Channel Master CM-3016 User manual

USER GUIDE
CM-3016 CM-3018 CM-3020
antenna series
GUÍA PARA
EL USUARIO
MODE
D’EMPLOI
ADVANTAGE™

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Product Overview ....................................................................3
Package Contents and Accessories .....................................3
Danger Information .................................................................4
Antenna Assembly ...................................................................6
Operating Instructions ...........................................................10
Technical Data .......................................................................10
Product Return Policy and Warranty ...................................11
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Perspectiva General del Producto ...................................... 13
Contenido del Paquete y Accesorios .................................13
Información Sobre Peligros ...................................................14
Montaje De Antena ..............................................................16
Instrucciones de Operación ................................................. 19
Datos Técnicos .......................................................................19
Garantía y Póliza para la Devolución del Producto..........20
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Présentation du Produit .........................................................23
Contenu et Accessoires de L'emballage............................23
Conseils de Sécurité ...............................................................24
Assemblage De L'Antenne ...................................................26
Mode D'emploi .......................................................................30
Données Techniques .............................................................30
Politique de Reprise de Marchandise et Garantie ............31

ADVANTAGE™
antenna series
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Long Range Antenna
Antena de Largo Alcance
Antenne Longue Portée
Medium Range Antenna
Antena de Medio Alcanc
Antenne de Moyenne portée

Long Range Antenna
Antena de Largo Alcance
Antenne Longue Portée


45


72 



60


96 



100


160 




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
All Channel Master Advantage Series Outdoor Antennas
are engineered to be easy to install and have been
optimized for receiving high band VHF, UHF, and
HDTV signals. Attention to detail has been taken into
consideration; every piece is smooth and machined to
ensure a safe, trouble-free installation. Every antenna
is made of the nest components to exceed consumer
expectations. That means peace of mind for years to
come.

• Optimum reception for digital broadcasts
• Easy installation - Unfold, mount, and connect
• Economical
• Long lasting, durable design:
- Spun boom ends reduce wind whistle
- Reinforced element sleeves for added strength
• Easily mounts to a traditional antenna mast
• Rooftop, eave, or wall mountable

All Digital Advantage™ antennas include:
• Hardware
• User Guide
• Danger Label
• 75 Ohm matching transformer
• Coaxial Cable and Mast not included

ADVANTAGE™
antenna series
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
Please read this user's manual before operating this
product. The information contained in this document
is subject to change without notice. Features or
specications may be different depending on the type
of product model purchased.
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READ INSTRUCTIONS
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


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
 Perform as much antenna assembly on the ground as
possible.
 Watch out for overhead power lines. Check the
distance to the power lines before you start installing.
WE RECOMMEND YOU STAY A MINIMUM OF TWICE THE
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF THE ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AWAY
FROM ALL POWER LINES.
 Do not use a metal ladder.
 Remember, even the slightest touch of an antenna to a
power line can cause a fatal shock.
 Do NOT try to do the job on a windy day.
 Have a friend as a spotter when you’re on the roof.
They can see things you can’t.
 If you start to drop an antenna, move away from it and
let it fall.
 If any part of the antenna should come into contact
with a power line 
They will remove it
safely.
 Mast, lead-in, and metal guy wires are excellent
conductors of electrical current - - keep them away
from power lines too.
 Be sure your family and friends understand the danger
of touching an overhead power line. Tell them never to
try to remove any object in contact with a power line
(TV antenna, mast or anything else).
 Make sure that the antenna mast assembly is properly
grounded.
For more information, visit
www.channelmaster.com/support.

ADVANTAGE™
antenna series
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 If the antenna has
a 2- or 3-section
crossarm boom,
assemble the
sections with
screws and wing
nuts. 
 For 3-section
antennas,
assemble with the
short elements to the front of antenna and the Iong
elements to the rear of antenna. When assembling,
push the front or rear sections into the center section
with the slot in the front or rear sections pushed against
the rivet, holding the insulator to the center section. This
will line up the holes for the screw and wing nut.
 Open all elements on the antenna. NOTE: The elements
on this antenna are tightly riveted. To avoid bending
the elements while opening, grip the elements near the
rivets. 
Fig 2 Fig 3
 Swing phasing rods (riveted to center section) into
position on the front section and secure with wing nuts.
Crossarm
Screw
Wing Nut Fig 1

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 NOTE: Do not attach transmission wire or
balun to these points. Transmission wire or balun are
attached to the bottom terminals of the folded UHF
dipole as shown in .
Phasing Rod Terminal
Dipole
Fig 4
 Attach transmission wire (or balun, if coax installation)
to tap-off terminals at the bottom of the UHF dipole, as
shown in  (or  if a straight UHF screw dipole).
Straight
UHF Dipole
Matching
Transformer
Coaxial
Cable
Folded
UHF Dipole
Tap-Off Terminals
Coaxial Cable
Matching Transformer
Fig 5

