RCA ANT700R Owner's Manual

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ANT700R
Digital Amplifi ed 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

• Amplifi er Insert • Power Adapter

• Mounting Base • Mounting Arm

• Hardware bag:
(2) U-Bolts (2) Bolts

(4) Plastic Anchors (2) Clamps
(4) Washer Nuts (4) Wood screws
(2) Hex Nuts (1) Coaxial cable

Finding the Right Location

Before you mount the ANT700R, consider the following factors in reception
performance:

• The ANT700R usually performs best when mounted horizontally

• The ANT700R 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.

BEFORE YOU START!!!

Please read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION sheet included in
this package.

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Mounting the Antenna

The ANT700R mounting base and arm give you fl exibility in mounting the
antenna. The ANT700R 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 ANT700R; never attach foreign
objects to the ANT700R.

NOTES: Do not install the ANT700R on any metal surface, including
aluminum siding. Mounting on a metal surface will seriously degrade
reception quality.

In most cases, the ANT700R 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 ANT700R can also be mounted in an attic.

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.

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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 fl ush 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.

2. Attach the arm to the base.
Find one of the bolts and hex nuts 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 nut to attach the arm to the
base.

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3. Attach the antenna to the arm.

Find the other bolt and hex nut 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 nut to attach the arm
to the antenna.

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.