WHAT IS NEXTGEN TV (NGTV)?
NEXTGEN TV (sometimes called ATSC 3.0) is the third generation of digital TV technology, and a giant technological step forward for TV viewers. It delivers stunning video with brilliant color, sharper images and deeper contrast that’ll make you feel like you’re really there. And it’s built with the Dolby Audio System for NEXTGEN TV, which intelligently enhances dialogue, maintains consistent volume as you change the channel and literally moves around you as you watch TV.
When connected to the internet, NEXTGEN TV can merge broadcast TV with content from broadband sources. That means NEXTGEN TV will be enhanced with internet content to get the most out of live sports, live news, live events and more—in real time. And with NEXTGEN TV, the TV you buy today is designed to be upgradable with the advancements of tomorrow.
When connected to the internet, NEXTGEN TV can merge broadcast TV with content from broadband sources. That means NEXTGEN TV will be enhanced with internet content to get the most out of live sports, live news, live events and more—in real time. And with NEXTGEN TV, the TV you buy today is designed to be upgradable with the advancements of tomorrow.
HOW IS AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTED?
First you would want to mount or position your antenna on the rooftop for optimal performance. This is just a suggestion, as you may mount your antenna anywhere you believe to get the best reception. You would want to face the front of the antenna towards the TV towers. Perform the channel scan to view the channels that are coming in with no interruptions. Once a digital signal is acquired, it will be a clear picture. You may need to move around the antenna to detect which position and direction works best in receiving the channels of your preference before mounting the unit down. Remember to always do a new scan when repositioning the antenna. If a signal is interrupted, a blank screen will show on your TV. Once the antenna is mounted and the coaxial cable connected, you are ready to attach the cable to your digital tuner or TV.
MY TV SETUP IS NOWHERE NEAR A WINDOW. WILL I STILL BE ABLE TO USE AN ANTENNA?
Generally, the fewer obstructions between the antenna and the tower and the higher the antenna is mounted, the better the chances are to receiving a strong signal. But the antenna doesn’t have to be in a window as long as the signal is strong.
IF I CONNECT MULTIPLE TVS TO AN ANTENNA, DO WE HAVE TO WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL?
No. Each TV can view the channel of their choice.
DO I NEED A "DIGITAL TO ANALOG" CONVERTER BOX FOR AN HDTV ANTENNA?
The answer to this question depends on how old your TV is. If your TV has the following words “DTV”, “ATSC”, “HDTV” or “Digital Receiver” on the TV’s original box or within its instruction manual, it will not need a converter box. If your TV is an older model, it may need a converter box to work with a digital antenna. To be more specific, your TV needs what is called an ATSC Tuner card to be able to be used with an antenna without a converter box to pick up digital OTA signals. (This rule applies to all Tube TV’s)
WHAT IS OPTIMUM HEIGHT FOR SIGNAL STRENGTH?
Your signal strength will vary by mounting site and the direction your antenna faces. Likewise, the height at which the antenna is installed will also affect signal strength. A few feet up or down may make a big difference in the level of the received signal(s), especially on UHF channels.
CAN THE SIGNAL GET TOO STRONG IF I TURN ON THE SMARTPASS AMPLIFIER?
Yes, this typically occurs for antennas within 20 miles of a TV station. At that distance the signal is already so strong that amplification can over-drive your tuner. When the signal is that strong the TV tuner cannot understand the signal and causes self-oscillation to fix. Turn off the amplifier and run another scan.
MY ANTENNA WAS WORKING THE OTHER DAY AND NOW IT’S NOT, WHAT HAPPENED?
If there is any type of amplifier in your set up, first find the power supply to it and make sure it’s plugged in and the outlet is in working order. If it is plugged in make sure the indicator light (if it has one) is lit up. Next, unplug the power supply, plug it back in and then go to your TV and run a full digital channel scan. If that does not work, then you need to walk through your existing set-up to check for damaged parts. Check and/or replace damaged or old cables, splitters, transformers, and amplifiers. Also check the antenna to make sure it has no physical damage to it, and that it has not been turned towards a different direction. After you troubleshoot, or make any changes always run a full digital channel scan on your TV to see if that fixes your issue.
CAN YOU ATTACH AN EXTENSION COAXIAL CABLE TO REACH A ROOM AWAY FROM THE ACTUAL ANTENNA?
Yes, you can. Just keep in mind that the more coaxial cable you use, the more signal loss you have. If you find that signal is lost, an amplifier may help if the antenna does not come with one already.