Installing the ANT1600R Indoor Digital Antenna

Installing the ANT1600R Indoor Digital Antenna

Finding the Best Location for your RCA ANT1600R Antenna 

Before you connect the antenna, determine the best spot in your home for optimum reception. Visit www.antennaweb.org to see where your local broadcasts are coming from. Then, try as much as possible to avoid obstructions between these transmitters and your antenna. Because of its amplification and multi-directional capabilities, the ANT1600R receives UHF, VHF, and local high-definition broadcasts, providing quality reception from most locations.

Note: The ANT1600R may work well sitting on your TV or other components. However, because electronic components can sometimes interfere with the antenna’s reception, you might notice an effect on the antenna’s performance. Likewise, placing the antenna on a metal surface may interfere with reception. If the antenna isn't performing as well as expected, try moving it away from the component or placing it on another surface. Then, re-scan for channels on your TV or converter box.

Positioning the Antenna

After locating the optimal position for your antenna, choose from one of three options:

• Lay the ANT1600R flat The ANT1600R has raised feet on its bottom to prevent scratching of furniture. Make sure you place the antenna on a flat, level surface. Note: This is the position that usually gives optimal performance.
• Hang the ANT1600R The back of the ANT1600R antenna has two mounting holes that can be used for hanging. Place both holes over screws inserted in your wall. A higher placement may deliver better performance.
• Stand the ANT1600R upright The ANT1600R comes with a removable stand. Simply place the antenna in the stand to prop the antenna in an upright position.

You can connect the ANT1600R directly to your TV or use it with a converter box.

To connect the ANT1600R directly to your TV:

1. Make sure your TV is turned off.
2. Connect the ANT1600R’s built-in coaxial cable to the antenna input on your TV.

To connect the ANT1600R to a converter box:

1. Make sure your converter box is turned off.

2. Connect the ANT1600R’s built-in coaxial cable to the antenna input on your converter box.

3. Connect the converter box to your TV using either audio/video cables or a coaxial cable:

a. Audio/Video cable connection: Connect the video (yellow) and stereo audio (red and white) cables to the video and audio outputs on your converter box. Connect the other ends to the video and audio inputs on your TV. Make sure you match the colors of the jacks on each- yellow plug to yellow jack, red plug to red jack, and white plug to white jack.

b. Coaxial cable connection: Connect a coaxial cable to the antenna input on your converter box. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the antenna input on your TV.

Notes: See your converter box’s owner’s manual for more
detailed connection instructions.

Coaxial Cable