maximum number of LEDs illuminate on signal
meter.
If the same number of LEDs stay lit through the whole rotation, turn the
attenuator down slightly and rotate the antenna again.
Rotate the antenna back to where the most LEDs illuminated and center it in
that area.
6. Rotate attenuator dial counter clockwise
Arrow on knob indicates which direction antenna is pointing.
LEDs will illuminate from left (next to power) to right.
All LEDs may not illuminate depending on signal strength.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to pinpoint signal reception. 9. Follow instructions
in TV or converter box owner’s manual to scan for available channels. Watch
TV!
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· Remove the existing adjustable connector from the upper connector located in
the base mount.
as shown at right and engage the extension onto the upper connector. · Leave
extension sticking out of base mount more than the thickness of the roof.
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1. Select an area on the roof for the base mount keeping in mind the following
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2. Drill a 2-1/4″ hole
all the way thru the vehicle roof where the adjustable connector will go.
3. Carefully pull out the adjustable connector so it will extend beyond the thickness of the roof when the base mount is installed. It must extend thru the roof to allow installation of interior components. Exact length will be adjusted when interior components are installed.
4. Connect the coax from the power inserter’s antenna input to the open connection on the splitter in the base mount.
adjustable connector and interior coax going thru the roof hole and into the
interior of the vehicle.
6. Hold the base mount in position and rotate the antenna by hand. without
interference from sealant, coax, roof insulation, etc. Fasten the base mount
to the roof. Make sure the base
mount is sealed all the way around. Make sure the coax channel and fastener
heads are sealed as well.
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1. Press knob button and remove knob from enclosure base. 2. Route the coax
thru the coax hole in the enclosure base. Place the
enclosure base around the adjustable connector and against ceiling. (The
enclosure base will seat around the centering ring on the adjustable
connector.) Fasten the enclosure to the ceiling with four included screws. 3.
Press the knob button and push knob onto the end of the adjustable connector.
enclosure. Fasten knob to connector with screw. 4. Route the coax around the
raised ring as shown and connect the coax to the RF connector on the KING
SureLock signal meter. 5. Optional: If desired, apply the decal to the
enclosure cover. 6. Carefully align the cover and snap into place. Make sure
not to damage or bend LEDs or pinch the coax cable.
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· Can be mounted in most standard electrical boxes. · Requires a +12 Volt DC
power source. (Inadequate voltage may cause the green LED to not illuminate
and the unit to
not function properly. · Requires .25″ female spade connectors for power and
ground connections. · Has an internal fuse rated @ 400 mA max. If tripped, the
fuse will reset when the circuit cools.
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Every new KING Jack HDTV Antenna System is thoroughly inspected and tested
before leaving the factory, and is covered by the following limited warranty
from the date of original purchase:
· Four-year parts warranty: The customer is not responsible for the cost of
replacement parts if the original part is determined to be defective under the
terms of the warranty. The customer is responsible for the cost of replacement
parts after four years.
· One-year labor warranty: The customer is not responsible for labor costs to
repair unit if unit falls under the terms of the warranty. Any warranty labor
outside of that performed at the factory is not covered unless the product has
been installed by an authorized dealer/installer or OEM manufacturer. The
customer is responsible for all labor costs after one year.
Should any trouble develop during the warranty period, contact KING. You must
contact KING before the warranty period expires. The customer must supply
proof of purchase (such as a dated sales receipt) when requesting warranty
service. If customer cannot supply proof of purchase, warranty period shall
start 30 days after date of manufacture.
KING may authorize the dealer to perform the necessary repairs, or may have
the unit returned to KING for repairs.
dealer on how to proceed with any repairs.
If it is determined that the unit needs to be returned to KING, customer must
return COMPLETE product, freight prepaid, to: .
If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or
material, KING will repair (or at its option, replace) without charge.
When returning product, KING will supply an RMA number (Return Merchandise
Authorization). This number must be clearly written on the box. Failure to
clearly write RMA number on box may result in delays in processing claim.
Along with product, customer should include in the box: his/her name, address,
daytime phone number, proof of purchase and description of the problem.
This warranty does not cover installation and external wiring, or
remanufactured units. This warranty is not transferable from the original
owner.
This warranty also does not apply where: · The product has been abused,
misused, improperly installed or improperly maintained. · The product has been
used with an accessory other than a KING accessory designed for the product. ·
Repairs are required because of normal wear and tear. · Alterations have been
made to the product. · The product or any associated component has been opened
without authorization or disassembled to any degree. · Damage has been caused
by power washing. · Circumstances beyond the control of KING cause the product
to no longer operate correctly. · Customer is not the original owner.
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you.
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