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Locating your SS-3000 Antenna
Your antenna is a precision instrument and should be placed in a location that
is best for receiving TV signals.
Your antenna can be placed on top of any TV for ease of adjustment.
Operating your SS-3000 Antenna
Positioning the antenna properly will give you optimal digital television (DTV)
reception, especially in areas of high multipath. In such areas, repositioning
the antenna a few inches could mean the difference between an excellent DTV
stream or picture loss.
First, point the antenna towards a window in the direction of your TV stations
(if possible). If this fails to give you a solid picture, slowly rotate the antenna in
small increments up to 360 degrees until you receive a picture. The antenna
was designed to pick up direct and reflected signals from interior walls. Keep
in mind that the best reflected signal may be behind the antenna or off a
building outside.
NOTE: You must do a “Rescan” of the TV channels each time the antenna is
moved. It is best to utilize the Signal Strength Meter of your set-top box or an
HDTV television with built-in tuner to optimize the position of the antenna.
You can use the following Web tool to find where the broadcast towers are
located from your home address:
1. Go to www.antennaweb.org, and click “Choose an Antenna”.
2. Enter your home address, and click “Submit.”
3. Click “View Street Level Map” to see which direction you should point
your antenna.
Please Note:
1. Do not place your antenna near large metal objects or appliances that could
create interference.
2. Do not lift your antenna by its receiving elements or place objects on them.
3. Late model televisions have on-screen menu controls for viewing VHF/UHF
“Off-Air” or cable broadcasts. Please ensure that this menu control is at the
proper “Off-Air” position.
No picture, or the tuner is displaying no “signal.”
1. Make sure the antenna is connected to the correct “Antenna in” input on the
set-top box or TV.
2. Rotate the antenna around the room to find the best reflected signal,
keeping in mind that the best reflected signal may be behind the antenna.
(See page 6 for directions on how to use the web to locate the broadcast
tower location. Rotate the antenna base up to 360° until you receive the
best signal possible).
3. For houses with aluminum siding/insulation or stucco, place the antenna
near a window to minimize interference.
Q. What do I need to get HDTV?
A. A High Definition television with built-in or set-top HD receiver.
Q. Why do I need an antenna?
A. This antenna will get you local high definition broadcast channels proving
you live within 30 miles of the broadcast tower and that there are no
obstacles between you and the broadcast tower that could interfere with
reception (see note below).
Q. Can I use this antenna in a basement?
A. It is not recommended. Broadcast signals cannot penetrate into basements
due to their lower elevation.
Q. How can I get channels above channel 13?
A. Tuners have both cable and antenna modes. Access the proper on screen
TV menu and switch from Cable/CATV mode to ANT/AIR mode to receive
these channels.
Please Note:
Other variables, which are not related to antenna performance, can affect your
reception. These include distance from the source transmitting the desired
station, man-made and natural conditions.
Example: Obstacles such as buildings between the transmitting source and
your antenna can affect your reception.