Clipsal StarServe - Installation Guide, 11635

CLIPSAL STARSERVE ® INSTALLATION GUIDE - CONTENTSSection 1 - What is Clipsal StarServe ® ?What is Clipsal StarServe ® ?.................................................................................. 4Video Distribution .................................................................................................. 4Telephone and Data Distribution ........................................................................... 5Section 2 - Introduction to MATV BasicsMATV Introduction ................................................................................................ 6Signal Strength ...................................................................................................... 7Signal Quality ......................................................................................................... 8Signal Losses - Cable ............................................................................................ 9Signal Losses - Splitters ..................................................................................... 10Choosing the Right Antenna ................................................................................11Section 3 - Clipsal StarServe ® Product Introduction3105ABEN Slimline Enclosure............................................................................. 128000LEN Lite Sized Enclosure ............................................................................ 138000MEN Mid Sized Enclosure ........................................................................... 143105PENF / 3105PENS Professional Enclosures ............................................... 15Video Distribution Units ................................................................................. 16-173105VDU38IRT Distribution Unit ........................................................................ 183105VDU24T Distribution Unit ........................................................................... 198073/8VHPIR Video Hub ..................................................................................... 208072/6VHP Video Hub ........................................................................................ 21Clipsal StarServe ® VDU Power Options ............................................................. 22Power Injector...................................................................................................... 23Local Powering of the VDU - Plug Pack .............................................................. 24Clipsal Digital Ready Antennas ........................................................................... 25Modulators ........................................................................................................... 26Emitter Leads & Infrared Targets ........................................................................ 27Patch Panels - Data and Telephone ..................................................................... 28Switches - Data Patch Panels ............................................................................. 298001/4EX Output Expander ................................................................................. 308000INJ IR Injector ............................................................................................. 308000DCB Coaxial DC Block ................................................................................. 318000SS Surge Suppressor .................................................................................. 318000AVB RCA to Cat-5 Cable Adaptor ................................................................ 31Section 4 - Minimum TV Cabling RequirementsTV Cabling Requirements .................................................................................... 32F-Type Connectors ............................................................................................... 32MATV Tools Required .......................................................................................... 32TV Mechs ............................................................................................................. 33TV Fly Leads......................................................................................................... 33Digital Terrestrial Meter ...................................................................................... 33Conventional TV Cabling ..................................................................................... 34Clipsal StarServe ® TV Cabling ............................................................................ 353105VDU38IRT TV Wiring Diagram ................................................................... 363105VDU24T TV Wiring Diagram ....................................................................... 378073/8VHPIR TV Wiring Diagram ...................................................................... 388072/6VHP TV Wiring Diagram .......................................................................... 39Section 5 - Video Distribution - How To ConnectAntenna Input ...................................................................................................... 40Antenna Input - Using an Amplifi er with the VDU .............................................. 41Antenna Outputs .................................................................................................. 42Modulator Input B - Distribution of Devices ....................................................... 43Setup of the Modulator ........................................................................................ 44Modulator AV Connections.................................................................................. 45Modulator AV Connections - Y-Lead Connections ............................................. 46IR Emitter Leads .................................................................................................. 47IR Target ............................................................................................................... 48IR Control of Devices ........................................................................................... 49Modulator Input A - Single Surveillance Camera ............................................... 50Modulator Input A - Multiple Surveillance Cameras .......................................... 51Surveillance Camera Connection Using an AV Balun ......................................... 52Connecting More Than Eight Outputs ................................................................. 53Section 6 - Phone/Data Minimum Cabling RequirementsTelephone/Data Cabling ...................................................................................... 54Telephone/Data Outlets and Patch Panels.......................................................... 54Patch Leads ......................................................................................................... 54Required Data Tools ............................................................................................ 54Recommended Cabling for Telephone and Data Requirements......................... 55Section 7 - Telephone/Internet - How To ConnectTelephone Connection ......................................................................................... 56Jumpering Telephone Outlets ............................................................................. 57Mode 3 Connection .............................................................................................. 58ADSL Connection ................................................................................................. 59ADSL Connection with Jumpering Leads ........................................................... 60ADSL Switch Modem Router Connection ........................................................... 61Section 8 - Data Cabling - How To ConnectPatch Panel Setup - Data Cabling ....................................................................... 62Patch Panel Connection for Structured Cabling System ................................... 63Telephone Distribution Using a Telephone Patch Panel ..................................... 64Section 9 - Subscription TV Cabling Requirements/OverviewFoxtel IQ Cabling Requirements - Domestic....................................................... 65Austar Cabling Requirements - Domestic .......................................................... 66Multiple Subscription TV Decoder Cabling Requirements - Domestic ............. 67Apartment Cabling Requirements - Commercial Installations .......................... 68Section 10 - Cabling ConsiderationsKey Area 1 - The Lounge Room ........................................................................... 69Typical Locations ................................................................................................. 69Future Distribution of Services ........................................................................... 69Foxtel/Austar ....................................................................................................... 69Key Area 2 - The Master Bedroom ...................................................................... 70Key Area 3 - Other Bedrooms .............................................................................. 70Key Area 4 - Study/Other Bedrooms................................................................... 70Key Area 5 - The Kitchen ..................................................................................... 71Smart Wired Wall Plate ....................................................................................... 71Other Areas .......................................................................................................... 71Section 11 - Clipsal Audio SolutionsClipsal Audio Solutions Product Introduction .................................................... 72Speaker Options, Tools and Cabling ................................................................... 72Infrared Control of the Source ............................................................................ 73Clipsal Audio Solutions Wiring ........................................................................... 73Clipsal Audio Solutions Loop Wiring ...................................................................74Clipsal Audio Solutions Star Wiring ....................................................................74Clipsal Audio Solutions and Clipsal StarServe ® ................................................. 75Section 12 - Troubleshooting GuidesInfrared Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................................76-77TV Reception Troubleshooting Guide - Free to Air Picture ...........................78-79TV Reception Troubleshooting Guide - Modulated Channels ............................ 79Section 13 - Clipsal StarServe ® FAQsPreface ................................................................................................................. 80FAQs ................................................................................................................80-81Back Page - Clipsal StarServe ® Service AgentINSTALLATION GUIDE3