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Attach the ‘HD’ label:
Remove the backing from the ‘HD’ label and carefully
place the label over the front of the UHF element so
that it covers the center block of the elements. See
Figure 8.
Getting the most out of the antenna:
The signal that you receive at the antenna is all the
signal the system will ever have. Amplifiers can only
keep you from losing this signal as it runs to one or
more televisions. This is the reason that mounting
location and direction is so important.
An amplifier may be required if:
The cable between the antenna and the television is
longer than 50 feet.
More than one television is connected to the antenna.
In these cases, contact your antenna dealer or Winegard
for the best amplifier for your application.
The picture or sound freezes while I am watching a
channel or there are boxes in the picture.
This is often caused by a weak or intermittent
signal. Try moving the antenna to a better location or
aiming it directly at the tower for this channel.
Troubleshooting:
Issue:
Possible cause:
Static or snow in the picture.
Digital Television is all or nothing. This means that
the picture is either great or there isn’t one. Static
means there is interference between the digital
tuner and the television screen. If you have a digital
converter, one of the connections or the cable between
the converter and television may be bad.
Not getting channels.
Several things can cause this:
- Try running a new channel scan on the TV or
converter box.
- A faulty connection between the antenna and the TV
or converter box.
- The matching transformer may have come loose
from the antenna.
-Try the antenna in a different location. There could be
something obstructing the signal.
One Channel is missing.
Try turning the antenna 10 or 20 degrees in either
direction to avoid reflections or better peak
on the
signal.
Painting the FreeVision antenna:
The FreeVision can be painted as long as the metal
prongs of the forward elements and the matching
transformer forks are not painted. See Figure 9.
Your
antenna will not work if these areas are painted.
If you choose to paint the antenna, cover the two
circled areas with tape before painting.
You will also want to use a primer when painting the
antenna or the paint will easily flake.
FIGURE 9
Matching
Transformer
Forward
Elements
FIGURE 8
