essentials Indoor Antenna User Guide

Thin Film Amplified Indoor AntennaQuick Setup GuideBE-ANT500HA

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Package contents

• Antenna
• Antenna stand
•  Power adapter
•  Power inserter
• Double-sided tape
•  Quick Setup Guide

Features

•  50 Mile (80 Km) range* for reception in most locations
• Advanced amplifier design boosts performance while minimizing noise and interference for the very best picture
•  Wall-mounted or free-standing design with included tabletop base for more placement options
•  Ultra-flexible 10 ft. (3 m) coaxial cable that`s built-in for easy routing
•  Black/white two-sided antenna blends into your home decor *Range will vary depending on a variety of environmental and geographic factors

Setting up and using your antenna

1.  Select 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.
2.  Attach double-sided tape to your antenna’s four corners, then firmly press the antenna to the wall to secure.Note: Do not secure your antenna with the double-sided tape until you’re sure it’s in the correct location to receive the channels you want.Double-sided tapeORAttach the stand to the antenna by inserting the plastic tabs into the steel base (1), then pushing the antenna down into the base (2).
3.  Connect the power inserter’s coaxial connection to the coaxial jack on your TV, digital converter box, or set-top box.Connecting the antenna directly to your TV• Connect the coaxial cable to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV.Note: 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.Connecting the antenna with a digital converter or set-top 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.
4. Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet, then plug the other end into the power inserter. Note: Use only the supplied power adapter. For the antenna to function correctly, the power inserter must be installed and powered on.
5. Turn on your TV, then press input or source to select the input your antenna is connected to. Note: Turn on your digital converter box or set-top box if your antenna is connected to either device.
6. Open your TV’s setup menu, then select the “scan” or “channel scan” option. Your TV automatically searches for available channels in your area. See your TV’s user guide for detailed instructions.Note: If you don’t receive channels that you want, try moving your antenna to another location, then run the channel scan again.

Tips for better reception

•  Install the antenna as high as possible to avoid possible obstacles between the antenna and the transmission tower.
• If possible, place the antenna near the windows.
• Keep the antenna away from sources of interference such as air conditioners, hairdryers, and microwave ovens.
• Run a channel scan (from your TV’s setup menu) every time you move your antenna.
• If possible, position your antenna toward the transmission tower. To determine which channels are available in your area, visitwww.antennaweb.org. Type in your zip code to get help with antenna placement.
• Test the antenna in multiple locations to find the strongest signal.
• 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. Check your TV manual to see if your TV has this feature.
• This antenna works with any TV or device with an ATSC tuner. See your device’s manual to check compatibility.

Troubleshooting

I cannot find any channels.

•  Make sure that you have selected the correct input on your TV.
• Make sure that all your connections are correct and secure.
• Move 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.

• Move 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, hairdryers, and microwave ovens.
• Your antenna may be too far from the broadcast antenna to receive an adequate signal. The signal may also be affected 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. Check your TV manual to see if your TV has this feature.

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.

I have more than one TV on which I want to view over-the-air TV.

• If the signal is strong enough, you can purchase a coaxial splitter toallow for one antenna to provide channels to more than one TV.OR
• You will need to purchase an antenna for each TV that you would like to view over-the-air TV.

I am not receiving cable and streaming channels after a channel scan.

• Your antenna is capable of receiving local channels that are dependent on the broadcasters in your area.
• You can use the antenna alongside cable boxes and streaming devices, but it will not provide all of the same content offered by those devices. I want HD channels, but I do not have an HDTV.
• Your digital antenna will not upscale to HD if the TV is not HD. You will need to purchase an HDTV.

Specifications

• Dimensions (H×W×D): 11.7 × 8.3 × 0.5 in. (29.8 × 21 × 1.3 cm)
• Range: 50 miles (80.4 Kilometers)Note: Range will vary depending on a wide range of environmental and geographic factors
• Frequency Range:
• VHF range: 174~230 MHz
• UHF range: 470~700 MHz
• Cable length: 10 ft. (3 m)
• Impedance: 75

Legal Notices

FCC Statement

1. FCC Caution – §15.21:“Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”
2.  FCC Statement – §15.105(b):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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 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 a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

One-year limited warranty

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