Radio Shack Accurian 16-3499 - Manual

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Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing your Accurian
Digital HDTV receiver from RadioShack. Your
receiver lets you receive high resolution
picture quality and supports programs
broadcasted in Dolby digital 5.1 surround
sound.
using your HDTV receiver
install your remote’s batteries
 Remove your battery
compartment.
 Insert two AAA batteries,
matching the polarity (+ and -)
marked inside.
 Replace your cover.
After noting all available DTV channels in your area from the websites provided, a suitable antenna
must be selected. Determine which antenna best suits your needs.
• Can I use my existing analog TV Antenna?
If you receive good noise free, ghost free signals on your analog channels, especially UHF channels
(most DTV signals are transmitted on UHF), you MAY be able to use your existing antenna system.
In this case, to feed the TV signals to both the set-top box and your existing TV/VCR system, you will
need to use a signal splitter (see Page 18). Passive signal splitters cause loss which can degrade the
signal. If needed, contact your local RadioShack store for an Amplified 2-way splitter that will not
degrade the signal.
• Can I use an indoor set-top antenna? In strong signal areas, without reflection problems, this may be
satisfactory, but is not recommended. Your local RadioShack store sells antennas for cases where an
indoor antenna is suitable.
• Do I need an antenna upgrade? If the above options are not satisfactory, then you need an antenna
upgrade. Consult with your local RadioShack store.
• Choosing a new Antenna System:If all available DTV transmissions are from approximately
the same direction, the installation should be simple and inexpensive. The websites can help
with choice of antenna and pointing details. Ideally, antennas should be mounted high (e.g. on
a chimney) and clear of obstructions. An attic installation may be satisfactory. If available DTV
transmissions are from different directions, then either a motorized antenna (with a rotator) or
an “area special” antenna system is required. You can purchase antenna rotators from your local
RadioShack store or a professional antenna installer. Area special antennas are best handled by
professional antenna installers.
See page 17 of your User’s Guide for more detailed information on setting up your antenna.
You must find out which stations in your
area are broadcasting in DTV. To find out
which stations in your area are broadcasting
in DTV and what kind of antenna system you
will need, visit the following two websites:
 www.titantv.com - Gives you local DTV
channels, programming and station
informaton.
 www.antennaweb.org - Gives you
station information, antenna selection
suggestions and detailed antenna pointing
information for both your DTV and analog
TV signals.
Simply input your zip code and obtain most
of the information you need. We advise
you to enter exact address information
since the website takes into account
topographical data supplied by the US
Geographical Survey for each specified
address.
before you get started
scan and store DTV channels into your HDTV receiver
Once you have installed your antenna and rotator (if needed), you should use the information you collected
from the websites provided and point your antenna towards the direction where there are the largest
number of DTV stations. If there are no previous channels stored in your HDTV receiver, the factory default
settings lets your receiver automatically scan for channels when you turn it on
Otherwise, use the AUTO SCAN MENU, followed by the RESCAN function (see page 27 of your User’s Guide)
of the HDTV receiver to find and store all these stations into the receiver.
 Press MENU on your receiver or remote.
 Press / on your remote or receiver to highlight the AUTO
SCAN function.
 Press / on your remote or receiver to highlight CHANNEL
and press SEL.
 Press  or SEL to confirm your selection.
Do not use the RESCAN function, because it will erase the previously stored channels. Note
Menu
Then, if necessary, rotate your antenna towards the direction where there are the second
largest numbers of DTV stations. Select the UPDATE function in the AUTO SCAN menu to add
new channels only and store the previously scanned channels. Continue the process until you
store all channels you are capable of receiving. After these simple steps, you are now ready
to enjoy crisp, clear, and FREE terrestrial/over-the-air DTV programming!
// SEL 
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