TERK Technologies DTOC User 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
1Find 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
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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.

Connect the antenna to your TV.
See your User Guide for more detailed
information about setup, adjustments,
and troubleshooting.
Questions? Please call our toll-free
help line at 1-800-768-1969
Scan for channels on your TV or
converter box.
Because digital television signals are often
broadcast on a different frequency than the actual
channel number, it’s important to perform a
channel scan to make sure you can tune to all the
channels you receive.
For detailed instructions on performing a channel
scan, see the owners manual that came with your
TV or converter box.
IMPORTANT: Any time you change the antenna’s
position, make sure you re-scan for channels on
your TV or digital TV converter box. The channels
you receive may have changed.
Once you’ve found the
orientation you want,
retighten all screws. Then
attach the screw covers as
shown here.
> Run the provided
coaxial cable from the
antenna towards your
television set.
> Connect the provided
coaxial cable to the
ANT jack on the DTOC
amplifier insert.
> Connect the built-in
coaxial cable on the
amplifier insert to the
antenna input jack on
your TV or converter
box.
> Connect the power
adapter into the
amplifier insert after
all other connections
are made.
> Plug the power
adapter into a
standard AC outlet.
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.” See
the User Guide for more information.
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You can also adjust the
antenna’s orientation on
the antenna itself. On the
antenna’s underside, next
to the arm, there are two
screws. Loosen these just
enough so that you can
rotate the antenna on the
arm.
Make final adjustments and finish
installation.
Loosen the screws
between the arm and
the base or antenna just
enough so that you can
position and orient the
antenna the way you want.
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TV
DTOC
Provided 100ft.
Coaxial Cable
Amplifier
Insert
ANTENNA
TV/STB
3
The amplifier insert connects
directly to the back of your TV
via the built-in cable connector.
Channel line-ups change from time to time.
For best performance, do a channel scan
periodically to check for updates.