![]() Common examples of this are the following 6+1 way amplifier and 8+1 way amplifier. You may come across amplifiers that have a +1 next to the amount of outputs of that particular distribution amplifier. Also you need to be careful that you do not overload the distribution amplifier with too much signal as this could cause poor TV reception.ĭistribution Amplifiers With Full Output (x+1) One stage of amplification should be all that is necessary. You should be aware that this type of set up with both a masthead amplifier and a distribution amplifier should only be necessary on very large systems/ buildings and where the signal from the TV aerial is very weak. ![]() I come onto masthead amplifiers later in the article. This is so that the amplifier can also be used as a power supply unit for a masthead amplifier if there is also one connected. A amplifier with line power usually has a switch on it that will allow a 12V DC signal up the aerial input cable towards the aerial. If the amplifier is not DC passing you will be able to view the Sky around your TV system but not be able to control it.Ī distribution amplifier with line power is not the same as an amplifier that is DC passing. If this is going to run through a distribution amplifier this needs to be ‘DC passing’ so that it will pass the DC voltage from the amplifier input to the outputs to power the remote eyes. To be able to control the Sky box in other rooms you will need to first turn on the RF power within the Sky installer menu and install magic eyes at every TV position that you want to control the Sky box. Doing this will allow the Sky RF signal to be viewed on your TV system. From here the RF1 output can be used to connect your main TV to an aerial connection and the RF2 can then be used to feed back into your distribution amplifier. This can be done by first routing the aerial signal to your Sky/ Sky+HD box first and connecting into your aerial input on your Sky box. If you have a Sky playback system or want one that allows you to be able to view and control your Sky box on other TV’s in your house. You could split out of the outputs to serve a greater number of TV’s if required.ĭC/ IR Passing Amplifiers – Sky Remote Eye Compatible This means that a 2 way amplifier can feed 2 separate TV sets, a 4 way – 4 TV’s and so on. Distribution amplifiers can commonly be sourced with the following outputs:Ģ way, 4 way, 6 way, 8 way, 12 way, 16 way. This are actually one way mains powered TV amplifiers but they are more commonly referred to as “set back amplifiers” in the aerial/ satellite trade as they were commonly installed directly behind TV sets.Ī distribution amplifier is a mains powered amplifier with a aerial input(s) and several aerial outputs that can serve multiple TV points. ![]() It comes with an electrical plug on it so it can be connected directly to an electrical socket. Lets begin!Īll of the following TV amplifiers are intended for use for TV aerial systems only and are compatible with services like Freeview, FreeviewPlay, Youview and BT Vision and can be used for boosting the signal to help overcome signal losses associated with cable lengths and the splitting to multiple TV positions.Ī set back amplifier is a mains powered amplifier with an aerial input and an aerial output. In this blog I discuss all the different types of amplifiers used in TV systems. Especially if its for a communal TV system. Picking the right TV/Sat amplifier for your installation can be tricky. Some do one, some the other and some do both. There are lots of different types of TV aerial and satellite amplifiers. TV Aerial/ Sat Amplifiers - How To Pick The Right One
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