Channel Master Digital Advantage 100 User Manual [en, es, fr]

DIGITAL
ADVANTAGE

antenna series

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USER GUIDE

GUÍA PARA
EL USUARIO

CM-2016 CM-2018 CM-2020

MODE

D’EMPLOI

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Table of Contents

Product Overview ....................................................................3

Package Contents and Accessories .....................................3

Danger Information .................................................................4

Installation Tips ..........................................................................6

Installation Locations ...............................................................8

Antenna Assembly .................................................................11

Operating Instructions ...........................................................12

Technical Data .......................................................................13

Product Return Policy and Warranty ................................... 14

Índice

Perspectiva General del Producto ......................................16

Contenido del Paquete y Accesorios .................................16

Información Sobre Peligros ................................................... 17

Consejos Para La Instalación ................................................19

Lugares De Instalación ..........................................................21

Montaje De Antena .............................................................. 24

Instrucciones de Operación .................................................25

Datos Técnicos ....................................................................... 26

Garantía y Póliza para la Devolución del Producto..........26

Index

Présentation du Produit .........................................................29

Contenu et Accessoires de L'emballage............................29

Conseils de Sécurité ...............................................................30

Conseils D'Installation ............................................................32

Les Sites D'installation ............................................................ 34

Assemblage De L'Antenne ...................................................37

Mode D'emploi ....................................................................... 40

Données Techniques ............................................................. 41

Politique de Reprise de Marchandise et Garantie ............ 41

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CM-2016

Medium Range Antenna

Antena de Medio Alcanc
Antenne de Moyenne portée

HD

MILE

45

Alcance de recepción

Rayon de captage

RANGE

72 KM

CM-2018

CM-2020

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Long Range Antenna

Antena de Largo Alcance
Antenne Longue Portée

HD

60

Alcance de recepción

Rayon de captage

Long Range Antenna

Antena de Largo Alcance
Antenne Longue Portée

96 KM

HD

100

Alcance de recepción

Rayon de captage

DIG I TAL A DVAN T AGE

160 KM

ant e nna s erie s

MILE

RANGE

MILE

RANGE

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Product Overview

All Channel Master Digital 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.

Product Features

• 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

Package Contents and Accessories

All Digital Advantage™ antennas include:

• Hardware

• User Guide

• Danger Label

• 75 Ohm matching transformer

• Coaxial Cable and Mast not included

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WATCH FOR WIRES!

You can be KILLED if

this antenna comes near

electric power lines!

READ INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING AND SAFETY

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.

INFORMATION

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Follow These Procedures for the
Safest Installation

1. Perform as much antenna assembly on the ground as

possible.

2. 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.

3. Do not use a metal ladder.

4. Remember, even the slightest touch of an antenna to a

power line can cause a fatal shock.

5. Do NOT try to do the job on a windy day.

6. Have a friend as a spotter when you’re on the roof.

They can see things you can’t.

7. If you start to drop an antenna, move away from it and

let it fall.

8. If any part of the antenna should come into contact
with a power line CALL YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY!
DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE IT YOURSELF! They will remove it
safely.

9. Mast, lead-in, and metal guy wires are excellent
conductors of electrical current - - keep them away
from power lines too.

10. 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).

11. Make sure that the antenna mast assembly is properly
grounded.

For more information, visit
www.channelmaster.com/support.

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Installation Tips

A. USEFUL INSTALLATION TOOLS

• Large and small blade screwdrivers

• Adjustable Wrench

• Wire Cutters

• Pliers

B. WHERE TO MOUNT YOUR ANTENNA

Your antenna can be mounted on either the chimney,

the root or on an outside wall or in an attic. Choose the
method that best suits your particular location.

C. TRANSMISSION LINE

75 Ohm coaxial cable has a Ionger Iife-span than 300

Ohm twinlead cable and is unaffected by contact
with metal or moisture. To install coaxial cable, begin
by connecting the antenna end of the cable to the
antenna balun (supplied with antenna). Attach the
input wires of the balun to the antenna terminals, Next,
run the coaxial cable through a standout mounted on
the mast. This will prevent the weight of the Iine from
pulling on the antenna connections.

D. LIGHTNING PROTECTION

The mast and transmission Iine should be grounded for

Iightning protection. Run a #8 (or larger), aluminum or
copper wire from a bolt on the mast or its base, down
to a 8’ ground rod. Keep the Iine at a respectable
distance from your transmission wire to prevent signal
interference. A coaxial grounding block (Channel
Master Model 3274), should be connected to the
antenna transmission wire at the point where it enters
the house.

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“S” Clamp

Balun

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Spade Lugs
(Connect to VHF Terminals on TV Set)

75 OHM SEPARATOR
*For older TV sets only

Wire Lugs (Connect to UHF
Terminals on TV Set)

E. AIMING TOWARD A TRANSMITTING STATION

Once the antenna installation is completed, turn your

TV set on and have an assistant observe the reception.
On the roof, Ioosen the U-bolt nuts and turn the
antenna until you get the best reception. Once this is
accomplished, tighten U-bolts nuts securely,

NOTE: If broadcast stations are in different directions,

you will need an antenna rotator.

This will allow you to rotate the antenna and pinpoint

individual stations from inside your home. (For more
information on rotators, visit www.channelmaster.com.)

Find the installation you plan to make on the following

pages.

**READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING THE

ANTENNA AND THE INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU START THE
ACTUAL WORK!**

Visit your local retailer or our website for available

mounts and accessories you’ll need for your installation.

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Installation Locations

A

A

D

D

D

J

E

F

G

H

I

K

L

B

B

B

B

C

C

C

C

D

E

M

N

O

B

C

ATTIC

MOUNT

ROOF

MOUNT

(Using Guy Wire)

CHIMNEY

MOUNT

WALL

MOUNT TRIPOD

 RoofMount

 GuyWire

 GroundMount



 Mast

 GuyRing&

 WallMount

Clamp

 CoaxialCable

 TripodMount

 Eyebolts

 Snap-On

Standouts

 ChimneyMount

Straps

 PitchPads

 LagScrews

 Screw-In

Standouts

 ChimneyMount

Important Safeguards

• Remember, when working on a roof, use two adults.

• Never walk on a composition roof in cold weather.

• Wear sneakers or crepe soles, and use a safety rope.

• Always watch for power lines.

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A. ATTIC MOUNT

Using a roof mount, attach a short piece of mast to a

convenient roof rafter. Attach and aim the antenna in
the same manner as outlined for outdoor installations.

NOTES: Antennas should not be installed in an attic if

the roof or walls are metal or are lined with foil backed
insulation.

B. ROOF MOUNT

Used on peaked or at roofs.

Suggested Height Limit: 10 feet above roof top.

Using a roof mount, connect the mast with guy ring

and guy wires attached, to the mount. Use three
or four guy wires, equally spaced around the mast,
and anchor the guy wires to the roof or eaves
with eyebolts. The guy ring should be clamped
approximately one (1) foot below the antenna, Use
roong compound around the base of the mount,
screws and eyebolts to seal against moisture. After
the installation has been completed, mount the extra
WARNING LABEL supplied with the antenna hardware
to the mast at EYE LEVEL!

C. CHIMNEY MOUNTING

Suggested Height Limit: 10 feet above rooftop.

First, check your chimney thoroughly for stability to

make sure that it is strong enough to support the
antenna during severe winds. Do not use a chimney
that has loose bricks or mortar. Install the upper
bracket just below the top course of bricks and
the lower bracket at least 2 1/2 feet below the top
bracket. (For maximum strength, space the brackets
as far apart as possible.) After the installation has been
completed, mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied
with the antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL!

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D. WALL MOUNT

Suggested Height Limit: 10 feet above rooftop.

If the roof overhang is not excessive, the side of the
house can be used for mounting. If a wall mounted
installation is done from the ground up, use a ground
mount with a “spike” at the ground. Position the wall
brackets over a stud if possible; one above the other
and space a minimum of three feet (3) apart. For
metal siding, mark mounting holes, then drill pilot holes
through the siding for mounting screws. If you use a
2-piece mast, assemble the pieces as shown, making
sure that they are properly locked together. Split
between masts should be between the two (2) wall
brackets, After the installation has been completed,
mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the
antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL!

E. TRIPOD MOUNT

Use on peaked or at roofs.

Suggested Height Limit: 10 feet above roof top.
The tripod mount can be mounted to any style roof
by adjusting the bracket on the center leg. Insert
the mast into the tripod mount and place the mount
with legs over the roof rafters. Make sure the mast is
vertical. Remove the protective covering from one
side of the three (3) pitch pads and place under the
base of each tripod leg with the tacky side towards
the roof. Secure the tripod mount to the roof using
lag screws. After the installation has been completed,
mount the extra WARNING LABEL supplied with the
antenna hardware to the mast at EYE LEVEL!

F. ANTENNA REMOVAL

Removal of your antenna should be exactly in reverse
of the installation instructions. For your own safety,
please follow the instructions for installing the antenna
starting with the last step rst. This is the only way to
safely remove your antenna.

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Antenna Assembly

Models 2018
& 2020 -
Bottom of
Antenna

Fig 4

Models
2018 &
2020 -
Bottom of
Antenna

Fig 1 Fig 2

Fig 4

Fig 1 Fig 2

Fig 3

Screw

Crossarm

Wing Nut

Coaxial

Cable

Straight

UHF Dipole

1. Carefully unfold the antenna elements and snap them

into place. (See Figs. 1 & 2)

Fig 1 Fig 2

2. For Models CM-2018 & 2020: Connect the antenna
sections together. (See Fig. 3)

Screw

Crossarm

Fig 4

Coaxial

Cable

Matching

Transformer

Wing Nut

3. Using the provided wing nuts, attach the rods that
are riveted to the rear section to the studs above the

Fig 3

Straight

UHF Dipole

dipole on the front section.
Model CM-2016: Connect as shown in Fig. 4.
Models CM-2018 & 2020: Attach the matching
transformer to the screw terminals not used to attach
the connection rods. (See Figs. 5 & 6)

Fig 5

Models
2018 &
2020 ­Bottom
of
Antenna

Models 2018 & 2020 - Top of Antenna

Fig 6

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4. Mount the antenna to the pole. (See Figs. 7 & 8) Model

Models 2018 & 2020 - Top of Antenna

Fig 6

Straight

UHF Dipole

CM-2020: This model has 2 sets of hardware.

Fig 7

Antenna Crossarm

Fig 8

5. To align the antenna, point the narrow end of the
antenna towards the transmitter location and adjust for
best picture quality or signal strength.

Operating Instructions:

For best reception, please consider the following
conditions:

1. 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.

2. 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.

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