Philips SDV6123/12 User manual

SDV6123/12
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Contents
1 Important 4
Safety 4
Recycling 4
2 Your SDV6123 5
Overview 5
3 Get started 6
Installation 6
4 Set up SDV6123 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.
Use the product in moderate climate.•
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 VHF antenna
2 UHF antenna
3 Power switch with LED
indicator
4 Gain control knob
5 6V DC power connection
6 Coaxial cable (for TV
connection)
7 100-240V AC/6V DC power
adaptor (included)
2 Your SDV6123
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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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3Connect the DC plug to the antenna
and the power supply to a 100-240V AC
outlet.
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
1Connect one end of your coaxial cable to
the signal output of the antenna.
2Connect the other end to the input on
the TV receiver.
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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.
Note
It is possible to turn the gain control knob down for•
best reception.
4 Set up SDV6123
For VHF/FM reception
1Extend the telescopic dipoles to the
longest possible length.
2 To turn the amplier up, rotate the gain
control knob towards the max position.
3Turn the TV or FM radio to the desired
channel/station. Move the dipoles in
different directions up and down until the
reception is achieved.
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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)
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H
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.
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.
7 Glossary
A
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.
C
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.
D
DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)
DVB is a suite of internationally accepted open
standards for digital television.
F
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.
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