PowerQ PowerHD 100 User manual

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Amplied Portable Antenna for Digital Television
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© 2009 PowerQ Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, PowerQ
Technologies, Inc. assumes no liability with respect to the operation or use of
hardware, software or other products, and documentation described herein, for any
act or omission of PowerQ concerning such products or this documentation for any
interruption of service, loss or interruption of business, loss of anticipatory prots, or
for punitive, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of any PowerQ product.
PowerQ Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to make changes without further notice
to product or system described herein to improve reliability, function or design.
With respect to PowerQ products which this document relates, the information
contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer
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Before you begin installation of your new antenna, it is very
important that you read this section!
If you are currently using an analog TV, you can not just hook
up the PowerHD-100 directly to your TV. You MUST have a
converter box in order to pick up the new digital format signals
o the air. All analog broadcasts will end on June 12, 2009.
If you do not have a converter box, you can purchase them
from any local department store. You can also receive $40
coupon credits to apply to the purchase of your converter box
by applying at the government sponsored website:
www.dtv2009.gov
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Thank you for purchasing the PowerHD™ 100 high performance
antenna, which is unique in the digital television antenna market in
terms of its compactness, ease of use, and performance.
Key Features:
1. Compact and portable design.
2. Receive up to 1080i resolution HDTV programming FREE
o-the-air (Channels 2-69).
3. Multiple power congurations to accommodate portability or
home use.
4. Unique, sleek ergonomic pop-up element design.
5. Internal low noise amplier improves reception by boosting
the weakest signals.
6. Low power design allows the PowerHD™ 100 to run for weeks
on the same batteries under normal usage. Note: Batteries are
not required when using USB or AC adapter power. Battery
power allows use in emergencies with portable TVs.
Introduction
Getting Started
The PowerHD™ 100 is simple to use and set up. The PowerHD™
100 can run o standard AA batteries, with the supplied AC
adapter, or directly through any powered USB port such as
present on a typical laptop or PC. The PowerHD™ 100 automati-
cally determines whether an alternate power source is plugged
into the mini USB connector, and will disconnect the batteries as
the power source. Therefore, the batteries do not have to be
removed when the unit is powered through the mini USB
connector. Note that the batteries are not charged in the unit
when an alternate power source is connected.
The contents of the package includes the following:
1 – PowerHD™ 100 Antenna
1 – USB to mini USB power cable
1 – AC Adapter
1 – RF Coax cable w/F connector ( 3’)
2 – AA batteries
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To power the PowerHD™ 100 directly from your laptop or desktop
PC, plug the mini-USB cable provided, into the mating connector
on the back of the unit as shown. It is not required to remove the
batteries, if installed since the power source is automatically
selected. While the power is connected and active through your
laptop’s USB port, no power is required or drawn from the batteries.
Use with a Laptop or Desktop Computer
Use with the AC Adapter
The PowerHD™ 100 is provided with an AC adapter that allows
powering the antenna without batteries or a computer.
Applications of this usage include connecting the product
directly to your digital-ready television set or to any number of
aftermarket digital to analog tuners. Plug the large end of the
USB cable into the adapter. 4
Use with Batteries
To use the PowerHD™ 100 with the
supplied batteries, remove the
battery compartment door located
on the bottom of the unit and install
the batteries with the specied
polarity.
mini-USB Port:
Connect small end
RF ‘F’ Connector
mini-USB Port:
Connect large end to laptop or PC
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The PowerHD™ 100 can be connected to any digital TV tuner device.
This includes your digital ready ATSC compatible TV, USB tuner
stick, or via any number of available digital to analog conversion
tuners.
Simply use the supplied RF dual F connector coaxial cable to
connect the PowerHD™ 100 to the compatible RF connector on
your tuner device. The input will typically be labeled ‘Antenna In’ or
‘RF Input’ on most tuner devices. Make sure the cable is tightened
correctly to avoid any additional signal loss.
Connecting the PowerHD™ 100 to Your Tuner
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USB Tuner Stick + Laptop
Digital Ready TV
PowerHD™ 100
Digital to Analog Tuner
Converter + Analog TV
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Using Your Antenna
Scanning for Stations
Once you have verified the PowerHD™ 100 is properly connected,
open the antenna by sliding the release mechanism located in the
front of the unit to the right. This will release the antenna element
into the upright position. To close the unit, simply push the
antenna element until it locks into the closed position. To turn the
power on to the PowerHD™ 100, slide the power switch to the ON
position towards the LED. Once power is applied you will see the
LED illuminate.
