The starBOX distribution hubs allow the installation of a modern house
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wide radio and television
distribution system. Using a simple radial star
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wiring concept, the starBOX system can distribute all the
usual off
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air analogue and digital broadcast signals to up to eleven outlets around the home : one
master outlet plus up to ten extension rooms.
In addition, the output channels from set
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top equipment such as satellite and digital receiver boxes,
PVRs, DVD players or recorders and VCRs at the master location are made available in all extension
rooms. Compatibility with remote control extender systems allows such equipment to be controlled
from one or more extension rooms using readily available accessories.
A CCTV door or security camera (or similar auxiliary TV source) can also be connected to the system
and can be viewed on any connected TV set.
Our starBOX distribution hubs are compliant with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and
meet the harmonised standard EN 303 354 for Class 0. As such they work on ALL current UK DTT
channels including channel 60, are resilient to interference and overloading, and cope with multiple
carriers. In cases of strong LTE interference a separate 4G filter should be fitted. These are supplied
free by at800, or
higher performance models
can be purchased from
. (To
pass
channels
up to and including channel
59 use PROLTE1/59, or
if
channels
58 and 59 are not required,
use
PROLTE1/57).
Principles
Sources and inputs:
Separate input connectors on the PROSTR5S and PROSTR10S starBOXs allow connection of the
following sources:
•
FM ANT
(87.5 to 108 MHz) for VHF/FM radio from a suitable FM aerial.
•
DAB ANT
(217.5 to 230 MHz) for Band III DAB digital radio from a suitable aerial, such as a
vertical half
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wave dipole.
•
UHF ANT
(470 to 854 MHz) for analogue or digital TV from the main aerial. This input is powered
at approx. 8 V DC, allowing the use of a
PRO
ception PROMHD11L masthead preamplifier where
necessary in weak signal areas, or where the aerial downlead is unusually long. Amplifiers are not
fitted with 4G filtration. If necessary a separate 4G filter should be fitted. These are supplied free
by at800 or can be purchased from
www.blake
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uk.com
.
•
CCTV
(UHF) this is a second, lower
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gain, UHF input and allows connection of an auxiliary source
such as a camera. The input must be a modulated UHF signal: sources which provide baseband
audio and video (CVBS) must be connected via a separate UHF modulator. Use our UHF AV
modulator (PROMOD1) to modulate the UHF signal.
•
LNB 1
a satellite (IF) input for the first (or only) feed from a satellite dish.
•
LNB 2
provided for use when a second satellite feed is required, e.g. for a twin
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tuner PVR, such as
Sky+*.
•
UHF RETURN
this input normally accepts the return feed from the equipment at the master
location. This should come from the last item in the UHF loop
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through path, carrying the off
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air
and CCTV UHF signals together with any set
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top equipment modulator outputs. The return feed
provides the UHF signal for distribution to the extension room outputs. Remote control from the
extension room outlets also operate via this input.
Outputs:
•
MASTER OUT—
this output carries the off
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air FM, DAB and UHF aerial signals as well as the CCTV
feed and satellite signals from LNB 1 IN. All signals are combined in high
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grade frequency
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selective combiners to ensure minimal interaction. MASTER OUT is usually connected to a master
outlet plate at the master location (i.e. the location of the main TV and set
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top equipment).
PROSTR5S & PROSTR10S
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starBOX Distribution Hubs Instruction Manual
