Audiovox Satellite TV System TV55 User Manual

TV55  
Owner’s Manual  
Indoor/Outdoor  
Amplified TV Antenna  
 
Please read and follow these important safety precautions:  
• 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 wires.  
• 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, when it is windy, or  
during rain or snow.  
• Make sure the antenna installation is secure.  
• Do not stand on, lean on, hang from or hang anything on the  
antenna once it is mounted.  
Lightning Protection and Grounding  
Always plug your TV and other electronics devices into a quality  
surge protector for maximum protection against lightning and  
power surges.  
• Do not run the downlead cable over power wires.  
• Make sure the antenna downlead is connected to suitable  
lightning arrestors.  
All outdoor antenna installations should be properly grounded. To  
effectively protect the installation, the coaxial cable(s) should be  
grounded before they enter the house. The grounding of  
the coaxial cable is made using a “ground block” and copper  
wire (not supplied). For information and the materials  
needed to ground your antenna installation, visit your local  
electronics store.  
If you are not sure how to install the grounding block and rod,  
please consult your local retailer or TERK’s Technical Support  
Department at 1-800-290-6650.  
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About Your New TERK  
TV55 Antenna  
Your TERK TV55 antenna is designed for both single and multi-  
family homes. It’s specifically engineered to provide superior  
reception of high-definition (HDTV), digital television (DTV) and  
VHF/UHF TV channels in most viewing locations. The TV55’s unique  
antenna technology and patented Dual-Mode integrated powered  
amplifier produce the clearest, cleanest signals available from a  
compact, unobtrusive design that blends well with any home decor.  
The TV55’s weatherproof, hermetically sealed housing offers ultra-  
reliable performance year after year. No assembly of the antenna  
is required. The TV55 comes with all necessary mounting hardware  
for flexible placing indoors or outdoors.  
Your TV55 Antenna Includes:  
(1) TV55 Amplified Antenna  
(1) Power injector with 110vAC to DC power adapter  
(1) Mast Mount Base  
(1) Mast Mount Cover  
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(2) Window Mount Brackets  
(2)-piece assembly consisting of:  
(1) Window Frame Bracket  
(1) Channel Insert Bracket)  
(2) Wall-Mount Cam-locks  
(1) 7.5" Channel Insert  
(1) 36" RG6 coaxial cable  
(1) 9 3/4" Flat coaxial cable  
(2) #10 Plastic wall anchors  
(2) #8 Plastic wall anchors  
(1) 1/4-20 x 1 1/2" Hex-head bolt  
(1) 1/4-20 x 2 1/2" Hex-head bolt  
(2) 1/4-20 x 3/4" Hex-head bolts  
(1) 1/4-20 Wing nut  
(2) 1/4" - 20 Hexagon nuts  
(2) #10 x 2 1/2" Flat-head screws  
(2) #8 x 1 1/2" Pan-head screws  
(2) 1/4" Split washers  
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Positioning the TV55  
The TV55 MUST be mounted horizontally (See Fig 1.); with the  
front of the TV55 facing the general direction of the TV station’s  
broadcasting transmitters. See Fig 2. The higher the elevation of  
the antenna, the better the reception performance will be.  
Pointing the Antenna Towards the Broadcast Tower  
2. Enter your home address and then “Submit.”  
3. Click “View Street Level Map” to see in which direction you  
should face your antenna towards.  
Fig 1.  
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Right  
On the side of the house facing the broadcast tower  
Fig 2.  
Wrong  
Not on the side of the house facing the broadcast tower  
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Mounting the TV55 Antenna  
Mounting Options:  
The TV55 can be mounted in many ways both indoors (such as on  
a wall or in an attic) and outdoors (such as on a mast, on a wall,  
or either under a window or a roof’s eave). Decide where you will  
mount the TV55 and follow the appropriate directions.  
Indoors/Outdoors using Wall Mount Brackets  
Indoors  
Select a spot in your home where the antenna may be positioned  
horizontally and out of the way of large metal objects which may  
cause interference. Be sure the antenna is not in a position where  
it could easily fall or be damaged.  