The nal step in the setup procedure is to scan the o the air signals
on your TV so you can view them. During this process, your TV will
tune to each channel’s frequency and look for a detectable signal.
Once found, the local stations are stored in your TV’s memory for
later recall. Note that the signal quality in your location may dier.
It may require that you try the scanning process more than once to
nd the optimal antenna orientation to achieve maximum signal
quality.
Note that not all TV sets have the same setup terminology, but the
following guidelines will cover the majority of situations. Please
refer to your TV instruction manual for more detailed information.
(1) With the PowerHD™ 100 attached per the setup instructions,
go to your TV’s menu mode and select ‘Program Channel’
(2) Select the source as ‘Antenna’, ‘Air’ or ‘External’, not ‘Cable’
(selecting ‘Cable’ will tell the tuner to look for a type of
modulation not supported by the PowerHD™ 100).
(3) Next select the type of signal to scan. This is either ‘Digital’ or
‘All’ versus ‘Analog’. Select ‘Digital’ or ‘All’. Do not select
‘Analog’ only as these stations will no longer be broadcast
after June 12, 2009. If you have a set that scans ‘All’, you may
want to rescan after June 12, 2009 to eliminate the storage of
any analog channels.
(4) Select ‘Autoscan’ or ‘Start Scan’
(5) After a few minutes, the scan will complete after which time
you can select the stored channels for viewing.
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Q: Can the USB/mini USB cable be used for other devices?
A: The cable supplied is for power only, so it does not have any data
lines. Therefore, it will not work with other devices other than to
power them.
Q: What kind of batteries can I use in the PowerHD™ 100?
A: You can use any AA form factor batteries, whether Alkaline,
NiMH or Lithium rechargeable. If you use rechargeable
batteries, you must use a separate charger, as batteries will not
charge while in the product.
Q: I’ve installed the batteries, but when I turn on the power, the LED
does not come on?
A: Make sure the batteries are new and AA type. Check the
orientation of the batteries as shown in the battery compart-
ment , as one or both may be backwards.
Q: I have everything hooked up, and the power is on, but why can’t
I get any stations?
A: The first thing to check is whether your RF cable is connected
correctly. Make sure that both ends are attached securely.
Reception in different geographic areas will vary. Obstacles and
terrain in addition to building structural materials may adversely
affect your reception. Please consider these factors during
installation and setup. Also, if the location of your antenna has
changed, you may need to perform a rescan on your tuner or TV.
Please refer to the previous sections on tuning if you are
unfamiliar with this process.
Q: I have completed the scan. Why am I getting a snowy picture?
A: A snowy picture is an indication that your tuner input is set to
analog or cable input. This is not the correct setting to receive
digital broadcasts. Please refer to the tuning section of this
manual and your tuner manufacturer’s instructions for details.
Q: Why is the RF cable that is provided so short?
A: The antenna was designed initially as a portable device. You can
use any low cost 6-12’ shielded RF coaxial cable without affecting
the performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Support
Product Specications
Limited Warranty
Additional Consumer Information
The PowerHD logo is a registered trademark of PowerQ Technologies, Inc.
Patents Pending
Technical support for the PowerHD™ 100 is available at our web site
http://www.powerqinc.com. Fill out the support request form with
your questions. The majority of questions will be answered within a
24 hour period. Also , the web site provides valuable information
regarding additional FAQs, setup information, and updated product
documentation.
Dimensions (Closed): 6.5”(W) x 1.5”(H) x 2.2”(D)
Dimensions (Open): 6.5”(W) x 2.5”(H) x 2.2”(D)
Output Impedance: 75Ω
Channels: 2-69 Digital Broadcast
Amplier Gain: 15 dB typical
PowerQ warrants the product against defects in materials and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase by the
end-user customer. Upon notice of defect during the warranty
period, PowerQ shall repair or replace the defective product, or fully
refund the purchase price of the product, at PowerQ’s option as the
customer’s sole remedy. This warranty is only valid in the USA, and
does not cover any damage due to acts of nature, commercial use,
accident, misuse, abuse or negligence. POWERQ DISCLAIMS ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
Additional information regarding broadcast digital television can be
found at: www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/digitaltv.html
Broadcast programming information in your area can be viewed at:
www.titantv.com
Station location and reception information in your area can be
viewed at: www.antennapoint.com and www.antennaweb.org
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