Tom-NC
Senior Member
Today I installed my converter above the Winegard Switcher and it works just great. I am using the Zenith DTT900 and the programming and picture is great even though I only receive 9 stations right now. Some of the stations do not fill the screen on the Sny TV but it is fine.
To explain how I did it will follow:
1 - I removed faceplate from Switcher and inverter disconnecting the speaker switch.Next had to pry up switcher from shelf. Then I disconnected antenna input to Switcher and connected it to the input side of a two way splitter that passes DC
2 - I connected the pass thru side of splitter( which is indicated on splitter by a "L" line) back to Ant in of switcher.
3 - The left over port of the splitter I connected to the Ant in of the DTT900.
4 - The port for the TV input on the converter I connected to the Aux input of the switcher.
5 - The AC plug from converter I connected through a tri-tap to the Inverter. The VCR Ac Plug was there which I plugged into the tri-tap. Note the tritap has to be a small one and not the rectangular type.
5 - I attached the converter to the switcher with velcro on the four legs. Then I pressed the switcher back down into existing velcro strip.
6 - Next I removed from the faceplate the leather that was folded over and recut it.Then I cut out the metal faceplate so that the converter front panel would be visible. I made it 1.5 inches shorter than the switcher on one side and the other side was even with the switcher and 1.5 inches high ( THIS DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF CONVERTER YOU ARE USING). I hope that is clear. Cutting was done with a jig saw with a metal cutting blade. The leather was previously cut so that it would fit over the cut edges. I glued the leather with regular glue. Make sure you clamp it while glue dries.
7 - Next step was to remount and reconnect speaker switch and to mount faceplate where it came from making sure that switcher and converter stayed in place. I did have a little bit of problem with existing velcro but with a little pressure I got it to hold.
Wish I could send picture of it but no such luck. I guess I could take a picture of it and email it to anyone who wishes.
Next I sat down and watched a few of the programs by pushing in the AUX button of switcher and setting TV to channel 3. Switcher power has to be on. Positioning the antenna is critical, however with a little trial and error it will come in crystal clear. I also tried the bedroom tv by putting it on channel 3, putting rear tv button in AUX position and it displayed the same as the front tv.
Needless to say I am quite happy with the installation and now I am ready for digital TV and can also use analog if I have to.
Good Luck on your installation.
To explain how I did it will follow:
1 - I removed faceplate from Switcher and inverter disconnecting the speaker switch.Next had to pry up switcher from shelf. Then I disconnected antenna input to Switcher and connected it to the input side of a two way splitter that passes DC
2 - I connected the pass thru side of splitter( which is indicated on splitter by a "L" line) back to Ant in of switcher.
3 - The left over port of the splitter I connected to the Ant in of the DTT900.
4 - The port for the TV input on the converter I connected to the Aux input of the switcher.
5 - The AC plug from converter I connected through a tri-tap to the Inverter. The VCR Ac Plug was there which I plugged into the tri-tap. Note the tritap has to be a small one and not the rectangular type.
5 - I attached the converter to the switcher with velcro on the four legs. Then I pressed the switcher back down into existing velcro strip.
6 - Next I removed from the faceplate the leather that was folded over and recut it.Then I cut out the metal faceplate so that the converter front panel would be visible. I made it 1.5 inches shorter than the switcher on one side and the other side was even with the switcher and 1.5 inches high ( THIS DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF CONVERTER YOU ARE USING). I hope that is clear. Cutting was done with a jig saw with a metal cutting blade. The leather was previously cut so that it would fit over the cut edges. I glued the leather with regular glue. Make sure you clamp it while glue dries.
7 - Next step was to remount and reconnect speaker switch and to mount faceplate where it came from making sure that switcher and converter stayed in place. I did have a little bit of problem with existing velcro but with a little pressure I got it to hold.
Wish I could send picture of it but no such luck. I guess I could take a picture of it and email it to anyone who wishes.
Next I sat down and watched a few of the programs by pushing in the AUX button of switcher and setting TV to channel 3. Switcher power has to be on. Positioning the antenna is critical, however with a little trial and error it will come in crystal clear. I also tried the bedroom tv by putting it on channel 3, putting rear tv button in AUX position and it displayed the same as the front tv.
Needless to say I am quite happy with the installation and now I am ready for digital TV and can also use analog if I have to.
Good Luck on your installation.
