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 sur face to avoid inter ference. Connect to the TV 1 One end of the coaxial cable is already connected to the signal output of the antenna. 2 Connect the other end to the input on the TV receiver. Note • Ensure you position your antenna on a flat sur face. 4 Set up SDV2225T For VHF reception 1 Extend the VHF dipoles to the longest possible length. 6 EN English 2 Turn the TV to the desired channel/ • Connect the antenna directly to the TV. Tune to the analogue channels and find the station. Move the VHF dipoles in best antenna location. Then re-connect different directions up and down until the the antenna to the digital tuner. Ensure the reception is achieved. signal strength is good enough before you install the channels with the tuner. For UHF reception Turn the TV to the desired channel/station. Note • To check the distance from the local T V broadcast transmitters to your location, visit w w w.antennaweb. org for more information. Set up a digital tuner with this antenna You can install available channels with the digital TV tuner. This automatic process is par t 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 . EN 7 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. 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 sur face to avoid inter ference. 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 7) 6 Warranty and Service Limited One-Year Warranty Philips warrants that this product shall be free from defects in material, workmanship and assembly, under normal use, in accordance with the specifications and warnings, for one year from the date of your purchase of this product. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product, and is not transferable.To exercise your rights under this warranty, you must provide proof of purchase in the form of an original sales receipt that shows the product name and the date of purchase. For customer suppor t or to obtain warranty ser vice, please call 919-573-7854.THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES. Philips’ liability is limited to repair or, at its sole option, replacement of the product. Incidental, special and consequential damages are disclaimed where permitted by law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may also have other rights that var y from state to state. Warranty information can also be found at: For technical suppor t, send us an email with the model number of the product and a detailed description of your problem to:accessor ysuppor t@philips.com 8 EN 7 Glossary A Antenna A device, such as a rod or wire, which picks up a received radio frequency signal or radiates a transmitted RF signal. ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) The Advanced Television Systems Committee, Inc., is an international, non-profit organization developing voluntary standards for digital television. The high definition television standards defined by the ATSC produce wide screen 16:9 images up to 1920x1080 pixels in size -- more than six times the display resolution of the earlier standard. However, many different image sizes are also suppor ted, so that up to six standard-definition “vir tual channels” can be broadcast on a single 6 MHz T V channel. C Coaxial A single copper conductor, surrounded with a layer of insulation, covered by a surrounding copper shield and finally, 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. H HDTV (High-Definition Television) It is a digital television broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-...