RCA ANT5000 Quick Start Manual

AMPLIFIED
indoor HDTV antenna
QUICK START GUIDE
1 Use the RCA Signal Finder App
to find the best location for your
antenna.
In the Google Play or Apple App Stores,
search for "RCA Signal Finder" and look
for the icon shown here. Then download
and install the App.
Launch the App and follow the directions
there to find the best location and
orientation for your antenna.
Antenna Placement Tips
Avoid metal surfaces (like a metal stand).
Move the antenna close to or in a window.
Position the antenna as high as possible.
2
Place the antenna.
Place the antenna on a flat surface next to your TV,
facing the direction where most of your broadcast
towers are located.
Alternate Mounting Option
This antenna can be mounted to a wall as well. To mount
this antenna to a wall: Install the included wall-mount
screws (and anchors, if needed) where desired. Align
the keyholes on the bottom of the antenna with wall-
mounted screws, then lock the antenna into place.
Raise the antenna's three
3
elements.
STOP!
Amplifier
Raise the three
elements to their
upright position for
best performance.
For wall-mounting,
raise the three antenna
elements to their full
180-degree position.
DO NOT RETURN this product to the store!
Visit RCAAntennaHelp.com for instructional and
how-to videos.
Check out setup videos at
www.RCAAntennaHelp.com
Connect the antenna's coaxial
4
cable to your TV.
Amplifier
DUAL BYPASS
PREAMP
TV/STB
IMPORTANT: Make sure your TV is turned off.
Plug in the antenna's power cord
5
to a power outlet.
Amplifier
TIP: The amplifier has a 3-way DUAL / PREAMP /
DUAL BYPASS
BYPASS switch that lets you adjust the amplifier for
PREAMP
different TV signals. The DUAL position uses both
external amplifier and the preamp built into the
antenna itself. The PREAMP position uses just the
TV/STB
pramp. The BYPASS position turns all amplification off.
Most TV channels will perform better with this switch
left in the DUAL position. However, if a channel is not
providing the performance you expect, try watching it
with this switch in the PREAMP or BYPASS position to
see if that makes a difference.
6
Scan for channels on your TV.
Most TVs have a channel scan option in their menu
system, many times in a SETUP or CHANNEL menu
under ANTENNA. For detailed instructions on
performing a channel scan, see the owner's manual
that came with your TV.
Important: You must perform a channel scan to
receive any channels!
IMPORTANT: For some channels you might get better
performance with the antenna in a different position or
facing a different direction. Sometimes just a little bit of
adjustment can make a difference!
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