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1 Important 4 Safety 4 Recycling 4 2 Your SDV7120 Overview 5 5 3 Get started 6 Installation 6 4 Set up SDV7120 English Contents 7 For VHF/FM reception 7 For UHF reception 7 Set up a digital tuner with this antenna 8 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. • The product shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled 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.
English 2 Your SDV7120 Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips. com/welcome.
3 Get started 2 Connect the other end of the built-in coaxial cable to the input on the TV receiver. 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 3 Connect the DC plug to the antenna and the power supply to a 230V AC outlet. Determine the signal strength Before Installation, determine the best location for optimum reception.
4 Set up SDV7120 1 To turn the amplifier up, switch the gain control towards the max level. •• It is possible to switch the gain control level down for best reception. For UHF reception 1 2 2 3 English For VHF/FM reception Note Turn the TV to the desired channel/ station. To turn the amplifier up, switch the gain control towards the max level. Extend the VHF rod antenna to the longest possible length. Turn the TV or FM radio to the desired channel/station.
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.
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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