RCA ANT4500X User manual

OUTDOOR
Five Year Limited Warranty ANT4500X
Thank you for choosing the RCA Outdoor Low Profile™ Antenna.
This Antenna combines high performance with unique design to
provide excellent TV reception. Before attempting to use your
Antenna, please remove all parts from the box and read the
instructions carefully.
Low Profile™
TV Antenna
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Contents
Antenna
Inline “F”
Connector Coupler
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Amplifier
Remote Control
2 “AAA” Batteries (Included)
12Vdc, 500mA
Power Adapter
(1) 6ft.
Coaxial Cable Short Coaxial Cable w/
Right Angle Connector
(4) Stand-offs
(4) 1/4”
Lag Screws
(1) 75ft.
Coaxial Cable
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Important Safeguards
CAUTION!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS TO THE ANT4100X OUTDOOR ANTENNA
These grounding instructions are very important. The information included
with your antenna system is to inform you that safety is an essential part
of installing and enjoying your new system.
1.Keep these instructions for future reference.
2.Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords.
3.Use safety precautions at all times when installing the antenna system.
Installing an Antenna system can be hazardous, especially if installed on
a rooftop or other similar structure. The Antenna system should never be
located near overhead power lines. When installing an Antenna system,
special care should be taken not to come in contact with any unknown
wiring or other potentially fatal power lines or circuits.
4.Grounding
Be sure the Antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up static charges.
It is mandated by the Occupational Safety And Health Administration
(OSHA), via the U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) that all coaxial
cables potentially exposed to lightning, to accidental contact with light-
ning-carrying conductors, or to power conductors operating at a potential
which exceed 300 volts, must have the outer conductive shield grounded
as close to the entrance point on a building as possible. This includes the
grounding of masts, metal structures and the antenna.
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CAUTION: INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT NEAR POWER LINES IS DANGEROUS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY, AVOID POWER LINES AND FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL WIRES CAN KILL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN !
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RCA ANT4500X
LOW PROFILE™
TV ANTENNA
To Ground
See National Electrical
Code Instructions
Ground Block
Point of Entry
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70 1987 provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit, con-
nection to the grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. (See example below)
Example of Antenna grounding according to the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE instructions contained in ARTICLE 819.
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1. Connect the right angle end of
the Short Coaxial Cable to the
connector on the bottom of the
Antenna.
2. Locate the Inline “F” Connector
Coupler. Connect the coupler to
one end of the Short Coaxial
Cable. Before proceeding with
connecting the long Coaxial
Cable, go to page 6 and
review mounting directions.
The installation will be easier if
the Antenna is mounted before
the long cable is connected.
5. Connect one end of the 6ft.
Coaxial Cable to the “OUT (to
TV)” connector on the back of
the Amplifier, and connect the
other end to the “Antenna”
connector on the back of your
TV or VCR.
6. The Amplifier should be
positioned in line-of-sight of the
Remote Control.
3. Connect to the other end of the
coupler one end of the 75ft.
Coaxial Cable
4. Connect the remaining end of
the 75 ft. Coaxial Cable to the
“IN” (Antenna) connector on
the back of the Amplifier.
Do not paint with metallic or leaded paints
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Installation
TV Antenna
Element
Amplifier
6ft. Coaxial Cable
Short Coaxial Cable
6ft. Coaxial Cable
Back of
Television
Inline “F”Connector Coupler
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The Antenna is designed to be mounted indoors or outdoors. For example, it
may be hidden in an attic, mounted on siding under eaves or installed on a
rooftop. The Antenna will perform better if located outdoors, as high as pos-
sible and away from power outlets and wires inside the wall. Do not place
the Antenna directly beneath the TV or other electronic equipment.
Position in attic, on rooftop or under eaves. Reception will be best when the
Antenna is mounted outdoors and as high as possible. Mount in a location
with as few obstructions between the Antenna and transmitting towers as
possible.
Once the final installation location is selected, mount the Antenna as follows:
1. Select site location and use supplied template (cardboard insert with four
holes) to provide mounting screw locations. Drill holes taking care to
avoid drilling into electrical wires or any other critical hidden item.
2. Using a high quality silicone
sealer, inject generous por-
tions into each
hole.
3. Slip Lag Screws through the
holes in corners of your
Antenna. Slide Stand-
offs onto Lag Screws. The Stand-off
will retain Lag Screws on Antenna for the remainder of installation
process.
4. Use the Inline “F” Connector Coupler to attach a length of RG59 or RG6
Coaxial Cable (not included) appropriate for your application.
5. Position Antenna over pre-drilled holes. Using a wrench or screwdriver,
secure Lag Screws being careful not to over-tighten. Stand-offs should be
tight between Antenna and mounting surface.
There should be no need to reposition the Antenna once installed.
Installation
Wall Mounting Instructions
Stand-off
Lag Screw
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Power
1. Connect the Power Adapter to the
Amplifier by inserting the plug into
the “DC Input” on the back of the unit.
2. Plug the Power Adapter into a 110/120
Volt, 60 Hz. Outlet.
3. Turn the Antenna ON by pressing the POWER button on the Amplifier
or by aiming the remote at the Amplifier and pressing the POWER
button. A red indicator light on the Amplifier will show power is ON.
12vDC
500mA
IN
(Antenna)
OUT
(To TV)
Insert 2 “AAA” batteries in the Remote Control.
Turn on Amplifier using either the POWER button
on the Remote Control or the Amplifier.
Tune the antenna by using the arrow keys on the
Remote or Amplifier. Toggle up or down through the
tuning positions until you get the best picture for the channel you are
watching. A red indicator light will show which of the five tuning positions
is selected.
If you have an RCA Universal Remote Control, the Amplifier can be operat-
ed by using VCR code 020. If the remote has an AUX key, the code can be
programmed under that key by following the instructions that came with
the remote control. The following VCR keys can be used to operate the
antenna as shown in the following chart:
U. Remote Operates
Key Amplifier
STOP Power ON/OFF
F.FORWARD Channel Up (CHAN UP)
REWIND Channel Down (CHAN DN)
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Down Channel
Up
Channel
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Power
Channel
Down
Remote Control
Amplifier
Using an RCA Universal Remote Control
Tuning and Using the Antenna
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