Insignia NS-ANT514 Quick Setup Guide

This is a specially designed antenna for both analog and digital TV broadcast reception. It can receive all the TV signals in your area in the VHF and UHF bands, as well as FM radio signals. An ideal solution for home or portable TV reception. It is easy to install and use.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

•Indoor HDTV antenna

•Quick Setup Guide

FEATURES

•Receive free local HDTV broadcasts

•Adjustable VHF and UHF antennas receive 1080i and 720p HDTV signals

•Fine Tuning Dial to improve reception

•Large, stable base with integrated 5' coaxial cable for simple connection to your TV

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

VHF antenna

UHF antenna

Coaxial cable

Base

Fine tuning knob

Quick Setup Guide | NS-ANT514

Indoor HDTV Antenna with Fine Tuning

SETTING UP AND USING YOUR ANTENNA

1Connect the end of the coaxial cable to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV or digital converter box.

Connect to HDTV

HDTV

Antenna

Coaxial cable

Connect to TV through digital converter box

Digital converter box

Antenna		ANTENNA
Antenna		IN	OUT
				TV








	OR
Coaxial cable	Video/audio cable
	(such as a coaxial or composite cable)

2If possible, place your antenna near a window and away from sources of interference, then adjust the UHF and VHF antennas.

3Turn on your TV and press input or source. Select the input for your antenna (usually labeled TV).

4Open your TV’s Setup menu, then select the“scan”or“channel scan”option. Your TV automatically searches for available channels in your area. Refer to your TV’s User Guide for detailed instructions.

SIGNAL RECEPTION

For the best reception, check the following conditions:

•Install the antenna as high as possible to avoid possible obstacles between the antenna and the transmission tower.

•If possible, place the antenna near windows.

•Keep the antenna away from sources of interference such as air conditioners, hair dryers, and microwave ovens.

•Run a channel scan every time you move your antenna.

•If possible, position your antenna toward the transmission tower. To determine which channels are available in your area, visit www.antennaweb.org. Type in your zip code to get help with antenna placement.

•Test the antenna in multiple locations to find the strongest signal.

•This antenna is an indoor antenna. Do not place it outside.

•Run a channel scan monthly to make sure you are receiving all possible channels.

•Some TVs have a signal strength indicator that can help with antenna placement. See your TV manual to see if your TV has this feature.

•This antenna works with any TV or device with an ATSC tuner. Refer to the device manual to check compatibility.

FINE TUNING KNOB

•The fine tuning knob allows you to improve reception further. For most situations, set the fine tuning knob to the“Max”position. If necessary, adjust the fine tuning knob until you get the best reception. In some cases you may have to rescan channels after adjusting the fine tuning knob.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
Cannot find any	• Make sure you have selected the correct input on yourTV.
channels	• Go to the menu on yourTV or digital converter box and rescan the channels.
	• Make sure all your connections are correct and secure.
	• Adjust your antenna, then scan for available channels on yourTV or digital
	converter box.
	• Make sure you are connected to aTV or digital converter box with an ATSC
	tuner.

Picture quality is	• Adjust your antenna, then scan for available channels on yourTV or digital
good on some	converter box.
channels and poor	• Keep the antenna away from sources of interference such as air
or no reception on	conditioners, hair dryers, and microwave ovens.
others	• 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. SomeTVs
	have a signal strength indicator. See yourTV manual to see if yourTV has
	this feature.
	• If you use a UHF/VHF amplifier to boost the signal level, make sure that it is
	operating correctly.
	• Adjust the fine tuning knob until the channel comes in clear.

I don’t know what	• To determine which channels are available in your area, visit
digitalTV reception	www.antennaweb.org.Type in your zip code to get help with antenna
I get in my area	placement.

Not all channels	• Adjust your antenna, then scan for available channels on yourTV or digital
are available after	converter box.
performing a	• Make sure that the signal strength from the antenna is adequate. SomeTVs
channel scan	have a signal strength indicator. See yourTV manual to see if yourTV has
	this feature.

SPECIFICATIONS

•VHF 87.5-230 MHz

•UHF 470-860 MHz

•FM 88-108 MHz

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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