Note: Never install the antenna onto a metal surface. This will  
seriously degrade reception quality.  
Do not mount the antenna indoors if you have stucco walls or  
aluminum siding.  
Outdoors  
Your TV55 antenna may also be mounted outdoors - on a roof’s  
eave or outside a window. Mount the antenna away from trees or  
other obstructions, as higher frequencies may be affected by  
these obstructions.  
Note: Mounting the antenna on aluminum siding or any metal  
surface will greatly degrade reception. For the optimum  
performance, mount the antenna horizontally, with the front  
aiming at the general direction of the TV station’s broadcasting  
transmitters. The higher the antennas elevation, the better the  
reception performance will be.  
Warning! Never hang anything from or attach any weight to the  
mounting brackets or the antenna.  
1. Locate:  
(2) Wall-Mount Cam-locks  
(2) #10 plastic wall anchors  
Fig 3.  
2. Mark the mounting surface  
you have chosen. Make a  
pencil mark approximately  
11" in from one end of the  
antenna. Along a level  
horizontal line, make a  
second mark 23" from  
the first.  
23"  
11"  
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See Fig 3.  
 
3. Use the #10 screws and plastic anchors to secure each of the  
Wall-Mount Cam-lock units into the wall at the marks made in  
Step #2. (As an alternative mounting method, you may choose  
to use longer screws directly attached into wood supports, wall  
studs, or use a different wall-anchoring device.) Make sure the  
Cam-lock wings are vertical. See Fig 3.  
4. Carefully position the TV55 antenna so that the Cam-locks slide  
into the channel on the rear of the antenna. See Fig 4.  
5. Once the Cam-locks are in the channel properly, turn the Cam-  
locks 1/4-turn to secure the antenna. Do not turn these more  
than necessary to lock into the antenna and secure it snugly.  
See Fig 5.  
Note: If the Cam-locks do not lock securely, you may need to  
adjust the location of the Cam-locks along the channel.  
6. Skip to the “Connecting the TV55 Antenna to a TV” section to  
finish installation.  
Fig 4.  
Fig 5.  
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Mounting the TV55 Antenna  
(continued)  
Outdoors using Window Mounting:  
1. Locate:  
(1) Channel Insert  
(2) 3/4" bolts  
(2) Hex-head nuts  
(2) Split washers  
(2) Window Mount Brackets  
Plastic anchors and screws  
(depending on the material being mounted to)  
2. Break the Channel Insert into 2 pieces at the score line.  
See Fig 6.  
Note: Do not break Channel Insert if mounting on a mast. See  
the “Mast Mounting” section.  
Fig 6.  
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3. Insert a hex-head bolt into each of the Channel Inserts. Insure  
that the bolt head fits into the hexagon recess on the insert.  
4. Slide the Channel Inserts into the channel on the back of the  
TV55 - the bolts should be pointing away from the antenna.  
See Fig 7.  
Fig 7.  
5. Unscrew the Window Mount Bracket so you can separate the  
two pieces (Channel Insert Bracket and Window Frame Bracket)  
– keep the screw since you will need to use it again.  
6. Attach the Channel Insert Brackets onto the channel insert bolt  
on the TV55. See Fig 8. Tighten with split washers and hex nuts.  
Fig 8.  
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Mounting the TV55 Antenna  
(continued)  
7. Determine the location on the window where the TV55 will  
be mounted.  
8. Attach the Window Frame Brackets to the window. Be sure the  
brackets are level and line up with the channel inserts already  
on the antenna.  
9. Insert the Channel Insert Brackets attached to the antenna  
into the slots on the Window Frame Brackets already mounted  
on the window. Reattach the brackets with the screw removed  
earlier. See Fig 9.  
Fig 9.  
10. Skip to the “Connecting the TV55 Antenna to a TV” section  
to finish installation.  
