Philips SDV5120/10 User Manual

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SDV5120/10

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Contents

1 Important 4

Safety 4

Recycling 4

2 Your SDV5120 5

Overview 5

3 Get started 5

Installation 5

4 Set up SDV5120 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

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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.

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:

When this logo is attached to a product, it

means a nancial contribution has been paid to

the associated national recovery and recycling
system.

© 2008 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.

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.

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2 Your SDV5120

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1 230-240V AC/12V DC

power adaptor (included)

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome
to Philips!

To fully benet from the suppor t that Philips

offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.

Overview

2 Gain control knob

3 VHF rod antenna

4 UHF loop antenna

5 Built-in coaxial cable

connected to signal output
(for TV connection)

6 12V DC power connection
7 Antenna stand

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

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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

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.

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Connect to the TV

1 One end of the coaxial cable is already

connected to the signal output of the
antenna.

2 Connect the other end to the input on the

TV receiver.

3 Connect the DC plug to the antenna and

the power supply to a 230-240V AC outlet.

4 Set up SDV5120

For VHF/FM reception
1

Extend the telescopic dipoles to the longest

possible length.

2 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.

Note

Ensur e the antenna at is set agains t its base on a •

horizontal surface.

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3 To turn the amplier up, rotate the gain

control knob towards the max position.

Note

It is possible to turn t he gain control knob down for •
best reception.

For UHF reception

Turn the TV to the desired channel/

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station.

2 To turn the amplier up, rotate the gain

control knob towards the max position.

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Note

It is possible to turn t he gain control knob down for •
best reception.

Set up a digital tuner with this antenna

3 Tilt or swivel the UHF loop antenna

towards the transmitter until the
reception is achieved.

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

tu ner.

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5 Frequently

6 Warranty and

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 bes t reception , place the antenna away from the •

metal surface to avoid interference .

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]

How do I know how much gain (amplication)

is required to receive a clear picture?

Once you have the VHF dipoles ex tended 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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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.

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.

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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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