Communal TV Systems

Are you sending the right signals to your clients?

By 2012 all analogue transmissions of television signals will have been switched off and replaced with digital signals.

How will this effect you?

If you are a DTH (Direct to Home) viewer of television channels you:

• May have to replace your TV aerial and downlead.
• Will need to replace your existing TV for one able to receive digital signals or purchase a Free-to-Air Terrestrial Receiver to plug-in to your existing set.

If you are a Service Provider by way of being a Landlord (for example, Local Authority, Housing Association) then the following will apply:

• All of your existing communal TV systems will require a visit by an approved engineer.  The amount of work needed to upgrade the system for digital reception will be ascertained.  The system may have to be replaced depending on its age and cable types used. 

What system do I need?

Existing Properties

You have to consider the needs of your tenants, their future requirements and the buildings you own.

• Are you prepared to allow a number of individual satellite dishes to be installed on your buildings to allow your tenants freedom of choice?  This could result in a number of different satellite dishes and aerials of all types and sizes installed on your property resulting in an unsightly building.

OR

• Do you want a system installed to provide for the foreseeable future?  If yes, you should consider the following options:

1. An IRS (Integrated Reception System) which provides each tenant with the ability to receive Radio (FM / DAB) and digital terrestrial / satellite signals via one cable to the main point in the dwelling, depending on the choice of the receiver.
   
2. However, this may not be enough.  Have you considered Sky+?  More people now purchase Sky+ rather than a standard receiver, while HDTV (High Definition Television) is also becoming increasingly popular.
   
3. To receive Sky+ or HDTV one cable to the main point within the dwelling from the IRS main connection point is no longer sufficient.  For Sky+ or a HDTV receiver a minimum of 2 cables is required.  This should now be considered the minimum installation required for any system being upgraded for digital reception. 

New Properties

On new build properties, you may wish to consider TV points in other rooms via the installation of a small amplifier.  The TV signals can be redistributed to other rooms and even have a degree of control over the satellite receiver in the main room.

This does mean the installation of further cables, one from each room and one from the main viewing point  (a return path).  The cables can be routed back to the cupboard or loft and connected to an amplifier.  Every room in the house can watch a TV channel of their choice (a 230V mains supply may be required depending on the choice of amplifier used).

Prepared for the future

Triax TV systems are prepared for the future and your changing requirements.

Our solutions offer complete flexibility in order to give you peace of mind.

When it comes to consulting you can feel secure in a Triax partnership.

Our team undergoes a process of continual education that enables us to offer you the very best product training both now and in the future.

Our co-operation is based on partnership and we provide solutions that are simple and clear.  This system is Triax Workflow - a process that ensures we fully understand your requirements and provide you with the perfect solution.

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