RCA ANT702F User manual

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FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.These limits are designed to this equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the radio or television off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on another circuit.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Industry Canada Regulatory Information
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
Avis d’Industrie Canada
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
Important:T h i s p o w e r a d a p t e r s h o u l d b e p l u g g e d i n s o t h a t i t s t a y s v e r t i c a l o r l a y s f l a t .
ANT702F
Digital Amplified Indoor/Outdoor Antenna
User’s Guide
Getting Started
Remove the antenna and the hardware bag from package. Make sure the
following parts are in the package:
• Antenna
• Amplifier Insert • Power Adapter
• Mounting Base • Mounting Arm
• Hardware bag:
(2) U-Bolts (2) Clamps
(4) Plastic Anchors (4) Wood screws
(4) Washer Nuts (1) Coaxial cable
(2) Bolts
BEFOREYOU START!!!
Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION sheet included in
this package.
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Mounting the Antenna
The antenna mounting base and arm give you flexibility in mounting the
antenna.The antenna can be mounted:
•To a surface, such as a rooftop, eaves, siding, or rafters in an
attic
-OR-
•To a standard mast (not included)
WARNING: Never hang anything from the antenna; never attach foreign
objects to the antenna.
NOTES: Do not install the antenna on any metal surface, including
aluminum siding. Mounting on a metal surface will seriously degrade
reception quality.
In most cases, the antenna provides the best performance when mounted
outdoors in a high location (such as on the roof or high up on the side of
your house). The antenna can also be mounted in an attic or indoors.
Finding the Right Location
Before you mount the antenna, consider the following factors in reception
performance:
• The antenna performs best when mounted vertically
• The antenna should be mounted on the side of your house that faces
most of your local broadcast towers. Visit www.antennaweb.org to see
the locations of your local broadcast towers.
• The higher the elevation of the antenna, the better the reception
performance will be.

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Mounting to a Surface
1. Mount the base to the surface.
Find the four wood screws included in this package. Using these
screws, attach the base to the surface as shown here.
If you’re mounting to concrete, brick, or drywall...
You’ll need to use the anchors included in this package. Here’s how to
install them:
• Place the antenna base against the concrete where you want to
mount the antenna. Make sure it’s level.
• Mark the surface through the holes in the base where you’re
going to mount the antenna.
• Set the base aside and drill a 0.1575” pilot hole at each marked
location. Remove any excess dust from the holes.
• Insert a concrete anchor into each hole so that it is flush with the
concrete surface.You can use a hammer to gently tap the anchors
into place if necessary.
• Place the antenna base back against the concrete surface and
secure it using the four wood screws provided. Do not overtighten
these screws.
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2. Attach the arm to the base.
Find one of the bolts included in this package.
First, set the bolt in the base’s mounting well.Then position the arm
over the other side of the well.Tighten the bolt to attach the arm to the
base.
3. Attach the antenna to the arm.
Find the other bolt included in this package.
First, set the bolt in the antenna’s mounting well.Then position the
arm over the other side of the well.Tighten the bolt to attach the arm
to the antenna.

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1. If you’re using the provided coaxial cable,
thread it through one of the U-bolts.
Find the coaxial cable and one of the U-bolts
included in this package.Thread the coaxial cable
through the U-bolt as shown here.
IMPORTANT: If you’re not using the coaxial cable that came with this
antenna, skip step 1.
4. Connect the coaxial cable to the antenna.
Connect the coaxial cable to the F-connector on the bottom of the
antenna. Cover the connector with the cable’s attached weather boot.
To adjust the antenna’s position:
1. Loosen the bolt on either end of the arm.
2. Move the arm or antenna to the desired position.
3. Re-tighten the bolt so that the antenna and arm stay firmly in
position.
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Mounting to a Mast

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2. Attach the clamp assemblies to the base.
Find the other U-bolt, the four washer nuts, the two clamps, and the
antenna base included in this package.
Insert each U-bolt into the base as shown here.Then position a clamp
and two washer nuts on the end of each U-bolt as shown here.
Important: These diagrams show the cable that came with this
antenna.This cable was designed to fit under the U-bolt. If you are
using a different cable, DO NOT pass it under the U-bolt as shown
here. Instead, leave it outside the U-bolt and tape it to the mast.
3. Mount the base to the mast (not
included).
Slide the antenna clamp assembly over
the mast, positioning the mast between
the clamp and the antenna base.
Position the antenna base as high as
possible on the mast. Orient the base in
the direction you want.Then tighten the
clamps and washer nuts securely onto the
mast.
Note: If you used the provided coaxial cable, make sure to mount the
base so that the cable exits downward.