ADVANTAGE™
antenna series
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Straight
UHF Dipole
Matching
Transformer
Coaxial
Cable
Folded
UHF Dipole
Tap-Off Terminals
Coaxial Cable
Matching Transformer
Fig 6
 Fasten antenna to mast using U-bolt assembly as shown
in 
Fig 8
U-Bolt
Boom
Brace
Antenna
Crossarm
Antenna
Crossarm
Mast
Fig 7

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 If the antenna has boom braces, secure them to the
mast below the antenna as shown in . NOTE: Make
sure the main crossarm is straight when tightening
U-bolt nuts securing the boom braces.
U-Bolt
Boom
Brace
Antenna
Crossarm
Antenna
Crossarm
Mast
Fig 9
 To align the antenna, point the narrow end of the
antenna towards the transmitter location and adjust for
best picture quality or signal strength. 
TOWARDS
TRANSMITTING
STATION
Fig 10

ADVANTAGE™
antenna series
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For best reception, please consider the following
conditions:
 Keep the antenna away from sources of interference,
including air conditioners, microwave ovens, hair
dryers, etc. These are all sources of strong electrical
interference, and can cause poor quality or total loss of
TV signals.
 Install the antenna as high as possible, and preferably
with a clear path between the antenna and the TV
station transmitters. Trees, buildings, mountains, etc.,
can all impact the performance of any antenna.


• Designed for reception of HD digital TV signals
• Frequency Range: 54-216, 470-700 MHz
• Impedance: 75Ω
• Gain:

Average Gain:
VHF Lo: 1.2 dB
VHF Hi: 7.9 dB
UHF: 7.7 dB
Number of Elements: 24

Average Gain:
VHF Lo: 3.6 dB
VHF Hi: 8.6 dB
UHF: 9.5 dB
Number of Elements: 50
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Average Gain:
VHF Lo: 2.3 dB
VHF Hi: 8.2 dB
UHF: 8.4 dB
Number of Elements: 30

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
  90-day warranty applies to all Channel Master Products (Some
products have extended term warranty periods).  Dealers and
consumers can return any In-Warranty Channel Master product to the Warranty department
for repair or replacement. For In-Warranty service the consumer or dealer must call Technical
Service and request an RMA number in order to return the product. The returned product
must have the RMA number visible on the box and must include the bill of sale showing
the unit is within the warranty period. If the unit is found to be defective under our Warranty
Policy Channel Master will repair or replace the item at no charge. Products outside of
the warranty period should not be returned to Channel Master with the exception of any
product requested by Technical Support to be assessed for quality assurance purposes.
 www.channelmaster.com/support
  Subject to the provisions of this Warranty, CHANNEL
MASTER warrants that the equipment and software described in Paragraph 1.2 will conform
to our specications in all material respect and that the equipment will be free from material
defects in materials and workmanship during the Limited Warranty period.  This Warranty
applies to all original purchases by Customers of CHANNEL MASTER (“Equipment”).The
warranties set forth herein are not transferable.  The Effective period of this Warranty
will start on the date of purchase of the Equipment or the date of installation by a CHANNEL
MASTER approved technician and will end, for the Equipment, ninety (90) days later (for all
component parts and system upgrades), unless otherwise expressed or provided herein (in
each case the “Warranty Period”).
  If an item of Equipment malfunctions
or fails in normal use within the applicable Warranty Period:  the Customer shall notify
CHANNEL MASTER within thirty (30) days of the problem.  CHANNEL MASTER will,
at its option, either resolve the problem over the telephone or provide the customer with a
Return Authorization (“RMA”) Number and the address to which the customer may ship the
defective item;  If the problem can not be resolved over the telephone, the Customer shall
attach a label showing the RMA number to each returned item, and include a description
of the problem. The Customer shall, at his or her own cost, properly pack the item to be
returned, mark the RMA# on the outside of the box, prepay the insurance and shipping
charges, and ship the item to the specied CHANNEL MASTER location.  Unauthorized
return of any equipment, whether in or out of warranty, will be subject to a handling charge, in
addition to all repair and all transportation charges.  CHANNEL MASTER will, at its sole
option, repair or replace the returned item. If replaced, the replacement item may be new or
refurbished; if refurbished it will be equivalent in operation to new Equipment. If a returned
item is replaced by CHANNEL MASTER, the Customer agrees that the returned item will
become the property of CHANNEL MASTER.  CHANNEL MASTER will complete the
exchange of CHANNEL MASTER manufactured equipment returned under this Warranty
within a reasonable time, subject to lead-times from factory, and will make a good faith effort
to minimize any and all delays where possible; and  CHANNEL MASTER will, at its cost,
ship the repaired item or replacement to the Customer. If the Customer requests express
shipping, the Customer will pay CHANNEL MASTER an expediting fee.  Equipment
which is repaired or replaced by CHANNEL MASTER under this Warranty will be covered
under all of the provisions of this Warranty for the remainder of the applicable Warranty
period (for that particular equipment) from the date of repair or replacement, whichever is
longer.  If equipment is repaired beyond effective warranty dates or if abnormal usage
had occurred, Customer shall be charged applicable rates and the Customer will be advised
of the estimated charges prior to repair by CHANNEL MASTER ‘s authorized service center.

