Terk DTOC Quick Start Guide - Manual

Note: For best performance, mount this
antenna horizontally.
Mounting
Well
Antenna points this way
...
...or this way
.
Quick Start Guide
Terk DTOC Outdoor Amplified Digital Antenna
Terk DTOC Parts Included:
> Terk DTOC Antenna > Power Adapter
> Amplifier Insert
> Mounting Base
> Mounting Arm > Hardware bag
> 100ft Coaxial Cable
1 Find the best location for your
antenna.
The reception performance you get from this
antenna depends on where you put it—try the
following reception hints to find the best place
for the Terk DTOC.
Mount the antenna.
This antenna mounts in three steps:
> Mount the antenna mounting base
> Attach the arm to the base
Orient the base correctly
for the direction you want
to point the antenna.
Then use the four wood
screws included in this
package to attach the
base to the surface.
Wood
screw
Mounting base
> Attach the antenna to the arm
Find one of the screws,
washers, and nuts
included in the package.
First, set the washer and
nut in the mounting well.
Note: The DTOC can also mount to a mast. See
the User Guide for instructions.
Find the other screw,
washer, and nut.
First, set the washer
and nut in the antenna’s
mounting well. Then
2
Antenna Location Tips
> Find where your broadcasts are coming from
and mount the antenna on that side of the house.
Visit www.transition.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/
maps , enter your zip code in the Location
box, then click on the each broadcaster to see
where its tower is.
> Although this antenna is designed to work in
both horizontal and vertical orientations, try
mounting the antenna horizontally if possible.
This antenna usually performs best when it’s
oriented in a straight horizontal line, pointing
toward broadcast towers.
> Mount the antenna as high as you safely can.
The higher the elevation of the antenna, the
better the reception performance will be.
> Do not mount the antenna on a metal surface.
Metal can interfere with reception and can
degrade performance.
> Try to keep the antenna away from trees or
other obstructions.
Nearby tall structures or trees standing
between the antenna and the broadcast signal
can block or interfere with those signals.
Keep in mind there are lots of factors that can affect your reception.
Tall buildings, mature trees, even hills between you and the broadcast
towers can interfere and change the direction of the signals you
receive. Even though the DTOC is omnidirectional, you might still need
to make minor adjustments after you mount the antenna to account
for these factors.
continues on other side...
Then position the arm over the other side of the
well. Attach the arm to the base as shown here.
position the arm over the other side of the well.
Attach the arm to the antenna as shown here.
The TERK DTOC antenna is engineered specifically to provide
superior reception of high-definition (HDTV) and digital television
channels, using patented multi-directional reception technology for
outstanding reception from any direction. This Quick Start Guide
has instructions to get you up and running. For more detailed
information, see the Owner’s Manual.
Questions? Call 1-800-768-1969.