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MATV systems user information
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Television distribution systems normally provide each apartment with
analogue terrestrial television BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, digital
terrestrial multiplexes 1-6 and usually FM BBC Radio |
TO RECEIVE PROGRAMMES
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In order to receive the programmes, it is necessary to connect the television
aerial input socket to the aerial outlet plate TV connection with a special
lead called a fly lead. Once the aerial has been connected to the television,
then the television needs to be tuned to the programmes by following the
television instruction book. |
TUNING IN
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The signals from the system may be on different channels to normal
and so it is best to tune the television in when first connecting to a system.
This may be in the same way that one would normally tune a television
in for the first time. Most modern televisions have automatic search
facilities which may be used.
Sometimes, the channels on the system
are different to those from the transmitter. Sometimes the transmitter channels
are picked up weakly on the system. Sometimes the auto tune on a television
will tune to the weak picked up signals and not the proper ones. If
you think this may have occurred, then it is best to manually tune. The
list of channels found in the tuning guide will help. |
FLY LEAD
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The fly lead should be made from a double screened coaxial cable,
should be kept as short as possible and should be one continuous length.
Coaxial cables are fragile and can be easily crushed or damaged by
bending. When damaged, much of the signal can be lost in the cable,
affecting the quality, with analogue reception causing snowy pictures and
with digital causing blocking. The fly lead should have an industry standard,
IEC, coaxial connection at each end. |
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| A fly lead with IEC coaxial plug |
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AERIAL OUTLET PLATE
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The aerial outlet plate on an MATV system usually has two sockets, one
for radio and one for television. For television, the socket marked
TV should be used. |
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| Typical outlet plate for an MATV system |
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| See also
Television tuning guide
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Blakeglow provide an in-home service for system users and can:-
· Customise coaxial leads
· Supply decoders including the latest Sky l offers
· Supply viewing cards for both Sky |
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