Best Buy Essentials BE-ANT716 User manual
Stand
This antenna is specially designed for digital over-the-air TV
broadcast reception. It can receive all of the TV signals available
in your area in the VHF and UHF bands.
Range and performance can be impacted by several external
factors.Refer to tips and troubleshooting for recommendations
to improve reception.
Package contents
• HDTV antenna
• Antenna stand
• Quick Setup Guide
Connecting the antenna
If you have an HDTV with a digital TV (ATSC) tuner, you can
connect the antenna directly to the HDTV. Older TVs may require
a separate digital TV tuner or digital converter box.
1Connect the end of the antenna’s coaxial cable to the coaxial
jack on the back of your TV digital converter box or set-top box.
Connect to an HDTV
OR
Connect to a TV through a digital converter box
• Connect the coaxial cable to your digital converter box or
set-top box, then connect a video/audio cable (such as an
HDMI, coaxial, or AV cable) from your converter box or set-top
box to your TV.
Attach the included stand OR OR Lay it at on a tableHang it on a wall
Antenna HDTV
Coaxial cable
Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
Flat Indoor
Antenna
Quick Setup Guide
BE-ANT716
Antenna
Digital converter or set-top box
Coaxial cable
Video/audio cable (coaxial or composite cable)
OR
TV
HDMI cable
OR
IN OUT LRY
ANTENNA
HDMI
Features
• Receive free local HDTV broadcasts
• Flat prole design ts with any decor
• Multiple placement options: stand mount, lay at, or hang on
wall
• 5 ft. (1.52 m) integrated coaxial cable
Setting up and using your antenna
Positioning the antenna
1Select a location to place your antenna. See “Tips for Better
Reception” for more information.
Note: This is an indoor antenna. Do not place it outside.
2Choose a mounting method:
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2Turn on your TV, then press input or source to select the input
for your antenna (usually labeled TV).
3Open your TV’s Setup menu, then select the “scan”or“channel
scan” option. Your TV automatically searches for available
channels in your area. Refer to your TV manual for detailed
instructions.
Tips for better reception
• Keep the antenna away from sources of interference, such as
air conditioners, elevators, hair dryers, or microwave ovens.
• Place the antenna near a window.
• Install the antenna as high as possible to avoid possible
obstacles between the antenna and transmission tower.
Obstacles may cause temporary signal loss.
• Run a channel scan every time you move your antenna.
• If possible, position your antenna toward the transmission
tower.
• To determine which channels are available in your area, visit
www.antennaweb.org. Type in your zip code to get help with
antenna placement.
• Test the antenna in multiple locations to nd the strongest
signal.
• This antenna is an indoor antenna. Do not place it outside.
• Run a channel scan monthly to make sure that you are
receiving all possible channels.
• Some TVs have a signal strength indicator that can help with
antenna placement. See your TV manual to see if your TV has
this feature.
• This antenna works with any TV or device with an ATSC tuner.
Refer to the device manual to check compatibility.
Troubleshooting
I cannot nd any channels.
• Make sure that you have selected the correct input on your TV.
• Go to the menu on your TV or set top box, such as a
cable/satellite box or streaming media device, and rescan the
channels.
• Make sure that all your connections are correct and secure.
• Adjust your antenna, then rescan for available channels on your
TV or set top box.
• Make sure that you are connected to a TV or set top box with an
ATSC tuner.
The picture quality is good on some channels and poor or no
reception on others.
• Adjust your antenna, then scan for available channels on your
TV or set top box.
• Keep the antenna away from sources of interference such as air
conditioners, hair dryers, and microwave ovens.
• Your antenna may be too far from the broadcast antenna to
receive an adequate signal. The signal may also be aected by
obstructions between the broadcast antenna and your antenna.
• Make sure that the signal strength from the antenna is
adequate. Some TVs have a signal strength indicator. See your
TV manual to see if your TV has this feature.
• If you use a UHF/VHF amplier to boost the signal level, make
sure that it is operating correctly.
I don’t know what digital TV reception I get in my area.
• To determine which channels are available in your area, visit
www.antennaweb.org. Type in your zip code to get help with
antenna placement.
Not all channels are available after performing a channel
scan.
• Adjust your antenna, then scan for available channels on your
TV or set top box.
• Make sure that the signal strength from the antenna is
adequate. Some TVs have a signal strength indicator. See your
TV manual to see if your TV has this feature.
Specications
• Dimensions (H×W×D): 8.1 × 9 × .7 in. (20.5 × 23 × 1.7 cm)
• Range: 30 miles (48 Kilometers)
Note: Range will vary depending on a wide range of environmental and
geographic factors
• Frequency range:
• VHF: 174-230 MHz
• UHF: 470-860 MHz
• Cable length: 5 ft. (1.52 m)
• Impedance: 75 ohm
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