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HW-DT8 UHF/VHFDIGITAL CARAVANANTENNA(including digital Thru-van-wall kit)

HAPPY WANDERER CARAVAN ACCESSORIES PTY LTDUnit 2/54 Byre Ave Somerton Park SA 5044

Phone (08) 8376 2411 Facsimile (08) 8376 2455email info@happywanderer.net.auwww.happywanderer.net.au

HAPPY WANDERERC A R A V A N A C C E S S O R I E S

Antenna Set For Horizontal Signal

Antenna Set For Vertical Signal

HAPPY WANDERERC A R A V A N A C C E S S O R I E S

Purchase by cheque, money order or credit card.If using credit card phone (08) 8376 2411 orfax (08) 8376 2455 or mail to:Happy Wanderer Caravan AccessoriesUnit 2/54 Byre Avenue, Somerton Park SA 5044

Please send me ................. HW 024 Masthead Signal Booster Please send me ................. Easy-Tune 12 volt booster & booster amplifier at $84 (inc P&P)

240 volt / 12 volt combind model at $98 (inc P&P) Please send me ................. hand held TV Signal Finders at $70 each (inc P&P)Please send me ................. Easy-Tune 240 volt / 12 volt Power Pack. $21 each (inc P&P)

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• Receives Low Powered DTV Stations• Receives HD Digital horizontal & vertical signals• Swing head adaptor for simple swing from horizontal to vertical• All cables in and outside van supplied• All Cables are RG6 Compression Non Corrosion Plugs• Will fit all our bracket types• Non corrosive• Quick to erect & dismantle• Manufactured from UPVC plastic• Proven reliability• Dimensions: 500mm High x 295mm Wide x 200mm Deep (Can cut bracket bolts back to make 165mm Deep) • Full Money Back Guarantee on all products• 5 year warranty

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HW024 Masthead Signal Booster• Masthead type booster designed for use inside your caravan.• Just plug in the power supply to a 240 V outlet in your van. A 12 volt lead is supplied in pack.• An ultra wide band, low noise masthead amplifi er designed for combined UHF/VHF antennae.• Variable VHF and fi xed 24dBUHF gain.• Also boosts other caravan antenna types.

240v/12v Combind model RRP $94 inc GST, + $4 P&P

Hand Held TV Signal FinderLEDs for Precision fi nding. Don’t waste any more time twisting and fi ddling with your aerial to fi nd local TV stations. Simply plug the Happy Wanderer hand held signal fi nder into your existing aerial system in your caravan, motor home or boat and rotate your aerial until the signal fi nder indicates the best position. Works on UHF, VHF, Digital and Analogue signals. Complete with one year manufacturer guarantee. Ideal product for roof wind up antennas.

RRP $66 inc GST, + $4 P&P

Easy-Tune Signal Finder Booster CombinedThe Easy-Tune amplifi er is new on the market with a built in SIGNAL FINDER. One unit allows you to:• Align your aerial perfectly• Boost your TV/Radio signal (variable boost)• Distribute your TV/Radio signal• Visual indication of TV signal level• A Must have for some LED TV’s which need a higher signal• Compatible with all Australian Digital TV/Radio bands & formats• Easy DIY install can be secured with double sided tape or screws

All these products can be ordered directly from Happy Wanderer or through our dealernetwork - go to www.happywanderer.net.au for dealer locations

TROUBLE SHOOTING - Problems and Solutions

Problem Check and Remedy

1. Nothing appears on thescreen.

• Nearly all problems with this antenna are related to the use of old pushin plugs. Try bypassing the old push in plugs and use the supplied HW019digital Thru Van Wall Connector by running the cables through a door orwindow. If this fixes the problem its time to update your push in plugspermanently. If you still want to use push in plugs with this antenna youwill need to purchase an adaptor from Happy Wanderer.

2. TV picture blackand white. (Analogue TV)

Poor quality sound.

• Test if your push in plugs are at fault as per item 1.

• Check as to whether the TV signal is vertical or horizontal.

• Rotate the antenna if the signal is horizontal mode to see if there isimprovement.

• Repeat in vertical mode.

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4. No lights on signal finder but still good TV picture signal

picture breaking up.(Digital TV)

• Test if vertical or horizontal signal required.

• DT8 receives signal on good quailty TVs with strength less than 1st light on signal finder. Set up antenna & tune TV set even if there are no lights.

• Distortion of the picture could indicate a weak signal and boostingmay be necessary. See Back Page

• Signal may be too strong using the gain booster or if using the easy-tune follow the instructions. • If receiving UHF & not VHF, Set arms on antenna.

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A bracket and mast to Caravanis not suppliedThis is to be purchased as a separate item.Our standard range of brackets and mast are designed to work with this model antenna.Our 20mm white plastic mast fits into swing head adaptor. A 22mm round timber canbe used to reinforce your mast. If required, contact your local hardware store. If notusing a HAPPY WANDERER bracket you will need to adapt a short length of plasticmast onto your mast.

The DT8 “dual loop” design gives consistent high gain as well as good front to back ratio, whichmeans a superior performance over a long distance in country locations. It has forgiving aimingcharacteristics with 70 degrees of beamwidth which allows the DT8 to receive signals without pointingdirectly towards the transmission tower.

