Philips SDV7120/10 User Manual

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SDV7120/10

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Contents

1 Important 4

Safety 4

Recycling 4

2 Your SDV7120 5

Overview 5

3 Get started 6

Installation 6

4 Set up SDV7120 7

For VHF/FM reception 7

For UHF reception 7

Set up a digital tuner with this antenna 8

5 Frequently asked questions 9

6 Warranty and service 9

English

7 Glossary 10

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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 SDV7120

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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

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1 UHF log periodic antenna
2 VHF rod antenna
3 UHF/VHF gain control switch
4 Power switch with LED

indicator
5 9V DC power connection
6 Coaxial cable (for TV

connection)
7 230-240V AC/9V DC power

adaptor (included)

8 Antenna base with female

connector
9 UHF log periodic antenna

with male connector

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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 impor tant 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.

2 Connect the other end of the built-in

coaxial cable to the input on the TV

receiver.

3 Connect the DC plug to the antenna and

the power supply to a 230V AC outlet.

4 Turn the power switch on.

The blue LED is lit. »

Connect to the TV

1 Assemble the antenna base to the UHF log

periodic antenna.

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4 Set up SDV7120

For VHF/FM reception

To turn the amplier up, switch the gain

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control towards the max level.

2 Extend the VHF rod antenna to the

longest possible length.

3 Turn the TV or FM radio to the desired

channel/station. Move the VHF rod
antenna in different directions up and
down until the reception is achieved.

Note

It is possible to switch the gain control level 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, switch the gain

control towards the max level.

3 Tilt or swivel the UHF log periodic

antenna towards the transmitter until the
reception is achieved.

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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. •
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.

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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]

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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 9)

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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.

F

Female connector

A female connector is a connector attached

to a wire, cable, or piece of hardware, having

one or more recessed holes with electrical
terminals inside, and constructed in such a
way that a plug with exposed conductors

(male connector ) can be inser ted snugly into
it to ensure a reliable physical and electrical

connection.

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

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.

M

Male connector

A male connector is a connector attached

to a wire, cable, or piece of hardware, having

one or more exposed, unshielded electrical
terminals, and constructed in such a way that

it can be inser ted snugly into a receptacle
(female connector) to ensure a reliable

physical and electrical connection .

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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