GE Pro Series User Manual

RF Modulators 38806
Video Converter

User Guide

Connect video devices equipped with composite audio/video
connections (red, white, and yellow) or S-video connection
to a TV with only an "F" type (coax) connection.
Package contents:
• RF modulator video converter
• AC power adapter
• User guide
List of parts required for installtion that are NOT INCLUDED:
• One composite AV cable (red/white/yellow) with connectors at
both ends.
• One 75-ohm coaxial cable with "F" type (male) connectors at
both ends.
• One S-video cable. *Required for connecting devices with an
S-video connection to a compatible Video Converter (GE33621)
which also has an S-video connection.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention 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.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture. For indoor use only.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point with an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Notice: The changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible of compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Audio is monaural:
When using an RF Modulator, the audio will always be
monaural – even though the video source is in stereo.
2. No audio:
a. Make sure the audio cable is connected to the video source
(DVD/Blu-ray player, gaming system, etc.) and on the RF
™
Modulator (red plug to red connector and white plug to white
connector).
b. If you connected the video source using an S-video cable, make
sure you also connect the audio cable from the video source
(DVD/Blu-ray player, gaming system, etc.) to the RF Modulator
™
(red plug to the red connector and white plug to the white
connector).
c. Make sure the coaxial cable is connected to the TV and is tight.
(This would be the cable from the RF Modulator labeled "TO TV").
d. Make sure the RF Modulator is plugged securely into a
working 120V AC outlet, and the barrel end is plugged into
the "DC 9V-12V" on the RF Modulator.
e. If you still cannot hear audio, try replacing the audio cable. (The
cable that has only the red and white plugs on both ends).
3. No picture from video source:
a. If you used an audio/video composite cable (cable with red,
white, and yellow connectors) make sure the yellow plugs are
completely plugged into the yellow connectors on the RF
Modulator and on the video source (DVD/Blu-ray™ player,
gaming system, etc.).
b. If your RF Modulator has S-video capabilities, make sure you do
not have both the S-video cable and the composite yellow plug
connected at the same time; this will cancel each other out.
Unplug either the S-video cable or the composite yellow plug
from the RF Modulator and the video source (DVD/Blu-ray™
player, gaming system, etc.).
c. Make sure the coaxial cable is connected to the TV and is tight.
(This would be the cable from the RF Modulator labeled "TO TV").
d. Make sure the channels are set the same on the RF Modulator
and the TV (either channel 3 or 4).
SET UP OPTION 1
Composite Audio/Video Cable (red/white/yellow)
1. Connect a Composite AV cable (not included) from the out jacks of
your source device (DVD/Blu-ray™ player, gaming system, etc.) to
the corresponding color input jack on the RF Modulator.
2. Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from your source device
(cable/satellite box or TV antenna) to the jack labeled ANT IN.
3. Connect the coaxial cable from the RF Modulator labeled
"TO TV" to the TV.
NOTE: If you do not have cable/satellite or an antenna, you will only
need to connect the coaxial cable from the RF Modulator labeled
"TO TV" to the coax input on the TV. If your TV has only 300-ohm VHF
screw terminals, use a 75-ohm to 300-ohm matching transformer.
4. Connect the barrel plug on the included power adapter to the
9V – 12V jack on the RF Modulator. Then plug the adapter into the
nearest electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the TV and set it to either channel 3 or 4 (whichever does
not receive broadcasting), then set the same channel selection to
RF Modulator using the "Channel 3/4" switch.
6. To view your source device, simply turn the device on. To view your
TV broadcasting again, turn the source device off. The modulator
will automatically switch for you.
SET UP OPTION 2
S-video Cable + Stereo Audio Cable (red/white)
1. Connect an S-video and a composite audio (red/white) cable (not
included) from the out jacks of your source device (DVD/Blu-ray™
player, gaming system, etc.) to the corresponding color input jack on
the RF Modulator.
2. Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from your source device
(cable/satellite box or TV antenna) to the jack labeled ANT IN.
3. Connect the coaxial cable from the RF Modulator labeled
"TO TV" to the TV.
NOTE: If you do not have cable/satellite or an antenna, you will only
need to connect the coaxial cable from the RF Modulator labeled "TO
TV" to the coax input on the TV. If your TV has only 300-ohm VHF
screw terminals, use a 75-ohm to 300-ohm matching transformer.
4. Connect the barrel plug on the included power adapter to the
9V – 12V jack on the RF Modulator. Then plug the adapter into the
nearest electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the TV and set it to either channel 3 or 4 (whichever does
not receive broadcasting). Then set the same channel selection to
RF Modulator using the "Channel 3/4" switch.
6. To view your source device simply turn the device on. To view your
TV broadcasting again, turn the source device off. The modulator
will automatically switch for you.
e. Make sure the RF Modulator is plugged securely into a working
120V AC outlet, and the barrel end is plugged into the "DC
9V-12V" on the RF Modulator.
f. If you still cannot view the video source (DVD/Blu-ray™ player,
gaming system, etc.) try replacing one or all of the cables.
4. No picture from video source (using an S-video cable):
Replace the S-video cable.
5. No picture From cable/antenna:
a. Make sure the video source (DVD/Blu-ray™ player, gaming
system, etc.) is turned "Off" and the blue LED is "Off" on the
RF Modulator.
b. Make sure the coaxial cable from the cable box or the antenna
is connected to the ANT IN on the RF Modulator.
c. Try replacing the coaxial cable between the cable box or the
antenna and the RF Modulator.
d. Make sure the channels are set the same on the RF Modulator
and the TV (either channel 3 or 4).
e. Make sure the RF Modulator is plugged securely into a working
120V AC outlet and the barrel end is plugged into the "DC
9V-12V" on the RF Modulator.
If you are still having problems operating your RF Modulator,
please do not return the product to the store. Call our Customer
Support line at 800-654-8483 between the hours of 7:00am and
8:00pm CST for technical assistance.
GE is a trademark of the General Electric Company and is under
license by Jasco Products Company LLC, 10 E. Memorial Rd.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73114.
This Jasco Product comes with a limited-lifetime warranty.
Visit www.byjasco.com for warranty details.
Cable IN from antenna,
AC Adapter
ant. in
DC 9V-12V
RF Modulator
38806
L audio R video
From video source
(DVD Player)
Cable IN from antenna,
cable or satellite box
AC Adapter
DC 9V-12V
ant. in
RF Modulator
38806
L audio R video s-video
From video source
(DVD Player)
FCC PART 15
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.
FCC NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to
this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: 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
encourage 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 the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
38806 EnSpManual v.1 | 01/31/17 CH
Cables not included
cable or satellite box
channel
3 4
to tv
Cable OUT
to TV
Cables not included
channel
3 4
to tv
Cable OUT
to TV