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1 Important 4 Safety 4 Recycling 4 2 Your SDV6120 4 Overview 4 3 Get started 5 Installation 5 4 Set up SDV6120 English Contents 6 For VHF/FM reception 6 For UHF reception 7 Set up a digital tuner with this antenna 7 5 Frequently asked questions 8 6 Warranty and service 8 7 Glossary 9 EN 3
1 Important Safety This manual contains important information about the Philips indoor television antenna. Read it carefully before you start the installation and setup. 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.
English 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.
4 Set up SDV6120 For VHF/FM reception 1 3 Connect the DC plug to the antenna and the power supply to a 230-240V AC outlet. 2 3 6 Extend the telescopic dipoles to the longest possible length. EN To turn the amplifier up, rotate the gain control knob towards the max position. 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.
•• It is possible to turn the gain control knob down for best reception. For UHF reception 1 2 3 Turn the TV to the desired channel/ station. To turn the amplifier up, rotate the gain control knob towards the max position. Tilt or swivel the UHF antenna towards the transmitter until the reception is achieved. 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.
5 Frequently asked questions 6 Warranty and service Can this antenna work with Analogue transmissions? Yes, this antenna can receive analogue television broadcasts in the UHF and VHF bandwidths. 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:accessorysupport@philips.
A Amplifier 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 finally, an insulating jacket. An unbalanced transmission line with constant impedance.
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