Insignia NS-ANT514 Quick Setup Guide

Quick Setup Guide | NS-ANT514

Indoor HDTV Antenna with Fine Tuning

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

Fine tuning knob

UHF antenna

Coaxial cable

Base

SETTING UP AND USING YOUR ANTENNA

1 Connect the end of the coaxial cable to the coaxial jack on the

back of your TV or digital converter box.

Connect to HDTV

Antenna

Coaxial cable

Connect to TV through digital converter box

Digital converter box

N N

Antenna

Coaxial cable

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

HDTV

2 If possible, place your antenna near a window and away from

sources of interference, then adjust the UHF and VHF antennas.

3 Turn on your TV and press input or source. Select the input for

your antenna (usually labeled TV).

4 Open 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 nd 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 ne tuning knob allows you to improve reception further. For most

situations, set the ne tuning knob to the “Max” position. If necessary, adjust the ne tuning knob until you get the best reception. In some cases you may have to rescan channels after adjusting the ne tuning knob.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Cannot nd any channels

Picture quality is good on some channels and poor or no reception on others

I don’t know what digital TV reception I get in my area

Not all channels are available after performing a channel scan

SOLUTION

• Make sure you have selected the correct input on your TV.

• Go to the menu on your TV 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 your TV or digital converter box.

• Make sure you are connected to a TV or digital converter box with an ATSC tuner.

• Adjust your antenna, then scan for available channels on your TV or digital converter box.

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

• Your antenna may be too far from the broadcast antenna to receive an adequate signal. The signal may also be aected 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. See your TV manual to see if your TV has this feature.

• If you use a UHF/VHF amplier to boost the signal level, make sure that it is operating correctly.

• Adjust the ne tuning knob until the channel comes in clear.

• To determine which channels are available in your area, visit www.antennaweb.org. Type in your zip code to get help with antenna placement.

• Adjust your antenna, then scan for available channels on your TV or digital converter 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

• VHF 87.5-230 MHz

• UHF 470-860 MHz

• FM 88-108 MHz

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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