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Outdoors using Mast Mounting:  
1. Locate:  
(1) Channel Insert  
(1) Mast Mount Base and Cover  
(1) 1 1/2" hex-head bolt  
(1) 2 1/2" hex-head bolt  
(1) Hex nut  
(1) Wing nut  
2. Insert both hex-head bolts into  
the Channel Insert at the hex-head recess. Slide the Channel  
Insert into the channel on the back of the TV55. The bolts should  
be pointing away from the antenna. See Fig 10.  
Fig 10.  
3. Take the Mast Bracket Base and insert it over the bolts on  
the Channel Insert, with the  
1 1/2" bolt closest to the hinge. Center the Mast Bracket on the  
TV55. Secure and tighten the 1 1/2" bolt with a hex nut. Do not  
over tighten. See Fig 11.  
Fig 11.  
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Mounting the TV55 Antenna  
(continued)  
4. Determine mast size. The supplied Mast Bracket will fit  
a 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" mast. If the mast being used is 1 1/2" in  
diameter, the tabs on the Mast Bracket Cover needs  
to removed using a pair of pliers. See Fig 12.  
Fig 12.  
5. Attach the Mast Bracket Cover  
to the Mast Bracket Base by inserting at the hinge.  
6. Place the Mast Bracket at the desired height on the mast.  
7. Close the cover and secure the 2 1/2" bolt with the wing  
nut. Do not over tighten. See Fig 13.  
Fig 13.  
8. Skip to the “Connecting the TV55 Antenna to a TV” section to  
finish installation.  
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Connecting the TV55 to a TV  
1. Run the RG6 coaxial cable from the antenna towards your  
television set and connect the RG6 coaxial cable to the supplied  
Power Injector on the terminal labeled “TO ANTENNA”.  
2. Connect the “TO TV” lead on the power injector to the “ANT IN”  
on your TV.  
3. Plug the Power Adapter from the Power Injector into a standard  
AC outlet. Switch the Power Injector “ON” for amplification.  
See Fig 14.  
Fig 14.  
TO TV  
Splitting the Signal to Multiple TV’s  
TO TV55  
Follow the diagram to use the  
TV55 with more than one TV.  
A splitter will be required  
sold separately).  
NOTE: The Power Injector  
MUST be installed between  
the TV55 and the splitter.  
Failure to do so could cause  
a short circuit. The Power  
Injector should always be  
located indoors.  
Splitter (such as the  
Terk BSP-2)  
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TO TV 1  
TO TV 2  
 
Running Cable  
Under a Window:  
1. Connect one end of the supplied RG6 coaxial cable to the “F”-  
connector output on the end of the TV55 and connect the other  
end to the 9 3/4" white flat cable.  
Note: If the supplied RG6 Coaxial Cable is not long enough, you  
can purchase additional lengths of RG6 Coaxial Cable from the  
retailer you purchased the TV55 antenna from.  
2. Run the white flat cable through an open window. Make sure  
that it runs under the window to ensure proper window closure  
See Fig 15.  
Fig 15.  
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Run a coaxial cable (not supplied) from the inside end of the 9 / ”  
white flat cable towards your television set and connect the  
coaxial cable to the supplied Power Injector on the terminal  
labeled “TO ANTENNA”.  
Through a Wall:  
If you do not use the supplied 9 3/4" white flat cable to run your  
coaxial cable through a window and instead choose to drill  
through an external wall, be careful to avoid contact with any  
power lines, telephone lines, cable TV lines or plumbing.  
1. Connect one end of the supplied RG6 coaxial cable to the “F”-  
connector output on the end of the TV55.  
Note: If the supplied RG6 Coaxial Cable is not long enough you  
can purchase additional lengths of RG6 Coaxial Cable from the  
retailer you purchased the antenna from.  
2. Drill a hole in an exterior wall matching the diameter of the  
RG6 coaxial cable  
3. Run the RG6 Coaxial Cable through the hole into the home.  
Note: Please see “Water Damage Prevention” for proper sealing  
of the hole.  
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Water Damage Prevention:  
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 16.  
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 whole. You can typically find an “F” connector wall plate at  
any local Electronics or Hardware store.  
Fig 16.  
