RCA ANT1700F User's Guide

ANT1700F

Multi-Directional Slim Digital

Antenna

Antena multidireccional plana para interiores

User’s Guide

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Congratulations on your purchase of the ANT1700F Multi-Directional Slim Digital Antenna.

With this contemporary antenna, rabbit ears are a thing of the past. This sleek, attractive antenna features the most advanced technology, including a patented engineering design that provides excellent reception for both analog and digital TV broadcasts.

Multi-Directional Antennas

A multi-directional antenna is able to receive signals from any direction. Useful for both analog and digital reception, the ANT1700F looks great, facilitates optimal reception, and requires very little space. The patented multi-directional technology ensures that the antenna does not need to be adjusted according to the location of the transmitting signal.

ANT1700F Features

The ANT1700F Multi-Directional Slim Digital Antenna is packed with features that make it as functional as it is attractive. Because the ANT1700F is multi-directional, there is no need to constantly turn the antenna to improve reception. And, with its compact footprint, the ANT1700F is so unobtrusive, you can hang it on the wall, stand it up or lay it fl at. Its attractive design complements any décor. The ANT1700F:

• Outperforms traditional antennas due to patented design

• Eliminates constant adjustments with multi-directional reception pattern

• Gets great reception in any position—lying fl at, hanging, or standing

• Takes up minimal space

• Features a modern, contemporary look

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ANT1700F Hardware

Before attempting to use your antenna, please remove all parts from the box and read the instructions carefully The ANT1700F antenna package includes the following items:.

1 ANT1700F Multi-Directional Slim Digital Antenna with Built-In 6’ Coaxial Cable

Removable Foot Stand

Setting Up the ANT1700F

Find the best location for the antenna

Before you connect the antenna, determine the best spot in your home for optimum reception. Visit www.antennaweb.org to see where your local broadcasts are coming from.

Then, try as much as possible to avoid obstructions between these transmitters and your antenna.

Because of its multi-directional capabilities, the ANT1700F receives UHF, VHF, and local high-defi nition broadcasts, providing quality reception from most locations.

Note: The ANT1700F may work well sitting on your TV or other components. However, because electronic components can sometimes interfere with the antenna’s reception, you might notice an effect on the antenna’s performance. Likewise, placing the antenna on a metal surface may interfere with reception. If the antenna isn’t performing as well as expected, try moving it away from the component or placing it on another surface. Then, re-scan for channels on your TV or converter box.

Positioning the Antenna

After locating the optimal position for your antenna, choose from one of three options:

• Lay the ANT1700F fl at The ANT1700F has raised feet on its bottom to prevent scratching of furniture. Make sure you place the antenna on a fl at, level surface.

Note: This is the position that usually gives optimal performance.

• Hang the ANT1700F The back of the ANT1700F antenna has two mounting holes that can be used for hanging. Place both holes over screws inserted in your wall. A higher placement may deliver better performance.

• Stand the ANT1700F upright The ANT1700F comes with a removable stand.

Simply place the antenna in the stand to prop the antenna in an upright position.

Connecting the ANT1700F

You can connect the ANT1700F directly to your TV or use it with a converter box.

Built-In

Coaxial Cable

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To connect the ANT1700F directly to your TV:

1. Make sure your TV is turned off.

2. Connect the ANT1700F’s built-in coaxial cable to the antenna input on your TV.

3. Re-scan for channels on your TV.

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Built-In

Coaxial Cable

Converter Box

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3a

Audio/Video

Cables

–or– Coaxial

Cable

3b

TV

To connect the ANT1700F to a converter box:

1. Make sure your TV is turned off.

2. Connect the ANT1700F’s built-in coaxial cable to the antenna input on your converter box.

3. Connect the converter box to your TV using either audio/video cables or a coaxial cable: a. Audio/Video cable connection: Connect the video

(yellow) and stereo audio (red and white) cables to the video and audio outputs on your converter box. Connect the other ends to the video and audio inputs on your TV. Make sure you match the colors of the jacks on each—yellow plug to yellow jack, red plug to red jack, and white plug to white jack.

b. Coaxial cable connection: Connect a coaxial cable to the antenna output on your converter box.

Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the antenna input on your TV.

4. Re-scan for channels on your converter box.

Notes: See your converter box’s owner’s manual for more detailed connection instructions.

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Coaxial Cable Installation Precautions

• Do not bend coaxial cables into less than a three-inch radius. Tighter bends can cause shorts and can change a cable’s impedance.

• Do not install a coaxial cable where it will have a pulling tension greater than 15 pounds during installation. After installation, make sure there is no tension on the cable.

• Use only round-headed staples. Any clamps or securing devices used with coax should grip the cable evenly about the circumference without crushing the cable. Flat staples can damage the coaxial cable.

• Do not expose a coaxial cable to a temperature greater than 176 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the cable away from heating vents and water heaters.

12 Month Limited Warranty

VOXX Accessories Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product along with any accessories included in the original packaging is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage

(e.g. dated bill of sale), speci fi cation of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.

Do not return this product to the Retailer.

This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside the United States or

Canada. The Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise. This Warranty does not apply to costs incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of the product, or, if in the Company’s opinion, the product has been damaged through acts of nature, alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, or accident. This Warranty does not cover damage caused by an AC adapter not provided with the product.

THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR

OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY

EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,

SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY

WARRANTY HEREUNDER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN

A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE

COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you speci fi c legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

U.S.A.: Audiovox Return Center, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788

CANADA: Audiovox Return Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit 3, Door 16, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 3A5

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Indianapolis, IN

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All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product specifi cations are subject to change.

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