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Installers
are trying to meet the changing needs and wants of consumer demand, as
76% of UK households (source: ITC, June 2002) now own more than one TV
set writes Kavshika Makwana at Solutions Group. This shows that there
is a rising increase in consumers watching TV in different locations within
their home, such as bedrooms, kitchens and study rooms. With increased
viewing locations, installers need to meet consumer demand and think about
the right way of distributing TV in different areas. We take a closer
look at three diverse ways of distributing TV for across the home.
A
= TV Link Eyes
The TV Link Eye system introduced by Global Communications has been popular
with installers and end-users. The TV Link Eye is a very simple and effective
solution for those who want to access Sky in a second room. The installation
saves money for the customer because they do not need to buy an additional
Digibox, and also saves storage space and time on installation. Global
Communications have now launched a new silver-coloured TV Link Eye. This
new colour has been introduced to compliment the mainly silver and chrome
finish of current home entertainment equipment.
Pros:
- Able to control Digibox from another room
- Can be upgraded by using Global l Distribution amp
- Available in a colour to compliment current entertainment systems
- Cost efficient
Cons:
- Can be a messy job as need to fit cabling system
- Can only watch the same channel shown on the Digibox
- Can be time consuming
- Only one extra room
The
Global TV Link Eye is available from your nearest Solutions Group depot
by quoting Stock Code A96034. Solutions Group recommend that you use outlet
plates by Vision, such as the V35-101 (Stock code A89251) and a good quality
double-screened cable, typically Webro H109F (code A47601).
B
= A bypass in your home
If you don't want to replace your existing distribution amplifier, the
TV Link Bypass Kit, manufactured by Philex and obtainable from Solutions
Group, is ideal for the installer to supply Sky in a second room of a
customer's house through the TV Link Eye system. The Bypass Kit carries
the 9 Volt DC that is required to make the TV Link Eye work. It is bypassed
around the existing distribution amplifier and returns back onto the coaxial
cable, which then feeds the TV Link Eye into your television. The Bypass
Kit is a money saving device that is far cheaper than buying a new distribution
amplifier or an additional Sky Digibox. It is easy to install and can
provide viewing in a number of different rooms.
Pros:
l You can upgrade the system to work with an existing distribution amplifier
l Able to control Digibox from another room
l Can view in up to eight rooms
Cons:
l Time consuming due to extensive wiring
l Same channel in each room
The
TV Link Bypass Kit is now available from Solutions Group by quoting stock
code A97598.
C
= SuperWand
SuperWand is an AV transmitter/receiver. It is a wireless audio/video
sender that uses advanced wireless communication technology to deliver
consistently sharp audio and video up to 100 metres away. The SuperWand
features an integrated UHF remote control signal extender to allow you
to control the audio or video source from another room whilst using your
extended remote controller. This product allows you to watch, listen and
control your AV equipment around the home without having to install complicated
or inconvenient cabling.
Pros:
- Quick & simple to install
- Able to move the receiver to more than one location
- A number of Transmitters/Receivers can carry up to four different channels
Cons:
- Can sometimes suffer from interference
The
SuperWand can bought from Solutions Group by quoting Stock Code A96204.
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