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Digital TV for MDUDigital TV for MDU‘Multi Dwelling Units’
Introduction – What is digital TV?
Freeview ( FTA digital services)
Delivered via your antenna and MATV system
PAY TV (Foxtel , Austar , Select TV)
Delivered via Telstra cable or Satellite
IPTV
Delivered via Internet
Freeview – What is it?
“Freeview” is the Free digital television service in Australia.
It is a non government organization and comprises of
Australian free to air broadcasters.
� (visit: www.freeview.com.au)� (visit: www.freeview.com.au)
Freeview – What do I need to see it?
An MATV system capable of
delivering Digital Signals.
A Digital Receiver (Set top box)
or Digital TV (digital ready)
Freeview - Is my TV digital?
The government has an accredited scheme with a sticker clearly displaying the products DTV capability
Digital Ready (HD)
Digital Ready (SD)
Digital Capable
(with a set top box)
Freeview - When do I need digital?
Analogue switch off in Sydney is scheduled for:
1st July 2013 to 31st December 2013 .
Avoid the rush!
When is my MDU digital ready?
The MATV system for FTA reception and distribution is installed in accordance with the design specifications and meets the requirements of the Australian Standard AS/NZS1367:2007
A confirmation of performance is done by testing for all A confirmation of performance is done by testing for all digital FTA signals to ensure they are free from interference and within the level ranges specified in the Standard.
In Layman's Terms:
The MATV system can deliver all digital services to every apartment without impairments or signal loss.
How do we check? – Assess
Antenna
Less than 10 years old and visually in tact
Cut for digital channels (can be Analogue & Digital)
How do we check? - Assess
Digital Headend
A headend built for digital channels and site specific
How do we check? - Assess
Distribution System
Approved RG6 cable and F-type connectors
How do we check? - Assess
Distribution System
Approved F-type splitters
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How do we check? – Assess
Distribution System
Approved F-type wall plates
Viewers Responsibility
Is my equipment digital?
Do I have it connected correctly?
Am I tuned to digital?
Home Theatre and digital TV
components are only ever as
good as the cables they are
connected with.”
When do I need a professional?
If you are experiencing reception problems it is a worthwhile investment to pay for a Site Survey to be conducted.
Site Survey = Solution
Digital ready Vs Digital capable
If your buildings infrastructure does not comply with the
industry recommendation for being digital ready, you may
still receive perfect digital reception free from impairments.
We would label the system ‘digital capable’.
If any part of the installation is replaced or expanded in the If any part of the installation is replaced or expanded in the
future, digital ready components must be installed.
Who Do I Use?
Only engage the services of an experienced, competent MATV technician or qualified company.
� What is their experience and qualifications.
� Trade References / Government Endorsement
� Guarantees
� Sight their insurance certificates of currency.
Government Endorsement Scheme
There will be 3 levels of endorsement.
The scheme is not mandatory.
Level I - BasicDomestic/Single Dwelling Antenna Installation
Level II - AdvancedCommercial/Master or Communal Antenna System Installation (MATV)
Level III – AdvancedSatellite Antenna Installation
(free to air)
Where can I find information?
The Following websites contain valuable
information on digital TV.
www.digitalready.gov.auwww.digitalready.gov.au
www.freeview.com.au
www.acma.gov.au
Government Documents
Pay TV – What is it?
FOXTEL
AUSTAR (rural)
OPTUS (residential only)
SELECT TVSELECT TV
Foxtel is the most popular subscription TV service
in Australia with over 1.3 million subscribers.
Approximately 27–30 per cent of Australian households have a Pay TV service
Why should my MDU have Foxtel?
There are now over 1.3 million FOXTEL subscribers.
Making your development Foxtel ready will:
Allow you to market your building as FOXTEL ready.(Asset)
Provide residents with easy access to a service they expect
will be available.will be available.
Ensure that FOXTEL can be installed without the need for
external cabling.
Foxtel – How do I get it?
Telstra Broadband Cable
OROR
Satellite
What is Telstra Cable?
Telstra Cable is available where their network is present.
A Telstra cable backbone is installed from the street to your building by Telstra Only.
The final connection from the backbone to your apartment The final connection from the backbone to your apartment is done by Foxtel.
Telstra Cable also carries Bigpond Broadband Internet.
What is Foxtel Satellite?
Foxtel via Satellite is available everywhere (Almost!)
Requires twin cabling to outlet plate to receive full functionality of IQ2.
Reduced services available on single wire systems
May require hardwiring
How do I get Foxtel satellite?
Satellite Infrastructure in an MDU is “Customer Owned”
Call Foxtel to arrange a quote to install or upgrade your building.
(Foxtel appoint Downer EDI and BSA Ltd as their
national contractors)national contractors)
Or
Engage your preferred company
(Installation must meet Foxtel
specifications).
What is TDT technology?
Provide IQ2 (HD Foxtel ready) services to every location that currently has a coaxial TV point. (Living room, bedroom, etc.)
No re cabling required to any apartments*.
The system can deliver other narrowcast services The system can deliver other narrowcast services through the system with additional modules fitted to the headend only (i.e.: TVB; UBI World; Select TV)
What is TDT Technology ?
TDT equipment is “Customer Owned”
The initial hardware cost is expensive and cost effective
when applied to developments over 100 units.
# units Cost Save $
How can I get TDT?
A comprehensive site survey is required
Who will install a TDT?
Very few companies are capable of installing a complete TDT system.
The system must meet stringent specifications.
A service level agreement is mandatory.
New Installation Comparison?
IQ/ IQ2ready
Digital FTA Integrated onSame cabling
Available Everywhere
BigpondBroadband
Cable Hardwire(dedicated)
No No Yes(dedicated)
Satellite Hardwire(twin cabling)
Yes Yes* No
TDT/ QAM Retro fitMATV*
Yes Yes* No
Summary
Self Assessment/ EducationReplace leads, know your equipment, Education thru Web sites
Arrange a site survey and quoteBy qualified company onlyBy qualified company only
Understand your PAY TV options
Cable, Satellite , TDT
Compare all aspects of quotesCompare what has been proposed, know the differences
Company Profile
�TVSAT is a Sydney based business specialising in Digital TV and Foxtel IQ solutions for Residential MDU
�Trained, Experienced Technicians
�Latest Digital TV Testing Equipment�Latest Digital TV Testing Equipment
�Experienced in the Foxtel installation process
�Supplier Endorsements (Hills Industries)
�Operating from new premises in Artarmon (Jan 2010)
Contacts
Direct Contacts
Rob Hughes [email protected]
Rob Van Dyk [email protected]
John Humbley [email protected]
Phone :1300 852 545 (Rob Hughes)
For General Enquires: [email protected]
66 Whiting St Artarmon NSW 2064 (from Jan 2010)
