In a multi-directional antenna that is connected to a digital TV broadcast
signal receiver, an RF amplifier in which its transmission gains are
controlled is installed on the front of a tuner, a BER (BIT ERROR RATE)
threshold is set as a reception determination standard to assess received
images, and while auto-scanning, the amplification transmission gain
level of the RF amplifier is controlled while changing in a phased manner
to measure the BER value, and upon obtaining a BER value that is lower
than the BER threshold, remaining scan and controlling transmission gains
are stopped, and the receiving direction is determined. Thereby, by
deleting scans in all directions in the adjustment of receiving
directions for all channels, improving the reception sensitivity in a
weak electric field, and determining the receiving direction by measuring
and assessing the BER value, meaningless time for the direction
adjustment can be saved, and the best reception condition can always be
obtained quickly.