THOMSON ANT1487 - Product Overview and Safety; Warning Symbols and Notes; Package Contents; Device Controls and Safety

2
G Operating Instructions
Thank you for choosing aThomson product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and infor-
mation completely.Please keep these instructions in asafe
place for futurereference. If you sellthe device, please pass
these operating instructions on to the new owner.
1. Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to
draw your attention to specic hazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or
important notes.
2. Package Contents
• Indoor antenna
• Power supply unit
• These operating instructions
3. Controls
1. DC connection
2. Sliding switch antenna/OFF/TV simulator
3. Dial
4. Coaxial cable
5. LED surface
6. SET button
4. Safety Notes
• The product is intended for private, non-commercial use
only.
• The product is intended for indoor use only.
• Use the product for its intended purpose only.
• Protect the product from dirt, moistureand overheating and
use it in dry rooms only.
• Children should be supervised to ensurethat they do not
play with the device.
• Do not use the product in areas wherethe use of electronic
devices is not permitted.
• Connect the product only to asocket that has been ap-
proved for the device. The electrical socket must always be
easily accessible.
• Disconnect the product from the network using the power
button –ifthis is not available, unplug the power cordfrom
the socket.
• Lay all cables so that they do not pose atripping hazard.
• Do not bend or crush the cable.
• Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major
shocks.
• Dispose of packaging material immediately according to
locally applicable regulations.
• Do not modify the device in any way.Doing so voids the
warranty.
Warning
• Do not use the product if the AC adapter,adapter cable
or power cable is damaged.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the device yourself.
Leave any service work to qualied experts.
• Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it
becomes damaged.
5. Specications
Supply voltage 230 V/50Hz
Rated power
consumption
max. 600 mA
Frequency band(s)
UHF: 470 –790 MHz
VHF: 174 –230 MHz
Active antenna gain
UHF: 7–18dBi
VHF: 3–13dBi
Impedance 75 ohm
Connection Coax plug
Ambient temperature -20 to +40° C
6. Startup and Operation
6.1 Antenna
Note
Please note that the number and quality of stations
received may vary depending on the position of the
antenna and local conditions.
6.1.1 Powering the antenna using apower supply unit
(Fig. 2)
• Connect the coaxial cable from the antenna to the set-top
box or TV.
• Connect the power supply unit to the antenna’s DC input
(1) and plug the power supply unit into an electrical socket.
(Please use only the power unit supplied with the product.)
• Move the switch (2) all the way to the left to the “Ant”
position. The LED (5) lights up red.
• Switch on the TV (and the set-top box, if present).
• Check the reception quality.Ifthe reception quality is
not good, adjust the position or angle of the antenna.
Depending on the station, the amplier performance must
be adjusted using the dial (3) on the back.
• Switch off the antenna when it is not in use. To do this,
move the switch (2) to the middle position.