Channel Master 2016, 2018, 2020, Digital Advantage 2016, Digital Advantage 2018 Installation Instructions Manual

DIGITAL
ADVANTAGE

MEDIUM AND LONG RANGE TV ANTENNAS
HD DIGITAL / UHF / VHF HIGH

45-60

Models

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

60

35

2016, 2018

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL
ADVANTAGE

MEDIUM AND LONG RANGE TV ANTENNAS
HD DIGITAL / UHF / VHF HIGH

and 2020

HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION

2020

Best for

LONG RANGE

2018

Best for

LONG RANGE

Up to

60

Miles

Up to

45-60

Miles

2016

Best for

MEDIUM RANGE

WARNING: Installation of this product near
power lines is DANGEROUS! For your safety, read
the enclosed “DANGER” booklet before beginning
your installation.

Up to

35

Miles

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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.

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.

E. AIMING YOUR ANTENNA TOWARD

THE 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,

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

NOTE: If broadcast stations are in different
directions, you will need an antenna rotator.

This will allow you to rotate

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.

From this point, the rest of the coax may be taped
to the mast.

the antenna and

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