Blaupunkt BDA8U User manual

Instruction Manual
Digital Indoor Antenna - BDA8U

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Read this manual thoroughly before you start using the Digital Antenna.
Store this manual, the completed warranty card, your receipt and the
product packaging. The safety precautions instructions reduces the risk of
fire, electric shock and injury when correctly complied to.
Please follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings.
• Only using furniture that can safely support the Products.
• Ensure the Product is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
• Do not place the product on cloth or other conductive materials.
• Do not temper or change or modify the product in any way.
• Only use Accessories outlined and recommended by the manufacturer.
• Please do not expose the product to splashing or water contact
• Please do not place any object on top of the product
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
Read this manual thoroughly before you start using the Digital Indoor Antenna.
Store this manual, the completed warranty card, your receipt and the product packaging.
The safety precautions instructions reduces the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when
correctly complied to.
Please follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings.
• Do not expose this product to water, rain, chemicals, oils, moisture or dust. Eletronic
products such as this digital indoor antenna should never be exposed to moisture or
high temperatures.
• Do not open the product housing. There are no user-servicable parts inside.
• Do not attempt to repair unit yourself.
• Supervision is a must to ensure children do not play with this product.
• Do not expose this product to open flames or other heat sources.
• Do not drop the device.
• Keep away from magnets.
• Do not expose to direct sunlight.
• Unplug during lightning storms or unused long periods of time.
• Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with water,
such as vases to be placed nearby.
• Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

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ANTENNA BASICS
ANTENNA BASICS
A certain amount of other interferences can aect reception. These include obstacles and
walls between the transmitter and your antenna, energy from electronic components and
building materials such as concrete or aluminium panelling. Take into account these factors
during installation. For best results, test the antenna in dierent locations until you find a
area that provides the best reception.
COVERAGE
Check the reception in your area by visiting http://myswitch.digitalready.gov.au/ and enter
your address. This antenna is suitable for areas with Good Coverage. If your area does not
have Good Coverage, you may not be able to pick up all digital channels with this antenna.
A rooftop antenna may be necessary.
ANGLE
Point the front of the Digital Indoor Antenna to face the strongest transmission tower.
(Displayed on http://myswitch.digitalready.gov.au/)

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SETUP
LOCATION
Placing the Digital Indoor Antenna near a window will increase the signal strength.
AMPLIFICATION
Adjust the amplification until you receive a strong signal. To increase amplification turn the
dial to the left. Some areas wont require you to do this. Try different angles, locations and
amplification levels until you receive the strongest signal for all channels.
Connecting the antenna directly to your TV.
1. Connect your Digital TV Antenna RF Cable into the ANT port on external amplifier.
2. Connect the External Amplifier Antenna RF Cable into the TV.
3. Plug in power adaptor into wall docket, and the other end into the DC port on
your external amplifier.
NOTE: On your TV, go the the Auto Tune option located in settings or menu to scan for
available channels. (please refer to television manual).

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW (Cont.)
Digital TV Antenna
Digital Terrestrial STB
TV
AC/DC
Adapter
Connecting the antenna to a Digital Set Top Box
1. Connect your Digital TV Antenna RF Cable into the ANT port on external amplifier.
2. Connect the External Amplifier Antenna RF Cable into the Set Top Box.
3. Plug in power adaptor into wall docket, and the other end into the DC port on
your external amplifier.
4. Making sure your Set Top box is plugged into the TV via HDMI, you can watch
and auto tune your DTV channels through the Set Top Box.
NOTE: On your Set Top Box, go the the Auto Tune option located in settings or menu
to scan for available channels. (please refer to television manual).

Connecting the antenna to a Digital Set Top Box
1. Connect your Digital TV Antenna RF Cable into the ANT port on external amplifier.
2. Connect the External Amplifier Antenna RF Cable into the Set Top Box.
3. Plug in power adaptor into wall docket, and the other end into the DC port on
your external amplifier.
4. Making sure your Set Top box is plugged into the TV via HDMI, you can watch
and auto tune your DTV channels through the Set Top Box.
NOTE: On your Set Top Box, go the the Auto Tune option located in settings or menu
to scan for available channels. (please refer to television manual).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Never try to repair the product yourself. If you encounter any problems when
using this unit, check the following points before seeking for service.
Problem Solution
No Power • Ensure that the supplied external power cord is
connected to power socket outlet.
• Ensure that there is power at the AC outlet.
• Press standby button to turn the unit on.
No response from
the unit
• Disconnect and reconnect the power
plug, then turn the unit on again.
Cannot Scan or
Detect any channels
1. Face the front of the Antenna towards a window
or place antenna near a window to help with signal
strength
2. Turn the External Amplifier Dial to MAX to help
increase signal strength.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply AC100-240V ~50/60Hz
Connector IEC-connector Male
Impedance 75Ω
Frequency range VHF:174-230 UHF:470-694MHz
Dimensions 432 (w) x 14 (d) x 55 (h) mm

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