Hands on Installation Training !

1. Overview of Digital 2. Details of Installation

What is happening in the US?

By law, all high-power TV stations are required to upgrade their broadcast to digital by June, 2009.

Was February 17, 2009.

What is happening in the US?

This means they will stop sending analog television signals and start exclusively sending digital television (DTV) signals.

Why is it happening?

DTV technology has many advantages over analog technology.

What are the Benefits?

Analog DTV

 traditional broadcast technology since TV first began  older, less efficient technology  ends June, 2009 (high pwr)  snowy image & mono sound  Many more FREE TV channels  More efficient & flexible than analog (1/10 pwr + 1/5 bandwidth)  Opportunity for Good News TV channel 44.3 & 44.2 in Phoenix  Only way to send TV signals over the air starting in June 2009 (high pwr)  On-screen TV guides  Crystal clear image & stereo sound

1. Overview of Digital 2. Details of Installation

Getting Ready for Digital TV

 Choose how to get a digital TV signal. Either…

Buy a new Digital TV (DTV) OR Install a converter box

Converter Box Coupons

 https://www.dtv2009.gov or  call 1-888-DTV-2009 to apply  $40 off toward purchase of converter box  A maximum of 2 per household  Present at time of purchase

Converter Box How-To

Some material borrowed from hosts of “This Old House” on PBS

Step 1: Unpack the box Owner’s Manual You should find:

the converter box a coaxial cable a remote control w/batteries power supply the instruction manual

You may also find:

audio/video cables; and cable adaptors

Step 2: Connect the converter

A) Disconnect your existing antenna by removing the coaxial cable from the “antenna in” jack on the back of your TV.

B) Switch the converter box to channel 3. C) Connect that antenna cable to the “antenna in” jack on the back of the converter box.

C

Step 2: Connect the converter D 1

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OR

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D 2

D

1

) Use the supplied coaxial cable to connect the “antenna out” jack on the converter to the “antenna in” jack on the TV.

OR D

2

) Use an RCA audio/video cable to connect the A/V OUT jack on the converter to the “VIDEO IN” jack on the TV.

E) Plug in the converter box power cable F) Install the batteries in the remote control.

Step 3: Scan for Channels

G) Turn on the TV and tune it to

channel 3

(coax cable)

or VIDEO IN

(RCA cable) H) Turn on the converter box. I) Follow the directions to scan for channels. Verify that you are receiving channel 44.3

J) Scan periodically to ensure you’re getting all available DTV stations.

Converter Box Troubleshooting

Consult your converter box manual for help specific to your converter box model. You may need to adjust the direction of your antenna to maximize channel reception.

It’s possible to use DVD players and VCRs with a converter box. Consult the converter box manual for specific instructions.

Antenna How-To

HD769 HDTVA ANT301 Step 1: Select an Antenna 3010A ANT111 Passive(no power):

•RCA ANT111 (indoor/15mi) •Channel Master 4020 (indoor/15mi) $10 $25

Active(amplified):

•RCA ANT301 (indoor/30mi/10dB) $35 •Channel Master 3010A (outdr/40mi/13dB)$60 •Terk HDTVA (indoor/35-40mi/12dB) $70 •Winegard SS-2000 (outdoor/40mi/14dB) $110 •ClearStream 4 (outdoor/65mi/14.8dB) $150 •Winegard HD769 (outdoor/70mi/20dB) $170

SS-2000 ClearStream 4

Step 2: Unpack the box You should find:

The antenna coaxial cable the instruction manual

Owner’s Manual You may also find:

a power cable (amplified/active version); mounting brackets (outside installation)

Step 3: Connect antenna, Converter & TV

A) Connect the antenna to the converter box.

B) Connect the converter box to the TV.

C) Scan for digital channels.

D) Confirm that Good News TV is received.

E1) If GNTV is received, now you can install the antenna.

E2) If GNTV is not received, you might need to purchase a more powerful antenna.

B A

HDTVA Step 4: Mount the antenna ANT301 A) Inside Antenna:

•Set it up in a location where you get the best reception.

•Preferrably near the TV.

•It may need to be near a window or toward the south part of the home. •The stronger the antenna the easier to find a location •You’re done.

Step 4: Mount the antenna B) Outside Antenna:

•NOTE: If you couldn’t get the inside antenna to work, you may need an outside one.

•Find a location where you get the best reception.

•Preferrably toward the South side of your home.

•Could be: attic, side of house, block wall, against chimney •Confirm HOA policies if above the fence.

HD769 ClearStream 4 3010A SS-2000

Step 4: Mount the antenna B) Outside Antenna:

•Find a location where you get the best reception.

•Preferrably toward the South side of your home.

•Could be: attic, side of house, block wall, against chimney •Confirm HOA policies if above fence.

•Install mast for antenna.

•Install antenna to mast •Install coaxial cable •Adjust direction of antenna •Fine tune for best reception •YOU ARE DONE!

Installation Tips

You may want to have with you: …a few different types of antenna and return the one you don’t need or use it for another install. …a few extra coaxial and RCA video cables. .

…a pole & mounting bracket for outside installation.

…a few inexpensive surge suppressors & extension cord.

…some basic tools, like drill & large bits, flashlight, coaxial splitter(s), RF amplifier