Channel Master DIGITAL ADVANTAGE CM-2016, DIGITAL ADVANTAGE CM-2018, DIGITAL ADVANTAGE CM-2020 User Manual
USER GUIDE
CM-2016 CM-2018 CM-2020
antenna series
GUÍA PARA
EL USUARIO
MODE
D’EMPLOI
DIGITAL
ADVANTAGE
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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
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
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
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Long Range Antenna
Antena de Largo Alcance
Antenne Longue Portée
CM-2020
Medium Range Antenna
Antena de Medio Alcanc
Antenne de Moyenne portée
CM-2016
Long Range Antenna
Antena de Largo Alcance
Antenne Longue Portée
CM-2018
RANGE
45
HD
MILE
72 KM
Alcance de recepción
Rayon de captage
RANGE
60
HD
MILE
96 KM
Alcance de recepción
Rayon de captage
RANGE
100
HD
MILE
160 KM
Alcance de recepción
Rayon de captage
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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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WARNING AND SAFETY
INFORMATION
Please read this user's manual before operating this
product. The information contained in this document
is subject to change without notice. Features or
specications may be different depending on the type
of product model purchased.
WATCH FOR WIRES!
READ INSTRUCTIONS
You can be KILLED if
this antenna comes near
electric power lines!
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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
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable
Spade Lugs
(Connect to VHF Terminals on TV Set)
Wire Lugs (Connect to UHF
Terminals on TV Set)
Balun
75 OHM SEPARATOR
*For older TV sets only
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
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ATTIC
MOUNT
ROOF
MOUNT
(Using Guy Wire)
CHIMNEY
MOUNT
WALL
MOUNT TRIPOD
RoofMount
Mast
CoaxialCable
Snap-On
Standouts
Screw-In
Standouts
GuyWire
GuyRing&
Clamp
Eyebolts
ChimneyMount
Straps
ChimneyMount
GroundMount
WallMount
TripodMount
PitchPads
LagScrews
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
roong 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
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)
Models 2018
& 2020 -
Bottom of
Antenna
Fig 4
Fig 4
Matching
Transformer
Coaxial
Cable
Straight
UHF Dipole
Models
2018 &
2020 -
Bottom of
Antenna
Fig 1 Fig 2
Fig 4
Fig 3
Screw
Crossarm
Wing Nut
3. Using the provided wing nuts, attach the rods that
are riveted to the rear section to the studs above the
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)
Models
2018 &
2020 Bottom
of
Antenna
Fig 5
Models 2018 & 2020 - Top of Antenna
Fig 1 Fig 2
Fig 6
Fig 3
Screw
Crossarm
Wing Nut
Coaxial
Cable
Straight
UHF Dipole
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4. Mount the antenna to the pole. (See Figs. 7 & 8) Model
CM-2020: This model has 2 sets of hardware.
Models 2018 & 2020 - Top of Antenna
Fig 6
Fig 7
Fig 8
Straight
UHF Dipole
Antenna Crossarm
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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