SDV2711 - TV Antenna PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SDV2711 PHILIPS

2. Your indoor television antenna 3

3.2 Connect to your TV 4

4. Using your television antenna 4

5. Frequently asked questions 5

6. Warranty and service 5

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. © 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. 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 the local separate 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.3 2 Your indoor television antenna Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.

2.1 Product overview

A VHF antenna B UHF antenna C Out to TV connection D Supporting plate 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.

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. ENGLISH

3.2 Connect to your TV

Open the antenna and connect the coaxial cable to the input on your TV receiver. 1 2 Open the supporting plate on the back of the antenna (maximum angle of opening is 120 degrees) in order to make the antenna stand straight.

4 Using your indoor television antenna

4.1 For VHF/FM reception

1 Extend the telescoping dipoles to the longest possible length.

2 Turn your TV or FM radio to the desired channel/station. Adjust the dipoles by moving in different directions up and down, until reception is achieved.

4.2 For UHF reception

1 Turn your TV to the desired channel.2 Point the UHF reector towards the transmitter until reception is achieved.

D Note For best results you should point your antenna in the direction of the transmitter.

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. 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. 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] des matières