THOMSON ANT1538BK Active DVB-T Indoor Antenna Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: THOMSON

Table of Contents

ANT1538BK Active DVB-T Indoor Antenna
Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes
Package Contents
Safety Notes
Specifications
Startup and Operation
Care and Maintenance
Warranty Disclaimer
Declaration of Conformity
Documents / Resources

Active DVB-T indoor antenna
Antenne intérieure active TNT
Aktive DVB-T Zimmerantenne
ANT1538BK Operating Instructions

ANT1538BK Active DVB-T Indoor Antenna

THOMSON ANT1538BK Active DVB T Indoor Antenna - Fig

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Take your time and read the following instructions and information completely. Please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you sell the device, please pass these operating instructions on to the new owner.

Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes

Risk of electric shock
This symbol indicates product parts energized with a dangerous voltage of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.

Package Contents

Indoor antenna
Power supply unit
These operating instructions

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, moisture and overheating and use it in dry rooms only.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
Do not use the product in areas where the use of electronic devices is not permitted.
Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters or other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
Use the item only in moderate climatic conditions.
Keep this product, as all electrical products, out of the reach of children!
Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in the specifications.
Do not use the product in moist environments and avoid splashes.
Lay all cables so that they do not pose a tripping 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.

Risk of electric shock

Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
Do not use the product if the AC adapter, the adapter cable or the mains cable are damaged.
Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself.
Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.

Specifications

Supply voltage	230 V / 50 Hz
Rated power consumption	max. 60 mA
Frequency band(s)	UHF: 470 – 790 MHz

VHF: 174 – 230 MHz
Active antenna gain| UHF: 6,5 – 17 dBi
VHF: 6 – 11 dBi
Impedance| 75 ohm
Connection| Coax plug
Ambient temperature| -20 to +40° C

Specifications in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2019/1782

Manufacturer’s name or trade mark, commercial registration number and address| Thomson, HRA12159, Dresdner Str. 9, 86653 Monheim
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Model identifier| HYND-0600100EUA
Input voltage| 230-240 V
Input AC frequency| 50 Hz
Output voltage /
Output current /
Output power| 6.0 V DC / 0.1 A / 0.6 W
Average active efficiency| 59.80%
Efficiency at low load (10 %)| 56.60%
No-load power consumption| 0.06 W

Startup and Operation

Warning

Connect the product only to a socket that has been approved for the device. The socket must be installed close to the product and must be easily accessible.
Disconnect the product from the network using the power button – if this is not available, unplug the power cord from the socket.
When using a multi-socket power strip, make sure that the sum power draw of all the connected devices does not exceed its maximum throughput rating.
If you will not be using the product for a long period of time, disconnect it from mains power.

Note
Please note that the number and quality of stations received may vary depending on the position of the antenna and local conditions.
5.1 Powering the antenna using a power supply unit (Fig. 1)

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 and plug the power supply unit into an electrical socket. (Please use only the power unit supplied with the product.)
Switch on the antenna using the power switch.
Switch on the TV (and the set-top box, if present).
Check the reception quality. If the reception quality is not good, adjust the position or angle of the antenna. Depending on the station, the amplifier performance must be adjusted using the dial on the back.
Switch off the antenna when it is not in use.

5.2 Powering the antenna with the set-top box or digital TV (Fig. 2)

Connect the coaxial cable that is attached to the antenna with the antenna input on the set-top box or digital television.
Ensure that the power supply for the antenna is activated on the set-top box or digital TV.
Check the reception quality. If the reception quality is not good, adjust the position or angle of the antenna. Depending on the station, the amplifier performance must be adjusted using the dial on the back.
Switch off the antenna when it is not in use.

Note
Powering the antenna directly from the set-top box ordigital TV requires a supply voltage of 5 V. No USB cable or power supply unit is necessary.
5.3 Setting up the antenna on a table, cabinet or similar
Next, place the antenna on an even surface such as a table or entertainment stand. Check the reception quality. If the reception quality is not good, adjust the position or angle of the antenna.

Care and Maintenance

Note
Disconnect the device from the power supply before cleaning it or if it is not going to be used for a long period of time.
Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.

Warranty Disclaimer

Hama GmbH & Co KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/ mounting, improper use of the product or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Declaration of Conformity

** Hereby, Hama GmbH & Co KG declares that the radio equipment type [00132186] is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.hama.com -> 00132186 -> Downloads.
Thomson is a trademark of Technicolor (S.A.) or its affiliates used under license by HAMA GmbH & Co KG in 86652 Monheim / Germany
www.thomson-av-accessories.eu**

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Documents / Resources

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