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- Page 1 DTOC Owner’s Manual DTOC Digital Flat Outdoor Amplified Antenna...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions 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. - Page 3 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.
- Page 4 About Your New TERK DTOC Antenna Your TERK DTOC antenna is engineered specifically to provide superior reception of high-definition (HDTV) and digital television channels. The DTOC’s patented multi-directional reception technology provides outstanding reception from any direction, producing the clearest, cleanest signals available from a compact, unobtrusive design that blends well with any home decor.
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Page 5: Before You Start
Before you mount the DTOC, consider the following factors in reception performance: • The DTOC usually performs best when mounted horizontally • The DTOC should be mounted on the side of your house that faces most of your local broadcast towers (See illustration below) Visit www.antennaweb.org to see the locations of... - Page 6 • In most cases, the DTOC provides the best performance when mounted outdoors in a high location (such as on the roof or high up on the side of your house). The DTOC can also be mounted in an attic.
- Page 7 Mounting the DTOC to a surface 1. Orient the antenna base. Note: For best performance, mount this antenna horizontally. Make sure the base is oriented correctly for the direction you Mounting Well want to point the antenna. Use the illustration on the left as a guide.
- Page 8 Once you've found the orientation you want, tighten these screws. 6. Tighten all screws. Attach the screw covers. 7. Skip to the "Connecting the DTOC to a TV" section to complete installation.
- Page 9 Mounting the DTOC to a standard mast 1. Orient the antenna base. Make sure the base is oriented correctly for the direction you want to point the antenna. Use the illustration on the left as a Mounting Well guide. 2. Attach the clamp assemblies to the base.
- Page 10 Mounting the DTOC to a standard mast (continued) 4. Attach the arm to the base. Find one of the screws, washers, and nuts included in the package. First, set the washer and nut in the mounting well. Then position the arm over the other side of the well.
- Page 11 Once you've found the orientation you want, tighten these screws. 6. Tighten all screws. Attach the screw covers. 7. Skip to the "Connecting the DTOC to a TV" section to complete installation.
- Page 12 Connecting the DTOC to a TV 1. Run the provided coaxial cable from the antenna towards your television set. Connect the coaxial cable to the ANT jack on the supplied amplifier insert. 2. Connect the built-in coaxial DTOC cable on the amplifier insert to the antenna input jack on your TV or converter box.
- Page 13 Avoiding Water Damage 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.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
I am not receiving all channels. Reposition the DTOC to a different location, such as the other side of the house or to a higher location. Obstructions such as other houses or buildings, large trees, mountains and water towers can cause poor reception. -
Page 15: 12 Month Limited Warranty
Warranty gives you specific 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, NY 11788 CANADA: Audiovox Return Center, c/o Genco, 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit 3, Door 16, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 3A5... - Page 16 For customer service and technical information:: 1-800-768-1969 DTOC IB US 00...