Insignia BE-ANT500HA Quick Setup Guide - Page 1

Thin Film Amplified Indoor Antenna Quick Setup Guide BE-ANT500HA Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage. Package contents • Antenna • Antenna stand • Power adapter • Power inserter • Double-sided tape • Quick Setup Guide Features • 50 Mile (80 Km) range* for reception in most locations • Advanced amplifier design boosts performance while minimizing noise and interference for the very best picture • Wall-mounted or free-standing design with included tabletop base for more placement options • Ultra-flexible 10 ft. (3 m) coaxial cable that's built-in for easy routing • Black/white two-sided antenna blends into your home decor *Range will vary depending on a variety of environmental and geographic factors Setting up and using your antenna 1 Select a location to place your antenna. See "Tips for Better Reception" for more information. Note: This is an indoor antenna. Do not place it outside. 2 Attach double-sided tape to your antenna's four corners, then firmly press the antenna to the wall to secure. Note: Do not secure your antenna with the double-sided tape until you're sure it's in the correct location to receive the channels you want. Double-sided tape OR Attach the stand to the antenna by inserting the plastic tabs into the steel base (1), then pushing the antenna down into the base (2). Stand 3 Connect the power inserter's coaxial connection to the coaxial jack on your TV, digital converter box, or set-top box. Connecting the antenna directly to your TV • Connect the coaxial cable to the coaxial jack on the back of your TV. Note: If you have an HDTV with a digital TV (ATSC) tuner, you can connect the antenna directly to the HDTV. Older TVs may require a separate digital TV tuner or digital converter box. Power adapter TV Antenna Coaxial cable To antenna To TV Power inserter Connecting the antenna with a digital converter or set-top box • Connect the coaxial cable to your digital converter box or set-top box, then connect a video/audio cable (such as an HDMI, coaxial, or AV cable) from your converter box or set-top box to your TV. Power adapter Antenna Coaxial cable To antenna To TV Power inserter Digital converter or set-top box TV OR OR AV cable HDMI cable Coaxial cable 4 Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet, then plug the other end into the power inserter. Note: Use only the supplied power adapter. For the antenna to function correctly, the power inserter must be installed and powered on. 5 Turn on your TV, then press input or source to select the input your antenna is connected to. Note: Turn on your digital converter box or set-top box if your antenna is connected to either device. 6 Open your TV's setup menu, then select the "scan" or "channel scan" option. Your TV automatically searches for available channels in your area. See your TV's user guide for detailed instructions. Note: If you don't receive channels that you want, try moving your antenna to another location, then run the channel scan again.