Thread long coaxial cable through reflectorhole in loop element base and connect cable to connector on back of loop element.

Use screwdriver to secure reflector, baseand loop together with 3 ” bolt.

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DT8 Instructions

Picture showing the antenna in vertical andhorizontal mode. The swing head makes this adjustment easy. Point arrow on top of swing head toward the front of the antenna. Swing head has been increased in length to cover both saw teeth. If you are having any problems with installation please call Happy Wanderer on (08) 8376 2411. See photos on front cover for exact set up of horizontal and vertical.

Before beginning assembly, make sureall pieces needed are present. A Phillipshead screwdriver is the only tool required.

1. Loop Element2. Loop Element Base3. Reflector4. Swing Head5. 3 ” inch bolt6. 4m coaxial cable7. 1.8m inside van to TV cable8. HW019 Thru-van-wall

(If you still want to use your push in style plug and not use the HW019 with this product you will needto purchase an adaptor from us.)

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TUNINGTo maximise reception signal we recommend the use of the TV Signal Finder - see back page for details.

You need to re-tuning your caravan TV set to suit each location reception. This is normal for a TVset on the move as opposed to a set permanently in one location.

An optional booster is available but we feel that boosting will rarely be needed as the antenna haslong range capabilities so it suits most Australian locations.

CAUTION: • DO NOT pull on coax cable where it enters the DT8.

• DO NOT bend coax cable sharply particularly near loop element entry point as this may cause the centre core wire to fracture.

For further assistance in finding TV stations and frequencies see back page for information on our publication The Caravanner’s Guide to Australian Television Stations and TV signal finders

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS• When drilling holes in your Caravan or RV ensure you are aware of where electrical cables are located. If any doubt contact manufacturer.• When fitting antenna brackets to your Caravan or RV ensure safe practices are used at all times. Use ladders or steps when unable to fit standing on the ground.• For safety sake do not set antenna up near electric wires or neon lights. Also where subject to extreme heat.• Be aware that antenna and masts may become an obstacle to people or cars. Position antenna securely on mast and mast on bracket. Regularly check condition of bracket and mast.• Avoid use of antenna in severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms or very high wind.• Avoid use of antenna in areas subject to shock or vibration or other unstable areas.

DT8 InstructionsThe DT8 “dual loop” design gives consistent high gain as well as good front to back ratio, which means a superior performance over a long distance in country locations. It has forgiving aiming characteris-tics with 70 degrees of beam width which allows the DT8 to receive signals without pointing directly towards the transmission tower.

Before beginning assembly, make sure all pieces needed are present. A Phillips head screwdriver is the only tool required.

1. Loop Element2. Loop Element Base3. Reflector4. Swing Head5. 3½” inch bolt6. 4m coaxial cable7. 2m inside van to TV cable8. HW019 Thru-van-wall (If you still want to use your push in style plug and not

use the HW019 with this product you will need

to purchase an adaptor from us.)

Assemble antenna using a screwdriver to secure reflector, base & loop together with 3½” bolt making sure both holes are nearest to the VHF arms. Thread long 4m cable through reflector & base to element using hole marked TO TV.Thread short cable from arms through reflector & base to element using hole marked VHF IN.

Place swing head in clamps with the arrow pointing towards element and the PVC Pole Female pointing down.

When setting the swinging VHF arms on the back of the DT8, be sure to lift over clip (Arrow) to avoid breaking and reverse the procedure when taking down.Most TV reception in Australia is UHF and arms need not be set as shown in the photos on the cover and can be left down. Try TV tuning without setting arms first.

See photos on front cover for exact set up of horizontal and vertical signals.

A bracket and mast to Caravan is not suppliedThis is to be purchased as a separate item. Our standard range of brackets and mast are designed to work with this model antenna. Our 20mm white plastic mast fits into swing head adaptor. A 22mm round timber can be used to reinforce your mast. If required, contact your local hardware store. If not using a HAPPY WANDERER bracket you will need to adapt a short length of plastic mast onto your mast.

TUNINGTo maximise reception signal we recommend the use of the TV Signal Finder - or Combined Signal Finder Amplifier Booster. You need to re-tuning your caravan TV set to suit each location reception. This is normal for a TV set on the move as opposed to a set permanently in one location.We feel that boosting will rarely be needed as the antenna has long range capabilities so it suits most Australian locations. TV Sets have a varying degrees of tuning strength. LCD TV’s tune at a lower signal frequency. If your TV is an LED TV then higher strength signal may be required. (See Boosters on back page). It may be your TV & not the antenna.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS• When drilling holes in your Caravan or RV ensure you are aware of where electrical cables are located. If any doubt contact manufacturer.• When fitting antenna brackets to your Caravan or RV ensure safe practices are used at all times. Use ladders or steps when unable to fit standing on the ground.• For safety sake do not set antenna up near electric wires or neon lights. Also where subject to extreme heat.• Be aware that antenna and masts may become an obstacle to people or cars. Position antenna securely on mast and mast on bracket. Regularly check condition of bracket and mast.• Avoid use of antenna in severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms or very high wind.• Avoid use of antenna in areas subject to shock or vibration or other unstable areas.• DO NOT bend coax cable sharply particularly near loop element entry point as this may cause the centre core wire to fracture.

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