RCA ANT1251F Leaflet

Thank you for choosing an RCA amplifi ed antenna. RCA amplifi ed antennas are 
designed to give you the sharpest, clearest picture you can get. All RCA antennas 
are easy to set up and use. Before you get started, remove all the parts from the 
box and read this manual.

Before you connect the antenna, determine the best spot in your home for 
optimum reception. Visit www.antennaweb.org to see where your local broadcasts 
are coming from. Then, try as much as possible to avoid obstructions between 
these transmitters and your antenna.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof  of  purchase. Attach it here and 
record the model number in case you need it. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No.:____ANT1251F______________    Purchase Date:___________________________  
Dealer/Address/Phone:_________________

Once you’ve found the best place for your antenna, connect it to your TV.

Different channels may require different antenna adjustments. If  you fi nd that 
you’re not receiving channels you normally receive, try the following adjustments 
in the order listed here:

2. Insert the power adapter into the antenna’s 

DC jack. Plug the other end into a wall 
outlet or power strip.

3. Set the amplifi er on/off  switch (on the 

antenna’s back panel) to ON.

•  Extend the antenna’s dipoles (rods) and 

rotate them until you get the best picture. 
(Depending on the channel’s frequency, this 
may or may not have any effect.) 

•  Try the channel without the antenna’s 

amplifi er—set the amplifi er on/off  switch 
on the antenna’s back panel to OFF. (Don’t 
forget to turn the amplifi er back on for 
other channels!)

•  Rotate the base of  the antenna until you 

get the best picture. (Don’t forget to move 
it back to its original position for the other 
channels.)

Note about digital channels
All RCA antennas are designed to receive both analog and digital signals. To 
display digital signals on your TV, you’ll need to have the right equipment: either a 
TV that is capable of  decoding digital signals or a digital converter box.

I have a cable ready TV. Why am I not getting any channels above 13?
The tuners inside of  cable ready TVs have two modes. One mode is for cable and 
the other mode is for antenna. When the TV is in cable mode, and you are using 
an antenna, you will not be able to receive any channels above 13. To fi x this, 
simply access the menu of  your TV and switch the TV from Cable/CATV mode 
to ANT/AIR mode.

I have my TV in a metal cabinet. Will the antenna work for me?
Any large metal objects will prevent the antenna signal from reaching the antenna. 
You must place the antenna outside of  or above the metal cabinet.

My home has aluminum siding/insulation. Where should I place my antenna?
Place the antenna near a window to minimize interference and improve your 
reception.

Can I use my antenna in a basement?
TV signals usually cannot penetrate into basement locations due to their lower 
elevation.

Please Note: Other variables, which are not related to antenna performance, can 
effect your reception. These include distance from the source transmitting the 
desired station, and man-made and natural conditions. Example: Obstacles such as 
buildings between the transmitting source and your antenna.

VOXX Accessories Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of  

this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, 

be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of  original 

purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced (at the Company’s option) without charge 

for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of  this Warranty, 

the product along with any accessories included in the original packaging is to be delivered with 

proof  of  warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of  sale), specifi cation of  defect(s), transportation 

prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below. Do not return this product to the Retailer.
This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover product purchased, serviced or used 

outside the United States or Canada. The Warranty does not extend to the elimination of  

externally generated static or noise. This Warranty does not apply to costs incurred for 

installation, removal or reinstallation of  the product, or, if  in the Company’s opinion, the 

product has been damaged through acts of  nature, alteration, improper installation, mishandling, 

misuse, neglect, or accident. This Warranty does not cover damage caused by an AC adapter not 

provided with the product. THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER 

THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED 

ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE 

PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of  all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED 

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY 

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION 

OF THIS WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY 

HEREUNDER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, MUST BE BROUGHT 

WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. 

IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR 

INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to 

assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of  

this product.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or 

the exclusion or limitation of  incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or 

exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also 

have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.
U.S.A.: Audiovox Return Center, 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, New York 11788

CANADA: Audiovox Return Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit 3, Door 16, 

Mississauga, Ontario L5T 3A5

©2013 VOXX Accessories Corporation 
3502 Woodview Trace, Suite 220, 
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Trademark(s) Registered
www.rcaaudiovideo.com 

All other brands and product names are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of  their 
respective owners.
Product specifi cations are subject to change.
ANT1251F US Insert 02

1. Connect the antenna’s coaxial cable to your 

TV’s antenna input. 

Out to TV

DC

DC

Amplifier 

On/Off switch

Dipoles

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: Any Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could 

void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Industry Canada Regulatory Information
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Avis d’Industrie Canada
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