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***Protect your investment and make sure your outside antenna is properly grounded.This guide describes the installation of a digital-to-analog converter box with your current antenna and analog TV. **If you are inside the coverage area and you are not receiving our signal this could be because of geographical surroundings or large structures blocking the signal from our transmitters. *Some access restrictions and blackout games apply depending on location. It shows a lot about what changed when TV stations switched to Digital TV, and it also goes through many different TV set up situations: If you would like to watch a great video that shows all the information above, please see the link below from PBS. Channels are getting updated constantly, so it is always good to rescan frequently (about once a week) so you can see more and more updates and additions. Again, it depends on your location, but most homes find they can receive over 50 channels.
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When you turn on the converter box for the first time, there is a set up menu where you will scan for all the channels it is receiving clearly. Then the VCR/DVR will be connected from the VCR/DVR Out to the TV’s In. If you are using a VCR or DVR then the cable will go from the converter box’s Out to the VCR/DVR’s In. If you are using a converter box- the next cable goes from the converter box’s Out to the TV’s In. Once your antenna is set up either outside (pointed towards downtown Atlanta) or in your home, it needs to be plugged into the TV’s In for newer TVs, or the converter box’s In for older TVs. If you have multiple TV’s in your home, then an outdoor antenna is also ideal because you can split the antenna signal to each TV (just like before with cable). Amplifiers for outdoor antennas can be found at your local electronics store and are simply plugged into the antenna’s cable before it plugs into your converter box. Most indoor antennas already have an amplifier. Last, for the use of outdoor antennas, you will need to get an in-line antenna amplifier. For more information on antenna’s please click on the link below: There are many different styles, some even look like satellite dishes, and the information on the box will let you know up to how many miles the antenna is good for. As a general rule, the further out you live from downtown the better antenna you will need, and an outside antenna is always going to ensure more channels. Now, if you live near the center of the bulls-eye (near downtown Atlanta) then an indoor antenna will work for your TV. With the new Digital signal you either get the channel in crystal clear quality or not at all. DTV antennas are not like the old days where you have to adjust them to get a clear picture. Think of downtown Atlanta as the bulls-eye on a dartboard and each circle moving out determines the antenna’s range that you will need to receive the maximum amount of channels. You will have to have either an indoor or outdoor antenna to receive different station’s signal ***. For all other channels the coverage can vary depending on that station’s coverage. In the WANN coverage map you can determine if you are inside our broadcasting area**. You will go from the converter box Out to your TV’s In. The coaxial cable is the best bet, but you can also use RCA (the red, yellow, and white cables).
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Once you unpack the converter box you have two different options on how to plug it into your TV. These typically run about $60, depending on the manufacturer and the electronic store you purchase it from. One converter box that we recommend is Digital Stream () and can be found at Radio Shack. If your TV is not DTV ready, then you will need an analog to digital converter box. You can also look in your TV’s user manual, or do a quick search online for your TV Model. You will know that your TV has a Digital Tuner if it has the DTV Logo or ATSC Certified Logo. The antenna will screw into your coaxial input on the back of your TV just like your cable/satellite was attached. If you have a newer TV with a Digital Tuner, then all you need to do is hook it up to an antenna and your done. There are a couple of questions to ask yourself: