BITECA SW216 Indoor and Outdoor HDTV Antenna User Guide

: July 9, 2024
: BITECA

Table of Contents

Product Overview
Product Specification
Antenna installation
Scenario Installation Example Diagram
Connect Antenna to TV or Set- top Box
Set up Guidance
FCC Compliance Statements
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BITECA SW216 Indoor and Outdoor HDTV Antenna

Product Overview

Coaxial Cable
TV Antenna
USB Power Supply Cable
Coaxial Cable Port
Signal Booster
USB Adapter 5V
Screws*4PCS
Expansion screws*4PCS
Nylon cable ties•4PCS
Double sided adhesive tapes*2PCS
Positioning Card

Please keep rescanning after you adjust the amplifier

If your distance within 35mlla,please choose short range;
lf your distance mor11 than 35mile,please choose long range.

Product Specification

Frequency : VH F(170-240Mhz)\U H F(470-860Mhz)
VSWR :Gain:,S:2. 0
Impedance : 75Q
Gain :30dB
Connectors : For IEC Male
Polarization : vertical or horizontal
Power supply : USB Port(5V/30mA)

Antenna installation

Three Indoor/Outdoor Installation Ways

lnstallation1: Drill holes on the wall, install the antenna with screws.

Use a marker to mark the hole position with the positioning card, then use electric drill to drill hole to install the antenna.
Driving the expansion screw into holes, self tapping screw drive into the expansion screw.

lnstallation 2 : Use the double sided adhesive tape to install antenna on the wall

Double Sided Adhesive Tape
Indoors

Installation 3: Use nylon cable ties to secure the antenna to an outdoor shelf

Outdoors

Please keep rescanning channels after moving the antenna

Scenario Installation Example Diagram

External wall mounting
Mounted on the roof
Inside of the window
Outside of the window
Outside of balcony
Stick on the wall

Connect Antenna to TV or Set- top Box

Step 1 : Connect the coaxial cable to the ANT IN or CABLE IN port in the back of your TV.

Step 2:

Three set up choices

Note:

Please place the antenna close to the window or higher location, even outdoors, to receive stable signal.
The USB power cable should use 1D0-24DV power adapter.
The USB power cable can be plugged into an available USB port on the HDTV as well.

Step 3:

Find the best location for the antenna. Before connecting the antenna, select the best spot for optimum reception Try as much as possible to avoid obstructions between transmitters and the antenna. The fewer obstructions, the stronger the digital signals you will receive.

Set up Guidance

ln the TV setup menu, set the turner mode to “Aerial” or “Air” .
ln the 1V setup menu. set 1V to scan channels. which can be listed as auto-program, auto-scan, channel search or channel scan.
If you can’t receive channel or receive less channels with current range, please turn the amplifier to another range, and you should have to search again after switching.
Note:
a. Please visit: nocable.orgdtvgovmaps.com tvfool.com to check the distance between your house and the Iv tower.
b. If your house is less 35 miles away from Iv tower, adjust the amplifier to “short range”‘, rescan Iv channels.
c. If your house is over 35 miles away from the Iv tower, adjust the amplifier to “long range”, rescan Iv channels.
d. It is recommended that place antenna to face the tv tower direction, it helps to receive better signal.
lf the signal being received is weak, try moving the antenna to another location and rescanning the TV until an optimal position is found.
Mount the antenna at the optimal position.

Notice: If the TV can’t receive any TV programs, please check the following points.

If the antenna is connected to the TV, make sure your TV comes with a HDTV tuner.
Correct connection between antenna and set-top box or TV.
Adjust the installation direction and position of the antenna.

Remark:

Please place the antenna close to the window or higher or even outdoors to receive stable signal
Reception quality and the numbers of channels received are dependent on multiple factors like distance from TV broadcast tower, broadcast power, line of sight, terrain, metal construction materials and other environmental factors.
Visit: nocable.orgdtvgovmaps.com tvfool.com or other official tv signal website to see a list of channels that may be available in your area. If you are near the tower with strong signal. within 35 miles. may no need to use amplifier version antenna.
Every time adjust Amplifier switches must be sure to re-scan the channel. (During normal operation, the indicator light will light up.)

Note: for the best reception, please check the following tips

Please make sure your TV has a HDTV Tuner. Some lofts come without a tuner, it’s suggested you buy a Digital Converter Box.
Not all digital signals are High Definition. Ensure your TV has Digital HD receiver otherwise no HD channels can be viewed.
Please try to place the antenna on higher location, likes wall/close to windows/outside without trees. buildings etc.
11 your received signal is not stable, changing the antenna direction again. whether the installation direction is horizontal or vertical. Keep always rescan for channels after moving the antenna.
TV reception capacity depends on the distance among your home, transmitting tower and surrounding environments.
Signal reception will vary based on factors like broadcast tower geography location/hills/buildings and even tall trees, which all will impact the signal reception.
Most house with metal roofs and awnings will not benefit to this antenna.
Keep the antenna away from any sources of interference; keep the antenna away from those big power consumption devices, such as air conditioner/elevator/hairdryer/microwave oven. etc.
Keep away from some appliances that use resistive load such as Electronic oven/Heater/Electric cooker/Electric microwave/electric blanket and soon.
if you still cannot receive the channels by tv antenna, please contact us, we will help you until the problem is solved. The contact way is: Your account -Your orders – Orders -select your order ID – Contact seller.

FCC Compliance Statements

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 5mm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.