Radio Shack 15-255 User Manual

15-255
User’s Guide
Remote-Controlled•Indoor
Amplified HDTV Antenna
2 3 4
2 Use the remote
1. Slide off battery
compartment cover. Insert
the supplied battery with
the positive polarity (+)
facing up, and then replace
the cover.
2. Point the remote at the
antenna’s infrared sensor
(to the left of the display).
n Battery Notes:
• Dispose of batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn
or bury them.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
Your remote uses the 3V CR2032 button-cell battery.
• If you do not plan to use the remote for a long time,
remove the battery. Batteries can leak chemicals that can
damage electronic parts.
• Keep button-cell batteries away from children. Swallowing
them can be fatal.
3 Save channels
1. Press and hold the STORE button on the remote until
the word “DIRECTION” flashes on the display.
2. Press DIRECTION  /  to adjust the antenna direction
(12 directions are available).
3. Press GAIN to set the gain level: HIGH, MID, LOW.
4. Press STORE to confirm the direction setting and set the
channel.
Thank you for purchasing your Remote-Controlled Indoor
Amplified HDTV Antenna from RadioShack. Please read this user’s
guide before installing, setting up, and using your new antenna.
Package contents
• HDTV Antenna • Remote with Battery
• 6-ft (1.82m) Coax Cable • AC Adapter
• User’s Guide • Quick Start
Features
• Receives HDTV, HD Radio, UHF, VHF, and FM radio signals
• Internal rotating UHF antenna
• Adjustable gain control
n Note: HDTV reception requires HDTV/ATSC tuner and
display (not included); HD Radio reception requires HD
Radio receiver (not included).
1 Connect your antenna
1. Place the antenna on or near your TV.
2. Using the supplied coax cable, connect the antenna’s TV
terminal to your TV’s or VCR’s input terminal.
3. (Optional) using a coax cable (not supplied), connect a
second RF source to the AUX terminal.
4. Connect the AC adapter to the DC 12V jack.
n Note:
• Do not place the antenna near metal objects such as
cabinets, bookshelves, refrigerators, doors, walls, or water
pipes inside a wall. This can greatly reduce the antenna’s
ability to receive signals.
• Do not place any object on or near the top of the antenna
cabinet. This can seriously affect the performance of the
antenna.
Second
RF source
Back of antenna
TV

Radio Shack 15-255 Specifications

Frequency Range

VHF frequency range	54-216MHz
UHF frequency range	470-700MHz

Gain Control

High gain	19dB +3dB/–3dB
Mid gain	15dB +3dB/–3dB
Low gain	10dB +3dB/–3dB

Power Supply

Voltage	12V
Current	200mA
Output Impedance	75 ohm