Philips SDV2740-27 User Manual

SDV2740/27

EN Amplied indoor antenna 2

FR Antenne intérieure 7

ES Antena amplicada para interiores 13

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Table of Contents

1. Important 2

2. Your indoor television antenna 3

2.1 Product overview 3

3. Getting Started 3

3.1 Installation 3

3.2 Connect to your TV 4

3.3 Setting up your antenna 4

4. Using your television antenna 5

4.1 For VHF/FM

reception 5

4.2 For UHF reception 5

4.3 Setting up a digital tuner 5
with this antenna

5. Frequently asked questions 6

6. Warranty and service 6

1 Important

Take time to read this manual before you use
your Philips indoor television antenna. It contains
important information and notes regarding
installation and set up.

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Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with
high quality materials and components, which
can be recycled and reused.

Please inform yourself about your local
collection system for electrical and
electronic products.

Please act according to your local rules and
do not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste. The correct disposal
of your old product will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and
human health.

Take the package to your local recycling center.

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2 Your indoor
television antenna

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2.1 Product overview

A 120V AC/6V DC power adaptor, included

B Gain control knob
C VHF antenna
D 6V DC connection
E Out to TV connection
F UHF antenna
G Stand

3 Getting Started

Before you start: For this antenna
to work properly, you must access
the menu on the television you are connecting
this antenna to (consult your television owner’s
manual) then set it to receive the signal from
an ANTENNA or OFF AIR instead of CABLE
or SATELLITE.

3.1 Installation

Determining 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, the antenna should
be facing towards transmitter.

E Tip
Where possible, choose a location near a
window which will give the antenna a clear view
of the transmitter.

E Tip
Do not place the antenna on a metal surface.

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3.2 Connect to your TV

1

Connect one end of the coaxial cable to
signal output of the antenna and the other
end to the input on your TV receiver.

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2

Connect DC plug to the antenna and the
power supply to a 120V AC outlet.

2

3.3 Setting up your antenna

Antenna can be set up on a at surface (table)
on a horizontal or vertical position.

D Note

Horizontal position for UHF and VHF.
Vertical position for UHF only, and keep the
dipoles to minimum length.

Horizontal position: Attach the stand to the
back of the antenna in a horizontal position
using the two screws provided. 3

Vertical position: Attach the stand to the back of
the antenna in a vertical direction using the two
screws provided. 4

Mounting on the Wall: Mount two wood screws
with center distance of 63 mm (2.5”) into the
wall. Hang the two notch holes onto the two
wood screws on the wall.

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TV

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63 mm (2.5")

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ENGLISH

4 Using your indoor
television antenna

4.1 For VHF/FM reception

1 Extend the telescoping dipoles to the

longest possible length.

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2 Turn your TV to the desired channel. Adjust

the dipoles by moving in different directions
up and down, until reception is achieved.

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3 Turn on the amplier by rotating the gain

control knob towards the max position until
better reception is achieved.

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D Note

You may need to turn the gain control down to
a lower setting for best reception.

4.2 For UHF reception

1 Turn your TV to the desired channel.
2 Turn on the amplier by rotating the gain

control knob towards the max position until
reception is improved.

D Note

You may need to turn the gain control down to
a lower setting for best reception.

E Tip

This antenna can be placed on a horizontal
orientation to extend reception choices.

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MAX.

MIN.

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4.3 Setting up a digital tuner
with this antenna

Digital TV tuners require you to program the
tuner with the available channels in your area.
Generally this automatic process is part of the
set-up of the tuner. However, if you do not have
the antenna set up properly you may nd that
the tuner receives no viewable channels.

If you have access to a rooftop antenna or
another antenna which is currently connected
to a digital tuner you may use the antenna
to program the tuner. The channels will be
memorized in the tuner - which will make
aligning this antenna easier.

Another method is to connect the antenna
directly to your TV (not using the tuner) and
tune to analog channels to nd best location of
the antenna, then re-connect the digital tuner
– if you have adequate signal level you should be
able to program the tuner.

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5 Frequently asked questions

Will this antenna work with
Analog transmissions?

Yes, this antenna is capable of receiving
analog television broadcasts in the UHF
and VHF bandwidths.

Will this antenna receive digital or work
with HD-ATSC broadcasts?

Yes, this antenna is designed to receive Digital
ATSC and HDTV broadcasts in the UHF and
VHF bandwidths.

Where should I place the antenna in
order to get the best reception possible?

Where possible, choose a location that is near
a window which will give the antenna a clear
view of the transmitter.

D Note

For best reception you should also avoid
placing the antenna on a metal surface which
may cause 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. It is
easiest to start with the maximum gain and
then reduce as needed. In some case you may
receive a clearer picture with less gain than the
maximum setting.

Can I set this antenna up
with a digital tuner?

Yes, this antenna can be set up with a digital
tuner. See section 4.3 of your user manual.

6 Warranty & 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:
[e-mail]

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