Philips SDV6121/12 User manual

SDV6121/12

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EN User manual

English

Contents

1 Important 4

Safety 4

Recycling 4

2 Your SDV6121/12 5

Overview 5

3 Get started 6

Installation 6

4 Set up SDV6121/12 7

For VHF/FM reception 7

For UHF reception 7

Set up a digital tuner with this antenna 8

5 Frequently asked questions 9

6 Warranty and service 9

7 Glossary 10

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1 Important

Safety

This manual contains important information

about the Philips indoor television antenna.

Read it carefully before you start the installation

and setup.

• The product shall not be exposed to

dripping or splashing and that no objects

lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be

placed on the product.

• 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 ame sources, such as lighted

candles, should be placed on the product.

Recycling

Your product is designed and manufactured

with high quality materials and components,

which can be recycled and reused.

When you see the crossed-out wheel bin

symbol attached to a product, it means the

product is covered by the European Directive

2002/96/EC:

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1 100-240V AC/6V DC power

adaptor (included)

2 Gain control knob

3 VHF antenna

4 UHF antenna

5Built-in coaxial cable

connected to signal output

(for TV connection)

6 6V DC power connection

7 Antenna stand

2 Your

SDV6121/12

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome

to Philips!

To fully benet from the support that Philips

offers, register your product at www.philips.

com/welcome.

Overview

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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

Place the antenna away from the metal surface to•

avoid interference.

Connect to the TV

1 One end of the coaxial cable is already

connected to the signal output of the

antenna.

2Connect the other end to the input on the

TV receiver.

3Connect the DC plug to the antenna and

the power supply to a 100-240V AC outlet.

Note

Ensure you position your antenna on a at surface.•

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Note

It is possible to turn the gain control knob down for•

best reception.

For UHF reception

1Turn the TV to the desired channel/

station.

2 To turn the amplier up, rotate the gain

control knob towards the max position.

3Tilt or swivel the UHF antenna towards

the transmitter until the reception is

achieved.

4 Set up

SDV6121/12

For VHF/FM reception

1 Extend the telescopic dipoles to the

longest possible length.

2Turn the TV or FM radio to the desired

channel/station. Move the dipoles in

different directions up and down until the

reception is achieved.

3 To turn the amplier up, rotate the gain

control knob towards the max position.

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Note

It is possible to turn the gain control knob down for•

best reception.

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 .

Connect the antenna directly to the TV.•

Tune to the analogue channels and nd

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.

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6 Warranty and

service

Warranty information can be found at: www.

philips.com/welcome

For technical support, send us an email

with the model number of the product

and a detailed description of your problem

to:accessorysuppor[email protected]

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?

Choose a location near a window which gives

the antenna a clear view of the transmitter.

Note

For best reception, place the antenna away from the•

metal surface to avoid interference.

How do I know how much gain (amplication)

is required to receive a clear picture?

Once you have the VHF dipoles extended to

the longest length, turn on the amplier. Turn

the amplier up to the max position and then

reduce as needed. In some case, you need to

turn the amplier down to receive a clearer

picture.

Can I set up this antenna with a digital tuner?

Yes, this antenna can be set up with a digital

tuner. (see ‘Set up a digital tuner with this

antenna’ on page 8)

7 Glossary

Amplier

A device, either a single stage or a large scale

circuit with multiple stages for creating gain,

i.e. it makes small signals larger.

Antenna

A device, such as a rod or wire, which picks

up a received radio frequency signal or

radiates a transmitted RF signal.

Coaxial

A single copper conductor, surrounded with

a layer of insulation, covered by a surrounding

copper shield and nally, an insulating jacket.

An unbalanced transmission line with constant

impedance. In audio, this type is commonly

used for low level, line signals terminated in

RCA connectors.

DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)

DVB is a suite of internationally accepted

open standards for digital television.

FM (Frequency Modulation)

In radio broadcasting: a method of

modulation in which the frequency of the

carrier voltage is varied with the frequency of

the modulation voltage.

HDTV (High-Denition Television)

It is a digital television broadcasting system

with higher resolution than traditional

television systems (standard-denition 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.

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).

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.

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