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Read and retain all safety and operating instructions.

• This appliance should not be used near water, such as near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub.

• The amplifier should be situated so that its location does not

interfere with its proper ventilation.

• This amplifier should be connected to a power supply of the

type described in the operating instructions or marked on the

amplifier.

• Do not attempt to defeat the grounding or polarization

components of this amplifier.

• Wipe the amplifier with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it

looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or

strong detergents to clean the amplifier.

• The power cord of the amplifier should be unplugged from the

outlet when left unused for extended periods of time.

• Do not allow liquids to spill through the amplifier’s openings.

• The amplifier should be situated away from heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances.

Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic

devices and distort or melt plastic parts.

• If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the

antenna system is grounded to provide some protection

against voltage surges, built-up static charges, and lightning

strikes. Section 810 of the National Electric Code (NEC),

ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-1990, provides information with respect to

proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size

of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,

connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the

grounding electrode.

• The CATV system installers attention should be directed to

Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper

grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground

shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Forward Path:

Operating Frequency Range...... 54–1000 MHz

Gain.............................................. Up to 10 dB

Gain Adjustment Range............................ 8 dB

Reverse Path:

Operating Frequency Range .......... 5– 40 MHz

Insertion Loss ........................................... 5 dB

Adapter Input Voltage ..................... 105–135V

Power Usage ........................................... <2W

Power Line Frequency ..................... 50–60 Hz

Dimensions (HWD) ...... 1

/2 x

/4 x 5

/2 Inches

(3.81 x 9.53 x 13.97 cm)

Weight ................................ 6.72 oz (190.51 g)

Specifications are typical; Individual units might

vary. Specifications are subject to change and

improvement without notice.

• Do not use pliers to tighten screw-on F-connectors.

• Never connect both an outdoor antenna and the output from

the amplifier to the antenna input of your TV or VCR without

using a high isolation A/B switch. Doing so could cause

interference with other nearby receivers.

• For an additional grounding method, remove a rubber foot

from the amplifier and back out the #6 grounding screw. Place

a grounding wire over the grounding screw and tighten the

screw back into the housing.

• In extremely long cable runs (distances over 200 feet),

additional amplification might be needed.

RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks 10A03

used by RadioShack Corporation.

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-

ship under normal use for 90 (ninety) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-

owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED

HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES

CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-

ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH

RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY

USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS

WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCON-

VENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN

ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-

tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to

you.

In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack

sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option,

unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts

and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase

price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-

erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of

warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the

original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the

expiration of the warranty period.

This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,

accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or

maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs

other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as

fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs

of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

12/99

Specifications

Cautions:

You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 12V DC and delivers at least 100 mA. Its cen-

ter tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the amplifier's adapter jack. The supplied adapter

meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could

damage the amplifier or the adapter.

Always connect the AC adapter to the amplifier before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the

adapter from AC power before you disconnect it from the amplifier.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

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

The FCC Wants You to Know

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 generates, 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 measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your amplifier.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

Product: Bi-Directional

Cable-TV Amplifier

Model: 15-2505

Responsible Party: RadioShack

100 Throckmorton

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone: 817-415-3200

CAUTION..

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The lightning symbol is intended to alert

you to the presence of uninsulated

dangerous voltage within this product’s

enclosure that might be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock. Do not open the product’s case

The exclamation symbol is

intended to inform you that

important operating and

maintenance instructions are

included in the literature

accompanying this product.

Notes

Safety Instructions

FCC Information