SM550

Amplied Indoor Antenna with Smart Connector

Users Manual

Amplied Indoor Antenna with Smart Connector

APEX DIGITAL SM550

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SM550 amplied indoor omni-directional antenna with Smart technology. Its 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.

What is a Smart antenna?

The SM550 includes: 1. SM550 amplied indoor antenna with Smart technology 2. Connected coaxial RF cable 3. Smart cable 4. A/C power plug 5. A/C Smart interface adapter

Whats in the Box

Band Zone: VHF: 40-230MHz UHF: 450-862MHz

Specications

Average Gain: VHF: up to 29db UHF: up to 36db

Time is always displayed. Press S once to view the current month and date. To adjust clock: 1. Press S repeatedly to display month, date, hour or minutes setting. 2. Adjust your selection by pressing M repeatedly until desired number is selected. 3. Press S to continue to the next setting. 4. Repeat steps 2-3 until all adjustments are completed.

To Adjust Clock

12:00
S M D

Note: Depending on your specic location, building type, location relative to nearby tall buildings and trees, your reception results may vary. Visit www.antennaweb.org to view a list of digital broadcasters in your area.

For more information visit www.ApexDTV.com

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 AUTO-SCAN. You may adjust the antenna with minimal effort to optimize reception and nullify environmental interference. Adjust telescopic antennas and manuever the body left, right, up or down as needed.
Smart Antenna TV

Setup of your Antenna

ON/OFF Gain Controller

AV Cable /RF Coaxial or S-Video (Optional)

Smart Interface Cable

Built-In Coaxial RF Cable

DTV Converter Box

To connect to a DTV converter box with a Smart antenna interface:

1. 2. 3. 4. While Power is off, connect the built-in RF cable to ANTENNA INPUT on your DTV converter box. Connect an RF cable from the converter box TV OUT to your television RF IN. Plug-in the Smart cable to the Smart antenna interface on the SM550. Connect the other end to the Smart antenna interface on your DTV converter box.

Once youre connected, turn on your television, DTV converter box and the antenna's Gain Controller. Extend the telescoping antennas to their maximum length. Start the AUTO-SCAN process on your DTV converter box (or digital television).

Smart Antenna

TV

A/C Plug

ON/OFF Gain Controller A/C Smart Interface Adapter Smart Interface Cable Built-In Coaxial RF Cable

To connect to a DTV converter box or TV without a Smart antenna interface:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. While Power is off, connect the built-in RF cable to ANTENNA INPUT on your DTV converter box. Connect an RF cable from the converter box TV OUT to your television RF IN. Plug-in the Smart cable to the Smart antenna interface on the SM550. Connect the other end of the Smart cable to the A/C Smart Interface adapter. Connect A/C plug to opposite end of A/C Smart Interface adapter. Plug into wall outlet.

Once youre connected, turn on your television, DTV converter box and the antenna's Gain Controller. Extend the telescoping antennas to their maximum length. Start the AUTO-SCAN process on your DTV converter box (or digital television).

Limited Warranty
SM550 Indoor Amplified Antenna 90 DAYS PARTS / 90 DAY LABOR LIMITED WARRANTY WHO IS COVERED?
Limited Ninety (90) Days Parts Warranty - Apex Digital warrants the parts in this product against defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase. During this period, Apex Digital will replace a defective part with a new or refurbished part without charge to you. Limited Ninety (90) Days Labor Warranty - Apex Digital warrants it will be responsible for labor charges for repair or replacement of parts on this product for a period of ninety days from the date of original retail purchase. Keep the original box and packaging in case your unit requires service. You are responsible for the shipping costs to Apex Digital. E-mail or call Customer Support for detailed instruction on where to ship your product for repair. A return authorization number is required before acceptance by Apex Digital. This required number must be clearly written on the package or the delivery may be refused by warehouse personnel.

WHAT IS COVERED

Warranty repair from the original date of purchase: 90 day replacement of parts; 90 day limited labor warranty coverage. If you dont have proof of purchase, your unit will be considered out of warranty and charged at a flat labor rate.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover: Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on the product and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product. Product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Apex Digital, Inc. Aproduct that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and / or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications. Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This includes but is not limited to, precorded material, whether copyrighted or not.) Shipment and service to a NON-AUTHORIZED repair facility.

REGISTERING YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE:

To register your product go to www.apexdigitalinc.com. Click on Support Services, then Product Registration. Validate your warranty, gain access to customer support represent-atives, product news, email notifications and access to special offers.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

If you previously registered your product(s) online at www.apexdigitalinc.com go to Support Services, then My Account to email your request. You may also call us at (866) 427-3946 Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm PST. You may purchase accessories by visiting www.shop-apex.comor call (866) 930-1236 anytime.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

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