User manual PHILIPS SDV7120

[. . . ] Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the written consent of the copyright owner. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N. V. or their respective owners. Recycling Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. [. . . ] Turn the TV or FM radio to the desired channel/station. Move the VHF rod antenna in different directions up and down until the reception is achieved. 3 Tilt or swivel the UHF log periodic antenna towards the transmitter until the reception is achieved. EN 7 English 4 Set up SDV7120 Note Note · It is possible to switch the gain control level down for best reception. Note · The UHF log periodic element only allows 90 degrees rotation. 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 re-connect 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?Yes, there is a DC power socket located at the back of the antenna. Plug your cable/adapter into the antenna and then into your power source. Where should I place the antenna in order to get the best reception possible? [. . . ] 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. M Male connector A male connector is a connector attached to a wire, cable, or piece of hardware, having one or more exposed, unshielded electrical terminals, and constructed in such a way that it can be inserted snugly into a receptacle (female connector) to ensure a reliable physical and electrical connection . C Coaxial A single copper conductor, surrounded with a layer of insulation, covered by a surrounding copper shield and finally, an insulating jacket. An unbalanced transmission line with constant impedance. [. . . ]