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Summary of content (20 pages)

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Limited Warranty Audiovox Corporation (Audiovox) warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. During this period, this product will be replaced without charge. This warranty does not cover any damage due to acts of nature, commercial use, accident, misuse, abuse or negligence. This warranty is only valid in the USA. Replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the consumer.
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HDTVo Owner’s Manual Indoor/Outdoor Amplified HDTV Antenna
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Safety Precautions HDTVo Warning! Use extreme caution when installing or removing an outdoor antenna that is located close to overhead wires such as power lines, telephone lines or cable TV lines. If any part of the antenna makes contact with overhead power lines, touching the antenna or the antenna cable can cause electrocution and death. If the antenna is in contact with any type of overhead wires, call your power company and ask them to send a qualified technician to remove the antenna.
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HDTVo Please read and follow these important safety precautions: • Be sure to select an antenna site well away from all overhead wires. • Do not try to guess which overhead wires carry high voltage. Check with the Power Company. • If you notice anything making contact with the overhead wires, call the Power Company to have it removed safely. Do not run the downlead cable over power wires.
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About Your New TERK HDTVo Antenna HDTVo Your TERK HDTVo antenna is designed for both single and multifamily homes. It’s specifically engineered to provide superior reception of high-definition (HDTV), digital television (DTV) and VHF/UHF TV channels in most viewing locations. The HDTVo’s unique antenna technology and patented Dual-Mode integrated powered amplifier produce the clearest, cleanest signals available from a compact, unobtrusive design that blends well with any home decor.
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HDTVo Fig 1.
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Positioning the HDTVo HDTVo 5 The HDTVo MUST be mounted horizontally (See Fig 2.) with the front of the HDTVo precisely facing the direction of the TV station’s broadcasting transmitters. (See Fig 2.) The higher the elevation of the antenna, the better the reception performance will be. Pointing the Antenna Towards the Broadcast Tower 1. Go to www.terk.com and click on the “Antenna Locator” link. 2. Enter your home address and then “Submit.” 3.
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HDTVo Right On the side of the house facing the broadcast tower Fig 2.
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Mounting the HDTVo Antenna HDTVo Mounting Options: For best performance, the HDTVo should be mounted outdoors in a high location (such as on the roof or high up on the side of your house). The HDTVo can also be mounted in an attic. Remember that the HDTVo is a highly directional antenna. As a result, it needs to be mounted with the front of the HDTVo precisely facing the direction of the TV station’s broadcasting transmitter. C Fig 3.
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HDTVo 8 To mount the HDTVo antenna on an outdoor wall using the minimast (see fig. 3A): 1. Locate the HDTVo antenna and all included components. 2. Using the four lag screws, attach the mini-mast bracket to the outdoor wall. Be sure to position the bracket vertically on the outdoor wall. 3. Slide the straight end of the mini-mast into the mini-mast bracket, and using the two nuts and the two bolts, secure the mini-mast to the mini-mast bracket.
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HDTVo 9 To mount the HDTVo on a roof with 45-90 degree pitch (see fig. 3C): 1. Locate the HDTVo antenna and all included components. 2. Using the four lag screws, attach the mini-mast bracket to the roof. Be sure to position the bracket vertically on the roof. 3. Slide the curved end of the mini-mast into the mini-mast bracket, and using the two nuts and the two bolts, secure the mini-mast to the mini-mast bracket. Be sure to orient the mini-mast as shown in the illustration 4. Using the four 1.
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HDTVo To mount the HDTVo on a roof with 0-45 degree pitch (see fig. 4): 1. Locate the HDTVo antenna and all included components. 2. Using the four lag screws, attach the mini-mast bracket to the roof. Be sure to position the bracket vertically on the roof. 3. Slide the straight end of the mini-mast into the mini-mast bracket, using the two nuts and the two bolts. Secure the mini-mast to the mini-mast bracket. Be sure to orient the mini-mast as shown in the illustration (see fig. 4) 4. Using the four 1.
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HDTVo To mount the HDTVo on a rafter located in an attic where the roof that has 45-90 degree pitch (see fig. 5): 1. Locate the HDTVo antenna and all included components. 2. Using the four lag screws, attach the mini-mast bracket to the rafter. Be sure to position the bracket vertically on the rafter. 3. Slide the curved end of the mini-mast into the mini-mast bracket, and using the two nuts and the two bolts, secure the mini-mast to the mini-mast bracket.
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HDTVo To mount the HDTVo on a rafter located in an attic where the roof has 0-45 degree pitch (see fig. 6): 1. Locate the HDTVo antenna and all included components. 2. Using the four lag screws, attach the mini-mast bracket to the rafter. Be sure to position the bracket vertically on the rafter. 3. Slide the straight end of the mini-mast into the mini-mast bracket, and using the two nuts and the two bolts, secure the mini-mast to the mini-mast bracket.
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HDTVo 13 To mount the HDTVo on a traditional mast: 1. Locate: – HDTVo antenna – (4) 1.75” threaded bolts – (4) 1.75” nuts – (4) washers – Antenna bracket – 3” partially threaded bolt – 3/8” screw 2. Using the four 1.75” threaded bolts, the four washers and the four 1.75” nuts, attach the antenna bracket and the pole clamp to the mast. Position the HDTVo antenna as high as possible on the mast. 3. Slide the back of the antenna into the antenna bracket. 4.
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Connecting the HDTVo to a TV HDTVo 1. Run the RG6 coaxial cable from the antenna towards your television set and connect the RG6 coaxial cable to the supplied Power Injector on the terminal labeled “TO ANTENNA”. 2. Connect the “TO TV” lead on the power injector to the “ANT IN” on your TV. 3. Plug the Power Adapter from the Power Injector into a standard AC outlet. Switch the Power Injector “ON” for amplification. See Fig 7. Fig 7.
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Avoiding Water Damage HDTVo Water Damage Prevention: At the point where your coaxial cable lead enters the house, you should allow for some slack in the coaxial cable as a “drip loop.” This will prevent moisture from running down the coaxial cable and entering the house. Run the coaxial cable approximately six inches below the wall entry point and then turn it upwards towards this spot (see Fig 8).
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Installing the HDTVo Antenna with a Satellite Dish HDTVo HDTVo Installation Procedure for use with a Satellite Dish If you have a satellite dish it is possible to install the HDTVo using the same wiring as the satellite dish. To do this you will need to purchase a set of diplexers (Terk model BDS-P1). The instructions listed below are for a basic satellite system. If you have a more complex satellite system and wish to install the HDTVo in this manner please call TERK Support at 1-800-290-6650.
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Troubleshooting HDTVo Q. II am not getting any channels above channel 13. A. Most TV’s today are cable ready. When a cable ready TV is in the CABLE or CATV mode and you try to use an antenna with it, you will not receive any channels above 13. Access the TV’s set-up menu and switch it from CABLE or CATV mode to ANTENNA or AIR mode. Q. I am not receiving channels clearly. A. Turn the Power Injector on and off. Determine which position is best suited to receive your channels.
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HDTVo 18 Need more help? Call 1-800-290-6650 for Technical Support Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST, or contact us at www.audiovox.com. If your TV has a connection not mentioned in this manual, contact Terk for the appropriate adapter.