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Summer 2009 Product Additions

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V10-STEALTH

V23-2350

V26-108

V44-400T6-NICAM

V26-102

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8 Connectors & Adapters

7 Satellite Reception

6 Digital to Analogue Conversion

5 Filtering & Signal Processing

4 MATV & CATV Amplification

3 Domestic Signal Distribution

Gold Masthead Signal Processing2

9 Specialist Installation Tools

1 TV & Radio Reception Introduction

Vision® is the UK’s leading manufacturer of TV and satellite reception, installation and signal distribution products. We now have over 500 products in our range and continue to bring new models to the market that speed installation, improve reliability and operate more effectively than other brands. Many new features and innovations developed by Vision are now being adopted by others.

Summer 2009 sees the introduction of many more exciting new products, bringing legendary Vision quality, innovative features and very latest semiconductor technology. Together, they will further reduce installation and setup time for installers and improve margins for all of Vision’s customers.

This supplement to the 2008/2009 Product Catalogue shows a variety of totally new and updated models, including the Super High-Gain V10 Stealth aerial, the V75 Phantom receiver powered multiswitch, new PSUs and additions to the industry-leading V5 IRS range.

Vision has hundreds of top quality products now available, whether you are servicing the domestic market, installing an IRS in a multi-dwelling environment or specifying something even larger, we are sure Vision has something special to offer you.

Vision has become the fastest growing manufacturer in the TV and satellite industry and a firm favourite of installers and specifiers alike. Vision Products (Europe) are very proud to have made high quality products available to every installer.

We sincerely hope you will continue to enjoy and profit from our products and thank you for helping us become the UK’s favourite manufacturer.

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V10-STEALTH48 Element Wideband

• CAI Benchmark Standard 1 for Digital Reception

• Designed for reception in poor signal areas

• Wideband Channels 21-68 UHF TV Reception

• Super flat high gain

• Extremely directional to minimise unwanted signal

• Low wind load profile relative to performance

TV & Radio Reception

Stealth Super High-Gain AerialVision’s Professional High-Gain range has led the market for

many years. When struggling for signal in poor reception areas where only the best will do, use Vision® Super High-Gain designs to solve

reception problems.All models use low wind-load robust designs with careful wideband tuning ideal for digital reception but without

compromising analogue performance. Vision aerials come part pre-assembled with no tools required for fast on-site installation.

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Masthead Power Supply Units• Unrivalled size and performance

• 12V DC 350mA 50Hz Rating

• Full short circuit protection

• Fully screened with F-Connectors for optimum digital performance

• Sleek design requires no air vents and mounts in any direction

• Super low insertion loss

V23-2350Z350mA 12V PSU

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Max Current

PSU Type Mains

V23-2100 12V DC 100mA Linear S/C protected with thermal protection 240V 50Hz

V23-2350Z 12V DC 350mA Linear S/C protected with thermal protection 240V 50Hz

V23-2100100mA 12V PSU

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V26-1088-Way Indoor Splitter

V26-1022-Way Indoor Splitter

V26-1033-Way Indoor Splitter

V26-1044-Way Indoor Splitter

V26-1066-Way Indoor Splitter

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Indoor Splitters (Illuminated)Now with power indicator for fault finding in any size systems •

Low insertion loss inductive splitter range •For terrestrial and satellite bands •

High quality die-cast screened housings •High output insolation •

DC Pass to output 1 •

Domestic Signal Distribution

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ModelSatelliteInputs

TerrestrialInputs

Insertion Loss Maximum OutputDC Current

to LNBDC Current

to TerrMains

V75-508S 950-2150MHz 47-862MHzSatellite +2dB

Terrestrial +1dBSatellite 95dBμV

Terrestrial 90dBμV15v 800mA 12v 100mA 230v AC 50Hz 5MPS

V75-512S 950-2150MHz 47-862MHzSatellite +2dB

Terrestrial +1dBSatellite 95dBμV

Terrestrial 90dBμV15v 800mA 12v 100mA 230v AC 50Hz 5MPS

V75-516S 950-2150MHz 47-862MHzSatellite +2dB

Terrestrial +1dBSatellite 95dBμV

Terrestrial 90dBμV15v 800mA 12v 100mA 230v AC 50Hz 5MPS

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V75 Multiswitches (S Series)Vision® Active Multiswitches lead the field and with features such as colour coded inputs, automatic masthead powering and reliable switch mode power supplies they are ideal for all types of small to medium IRS installations.

