RCA Car Satellite Radio System ANT711 User Guide

Amplified Indoor ·Outdoor Antenna  
VHF · UHF  
10 dB Amplification  
fixed 10 dB amplification  
for improved reception of  
weak signals  
Paintable  
customize your antenna  
color to match your interior  
or exterior décor  
Versatile  
install your antenna indoors  
or out, just about anywhere  
TERRESTRIAL  
HDTV  
BROADCAST COMPATIBLE  
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ANT711  
Table of Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
ANT711 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Important Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Important Antenna Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Pre-installation Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
ANT711 Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Mounting the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Lightning Protection for Exterior Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Connecting the Antenna to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Coaxial Cable Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Limited One-Year Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
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Important Safety Precautions  
Many do-it-yourself and professional antenna installers are injured or killed each year by electric  
shock. While anyone can see the obvious danger of falling from a ladder, the most resourceful people  
sometimes fail to recognize overhead wires as being potentially lethal. Touching any part of the  
antenna mast or guy wire to these overhead wires results in the same shock you would receive if you  
touched these wires directly with your bare hands. A very serious shock is almost sure to result when  
contacting an electrical wire and, in the case of primary wires on the top of poles, the shock is similar  
to being struck by a bolt of lightning. Many power wires are within 20 to 25 feet of the ground and  
could easily be touched by an assembled antenna and mast.  
ANT711 Amplified Indoor · Outdoor Antenna  
VHF · UHF  
Congratulations on your purchase of the ANT711 Amplified Indoor · Outdoor Antenna by RCA. This  
antenna makes bulky, unmanageable antennas a thing of the past. The ANT711 not only provides great  
reception, its new streamlined design is so attractive, you can use it just about anywhere inside and out.  
The ANT711 can be installed on your rooftop, under your eaves, in your attic, outside an apartment  
window, or on a wall above your TV. It’s lightweight, compact and HDTV ready. And, because the  
ANT711 is paintable, it can match either its interior or exterior setting.  
Please read and follow these important safety precautions.  
Be sure to select an antenna site well away from all overhead wires.  
Do not try to determine which overhead wires carry high voltage. Check with the power company.  
If you notice anything making contact with the overhead wires, call the power company to have it  
removed safely.  
ANT711 Features  
Do not run the downlead cable over power wires.  
Obtain help from a qualified professional when removing the old antenna if there is any doubt  
clearing overhead wires.  
The ANT711 Amplified Indoor · Outdoor Antenna is packed with features that make it as  
functional as it is attractive.  
Never install an antenna by yourself. Be sure to have at least two people available for help.  
Never install the antenna when it is windy.  
VHF/UHF/HDTV Antenna  
Built-in amplifier  
Be sure to do all assembly work on the ground; then raise the antenna.  
Make sure the antenna mast downlead cable is connected to a suitable lightning arrester.  
Use 8 (or larger) AWG ground wire between the mast and the ground.  
Make sure the installation is secure with the use of guy wires or other mounting hardware.  
10 dB average gain  
Paintable housing  
Multiple mounting methods, indoor or outdoors  
Easy to mount and install  
If you lose your grip on the antenna, let it fall to the ground. Do not attempt to catch it as it may touch  
power lines as it falls.  
Terrestrial HDTV ready  
Lightweight and compact  
CALL THE POWER COMPANY TO REMOVE THE ANTENNA IF IT FALLS AND TOUCHES  
POWER LINES. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF.  
Integrated cable track and recessed coax cable  
Integrated diplexer for ultimate performance  
Important Antenna Notes  
WARNING! Use EXTREME CAUTION when installing an outdoor antenna close to overhead  
wires. If any part of the antenna makes contact with overhead power lines, touching the antenna,  
masting, cable or guy wires can cause electrocution and death.  
The ANT711 antenna system is designed to work properly when the power injector is connected to the  
antenna through a 75-ohm coaxial cable, such as RG6 or RG59.  
The power injector has an indicator light to point out that  
DC power is being supplied to the antenna.  
There are no shorts in the connection between the power injector and antenna.  
The coaxial cable between the power injector and the antenna is used for  
Carrying DC power from the power injector to the amplifier board in the antenna.  
Before You Begin  
Please read the Important Safety Precautions (page 4) prior to installation. For your safety and  
convenience, plan each step of the installation and purchase the necessary hardware in advance.  
The hardware required and the order in which you perform the steps depend on the mounting  
and connection method you choose. If mounting on a mast, we recommend two people  
assemble the entire antenna on the ground. Then mount the assembled antenna on the mast  
for easier installation.  
Carrying the amplified TV signal from the antenna through the power injector to the  
video equipment.  
If any devices are used in your home cabling system, such as amplifiers, splitters, combiners,  
matching transformers or 300-ohm cable, they must be connected only between the power injector and  
your video equipment. Any devices connected between the power injector and the antenna might cause  
a short in the amplifier power source. If this happens, the injector's indicator will not light and the signals  
to your video equipment (multiple TVs or VCRs) may be significantly degraded.  
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Pre-installation Test  
Mounting the Antenna (Continued)  
Perform this test before installing your antenna to ensure that the unit is working properly.  
Exterior or Attic Mounting To a Mast  
Place both 1/4-20 bolts through the holes in the mast bracket. Thread into the back of the antenna.  
