Installation and Connection of the Terk DTOC Outdoor Antenna

Installation and Connection of the Terk DTOC Outdoor Antenna

Mounting the DTOC Antenna 

The DTOC mounting bracket gives you the flexibility in mounting the antenna. The DTOC can be mounted:

• To a surface, such as a rooftop, eaves, siding, or rafters in an attic OR
• To a standard mast (not included)

WARNING: Never hang anything from the DTOC; never attach foreign objects to the DTOC.

NOTES:

• Do not install the DTOC on any metal surface, including aluminum siding. Mounting on a metal surface will seriously degrade reception quality.
• In most cases, the DTOC provides the best performance when mounted outdoors in a high location (such as on the roof or high up on the side of your house). The DTOC can also be mounted in an attic.

Mounting the DTOC to a surface:

1. Orient the antenna base. Note: For best performance, mount this antenna horizontally. Make sure the base is oriented correctly for the direction you want to point the antenna.
2. Mount the base to the surface. Find the four wood screws included in this package. Using these screws, attach the base to the surface.
3. Attach the arm to the base. Find one of the screws, washers, and nuts included in the package. First, set the washer and nut in the mounting well. Then position the arm over the other side of the well. Attach the arm to the base.
4. Attach the antenna to the arm. Find the other screw, washer, and nut. First, set the washer and nut in the antenna's mounting well. Then position the arm over the other side of the well. Attach the arm to the antenna.
5. Position and orient the antenna. Loosen the screws between the arm and the base or antenna just enough so that you can position and orient the antenna the way you want. You can also adjust the antenna's orientation on the antenna itself. On the antenna's underside, next to the arm, there are two screws. Loosen these just enough so that you can rotate the antenna on the arm. Once you've found the orientation you want, tighten these screws.
6. Tighten all screws. Attach the screw covers.
7. Skip to the "Connecting the DTOC to a TV" section to complete installation.

Mounting the DTOC to a standard mast:

1. Orient the antenna base. Make sure the base is oriented correctly for the direction you want to point the antenna.
2. Attach the clamp assemblies to the base. Find the two U-Bolts, the four wing nuts, and the two clamps included in this package. Insert each U-Bolt into the base as shown here. Then position a clamp and two wing nuts on the end of each of U-Bolt.
3. Mount the base to the mast (not included). Slide the antenna clamp assembly over the mast, positioning the mast between the clamp and the antenna. Position the DTOC antenna as high as possible on the mast. Orient the base in the direction you want. Then tighten the clamps and wing nuts securely onto the mast.
4. Attach the arm to the base. Find one of the screws, washers, and nuts included in the package. First, set the washer and nut in the mounting well. Then position the arm over the other side of the well. Attach the arm to the base.
5. Attach the antenna to the arm. Find the other screw, washer, and nut. First, set the washer and nut in the antenna's mounting well. Then position the arm over the other side of the well. Attach the arm to the antenna.
6. Position and orient the antenna. Loosen the screws between the arm and the base or antenna just enough so that you can position and orient the antenna the way you want. You can also adjust the antenna's orientation on the antenna itself. On the antenna's underside, next to the arm, there are two screws. Loosen these just enough so that you can rotate the antenna on the arm. Once you've found the orientation you want, tighten these screws.
7. Tighten all screws. Attach the screw covers.
8. Skip to the "Connecting the DTOC to a TV" section to complete installation.

Connecting the DTOC to a TV

1. Run the provided coaxial cable from the antenna towards your television set. Connect the coaxial cable to the ANT jack on the supplied amplifier insert.
2. Connect the built-in coaxial cable on the amplifier insert to the antenna input jack on your TV or converter box. Note: If you want to split the signal coming from the antenna, connect the short coaxial cable built into the amplifier insert to your splitter (splitter sold separately). DO NOT PUT THE SIGNAL SPLITTER BETWEEN THE AMPLIFIER INSERT AND THE ANTENNA.
3. After all other connections are made, connect the power adapter into the amplifier insert. Plug it into a standard AC outlet. Important: This power adapter should be plugged in so that it stays vertical or lays flat. The amplifier insert should always be located indoors.
4. Turn on your TV and scan for channels. Important: Channel line-ups change from time to time. For best performance, do a channel scan periodically to check for updates.

Avoiding Water Damage:

At the point where your coaxial cable lead enters the house, you should allow for some slack in the coaxial cable as a “drip loop.” This will prevent moisture from running down the coaxial cable and entering the house.

Run the coaxial cable approximately six inches below the wall entry point and then turn it upwards towards this spot (see Fig 8). Any moisture that accumulates on the coaxial cable will drip off in the bend instead of running into the house. You should seal the point where the cable enters your home with a rubber weather insulator or silicone caulking (not included). An “F” connector wall plate can be used inside the home to cover the inside portion of the hole. You can typically find an “F” connector wall plate at any local electronics or hardware store.