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V75-516S16-Way Multiswitch

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V75 PhantomA new leading edge design from Vision® for 2009 provides Phantom

power for an LNB or masthead. Powered by a single receiver for installations where no Landlord Power Supply exists.

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ModelSatelliteInputs

TerrestrialInputs

Insertion Loss Maximum OutputDC Current

to LNBDC Current

to TerrMains

V75-516RPS 950-2150MHz 47-862MHzSatellite -1dB to -4dB

Terrestrial -1dBSatellite 95dBμV

Terrestrial 90dBμV18v 200mA 12v 100mA 12-18V DC

No Landlord PowerPowered via single receiver (or separate PSU)

Clear LabellingShows important specifications

CE CompliantFor safety and piece of mind

Stepped GainOutputs for different lengths of cable

Robust DesignAuto shut off and short circuit protectionLong Cable Runs

Virtually no terrestrial signal insertion losses

Wall Mount LugsEasier to fit

Phantom PowerProvides Phantom power for Quattro LNB and a 26dB mast amp

V75-516RPS16-Way Phantom Multiswitch

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V5-508MPMains Power 8 Output

Multiswitch

V5-512MPMains Power 12 Output

Multiswitch

V5-516MPMains Power 16 Output

Multiswitch

V5-532MPMains Power 32 Output Multiswitch

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V5 Mains Powered Multiswitches• 5 wire mains powered fully active multiswitches• Stepped gain outputs for easy signal level equalisation• Amplified terrestrial and satellite inputs for greater system reach• Very low multiswitch current consumption • Input level controls for signal balance• Colour coded inputs on all components for simplicity• Earth-bonding bars fitted to multiswitch outputs• Designed for small, medium and large IRS installations

V5-524MPMains Power 24 Output Multiswitch

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V5 AmplifiersHead end and trunk amplifiers for satellite and terrestrial •

Interstage level control on inputs •Slope control on terrestrial ouput •

Power options for V5 IRS, LNB and Mastheads •

ModelSatellite

GainTerrestrial

GainSatellite Slope

Terrestrial Slope

Satellite Max Output

Terrestrial Max Output

External Terrestrial

Power

External Vertical Power

External Horizontal

Power

V5-100T 15-22dB 17dB 7dB 0 to -15dB 114dBμV 112dBμV 12/0.1A switchable 14V/0.6A 18V/2A switchable

V5-101T 15-22dB 17dB 7dB 0 to -15dB 114dBμV 112dBμV None None None

V5-200T 28-33dB 32dB 5dB 0 to -15dB 116dBμV 112dBμV 12/0.1A switchable 14V/0.6A 18V/2A switchable

V5-200TMains Powered High Gain

Amplifier and System PSU

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V5-100TLaunch-amplifier and system PSU

V5-101TRemote powered amplifier

Colour Coded inputs and outputs to match industry standards

Independantly Variable Slope on terrestrial TV/Radio input

Independantly Variable Gainon terrestrial TV/Radio input

DC Power for line powering the system

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Left or Right Handed Use

Comfortable Grip

For 100/125 Size F Connectors

Securely Holds Connector for Easy Fitting to Coax Cable

Adjustable Stripping blade

Finger grip for twisting around coaxial smoothly

Adjustable cable stripping cassettefor RG59, RG6 (Type 100), RG7 (Type 125), RG11 (Type 165)

Cable Cutting Blade

Blade adjustment for coaxial cables of various sizes

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Coaxial Cable ToolsInstalling a system network calls for high quality workmanship and professional results including proper testing. Using the right tool makes the job easier and more reliable. Vision® has a range of specialist tools not generally available elsewhere to make the professional installer’s job quicker and easier.

V18-504Universal Cable Stripping Tool

V18-402F-Connector Crip Tool

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Analogue 40 46 43 50 23W BV

DTT After DSO 43 50 46 4.6W BV

Armitage Bridge Digital Switch Over starts 2011

Analogue 58 64 61 54 6.5W CDV

DTT After DSO 61 58 54 2W CDV

Batley Digital Switch Over starts 2011

Analogue 57 63 60 67 12.6W CDV

DTT After DSO 61 NEW 58 NEW 54 NEW 2.5W CDV

Beecroft Hill Digital Switch Over starts 2011

Analogue 55 62 59 65 1kW CDV

DTT After DSO 59 55 62 200W CDV

Blackburn in Rotherham Digital Switch Over starts 2011

Analogue 57 63 60 53 2W CDV

DTT After DSO 60 57 53 2W CDV

Bradford West Digital Switch Over starts 2011

Analogue 57 63 49 42 12.5W CDV

DTT After DSO 55 NEW 59 NEW 62 NEW 2.5W CDV

Calver Peak Digital Switch Over starts 2011

Analogue 39 45 49 42 250W BV

DTT After DSO 49 45 42 50W BV

Cleckheaton Digital Switch Over starts 2011

Analogue 55 62 59 65 2W CDV

DTT After DSO 59 55 62 2W CDV

Conisbrough Digital Switch Over starts 2011

Analogue 57 63 60 53 6W CDV

DTT After DSO 60 57 53 2W CDV

Cop Hill Digital Switch Over starts 2011

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DTT After DSO 25 22 28 200W AV

