Philex SLx6 User Manual

Additional Features

Line Powering

Full output socket

The SLx6 has built-in full The SLx6 is equipped with a
line powering which can be FULL output socket, which
used to provide power to carries a signal of the same
masthead amplifiers. When strength as your aerial
connected to a masthead downlead. If you wish to
amplifier, the SLx6 will send connect further televisions
the required power out of in your home you can
the IN UHF socket up to the
connect another aerial
masthead amplifier. Please amplifier by connecting
see your masthead amplifier an aerial fly-lead from the
operating instructions for FULL output of the SLx6
more details. to the input of another
amplifier.
It is important to ensure
that there is no equipment If you are not using the
between the IN UHF socket FULL output socket it is
and the masthead amplifier important that this output
output socket in order to is terminated using the
provide a non-interrupted supplied terminator. Failure
12V power supply to the to do this can result in poor
masthead amplifier. When system performance.
connected after any
equipment, the amplifier will
automatically detect that no
masthead amplifier is present
and so will not output 12V.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs 2
Outputs 6 + 1
Frequency range UHF 470 - 862MHz
VHF 47 - 230MHz
Max output level 87dBµV
Gain 12dB per split
Noise 4dB
Isolation loss 23dB
Weight 726g
Dimensions (w x d x h) 260 x 85 x 46mm
Prepare holes 123 mm apart for wall mounting

Troubleshooting

If you are still experiencing

Short circuit protection

reception problems after
For added safety the SLx6
installing the SLx6, please
has built-in short circuit
refer to the trouble-
protection. Should a short
circuit be detected, the shooting guide below:
amplifier will only shut
No picture or sound
down the amplifier in order
to prevent any possible No signal is reaching your
damage. Should this occur, television due to a possible
break in the aerial signal path.
all outputs will be switched
off but the power LED will Ensure that all equipment has
remain lit. been switched on (including
the SLx6 amplifier) and that all
coaxial connectors have been
To reset the system following
fitted correctly.
a short circuit, simply remove
all outputs and inputs, switch
Snowy picture
off the amplifier and remove
Your signal strength is still too
the power cable from its
weak. Ensure that your aerial is
socket for approx 30 seconds.
positioned correctly (pointing
You should then reconnect
at your local TV transmitter).
the amplifier outputs one by
For details of your local
one until you can find which
television transmitters, visit
output is causing the short
www. bbc.co.uk/reception.
circuit.
Ageing aerials become
corroded by the weather,
which may need to be
replaced. Also check that the
position of the aerial has not
been mis-aligned by weather,
birds, or loft activity.
'Herringbone' pattern
'Herringboning' is generally
caused by too strong signal or
possibly by local high power
transmitters such as CB, amateur
or taxi radios.Your TV sound
may be affected as well as the
picture. Use a signal attenuator
(available from your local
Customer Care Line
If you are experiencing problems using the
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SLx1 amplifier, please contact our customer
care line on 08457 573 479 or email
http://technical.philex.com
electrical retailer) to reduce the your remaining equipment. If
gain of your aerial signal and the signal is still too strong, fit
improve your picture. If you are a signal attenuator between
located very close to your local the aerial downlead and DTT
television transmitter, point
receiver to help reduce the
your aerial at an alternative
signal strength.
transmitter in order to receive a
For specific help with digital
more suitable level signal.
terrestrial television reception
Problems with DTT problems, visit www.dtg.org.uk
Unlike analogue terrestrial
Problems with satellite
television, it is not possible to
television
view DTT channel under weak
If you are experiencing any
signal strength conditions.
problems with your satellite
Therefore, typically you will
television picture, check that
either receive DTT channels
all cables and connectors have
with a clear picture and sound
been fitted correctly. If the
or you will not receive any
problem persists it is probably
channels at all.
due to the dish alignment or a
Sometimes, an insufficient
temporary problem with the
digital signal can cause
channel transmissions. Please
occasional blocking, freezing or
contact your local satellite
complete loss of picture. Some
dealer if the problem persists.
roof aerials may not be suitable
for digital terrestrial television.

Technical Support

Ensure that you have fitted a
If you are experiencing
suitable wideband, high gain
problems setting up your SLx6
aerial to help improve signal
amplifier, or have any questions
quality to a suitable level for
regarding this product or any
clear DTT reception.
other product within the Philex
range, please call the Philex
Blocking, freezing or complete
Customer Care Line on 08457
loss of picture can also occur
573 479 (UK only). Calls are
when a digital signal is too
charged at local rate. Mobile
strong.
call charges may vary, please
If your signal is too strong then
contact your network provider
connect your DTT receiver
for details.
directly to the UHF aerial
downlead, then connect the Alternatively, please visit our
SLx6 amplifier to your DTT technical website at
receiver output followed by http://technical.philex.com
Waste electrical products should not
be disposed if with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
SLx6 AERIAL AMPLIFIERS

USER GUIDE

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Introduction

The SLx range of aerial distributing the signal Designed with style,
amplifiers from Philex to multiple locations sophistication and value
is designed to improve around the home.The in mind, the SLx range
picture and sound SLx6 can also be used is the preferred choice
quality by amplifying to distribute a VCR, for both the professional
weak UHF, VHF and FM Digital Television and aerial installer and the
radio (selected models Sky™/ Sky+™ signal home user wanting
only) signals and around the home. to get the very best
performance from their
AV equipment.
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We have integrated
the very latest
in digital-ready
signal amplification
technology, the very
best in UK-designed
product styling and
highest levels of safety
to produce a class-
leading product.
With full instructions
and wall mounting
template, installing the
SLx6 aerial amplifier is
both quick and easy.