Installing Terk MFTV1A or FDTV1A Amplified Flat Indoor Television Antenna

Installation of Terk FDTV1A Flat Antenna

Installation of Terk FDTV1A Flat Antenna

Find the best location for the Antenna:

1. Before you connect the antenna, determine the best spot in your home for optimum reception. You can visit www.antennaweb.orgto see where your local broadcasts are coming from.
2. Then, try as much as possible to avoid obstructions between these transmitters and your antenna. 

Positioning the Antenna:

There are three options for placing it - you can lay it flat, hang it on the wall, or stand it upright. The antenna is designed to perform equally well in all three positions.

For most settings, the recommended position is standing. However, the best position for your antenna may vary depending on your location and setting.

Television signal waves bounce off of objects, causing signal reflections that might cause the antenna to perform better in one location or orientation over others. Test the antenna in the different positions before putting it in its permanent position.

Note: Do not place your FDTV1A near large metal objects or appliances that could create interference.

Attaching the Multi-Purpose Stand/Wall Mount:

The provided stand/mount attaches to the FDTV1A two ways: to the back for laying flat or mounting to the wall, or to the bottom for standing the antenna upright.

To lay the FDTV1A flat or mount it to your wall:

1. Push the screws through the holes on the bottom of the stand.
2. Line the stand up with the holes on the back of the antenna.
3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to attach the stand to the back of the antenna. Make sure not to over tighten the screws.

To stand the FDTV1A upright:

1. Push the screws through the holes on the bottom of the stand.
2. Line the stand up with the holes on the bottom of the antenna.
3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to attach the stand to the bottom of the antenna. Make sure not to over tighten the screws. 

Connecting the FDTV1A:

You can use the FDTV1A with or without its amplifier, depending on which connection gives you the best signal. Using the amplifier provides the best performance in most situations, so try using it first. If you notice that you've lost channels that you normally receive, try connecting without the amplifier.

Note: If you find that some channels require the amplifier while others do not, try unplugging the power supply for the amplifier for those channels not requiring amplification.

You can connect the FDTV1A directly to your TV or use it with a converter box or other tuning device with an antenna input (such as a cable box or satellite receiver).

To connect the FDTV1A with the amplifier directly to your TV:

1. Make sure your TV is turned off.
2. Connect the FDTV1A's built-in cable to the input jack of the amplifier.
3. Connect the amplifier's built-in cable to the antenna input on your TV.
4. Plug the amplifier's power cord into an electrical outlet.
   Important: This power unit should be plugged in so that is stays vertical or lays flat.
5. Run your TV's tuner/channel setup to scan for available broadcast channels.

To connect the FDTV1A without the amplifier directly to your TV:

1. Make sure your TV is turned off.
2. Connect the FDTV1A's built-in coaxial cable to the antenna input on your TV.
3. Run your TV's tuner/channel setup to scan for available broadcast channels.

Note: To display digital signals on your TV, you'll need to have the right equipment: either a TV that is capable of decoding digital signals or a digital converter box.

To connect the FDTV1A with the amplifier to a converter box or other tuning device:

1. Make sure your converter box is turned off.
2. Connect the FDTV1A's built-in cable to the input jack of the amplifier.
3. Connect the amplifier's cable to the antenna input on the converter box.
4. Follow the directions in the manual that came with your converter box to connect it to your TV.
5. Plug the amplifier's power cord into an electrical outlet.
   Important: This power unit should be plugged in so that is stays vertical or lays flat.
6. Run your converter box's setup routine to scan for available broadcast channels.

To connect the FDTV1A without the amplifier to a converter box:

1. Make sure your converter box is turned off.
2. Connect the amplifier's cable to the antenna input on the converter box.
3. Follow the directions in the manual that came with your converter box to connect it to your TV.
4. Run your converter box's setup routine to scan for available broadcast channels.