User manual PHILIPS SDV6224

[. . . ] Register your product and get support at www. philips. com/welcome SDV6224/12 EN User manual 1 Important Safety Recycling 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 9 9 10 2 Your SDV6224/12 Overview 3 Get started Installation 4 Set up SDV6224/12 For VHF/FM reception For UHF reception Mount on the wall Set up a digital tuner with this antenna 5 Frequently asked questions 6 Warranty and service 7 Glossary EN 3 English Contents 1 Important Safety This manual contains important information about the Philips indoor television antenna. · 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. [. . . ] 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. Connect to the TV 1 Connect the signal output on the antenna to the TV. 6 EN 4 Set up SDV6224/12 For VHF/FM reception 1 Extend the telescopic dipoles to the longest possible length. Tip · It is possible to turn the gain control knob down for best reception. English For UHF reception 1 2 Turn the TV to the desired channel/ station. To turn the amplifier up, rotate the gain control knob towards the max position. 2 To turn the amplifier up, rotate the gain control knob towards the max position. Note · It is possible to turn the gain control knob down for best reception. 3 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. Mount on the wall Mount two wood screws onto the wall. Ensure the distance between two screws is 80mm (3. 149"). EN 7 Set up a digital tuner with this antenna You can install available channels with the digital TV 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 . Ensure the signal strength is good enough before you install the channels with the tuner. · 8 EN 5 Frequently asked questions Can this antenna work with Analogue transmissions?Yes, this antenna can receive analogue television broadcasts in the UHF and VHF bandwidths. [. . . ] 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). C Coaxial A single copper conductor, surrounded with a layer of insulation, covered by a surrounding copper shield and finally, an insulating jacket. In audio, this type is commonly used for low level, line signals terminated in RCA connectors. 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. 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. H HDTV (High-Definition Television) It is a digital television broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional 10 EN © 2010 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N. V. [. . . ]