ANT IN
ANT IN
BACK OF TV
CLEAR TV
ANTENNA
COAX CABLE
CONNECTOR
STANDARD 75 ohm
COAX CONNECTION
Step 1
— CONNECTING ANTENNA
Attach the mini coax cable, which is the small black cable coming from the
antenna. Simply screw the connector into the ANTENNA IN or CABLE IN
port on the back of your television.
IMPORTANT!
TV must be
a digital TV
to receive
a digital HD
broadcast.
Is the picture better than cable?
All cable companies compress their HD signals; the result is a degraded signal that is usually inferior to
OTA broadcast.
What is signal compression?
Signal compression is a method of making video transmissions smaller. The quality of the signal is degraded in
order to fit in more quantity. All cable companies compress their signals in order to make room for all of those
extra channels. OTA broadcast television signals are not compressed and are therefore better quality.
Does Clear TV work with my DVR or TIVO?
Yes, Clear TV is compatible with TiVo and other digital video recorders (DVR) so you can watch what you want,
when you want. Since Clear TV is a HD antenna and can receive an HD broadcast signal there is no need for an
HD converter box.
Will the channel numbers be the same?
With the digital system, the channel number that appears on your television screen and the actual channel number
can be and often are different. Many stations have sub channels (channel 2, channel 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, etc.) Keep in
mind reception will vary in your area due to geography and location of the broadcast antenna.
What if I can’t receive a signal with Clear TV?
Signal strength will vary based on a certain variables, such as distance from the transmitter, hills, buildings, and
even tall trees can impact reception. To check the exact distance from your residence to the nearest transmitters,
and get an idea of what to expect in the way or reception, go to antennaweb.org and type in your address. It is
recommended that you be within 25 to 30 miles of a broadcast antenna.
Clear TV Reception Tips
Place Clear TV in the location with the strongest reception, typically this will be on an exterior wall or window. A
television signal can become weak or intermittent by passing through walls that are exceptionally thick or contain
large amounts of metal. In this case, consider attaching Clear TV to the inside surface of a window pane using the
provided suction cups. This will help to capture a weak station. However, Clear TV or the cable should never be
allowed to interfere with the normal operation of the window.
For optimal performance
Place Clear TV on the inside surface of an exterior wall, ideally a wall facing the general direction of local
transmission towers. (You can find out the location of your towers by going to antennaweb.org). If there are
multiple tower locations, optimize the position of Clear TV to the weakest signal. Clear TV can pick up the stronger
signals from any direction. Experiment with different walls and even different rooms to find the best location
Concealing Clear TV behind your Television or Artwork
Hiding Clear TV behind your television, artwork, wall hangings, or even furniture should not affect its performance.
We recommend that first, find the best location for your antenna and it may or may not be behind your television.
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