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For Use With a Satellite Dish  
TV55 Installation Procedure for use with a Satellite Dish  
If you have a satellite dish it is possible to install the TV55 using  
the same wiring as the satellite dish. To do this you will need to  
purchase a set of diplexers (Terk model BDS-P1). The instructions  
listed below are for a basic satellite system. If you have a more  
complex satellite system and wish to install the TV55 in this  
manor please call TERK Support at 1-800-290-6650.  
Note: THE POWER-INJECTOR SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED  
WHEN USING A SATELLITE SYSTEM WITH THE TV55.  
1. Disconnect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish’s LNB.  
2. Reconnect this coaxial cable to the outdoor diplexer on the  
terminal labeled “SAT/ANT”.  
3. Connect the RG6 coaxial cable downlead from the TV55’s “F”-  
connector to an OUTDOOR diplexer-port (not included) labeled  
“ANT”. Connect the remaining coaxial cable from the LNB to  
the diplexer-port labeled “SAT”. (The ports on all of the  
diplexers are “F”-connectors.)  
4. Disconnect the coaxial cable from your Satellite Receivers  
"SAT-IN" Terminal and reconnect it to an Indoor Diplexer (not  
included) "TV/SAT"  
5. Connect an RG6 coaxial cable from the INDOOR diplexer-port  
labeled “SAT” to the “F”-connector port on the back of the  
satellite receiver labeled “SAT-IN”. Connect an RG6 coaxial  
cable from the INDOOR diplexer-port labeled “TV” to the “F”-  
connector port on the back of the satellite receiver labeled  
“ANT IN”.  
6. Connect an RG6 coaxial cable from the satellite receiver port  
labeled OUT-TO-TV to the “F”-connector port at the back of the  
“TV” labeled “ANT-IN”.  
Note: For assistance locating any antenna accessories not  
included with this product please call our Technical Support  
Department toll-free at 1-800-290-6650 Monday through Friday  
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Trouble Shooting  
Q. I am not getting any channels above channel 13.  
A. Most TV’s today are cable ready. When a cable ready TV is in the  
CABLE or CATV mode and you try to use an antenna with it, you  
will not receive any channels above 13. Access the TV’s set-up  
menu and switch it from CABLE or CATV mode to ANTENNA or  
AIR mode.  
Q. I am not receiving channels clearly.  
A. Turn the Power Injector on and off. Determine which position is  
best suited to receive your channels. NOTE: Some channels  
may come in clearer with the Power Injector turned off.  
Q. I am not receiving all channels.  
A. Reposition the TV55 to a different location, such as the other  
side of the house or to a higher location. Obstructions such as  
other houses or buildings, large trees, mountains and water  
towers can cause poor reception. As a general rule, the higher  
the antenna is mounted the better your reception will be.  
Q. I am seeing ghosts or double images in the picture.  
A. Ghosting is caused by multi-path. This happens when the  
antenna signal reflects off of a tall obstruction and hits your  
antenna multiple times. Each reflection causes a ghost. To  
solve this problem, try repositioning the TV55 to a location  
where the reflections are prevented from hitting it, such as the  
other side of the house or to a higher location.  
Need more help?  
Call 1-800-290-6650 for TERK’s Technical Support Department  
Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST, or contact us at  
If your TV has a connection not mentioned in this manual, contact  
Terk for the appropriate adapter.  
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Limited Warranty  
Audiovox Corporation (Audiovox) warrants this product against defects in  
materials or workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. During  
this period, this product will be replaced without charge. This warranty does  
not cover any damage due to acts of nature, commercial use, accident,  
misuse, abuse or negligence. This warranty is only valid in the USA.  
Replacement as provided under this warranty is the exclusive remedy of the  
consumer. Audiovox shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential  
damages for breach of any express or implied warranty on this product,  
except to the extent that limitations of this sort are prohibited by applicable  
law. THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURCHASE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EITHER SORT ARE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE  
LAW, AND IN SUCH CASE, EACH WARRANTY IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO  
THE ONE YEAR.  
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