ADVANTAGE™
antenna series
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 The price of out-of-warranty repairs payable by the Customer will be based on standard
labor and parts prices in effect at the time of the repair. CHANNEL MASTER will use its best
efforts to ensure that the cost of such repair, exchange, refurbishing, or substitution will not
exceed the original price of Product.  If the problem reoccurs within the warranty period,
CHANNEL MASTER will, at its option:  re-perform the service;  replace the product
pursuant to the terms of this warranty, permit Customer to return the product and issue a
refund pursuant to this warranty, or  refund the amount the Customer paid for the services.
  CHANNEL MASTER reserves the right to make changes or
improvements to its products, during subsequent production, without incurring the obligation
to install such changes or improvements on previously manufactured or sold products.
  CHANNEL MASTER will not be liable if its performance under this
warranty becomes commercially impracticable due to any contingency beyond CHANNEL
MASTER’s reasonable control, including acts of God, res, ood, wars, sabotage, civil
unrest, accidents, labor disputes or shortages, government laws, rules and regulations,
whether valid or invalid, inability to obtain material, equipment or transportation, incorrect,
delayed or incomplete specications, drawings or data supplied by Customer (collectively
“Force Majeure”)
      This Limited Warranty
extends only to the original purchaser of the Equipment and is in lieu of all other express or
implied warranties, including those of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.
This Warranty does not apply to any damage, defect of failure caused by:  any part of the
equipment having been modied, adapted, repaired, maintained, transported or relocated
by any person;  Storage or environmental characteristics which do not conform to the
applicable sections of the appropriate Equipment Manual or Instruction Sheet;  Failure
to conform with the Equipment Operating Instructions in the applicable Equipment Manual
or Instruction Sheet;  External causes, including external electrical stress or lightning,
or use in conjunction with incompatible equipment, unless such use was with CHANNEL
MASTER’s prior written request;  Cosmetic damage;  Accidental damage, negligence,
modication, mishandling, abuse or misuse; or  Force Majeure.
  THIS WARRANTY IS THE CUSTOMER’S EXCLUSIVE
WARRANTY FOR THE EQUIPMENT, CHANNEL MASTER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF MERCHANTABILITY.
 CHANNEL MASTER WILL NOT BE LIABLE IN TORT, INCLUDING LIABILITY IN
NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY, AND WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY AT ALL FOR
INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY. CHANNEL MASTER’S LIABILITY FOR FAILURE
TO FULFILL ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LIABILITY
UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EQUIPMENT WILL BE LIMITED TO THE
AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT AT THE TIME OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. THE REMEDIES STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ARE THE CUSTOMER’S
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AGAINST CHANNEL MASTER REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT.
 EVEN IF CHANNEL MASTER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THEM,
CHANNEL MASTER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOST PROFITS AND REVENUES,
FAILURE TO REALIZE EXPECTED SAVINGS, ANY CLAIM AGAINST A CUSTOMER BY A
THIRD PARTY, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND.
 THESE LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS ARE NOT MADE BY CHANNEL MASTER
WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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
Todos Channel Master Digitales Antenas serie Advantage
al aire libre están diseñadas para ser fáciles de instalar,
y se han optimizado para la recepción de banda alta
VHF, UHF, y las señales de televisión de alta denición. La
atención al detalle se ha tenido en consideración, cada
pieza es lisa y mecanizado para garantizar un ambiente
seguro y libre de problemas de instalación. Cada antena
está hecha de los mejores componentes para superar
las expectativas de los consumidores. Eso signica
tranquilidad para los próximos años.

