Philips SDV8622/12 User manual

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SDV8622/12
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Contents
1 Important 4
Safety 4
For indoor use 4
For outdoor use 4
Recycling 4
2 Your SDV8622/12 5
What’s in your box 6
3 Get started 7
Installation 7
Connect to the TV 10
Set up a digital tuner with this antenna 10
4 Frequently asked questions 11
5 Warranty and service 11
6 Glossary 12

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• Properly sealed against leaks at the
installation site.
• Do not install your antenna on a wet or
windy day.
• If the assembly starts to drop, get away
from it immediately. Remember: the
antenna, mast, cable, and metal guy wires
are all excellent conductors of electrical
current. Even the slightest touch of any
of these parts to a power line can cause
electrocution and death.
• If any part of the antenna system should
come in contact with a power line, don’t
touch it or try to remove it yourself. Call
your local power company. They will
remove it safely.
• If an accident occurs with the power
lines,callforqualiedemergencyhelp
immediately.
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:
Never dispose of your product with other
household waste. Please inform yourself about
the local rules on the separate collection of
electrical and electronic products.The correct
disposal of your old product helps prevent
potentially negative consequences on the
environment and human health.
1 Important
Safety
This manual contains important information
about the Philips indoor/outdoor television
antenna. Read it carefully before you start the
installation and setup.
For indoor use
• The product shall not be exposed to
drippingorsplashingandnoobjectslled
with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed
on the product.
• 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.
• Nonakedamesources,suchaslighted
candles, should be placed on the product.
For outdoor use
• Ifthisisthersttimeyouinstallan
antenna, for your own safety as well as
others, seek professional assistance.
• Perform as many functions as possible on
the ground.
• Select your installation site carefully.
Remember: electric power lines and
phone lines look alike. For your safety,
assume that all overhead lines may cause
fatal injury.
• Ensure that the installation site is
structurally capable to support all loads
(weight of the antenna, weight of ice,
weight of snow and wind force).
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When this logo is attached to a product, it
meansanancialcontributionhasbeenpaidto
the associated national recovery and recycling
system.
© 2012 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All
rights reserved. 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.
2 Your
SDV8622/12
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.
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h25mm wood screws
i6m coax cable with connectors
jWeather boot
kPower inserter
lPlastic anchors
mWasher
n40mm Hexagon screw
What’s in your box
aSDV8622/12 antenna
bPower supply 100-240V AC / 6V DC
500mA
cWall/Mast bracket
dNut
eU-Bolts
fMast clamps
gNuts with lock washers
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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
•Indoor, choose a location near a window
which gives the antenna a clear view of the
transmitter.
Note
•Place the antenna away from metal surface to
avoid interference.
For indoor wall mount installation
Note
•Complete all assembly work on the ground
before installing on a wall or an antenna mast.
1Use the nut , washer , and hexagon
screw to attach the antenna to the
wall/mast bracket.
3 Get started
Installation
Installation information
This antenna uses a power inserter module to
powertheantennaamplier.
It is essential for proper operation of this
antenna system that the power inserter
be connected between the antenna and
any devices such as splitters, matching
transformers, networks, etc.
aAntennawithbuilt-inamplier
bPower inserter module
c Splitters or matching
transformers (not included)
d TV or video device
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b
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For outdoor mast mount installation
Note
•Complete all assembly work on the ground.
Raise the completed antenna after assembly.
1Use the nut , washer , and hexagon
screw to attach the antenna to the
wall/mast bracket.
2Insert U-bolts into the holes of the
wall/mast bracket . Slide the mast
clamps onto the U-bolts . Attach
the four nuts with lock washers to the
U-bolts .
2Use the screw holes of the wall/mast
bracket as a guide to mark position for
the wood screws.
3Use the wood screws toxthe
antennatothewoodwallrmly.
27±5mm
1 1”±0 2”
3 2mm
(1/8”)
35±5mm
1 4”±0 2”
7 9mm
(5/16”)
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Rotate
You can make a 90 degree rotation to the
antenna or the mounting post.
3 Attachtheassemblytothemastrmly.
4Rotate the mast in its mount to adjust the
direction.
5Attach the coaxial cable to the F
connector on the underside of the unit.
Position the weather boot over the
connection.
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Warning
•The power inserter and power supply are for
indoor use only.
Tip
•This antenna includes a 6m roll of 3C-2V
coaxial cable. If this is not adequate for your
needs, replace the cable with a RG-6 coaxial
cable instead of adding an extension.
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.
Connect to the TV
Note
•Aspreviouslynoted,theamplier(Power
inserter + Power supply) must be placed in-
line between the antenna and any splitter or
additional devices.
1Connect the coaxial cable from the
antenna to the connector labeled AMP
on the power inserter .
2Connect the power inserter to the
antenna input on the TV, digital set-top
box, splitter or other devices.
3Connect the power supply plug to
the power inserter , and then plug the
power supply adaptor into a 100-240V
AC receptacle.
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5 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]
4 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
“power inserter”. Plug your cable/adapter into
the antenna and then into your power source
with correct rating (6V DC, 500mA), polarity
and plug type.
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.
Tip
•For best reception, place the antenna away
from metal surface to avoid interference.
Can I set up this antenna with a digital tuner?
Yes, this antenna can be set up with a digital
tuner (see the section on “Set up a digital
tuner with this antenna”).
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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.
6 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.
H
HDTV (High-Denition Television)
It is a digital television broadcasting system
with higher resolution than traditional
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