User manual PHILIPS SDV6123

[. . . ] To completely disconnect the power input, the mains plug of the product shall be disconnected from the mains. Where the mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the product. [. . . ] 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 · Place the antenna away from the metal surface to avoid interference. Connect to the TV 1 2 Connect one end of your coaxial cable to the signal output of the antenna. Connect the other end to the input on the TV receiver. 6 EN · It is possible to turn the gain control knob down for best reception. For VHF/FM reception 1 Extend the telescopic dipoles to the longest possible length. For UHF reception 1 2 Turn the TV to the desired channel/ station. To turn the amplifier up, rotate the gain control knob towards the max position. 2 To turn the amplifier up, rotate the gain control knob towards the max position. 3 Tilt or swivel the UHF antenna towards the transmitter until the reception is achieved. 3 Turn the TV or FM radio to the desired channel/station. Move the dipoles in different directions up and down until the reception is achieved. Note · It is possible to turn the gain control knob down for best reception. EN 7 English 4 Set up SDV6123 Note 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 . Tune to the analogue channels and find the best antenna location. Then reconnect the antenna to the digital tuner. Ensure the signal strength is good enough before you install the channels with the tuner. · 8 EN 5 Frequently asked questions Can this antenna work with Analogue transmissions?Yes, this antenna can receive analogue television broadcasts in the UHF and VHF bandwidths. Can this antenna receive digital or work with HD-DVB broadcasts?Yes, this antenna is designed to receive digital DVB and HDTV broadcasts in the UHF & VHF bandwidths. Can the antenna be powered by a DC power supply in a boat, RV or camper? [. . . ] (see `Set up a digital tuner with this antenna' on page 8) EN 9 English 7 Glossary A Amplifier A device, either a single stage or a large scale circuit with multiple stages for creating gain, i. e. Antenna A device, such as a rod or wire, which picks up a received radio frequency signal or radiates a transmitted RF signal. H HDTV (High-Definition Television) It is a digital television broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition TV, 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). C Coaxial A single copper conductor, surrounded with a layer of insulation, covered by a surrounding copper shield and finally, an insulating jacket. [. . . ]