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Dec 27, 2013

Wingard Video Distribution Center

I have a Wingard Video Distribution Center model VS53DVD/VS5312D. It is wired direct with a 12V. However, when I try to power up the system, it does not come on. I checked the 12V hookup behind the system and it is inserted correctly. I followed the wire back as far as I could and all seemed to be ok. Please let me know if you have experienced this type of issue and possible "fix". Thanks! Frank
  • Did you ever check for 12v power from the plug going into the distribution system?
  • Morning Everyone

    I checked the 15 amp fuse for the home theater system and it was good. I opened the Wingard Video Distribution Center box and the fuse was good inside there as well. I then disconnected all of the coax cables from the box and tried the power button again. Each time, the box did not power up. Suggestions???
  • Thanks for the great information. I will try to find the fuse this morning and check the coax cable. I will let you know how it works out. Again, thanks!
  • Yes, theres a fuse inside. Its tough to open so do it on a clean bench
    fuse is just inside where the plug is located.
  • Do you mean when you push the power button on the front the light does not come on? As mentioned above, the power needs to be on to watch OTA TV but the power button does nothing else to any other signal or button.
    There should be a dedicated 7.5 DC amp fuse in the system so if you check the plug in the back of the controller and there is no power I would go look for the fuse. It's likely labeled TV antenna or TV boost or similar.
  • Here is manual. Look at troubleshooting area. Most have been covered by posters. One thing that could be a problem is a bad coaxial cable or bad antenna head.
    Vs5312
  • The 12v is only used to power the Batwing antenna amplifier. Is that what's not operating correctly? Input source switching is a totally separate function of this device and should still function without 12V power.
  • next step would be to get a multimeter and confirm that the power wire going into the distribution center is actually supplying power - by checking it for 12V DC.

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