Terk TV42 User Manual

TV42

Owner’s Manual

Amplified/Outdoor
Satellite Dish Clip-on Antenna

Safety Precautions

TV42

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Warning!

Use extreme caution when installing or removing an outdoor
antenna that is located close to overhead wires such as power lines,
telephone lines or cable TV lines. If any part of the antenna makes
contact with overhead power lines, touching the antenna or the
antenna cable can cause electrocution and death. If the antenna is
in contact with any type of overhead wires, call your power company
and ask them to send a qualified technician to remove the antenna.
Do not attempt to remove it yourself!

Important Safety Precautions...

Many do-it-yourself and professional antenna installers are injured
or killed each year by electric shock. While anyone can see the
obvious danger of falling, the most resourceful sometimes fail to
recognize overhead wires as being potentially lethal. To touch any
part of the antenna to these overhead wires is the same as touching
the wires with your bare hand. A very serious shock is almost sure
to result when contacting an electrical wire, and in the case of
primary wires on the tip of poles, the shock is like being struck by a
bolt of lightning. Many power wires are within 20 to 25 feet of the
ground and can easily be touched by an assembled antenna.

Please read and follow these important safety precautions:

• Get help from a qualified professional when removing the old
antenna if there is any doubt of clearing overhead wires.

• Never install the antenna outdoors at night or in inclement
weather conditions.

• Make sure the antenna downlead cable is connected to suitable
lightning arrestors.

• Make sure the antenna installation is secure.

Lightning protection

Always plug your TV and other electronic devices into a quality surge
protector for maximum protection against lightning and power surges.

• Be sure to select an antenna site well away from
all overhead wires.

• Do not try to guess which overhead wires carry high voltage.
Check with the power company.

• If you notice anything making contact with the overhead wires, call
the power company to have it removed safely.

• Do not run the downlead cable over power lines.

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About your new TV42

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outdoor TV antenna

TV42

The TV42 features an internal amplifier that minimizes signal
loss. The satellite receiver powers the amplifier, so no additional
power supply is required. Because TERK’s antenna elements are
manufactured to be weather-resistant, they’ll perform at their
best for many years to come.

For best reception results...

For the best reception results, the satellite dish and antenna
combination should be high off the ground with minimal signal
obstructions. On the side of your house (close to the roof), or on
the roof itself, generally offers the best environment for reception.
Remember, you can always rotate the antenna on the dish to
adjust your reception.

Before you begin

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the various
elements in the TV42 package. Please make sure that your
package includes all of the necessary pieces (see Fig 1). If you
believe your box is missing any pieces, please call TERK Technical
Support at 1(800) 942-TERK (8325).

How to install your new TV42 antenna

The TV42 installation consists of three basic steps:

1. Install and connect the TV42 antenna

2. Install the indoor diplexers

3. Set up your television set(s) to use the TV42

Please be sure to complete all of these steps before attempting to
watch local channels with your TV42.

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Fig 1

(2) 32” Coaxial Cables

(1) TV42 Antenna

(2) Indoor Diplexers

(2) Security Clips

(4) 12” Coaxial Cables

Installing the TV42 on
a satellite dish

TV42

1. Make sure all satellite receivers are turned off and unplugged

from the electrical outlet.

2. Unsnap the antenna from the back notch of the mounting

clamp. See Fig 2.

Fig 2

3. Hold the antenna to the back of the dish so that the circular

housing is centered with the TERK logo facing out. See Fig 3.

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Fig 3

TV42

4. Maneuver the clamps over or around the edge of the dish one

at a time. See Fig 4.

Fig 4

5. Snap the antenna back into the back notch of the mounting

clamp.

6. Tighten the clamps by turning the thumb-wheel screw

clockwise.

Note: We recommend the use of the enclosed security clips for
any dish 20” or larger. Snap the security clips onto the TV42 and
slide down towards the mounting clips. See Fig 5.

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Fig 5