Copley Digital Switch Over starts 2011

Analogue 62 55 59 65 1.5W CDV

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Analogue 33 26 23 29 15W AV

DTT After DSO 23 26 29 3W AV

Trefin Digital Switch Over starts September 2009

Analogue 22 28 25 32 56W AV

DTT After DSO 25 22 28 100W AV

Tregaron Digital Switch Over starts September 2009

Analogue 62 68 56 66 15W C/DV

DTT After DSO 55 62 59 3W C/DV

Aberbeeg Digital Switch Over starts Quarter 1 2010

Analogue 40 46 43 50 8W BV

DTT After DSO 43 50 46 2W BV

Abercynon Digital Switch Over starts Quarter 1 2010

Analogue 64 66 58 54 6.2W C/DH

DTT After DSO 58 54 61 2W C/DH

Abergavenny Digital Switch Over starts Quarter 1 2010

Analogue 39 45 49 42 1kW BV

DTT After DSO 49 42 45 200W BV

Abertillery Digital Switch Over starts Quarter 1 2010

Analogue 22 28 25 32 280W AV

DTT After DSO 25 22 28 56W AV

WENVOE TRANSMITTER

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Analogue 44 51 41 47 500kW BH

DTT Pre DSO 30 34 40 50 43 46 10kW BH

DTT After DSO 41 44 47 421 452 49 100kW 50kW BH

Aberdare Digital Switch Over starts Quarter 1 2010

Analogue 21 27 24 31 500W AV

DTT Pre DSO 28 32 23 26 29 33 100W AV

DTT After DSO 24 21 27 25 22 28 100W 100W AV

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Ystumtuen Digital Switch Over starts Quarter 1 2010

Analogue 39 45 49 42 16W BV

DTT After DSO 49 45 42 10W BV

St Davids Digital Switch Over starts September 2009

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DIGITAL SWITCHOVER TRANSMITTER GUIDE

Essential Sourceof the most up to date details available. Check for future editions later in 2009.

In depth informationcovering power, channels, dates and recommended aerials.

Easy to readinformation organised by area, transmitter and relay in sequence

Digital TV, Satellite & Multimedia

Quick & EasyKeyword system makes findingtopics a breeze

Industry ExpertBob Calaz writes with over 40 years of industry experience

Masses of Content316 Full colour pages covers everything you will need for planning, installing & maintaining

A Picture Says a Thousand Words350 drawings, 300 photographs and “How to” sections show you what you need to know

The essential guide to planning, installing & maintaining Digital TV systems in the UK. Comprehensive explanations & clear colourdiagrams covering:• Digital Switchover • Terrestrial TV (DTT) • Digital Satellite •• Radio (DAB) • Cable TV • Fibre Optic IRS • Multi-backbone IRS •• Multimedia via CAT5/6 •

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Keywords

For a normal picture, the corresponding video waveform would look as shown in the diagram alongside, the deviations between black and white representing the brightness of that part of the scene.

A line “synchronising pulse” (abbreviated to “sync pulse”) is transmitted at the end of each line. This is “blacker-than-black” and not seen by the viewer – it is used to synchronise the line scanning circuit in each TV receiver. A wider field sync pulse synchronising pulse performs the same function for the field scan circuit. An “oscilloscope” is needed to display a video waveform, although some makes of spectrum analyser can show a line sync pulse.

TV receiver picture tube sizes are quoted in inches or millimetres using the diagonal measurement between opposite corners of the screen.The ratio between the width and height of a picture is called the aspect ratio. Early TV receivers had an aspect ratio of 4 x 3 (4 units wide by 3 units high) although some manufacturers have modified this to 5 x 4. This was fine when all films were made with an aspect ratio of 4 x 3, but these days, films are made in cinemascope which has an aspect ratio of 16 x 9. For this reason, most people now purchase widescreen TV receivers with a 16 x 9 aspect ratio.

