Operating instructions
TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS
MINILINK® 5.8 TRANSMITTER
RF SECTION
Power Output 50 mV/Meter @ 3 Meters
Transmitting Frequency 5741, 5754, 5767, 5780, 5793, 5806,
5819, 5832, 5845, 5858 MHz
FCC ID
(Directional Transmitter) JRR-PS37-4
FCC ID
(Omni-directional Transmitter) JRR-PHL4-13
VIDEO SECTION
Color Format NTSC
Pre-emphasis CCIR 405-1, 525 lines
Input Level 1.0 V P-P @ 75 Ohms
AUDIO SECTION
Input Level Line Level 0.5 V P-P @ 10 K Ohms
Microphone Level 50 mV P-P
Powered Input +5 V @ 25mA
MECHANICAL - DIRECTIONAL
Dimensions 2.75” x 2.75” x 1.5”
Weight 9.04 oz
Connections Power supply, video BNC, Audio
BNC
MECHANICAL – OMNI DIRECTIONAL
Dimensions 1.5” x 2.4” x 0.43”
(w/out antenna)
Weight 1.8 oz
Connections Power, video, audio and ground on
4 pin plug.
(Video, audio and ground
connections are 4 inch 24 AWG leads)
POWER
Power Requirements 6-14.5 VDC @ 100 mA
Reverse voltage protected
ENVIRONMENTAL
Humidity 95% non-condensing
Operating Temperature -20F to +180F
RANGES
SEE LNB SPECIFICATIONS ON PAGE 9 FOR SPECIFIC RANGES.
*For product improvement, design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM SOLUTION
No picture or sound, no
indicator lights
1. NO POWER – make certain that all equipment
is plugged into the proper power source.
2. Check power supply to make sure it is
outputting the required voltage.
No Picture or sound but
indicator lights are on
1. LNB is not pointed at the transmitter. Verify the
transmitter is aimed at the LNB properly. You
should have clear, wide-open line of site
between the transmitter and LNB
2. Poor cable connections. Check all cable
connections and connectors.
3. Defective LNB. Replace defective part.
Picture has sparkles or
picture is grainy
1. Receiver antenna is not aligned with the
transmitter. Readjust antenna to match polarity.
2. Video channel is improperly set.
3. Excessive signal loss between LNB and
receiver. Install line amplifier.
4. LNB is defective. Check all coaxial
connections.
5. Poor connections. Check all coaxial
connections.
6. Water in coaxial cable connections. Check all
connections, dry out if necessary and make sure
all connectors used outdoors are suitable for
environmental conditions.
Video fine-tuning will
not adjust channel
properly. Excessive
black or white sparkles
on all channels
1. LNB off frequency. Have a qualified service
technician check LNB
Audio Sounds distorted
or hearing noise, pops
and clicks
1. Select audio is not tuned to proper sub-carrier.
Check correct audio frequency.
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