User manual PHILIPS SDV2225T

[. . . ] · To completely disconnect the power input, the main plug of the product shall be disconnected from the main AC outlet . · Where the main plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. · Nonakedflamesources, suchaslighted candles, should be placed on the product. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Notice for Canada Class B Clause This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. [. . . ] com/welcome. d Overview c a 1 2 3 b VHF dipoles UHF antenna Built-in coaxial cable connected to signal output (for TV connection) Antenna stand 4 EN 5 English 2 Your SDV2225T 3 Get started To ensure the antenna to work properly, read the user manual of your television before you start. Set the television so that it receives the signal from an ANTENNA instead of CABLE or SATELLITE. Installation Determine the signal strength Before Installation, determine the best location for optimum reception. It is important for the antenna to have an unobstructed path to the transmitter. For best results, ensure the antenna faces the location of the transmitter. Note · Choose a location near a window which gives the antenna a clear view of the transmitter. Note · Ensureyoupositionyourantennaonaflatsurface. Note · Place the antenna away from the metal surface to avoid interference. 4 Set up SDV2225T For VHF reception 1 Extend the VHF dipoles to the longest possible length. Connect to the TV 1 2 One end of the coaxial cable is already connected to the signal output of the antenna. Connect the other end to the input on the TV receiver. 6 EN 2 Turn the TV to the desired channel/ station. Move the VHF dipoles in different directions up and down until the reception is achieved. · Connect the antenna directly to the TV. Tunetotheanaloguechannelsandfindthe best antenna location. Then re-connect the antenna to the digital tuner. Ensure the signal strength is good enough before you install the channels with the tuner. For UHF reception Turn the TV to the desired channel/station. Note · To check the distance from the local TV broadcast transmitters to your location, visit www. antennaweb. org for more information. Set up a digital tuner with this antenna You can install available channels with the digital TV tuner. This automatic process is part of the setup of the tuner. Ensure the antenna has set up properly before the tuner can receive viewable channels. There are two ways to connect the antenna to the TV: · Connect the antenna to a digital tuner. If the signal strength is good enough, the channels can be memorized in the tuner automatically . EN 7 English 5 Frequently asked questions Can this antenna work with Analogue transmissions? [. . . ] However, many different image sizes are also supported, sothatuptosixstandard-definition"virtual channels" can be broadcast on a single 6 MHz TV channel. HDTV (High-Definition Television) It is a digital television broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional televisionsystems(standard-definitionTV, or SDTV). HDTV is digitally broadcast; the earliest implementations used analog broadcasting, but today digital television (DTV) signals are used, requiring less bandwidth due to digital video compression. U UHF (Ultra high frequency) In radio or TV broadcasting: it is the frequency range of electromagnetic waves which lies between 300 MHz and 3 GHz (3000 MHz). V VHF (Very high frequency) In radio or TV broadcasting: it is the frequency range of electromagnetic waves which lies between 30 MHz and 300 MHz. C Coaxial A single copper conductor, surrounded with a layer of insulation, covered by a surrounding coppershieldandfinally, aninsulatingjacket. An unbalanced transmission line with constant impedance. [. . . ]