Radio Shack Amlified UHF/VHF HDTV Antenna Owner's Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL —
Please read before using this equipment.
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INSTALLATION
1. Place the antenna on or near your TV
set, or FM receiver.
2. Connect the antenna's output cable to
your TV's, VCR's or FM 75-ohm antenna
input terminal.
3. Connect a second video source such as
cable TV, or video game, etc. to the
EXT.
ANT
terminal using 75 ohm coaxial
cable/connector (not supplied).
4. Connect the supplied AC adapter's
barrel plug into the
12VDC 200mA
jack on
the back of the indoor antenna, and
connect the AC adapter's other end to a
standard AC outlet.
O
PERATION
Adjusting the Antenna
For VHF TV Channels 2 – 6, fully extend the
telescoping elements.
For VHF TV Channels 7 – 13 and FM radio,
retract the telescoping elements to half length
and move them to an angle that produces the
best reception.
For UHF TV Channels 14 – 69, turn and tilt
the UHF loop antenna until you get the best
reception.
Using Gain Control
”Snow” or other interference of the TV picture
might be caused by a TV signal that is too
weak, or too strong. Turn
GAIN
clockwise to
turn it on and adjust it until the snow or
interference disappears.
Turn off
GAIN
when you are using the
connected outdoor antenna.
Selecting a Secondary Source
To use this indoor antenna to receive the
signal, move
ANTENNA INT.
± ²
EXT.
to
INT.
±
.
The red LED lights indicating the indoor
antenna is selected as the signal source
when the gain control is turned on.
To use a second video source, such as cable
TV, a video game, or satellite dish, move
ANTENNA INT.
± ²
EXT.
to
²
EXT
.
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Your RadioShack Amplified UHF/VHF
HDTV Antenna is perfect for improving
your TV's reception. This antenna will
help you attain the best signal so you can
enjoy the rich clarity of color and detail in
your HDTV.
8-Inch UHF Loop Antenna — rotates
for best UHF reception.
Telescopic Elements — rotate for best VHF and FM reception.
Gain Control—
allows you to adjust
the signal strength.
LED — lights when the antenna is
selected as the primary signal
source, and the gain control is on.
TO TV — connects antenna to TV.
EXT. ANT — provides connection for
external antenna, video game, or cable.
ANTENNA
INT.
± ²
EXT.
12VDC
200mA Jack
FRONT
VIEW
REAR
VIEW
CAUTION
You must use an adapter that supplies
12V DC and delivers at least 200 mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive
and its plug must fit this indoor
antenna's 12VDC 200mA jack. The supplied
adapter meets these specifications. Using an
adapter that does not meet these specifications
could damage the indoor antenna or this adapter.
!
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NOTE
Ô
The antenna LED indicator does not light when
you select
>
EXT to use external antenna
source.
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IMPORTANT
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— Note
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