
Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing the TVA-1 NTSC TV converter. When using the TVA-1 with the AR5000 or
AR5000+3 communications receiver, the TVA-1 will add the ability to receive broadcast television signals
(NTSC) and allow monitoring video feeds from a variety of sources including public safety agencies, aircraft,
Amateur Radio FSTV, news media video and more.
(Ability to monitor varies with location and antenna system in use.)
Features:
Compact size (3-3/4 (W) x 1-1/4 (H) x 2-3/4 (D), projections excluded) and light weight (approximately
4.2 oz)
10.7 MHz IF input from receiver, Line output and video output
Simple operation
180 days limited warranty
Package Contents:
One TV A-1 TV converter
One BNC-BNC patch cable
One owner’s manual (this booklet)
One 120 V AC adapter
System Requirements:
AOR AR5000 or AR5000+3 communications receiver or equivalent (with 10.7 MHz IF output, 10 MHz
Bandwidth)
Receiver antenna
External 12 VDC adapter, included)
2 shielded cables with RCA-type plugs at each end (not included)
NTSC monitor (not included)
Audio amplifier and speaker (optional)
AR5000 setup
1. Push the FUNC key . The FUNC icon appears on the top left corner of the LCD.
2. Push the KHz/CONFIG key.
3. Push the UP key twice to get EXT – IF OFF on the LCD.
4. Rotate the small dial to change OFF to 1 on the LCD.
5. Push the MHz/ENT key.
6. Push the FUNC key again.
7. Push the 3/IF BW key.
8. Rotate the small dial to get 220 KHz on the LCD.
9. Push the MHz/ENT key.