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4. Attach the arm to the base.
Find one of the bolts included in this package.
First, set the bolt in the base’s mounting well.Then position the arm
over the other side of the well.Tighten the bolt to attach the arm to the
base as shown here.
Important: These diagrams show the cable that came with this
antenna.This cable was designed to fit under the U-bolt. If you are
using a different cable, DO NOT pass it under the U-bolt as shown
here. Instead, leave it outside the U-bolt and tape it to the mast.
5. Attach the antenna to the arm.
Find the other bolt included in this package.
First, set the bolt in the antenna’s mounting well.Then position the
arm over the other side of the well.Tighten the bolt to attach the arm
to the antenna as shown here.
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The antenna can be mounted either vertically
or horizontally.To mount it horizontally,
simply rotate the arm clockwise 90O.Try
different positions for best performance.
Important: These diagrams show the cable that came with this
antenna.This cable was designed to fit under the U-bolt. If you are
using a different cable, DO NOT pass it under the U-bolt as shown
here. Instead, leave it outside the U-bolt and tape it to the mast.
To adjust the antenna’s position:
1. Loosen the bolt on either end of the arm.
2. Move the arm or antenna to the desired position.
3. Re-tighten the bolt so that the antenna and arm stay firmly in
position.
6. Connect the coaxial cable to
the antenna.
Connect the coaxial cable
to the F-connector of the
antenna as shown here.Then
cover the connector with the
attached weather boot.
Note: If you’re using your
own coaxial cable (i.e.,
not the one provided with
this antenna), make sure
to affix it to the outside of
the mounting base.
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Connecting toYourTV
1. Run the coaxial cable from the antenna
towards your television set. Connect
the coaxial cable to the ANT jack on the
supplied amplifier insert.
2. Connect built-in coaxial cable on the
amplifier insert to the antenna input jack on
yourTV or converter box.
Note: If you want to split the signal coming
from the antenna, connect the short coaxial
cable built into the amplifier insert to your
splitter (splitter sold separately). DO NOT
PUT THE SIGNAL SPLITTER BETWEEN THE
AMPLIFIER INSERT AND THE ANTENNA.
3. After all other connections are made,
connect the power adapter into the
amplifier insert. Plug it into a standard AC
outlet.
The amplifier insert should always be
located indoors.
TV
Coaxial Cable
Amplier
Insert
TO ANT
TO TV
+12VDC
LOW
HI
TO ANT
TO TV
+12VDC
LOW
HI 4. Set the switch on the amplifier to high or
low amplification. As a rule of thumb, you
should set this switch to HI if the antenna is
outside (or if you’re using it with a splitter
for multipleTVs) and LOW if the antenna
is inside. However, if you notice you’re not
receiving channels you usually receive, try
the switch in the other position.
5. Scan for channels on yourTV or converter
box.

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Water Damage Prevention:
At the point where your coaxial cable lead enters the house, you should
allow for some slack in the coaxial cable as a “drip loop.”This will prevent
moisture from running down the coaxial cable and entering the house.
Run the coaxial cable approximately six inches below the wall entry point
and then turn it upwards towards this spot. Any moisture that accumulates
on the coaxial cable will drip off in the bend instead of running into the
house.You should seal the point where the cable enters your home with
a rubber weather insulator or silicone caulking (not included). An “F”
connector wall plate can be used inside the home to cover the inside
portion of the hole.You can typically find an “F” connector wall plate at
any local electronics or hardware store.