This creates a problem for viewers watching a cinemascope transmission on a TV receiver with a 4 x 3 aspect ratio. They must either watch the full 16 x 9 picture with a black stripe at the top and bottom (this is called a letterbox format) or watch only the centre of the cinemascope picture. Terrestrial broadcasters sometimes make this decision on behalf of the viewer when they transmit a cinemascope film in the 4 x 3 format. BSkyB satellite receivers allow a viewer with a 4 x 3 TV receiver to choose which option they prefer when watching a cinemascope transmission.

Viewers with widescreen receivers can normally choose how they wish to view a 4 x 3 transmission. The options include:• Watching in 4 x 3 format with a black stripe either side of the picture• Allowing the picture to fill the screen width and losing the top and bottom of the picture• Stretching the picture in the horizontal direction to fill the screen• Stretching just the horizontal edges of the picture to fill the screen

Some broadcasters transmit information as to the aspect ratio being used. The set top box then controls the aspect ratio of a widescreen TV receiver using pin 8 of the SCART. This feature is not available unless a SCART lead is being used.

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9.1 The Frequency Spectrum

The procedure for measuring signal parameters consists of two steps:

1. Select the required range of frequencies over which the measurements are to be carried out.

2. Perform the required measurements on the selected frequency range.

The relevant frequency ranges are as follows:

UHF analogue and DTT 470 – 854MHz Satellite IF 950 – 2150MHz

The UHF frequency spectrum is divided into channels 21-68, each 8MHz wide. Each transmitter location broadcasts analogue and/or digital programmes – the channel allocations for the Crystal Palace channels prior to the termination of the analogue transmissions are shown below:

Analogue signal level measurements on UK channels are always carried out on the picture (luminance) carrier frequency, which is 1,25MHz above the start frequency of the 8MHz channel, because this is where most of the power is concentrated. The measurement is usually the RMS value at the peak of the sync. pulses. This represents the peak power transmitted – if the sync. pulse is ignored, the measurement would be some 5dB lower. Network equipment, such as amplifiers, have their distortion performance measured against the equivalent peak sync. levels. The measurement (resolution) bandwidth is usually between 100KHz and 250KHz – corrections are not necessary to allow for the power contained in the sub-carriers because they are significantly lower.

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3.7 Digital Interconnections

Most computers utilise a multicore cable with 15 pin D-Sub (VGA) connectors to relay analogue data to the adjacent display monitor. This requires three wires for RGB and two for synchronising pulses. Larger wall-mounted plasma or LCD computer displays can be connected in the same way.

In 1999, a standard “DVI” digital interface was introduced, to simplify the connection between such devices. This transfers uncompressed real-time digital video at various resolutions, including those used for HDTV.

This standard was adopted by the home entertainment industry for interconnections between units. Three serial data streams are relayed (one each for red, green and blue) and such a link can support all the common resolution standards, including 720p and 1080i. Separate circuits are required for the audio connections. Several types of DVI connector are available, depending on whether or not analogue signals are also required.

Although DVI handles the transfer of uncompressed real-time RGB video to a display, the consumer electronics industry has adopted a simpler and more versatile form of DVI connector, called High-Definition-Multimedia-Interface (HDMI). HDMI replaces five video cables and up to eight audio cables with a single cable, as illustrated alongside. It can also relay control commands between items of equipment. HDMI connectors are not unlike USB connectors, and have 19 pins. HDMI is backwards compatible with equipment using DVI by using a suitable adaptor cable.

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4.1 Radio Waves

Whilst a battery produces a constant voltage, radio waves have a voltage that varies with time.

Imagine a voltage (or “vector”) V that is rotating about a fixed point in an anticlockwise direction as shown in the accompanying diagram. The angle α varies from zero (at the start point) to 360° and is called the “phase”. If the output is plotted against time as shown on the right hand side of the diagram, the output voltage will vary between positive and negative – this is called a sine wave.

The distance between two adjacent peaks is called the “wavelength”:

One revolution of the vector is called a cycle. The number of cycles that take place each second ie. the frequency (f), is called “Hertz” (abbreviated Hz).

The prefixes given in section 1.7 are also applicable to Hz. Thus

1 000Hz = 1KHz (Kilohertz) 1 000 000Hz = 1MHz (Megahertz) 1 000 000 000Hz = 1GHz (Gigahertz).

The next diagram shows the variation in voltage over time for a low frequency and a higher one.

All radio waves are generated in this manner and the basic sine wave is called a carrier wave. This can be modified to carry information (pictures, sound or data, for instance) by varying the vector size (V), the phase (α) or frequency (f). This process is called “modulation”.

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