SLX 32 Element Digital TV Aerial, 27887D4 User Manual

Congratulations on the purchase of your high gain wideband aerial. This aerial has been manufactured to the standard required to get
the best reception of digital terrestrial TV services (DTT).

This aerial is also 4G ready - the design restricts bandwidth to prevent interference &

channel loss on your TV caused by signals from 4G transmitters.

If the aerial is to be used for DTT reception check before installation at www.
dtg.org.uk/industry/coverage.html to conrm that your home is in a coverage area and to nd where your local transmitter is.
For optimum results install the aerial using double screened digital coax cable and screened coax outlets.

USER GUIDE

27887D4

32 Element Digital TV Aerial

Ready

The dipole clips onto the central boom. Ensure that the cable
exit hole (from the terminal box) faces the rear of the aerial
and that the locating stud ts into the locating hole on the
boom as shown in Fig. 1.

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Wideband – suitable for all UK TV reception areas, covering

frequency range 460-790MHz

•

Receives digital TV signals

•

Suited for moderate and strong signal strength areas

The aerial requires some assembly - please read these
instructions carefully before beginning.

1. Rotate the elements about the central xing clip until
they ‘snap’ into an upright position as shown in Fig. 2.

2. The central boom comes in two sections using the
bracket supplied and the holes drilled in the boom
sections join these two sections as shown in Fig. 3.

rotate
elements

1. Using the reector clamps, screw and large wing nut,
x the reector assemblies to the main aerial boom as
shown in Fig. 4 and 5.

2. Check that the reector clamp tabs locate in the holes
of the reector boom sections and that the wing nut
is tight, see Fig. 5.

3. Ensure that the reector elements are facing towards the
front of the aerial (convex surface forward).

engage
tab
in hole

reector
element

locating
hole

locating stud

rear of aerial

element
in upright
position

reector boom
assembly

central boom

dipole

reector
clamps

Main Features

A. Fitting the dipole assembly

C. Fitting the reectors

B. Rotating aerial elements and central

boom assembly

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Please Note: Coaxial cable, mountings and masts are not supplied with this aerial. You will need to select these from the range
available according to the specic requirements of your installation. The quality of the coaxial cable used is as important as
the quality of the aerial and you should make sure that if it is not specically marked as suitable for digital TV it is of the same
quality as that used for digital satellite installations.

For best results the aerial should be mounted on an outdoor aerial mast and
pointed in the direction of the nearest transmitter* making sure it is in a position
where the transmitter signal will not be obstructed by nearby trees and buildings.
If you are in any doubt about the direction in which the aerial should be pointing
or the orientation of the aerial (horizontal for main transmitter, vertical for relay
transmitter) check your neighbours’ aerials.
If mounting on an existing mast check that the mast is in good condition and
rmly xed.

1. Using the clamp supplied x the aerial to the mast - see Fig. 8 & 9.

2. After the aerial direction has been ne tuned for best reception tighten the
bolts rmly until the aerial is securely xed to the mast.
Please note that this aerial can also be loft mounted.

For optimum performance it is very important that the coax cable
should be routed as shown in Fig. 8.

DO NOT ALLOW THE CABLE TO TOUCH THE AERIAL
BOOM AT ANY POINT.

PVC insulation tape can be used as shown to hold the cable in place.

1x Central boom: assembly square aluminium (L) approx 780mm
with 5x ‘X’ type elements assemembled
2x Reector booms: Square aluminium (L) approx 330mm with
8x Reector elements: Curved aluminium (L) approx 500mm
1x Bow tie shaped dipole and printed circuit balun
1x Tilting mast clamp

braid

centre wire

5mm

10mm

8mm

central
terminal

braid

clamp

CAUTION: When mounting the assembled aerial, always observe safety
precautions and use the correct equipment. Unless you are competent in
the use of ladders and other access equipment, do not work outdoors at
roof height. If in any doubt, refer to a qualied aerial installer.

mast
clamp

aerial
boom

PVC
insulation
tape

Fig. 8

Other Useful Websites for Digital Advice:

*To conrm that your home is in a coverage area, to nd

out what DTT channels should be available locally and to
nd out where your nearest transmitter is (distance and
compass bearing) visit: Digital UK Website:
www.dtg.org.uk/industry/coverage.html

No picture: Check all connections from aerial to TV.
Poor picture: Check all connections from aerial to TV.

Check aerial is properly aligned to the correct transmitter.
If the aerial has been loft mounted try mounting outside.
Make sure new digital coax cable has been used throughout the
installation.
Check the transmitter signal is not obstructed by nearby trees
or buildings.
If in a very weak signal area or for long cable runs, installing a
masthead amplifier will improve the signal.
If in a strong signal area the signal strength may need to be
reduced by fitting an attenuator.

Fig. 6 Fig. 7

1. Before preparing and stripping the cable ready for connection,
feed the coax cable through the hole in the terminal cover.

2. Prepare cable as shown in Fig. 6

3. Feed prepared cable through the braid clamp and thread the
centre wire through the hole in the central terminal as shown
in Fig. 7.

4. Clamp the cable braid securely rst, then tighten the screw on
the central terminal. Trim any stray braid that might come into
contact with the centre wire or central terminal.

5. Replace terminal cover carefully and securely making sure that
the cable is not trapped or kinked.

Tilting
Mast Clamp

Fig. 9

Adjust aerial
to horizontal
before
tightening
bolts

Coax plug* wiring instructions

1 Unscrew coax plug housing and slide cap
over cable.
2 Strip 23mm of cable outer sheath.
Gather copper braid, wrap around outer
sheath, slide claw over braid and crimp.
3 Strip 18mm of inner insulation to leave 5mm
exposed
4 Undo screw on plug/clamp, slide clamp over
inner wire & tighten screw. Reassemble plug

1

2

3

4

5

5 Trim inner wire flush with plug.

*Coax plug not supplied

PLEASE NOTE: A coax plug is not included with
this aerial. If you need to t one please follow the
wiring instructions shown below.

E. Coax cable routing

Box contents

F. Fixing to a mast

D. Connecting coax cable

Troubleshooting

Customer Careline: 08457 573 479

Local rate UK only

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