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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 TV is defi 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 diff 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 suffi cient for receiving Digital TV.
However, some areas may require the use of a more powerful antenna. If you fi 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
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Summary of Contents for RCA DTA809
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Page 1: Quick Start Guide
In general, a simple indoor antenna connected to the DTA809 Digital TV Converter Box is suffi cient for receiving Digital TV. However, some areas may require the use of a more powerful antenna. If you fi nd you are not receiving local stations or the signal is weak, you should switch to a “Smart Antenna”... - Page 2 Step 2: Connections Option 1: Basic connection to TV Co n n e c t yo u r e x i s t i n g a n te n n a c a b l e to t h e ANTENNA IN jack of the Converter Box.
- Page 3 Step 3: Initial setup of the Converter Box 3. Press 1 to start automatic channel search. 1. Press BOX on the remote control to turn on the Converter Box. The indicator on front panel will turn yellow (ON mode) form red (STANDBY mode). •...
- Page 4 Display 16:9 contents When receiving a 16:9 digital broadcast signal, DTA809 Digital TV Converter will convert the 16:9 picture to fi t a 4:3 TV screen. Use the “Picture” setting to select among two conversion modes. Fullscreen Mode (Default) This mode uses the entire screen of your TV, but the left and right end of the picture will be removed.