 Recepción óptima para las emisiones digitales
• Fácil instalación - Despliegue, montar y conectar
• Económico
• De larga duración, diseño duradero:
- Spun auge termina reducir silbido del viento
- Mangas reforzadas para mayor resistencia del
elemento
• Se monta fácilmente a un mástil de la antena
tradicional
• Azotea, alero, o en la pared

Todas Digital Advantage™ antenas incluyen:
• Ferretería
• Hoja con instrucciones
• Folleto de peligro
• Transformador que empareja de 75 Ohm
• Cable coaxial y mástil no incluidos

ADVANTAGE™
antenna series
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LEA LAS INSTRUCCIONS
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Por favor, lea este manual antes de poner
en funcionamiento este producto. La información
contenida en este documento está sujeta a cambios
sin previo aviso. Las características y especicaciones
pueden ser diferentes en dependencia del modelo del
producto adquirido.
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 Realice la mayor parte de las tareas de montaje de la
antena en el piso.
 Cuídese de los cables aéreos de alta tensión. Verique

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la distancia que lo separa de los cables de alta tensión
antes de iniciar la instalación LE RECOMENDAMOS
QUE SE MANTENGA A UNA DISTANCIA MINIMA DE LOS
CABLES DE ALTA TENSIÓN IGUAL AL DOBLE DEL LARGO
DEL CONJUNTO DE LA ANTENA.
 No utilice una escalera metálica.
 Recuerde que hasta el contacto más leve entre la
antena y los cables de alta tensión pueden provocar
un descargo mortal.
 No intente realizar esta tarea en un día ventoso.
 Cuente con la presencia de otra persona para que
lo observe mientras se encuentra en el techo. Esta
persona puede ver cosas que usted no ve.
 Si la antena comienza a caerse, aléjese y déjela caer.
 ¡Si cualquier parte de la antena entra en contacto
con un cable de alta tensión - - 

Ellos la retirarán de manera
segura.
 El mástil, los cables de acometida y los cables
metálicos de retenido son excelentes conductores de
la corriente eléctrica - manténgalos alejados de los
cables de alta tensión.
 Asegúrese de que sus familiares y amigos comprendan
el peligro que implica tocar un cable aéreo de alta
tensión. Dígales que nunca intenten retirar ningún
objeto que se encuentre en contacto común cable
de alta tensión - - una antena de CB, de TV o cualquier
otro elemento.
 Asegúrese de que el conjunto del mástil de la antena
cuente con una conexión a tierra adecuada.
Para obtener más información, visite
www.channelmaster.com/support.

ADVANTAGE™
antenna series
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 Si la antena tiene
un 2 - o 3-sección
crossarm
pluma, reunir las
secciones witln
tornillos y tuercas
de mariposa. (
) 3-para
la sección de
antenas, reunirse
con los elementos
de corto al frente de la antena y los elementos Iong
a la parte trasera de la antena. Cuando el montaje,
empuje la parte delantera o posterior de las secciones
en el centro de la sección con la ranura en la parte
delantera o trasera secciones empujado contra el
remache, con el aislante al centro de la sección.
Esto Iine hasta los agujeros para el tornillo y tuerca
mariposa.
 Ali abrir elementos de la antena. NOTA: Los elementos
de esta antena está rmemente remachadas. Para
evitar que se doble, mientras que la apertura de los
elementos, los elementos de agarre cerca de los
remaches.
Fig 2 Fig 3
Cruceta
Tornillo
Ala Tuerca Fig 1

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 Swing gradual varillas (remachadas a la sección
centro) en la posición en la primera sección y segura
con tuercas de mariposa.  NOTA: No
conectar cable o transmisión balun a estos puntos.
Transmisión de alambre o balun se adjuntan a la parte
inferior de las terminales de dipolo plegado UHF, como
se muestra en el .
Biela Terminal
Fig 4
 Conecte el
alambre de
transmisión
(o balun, si
la instalación
coaxial) para
aprovechar
el despegue
terminales
en la parte
inferior de la
dipolo UHF,
como se
muestra en la
 (o  si un
tornillo dipolo
recto UHF).
Plegado
dipolo UHF Palmeo entre
dos Terminales
Coaxial Cable
Transformador
de Adaptación
Fig 5

ADVANTAGE™
antenna series
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 Fije la antena al mástil
utilizando U-perno de
montaje como se muestra
en la .
 Si la antena tiene auge
llaves, seguro que el mástil
debajo de la antena
como se muestra en la
. NOTA: Asegúrese de
que el principal crossarm
recta al
apretar los
pernos en
U nueces
asegurar
el auge
de
tirantes.
 Para alinear la antena, el punto extremo estrecho de
la antena hacia el transmisor de localización y para
ajustar mejor la calidad de la imagen o la fuerza de la
señal. 
Straight
UHF
dipolo
Transformador
de
Adaptación
Coaxial
Cable
Fig 6
Fig 7
Antena
Crossarm
Fig 8
Antena
Crossarm
Mástil
Fig 9
U-Bolt
Corsé
Auge