Klipsch magic splitter owners manual

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MAGIC SPLITTER

is designed to eliminate ground induced hum and noise from cable TV or outdoor
antenna connections to audio video systems, while providing two isolated out-
puts with minimum loss. It also serves to protect equipment against lighting
damage and to discharge static electricity buildup and is optimized for operation
over the frequency range ol5to1,0t10 MHz.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Wiring Diagram

To Antenna or Cable Antenna input

E : TUNER 1, vcn 1,
- CABLE eox 1, ETC.

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a

" S Antenna input TUNER 2, VCR 2,

o o . -------------- cAeLE cox 2, ETC,

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. AMP ETC. WITH 3 PHONE
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(09mm) Chassis

Ac Cord Plugged Into grounded outlet

1] Disconnect antenna coaxial cable from rear of Tuner, VCR, or other component,

2] Connect the antenna coaxial cable to the connector marked input on the MAGIC SPLITTER.

3] Connect a short coaxial interconnect cable from each of the connectors marked output" on the
MAGIC SPLITTER to the respective inputs of the Tuners, VCRs. etc. in the system.

Ilotl: For maximum efficiency and static electricity protection, the MAGIC SPLITTER MUST be
located at the audio/video equipment cabinet, and the coaxial interconnects from the MAGIC
SPLITTER to the audio/video components should be as short as possible.

4] (optional) If desired, an external ground may be connected to the screw terminal marked ground"
on the MAGIC SPLITTER. This connection is not required, but serves to increase protection against
equipment damage due to lightning. The ground terminal may be connected to a copper cold water
pipe or other source of electrical system ground such as the metal chassis of a system component
equipped with a three prong (grounded) AC cord. CAUTION: Ill] IIIJT make this connection to
the line" or neutral" conductors of an electrical outlet. It you are unsure at how to make
this connection. consult a licensed electrician or other technical professional.

Ilote: The Mondial Antenna Ground Isolation Circuit is designed to work with a properly grounded
cable TV or antenna coaxial cable It is llm intended to replace the coaxial cable shield ground
connection at the point ol entry into the building, as required by anicle 810 and 820 of the National
Electrical Code (NEG) The principal tunction of the MAGIC SPLITTER is to eliminate the circulating
ground currents and resulting hum and noise which may be caused by a PIIIIPEIILV GROIIIIIIED
cable TV or outdoor antenna coaxial cable.

SAFETY INFORMATION

1] Read all installation and safety instructions betore making any connections. Follow instructions and
make note at all cautions and warnings. Retain these instructions for future reference.

2] Outdoor antenna grounding: If an outside antenna is being used with your audio/video equipment,
he sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide maximum protection against lightning,
voltage surges, and built up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (N.E.C.)
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the antenna mast, supporting structure.
and antenna cable. Specifically, the NEC. states that the shield conductor of an antenna coaxial cable
be grounded to the building electrical system ground or a metal cold water pipe, as close to the
point of cable entry into the building as possible. The mast and supporting structure should also be
connected to the electrical system ground. For more information on the details of proper antenna
installation and grounding. refer to anicle 810 of the MEG. or the instructions supplied with your
antenna or components utilizing an antenna input.

3] Make sure antenna and cables are installed away trom power lines.

I] CATV cable grounding: To provide maximum protection lrom lightning, voltage surges, and built up
static changes, article 820-22 of the MEG. specifies that the CATV cable shield conductor be
connected to the building electrical system ground. as close to the point of cable entry into the
building as possible Although this ground connection is the responsibility of the cable TV company. it
is advisable to confirm its existence it possible. The ligure below illustrates this connection.

If you do not tind a grounding connection where the cable enters the building, call your local cable
company for more inlorrnation and/or possible correction .

Typical Cable Ground Installation

Indoors Exterior Wall Outdoors
. To AudioneO ______ To Cable
Equipment Location """" TV Service

Ground Connection

i Grounding Block and
s 1fro E(I3ectncdal _________ L __i wire installed by Cable TV
VS em roun ) company as per N,E.Cc