Philips SDV7120 TV Antenna User Manual


 
8
Ensure the signal strength is good enough
before you install the channels with the
tuner.
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.
Can this antenna receive digital or work with
ATSC broadcasts?
Yes, this antenna is designed to receive ATSC
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 best reception, place the antenna away from the
metal surface to avoid interference.
How do I know how much gain (amplication)
is required to receive a clear picture?
Once you have the VHF dipoles extended 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)
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.
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