RCA DTA809 Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
DTA809
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Congratulations on purchasing your new RCA Digital TV Converter Box.
Please read these instructions for quick tips on using the unit.
About Digital TV
Digital TV is a new broadcast system for TV stations intended to replace the analog NTSC television system in the United
States. The technical standard for Digital T V is de ned by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC).
Digital channels
An advantage of digital TV broadcasting is that each broadcaster can now send multiple channels. For example, a broadcaster
might send the main program on channel 8-1 with a weather channel on channel 8-2. To view the weather on that station,
just press the number “8”, then the “dash” button, and then the number “2”. The standard format of digital channel numbers
consists of two groups of numbers (2-digit and 1-digit) and separated by a dash (e.g. 12-3).
Receiving digital signals
The Digital TV signal is di erent from the analog NTSC signal. A good signal strength is required to successfully receive and
decode Digital TV broadcasts. Unlike analog broadcasts, which may show a “fuzzy ” image with a weak signal, Digital TV
images may “break up” or not display at all if the signal is too weak. If your Digital TV signal is weak, you may need to purchase
a more powerful antenna to improve reception.
In general, a simple indoor antenna connected to the DTA809 Digital TV Converter Box is su cient for receiving Digital TV.
However, some areas may require the use of a more powerful antenna. If you nd you are not receiving local stations or the
signal is weak, you should switch to a “Smart Antenna” or an outdoor antenna. The Smart Antenna is a new type of steerable
antenna without any moving parts and is highly recommended. This Converter Box is compatible for connection with a
Smart Antenna.
Step 1: Installation
The Converter Box can be installed either horizontally or vertically. The left side of the Converter Box can be rotated as a stand
for vertical installation. You must adequately ventilate the product. Refer to your user manual for the ventilation requirement.
Bottom view
Vertical installation (recommended) Horizontal installation
Step 2: Connections
Option 1: Basic connection to TV
(Optional)
From antenna
Tip:
Using the optional Audio/Video cable
connection provides better picture quality in
case your TV set has Audio/Video input available.
AC120V
60Hz
Connect your existing antenna cable to the
1
ANTENNA IN jack of the Converter Box.
Connect the RF coaxial cable (supplied) from the
2
OUTPUT TO T V jack of the Converter Box to the
ANTENNA jack of the TV set.
Slide the CH3/CH4 selector on the back of the
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Converter Box to the channel that is not in use in
your area. The Converter Box will send its video signal
to either Channel 3 or 4 on your TV.
Connect the Audio/Video cables (not supplied) from
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the AUDIO / VIDEO output jacks (yellow, white, red)
of the Converter Box to the Audio/Video IN jacks on
the TV set. If there are more than two sets of Audio/
Video jacks on the TV set, connect only either INPUT1
or INPUT2 to those of your converter box.
Connect the AC power cable of the Converter Box to
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a suitable wall outlet.
Note:
You may choose to connect the RF coaxial cable
to TV, or Audio/Video cables to T V, or both the
RF coaxial cable and AV cables to TV.
Option 2 : If you also need to connect your VCR
Connect your existing antenna cable to the
1
ANTENNA IN jack of the Converter Box.
Connect the RF coaxial cable* (supplied) from the
2
OUTPUT TO T V jack of the Converter Box to the
ANTENNA IN jack of the VCR.
Connect the RF coaxial cable* (not supplied) from the
3
ANTENNA OUT jack of the VCR to the ANTENNA IN
jack of the TV set.
Slide the CH3/CH4 selector on the back of the VCR to
4
the channel that is not in use in your area. The VCR will
send its video signal to either Channel 3 or 4 on your TV.
Slide the CH3/CH4 selector on the back of the
AC120V
60Hz
From antenna
* You can also use Audio/Video cables (similar to option 1) if the connection jacks are available on the VCR and T V.
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Converter Box to the channel that is not being used
by the VCR; e.g., if you set the VCR selector to CH3,
slide the Converter Box selector to CH4.
Connect the AC power cable of the Converter Box to
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a suitable wall outlet.
Note:
The SMART ANTENNA IN jack lets you connect a Smart Antenna. Refer to the antenna’s user manual for proper connection.
Smart Antenna provides improved reception. For more information, please consult your TV dealer.
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