Slide the bracket over the top of the mast and tighten bolts to secure. (To prevent damage to the  
antenna, do not over tighten the bolts.) Raise the mast and secure it at the desired location. Then,  
connect the cable.  
1. Connect a temporary 75-ohm cable between the power injector's F-connector and the  
antenna’s F-connector.  
NOTE: If installing new lead-in cable, use the actual cable to be used in the installation.  
2. Connect the power injector’s TV cable to your TV’s VHF/UHF 75-ohm F-connector.  
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s small plug into the DC 12V jack on the power injector.  
Lightning Protection for Exterior Mounting  
4. Plug the supplied AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. If the power injector’s indicator lights up,  
the antenna is properly working.  
Mount a grounding block (not supplied) as close as possible to the point where the downlead enters  
the house.  
5. Hold the antenna as close as possible to the area where it is to be mounted to check  
TV reception.  
The downlead wire from the antenna to the grounding block and the mast ground wire should be  
secured to the house with stand-off insulators, spaced four to six feet apart.  
NOTE: Reception may change if mounted in a different location than the testing site.  
For a “ground-up” antenna installation, you may not need to ground the mast if it extends four or  
more feet into the earth.  
Connecting the Antenna to Your TV  
To connect the antenna to your TV, follow these steps:  
1. Connect the coax downlead from the antenna to the ANT jack on the power injector.  
2. If your TV has an F-connector, connect the short coaxial cable on the power injector to your TV’s  
VHF/UHF 75-ohm F-connector.  
If your TV has screw terminals for the VHF/UHF connection, connect a 75-ohm to a 300-ohm  
transformer (not supplied) between the power injector and the VHF/UHF terminals.  
If your TV has a 75-ohm VHF connection and a 300-ohm UHF connection, connect a signal  
splitter (not supplied) between the power injector and the TV’s VHF/UHF connections.  
ANT711 Hardware  
The ANT711 antenna package includes the following items:  
3. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s small plug into the power injector’s DC 12V jack. Then plug the  
adapter into a standard 120V AC outlet. The LED on the power injector lights to indicate that the  
antenna is properly connected.  
ANT711 Antenna (1)  
Screws, #10 x 3", SS Phillips pan head (2)  
Mounting spacers (2)  
Power injector (1)  
AC adapter (1)  
Mast bracket (1)  
Coaxial Cable Installation Precautions  
Adjustable wall mounting brackets (2)  
Screws, #8 x 1-1/2", SS Phillips pan head (4)  
Bolts, 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 SS hex head (2)  
Coaxial cable, 6ft RG6 (1)  
Do not bend the coaxial cable into less than a three-inch radius. Tighter bends can cause shorts and  
can change the cable’s impedance.  
Mounting the Antenna  
Do not install the coaxial cable where it will have a pulling tension greater than 15 pounds during  
installation. After installation, make sure there is no tension on the cable.  
Interior or Exterior Mounting To a Wall Using the Adjustable Wall Brackets  
Use only round-headed staples. Any clamps or securing devices used with coax should grip the cable  
evenly about the circumference without crushing the cable. Flat staples can damage the coaxial cable.  
Determine the desired mounting location. Attach the adjustable brackets, and mark the wall to indicate  
mounting location. Attach the brackets by placing them into the slots on the rear of the antenna at the  
desired location. Turn counter-clockwise to tighten brackets. Attach one end of the coaxial cable to the  
rear F-connector of the antenna. Secure the antenna to the wall using the #8 x 1 1/2" self-tapping screws.  
Do not expose the coaxial cable to a temperature greater than 176 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the cable  
away from heating vents and water heaters.  
Interior or Exterior Mounting To a Wall Using the Spacers  
The cable jacket withstands most outdoor environments. However, you must seal the connections  
and splices against water entry.  
Determine the desired mounting location. Mark the wall to indicate placement of antenna. Attach one  
end of the coaxial cable to the rear F-connector of the antenna. Secure the antenna to the wall using the  
#10 x 3" screws and spacers.  
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Specifications  
Dimensions: 46.9"w x 5.75"h x 3"d  
Operational bandwidth: VHF @ 54-88, 174-216MHz, UHF @ 470-806MHz  
FM trap: Fixed @ 88-108MHz  
Amplifier gain: 10 dB Average  
Output impedance: 75 Ohms  
Power requirement: 12V DC/120V AC, 60Hz (with supplied adapter)  
Weather resistance: amplifier is conformal coated  
Limited One-Year Warranty  
THOMSON INC. warrants that, for one year from date of purchase, it will replace this product  
if found to be defective in materials or workmanship. Return it postage paid to the Product  
Exchange Center, 11721 Alameda Ave., Socorro, TX 79927 for prompt, no-charge replacement with  
a current equivalent. This replacement is THOMSON INC.’s sole obligation under this warranty.  
THOMSON INC. will not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages or for any  
loss arising in connection with the use or inability to use this product. Some states do not allow the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you. This warranty excludes defects or damages due to misuse, abuse, or neglect.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from  
state to state.  
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10330 N. Meridian Street,  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
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All other brands and product names  
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of their respective owners.  
Product specifications subject to change.  
 

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