Introduction
What is a Smart antenna?
What’s in the Box
Specifications
To Adjust Clock
Setup of your Antenna
APEX DIGITAL SM550
Amplified Indoor Antenna with Smart Connector
For more information visit www.ApexDT
V
.com
Thank you for purchasing the SM550 amplified indoor omni-directional antenna with Smart
technology. It
’
s been designed to provide many years of viewing enjoyment by optimizing
reception of both analog and digital broadcasts. Connect to the standard RF connector found
on conventional DTV converter boxes and televisions or connect to a DTV converter box featuring
the Smart antenna interface (EIA/CEA-909). For added convenience, AC power is provided
through the interface eliminating the need to plug into a wall outlet. A digital clock is included.
A
smart antenna combines multiple antenna elements with signal processing to optimize its
reception pattern. When the elements of the antenna are steered towards a desired signal,
they provide maximum signal strength while nullifying environment interference thereby resulting
in better reception of digital and analog broadcasts.
The SM550 includes:
SM550 amplified indoor antenna with Smart technology
1.
Connected coaxial RF cable
2.
Smart cable
3.
Time is always displayed.
Press ‘S
’
once to view the current month and date.
To adjust clock:
Press ‘S
’
repeatedly to display month, date, hour or minutes setting.
1.
Adjust your selection by pressing ‘M
’
repeatedly until desired
2.
number is selected.
Press ‘S
’
to continue to the next setting.
3.
Repeat steps 2-3 until all adjustments are completed.
4.
Find an unobstructed area near your television for best placement of your new antenna.
Turn on the Gain Controller and extend the telescoping antennas to their maximum length
.
After connection to your converter box is complete, run an
AU
TO-SCAN.
Y
ou may
adjust the antenna with minimal effort to optimize reception and nullify environmental interfer-
ence. Adjust telescopic antennas and manuever the body left, right, up or down as needed.
Note: Depending on your specific location, building type, location relative to nearby tall
buildings and trees, your reception results may var
y. Visit www
.antennaweb.org to view
a list of digital broadcasters in your area.
To connect to a DTV converter box or TV without a Smart antenna
interface:
While Power is off, connect the built-in RF cable to ANTENN
A
INPUT on your DTV
1.
converter box.
Connect an RF cable from the converter box TV OUT to your television RF IN.
2.
Plug-in the Smart cable to the Smart antenna interface on the SM550.
3.
Connect the other end of the Smart cable to the A/C Smart Interface adapter.
4.
Connect A/C plug to opposite end of A/C Smart Interface adapter.
Plug into wall outlet.
5.
6.
To connect to a DTV converter box with a Smart antenna interface:
While Power is off, connect the built-in RF cable to ANTENN
A
INPUT on your DTV
1.
converter box.
Connect an RF cable from the converter box TV OUT to your television RF IN.
2.
Plug-in the Smart cable to the Smart antenna interface on the SM550.
3.
Connect the other end to the Smart antenna interface on your DTV converter box.
4.
Band Zone:
VHF: 40-230MHz
UHF: 450-862MHz
A
verage Gain:
VHF: up to 29db
UHF: up to 36db
ON/OFF
Gain Controller
Smart Interface Cable
Smart Interface Cable
A/C Smart Interface
Adapter
A/C Plug
Built-In Coaxial
RF Cable
Built-In Coaxial
RF Cable
DTV Converter Box
Smart Antenna
Smart Antenna
TV
TV
A
V Cable /RF Coaxial
or S-
V
ideo (Optional)
ON/OFF
Gain Controller
S
M
D
12:00
A
/C power
p
lug
4.
A
/C Smart interface adapter
5
.
Once you’re connected, turn on your television, DTV converter box and the antenna's
Gain Controller. Extend the telescoping antennas to their maximum length. Start the
AU
TO-SCAN process on your DTV converter box (or digital television).
Once you’re connected, turn on your television, DTV converter box and the antenna's
Gain Controller. Extend the telescoping antennas to their maximum length. Start the
AU
TO-SCAN process on your DTV converter box (or digital television).
