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Gold Masthead Signal Processing
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Domestic Signal Distribution
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MATV & CATV Amplification
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Filtering & Signal Processing
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Digital to Analogue Conversion
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Satellite Reception
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Connectors & Adapters
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Specialist Installation Tools
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 specifierss alike. Vision Products (Europe) are very proud to have made high high h 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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TV & Radio Reception VISION
Vision’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.
New Products for 2009
Stealth Super High-Gain Aerial
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V10-STEALTH 48 Element Wideband • CAI Benchmark Standard 1 for Digital Reception • Designed for reception in poor signal areas
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• Wideband Channels 21-68 UHF TV Reception • Super flat high gain • Extremely directional to minimise unwanted signal • Low wind load profile relative to performance
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New Products for 2009
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Gold Masthead Signal Processing 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 V23-2100 100mA 12V PSU
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V23-2350Z 350mA 12V PSU
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Max Current
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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
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Domestic Signal Distribution
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
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New Products for 2009
Indoor Splitters (Illuminated)
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V26-108 8-Way Indoor Splitter
V26-102
V26-103
V26-104
V26-106
2-Way Indoor Splitter
3-Way Indoor Splitter
4-Way Indoor Splitter
6-Way Indoor Splitter
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New Products for 2009
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Satellite Reception 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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V75-516S 16-Way Multiswitch
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Satellite Inputs
Terrestrial Inputs
Insertion Loss
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DC Current to LNB
DC Current to Terr
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V75-508S
950-2150MHz
47-862MHz
Satellite +2dB Terrestrial +1dB
Satellite 95dBμV Terrestrial 90dBμV
15v 800mA
12v 100mA
230v AC 50Hz 5MPS
V75-512S
950-2150MHz
47-862MHz
Satellite +2dB Terrestrial +1dB
Satellite 95dBμV Terrestrial 90dBμV
15v 800mA
12v 100mA
230v AC 50Hz 5MPS
V75-516S
950-2150MHz
47-862MHz
Satellite +2dB Terrestrial +1dB
Satellite 95dBμV Terrestrial 90dBμV
15v 800mA
12v 100mA
230v AC 50Hz 5MPS
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Satellite Reception
A 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.
Phantom Power Provides Phantom power for Quattro LNB and a 26dB mast amp
No Landlord Power Powered via single receiver (or separate PSU)
V75-516RPS 16-Way Phantom Multiswitch
New Products for 2009
V75 Phantom ®
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Clear Labelling Shows important specifications
Wall Mount Lugs Easier to fit
CE Compliant For safety and piece of mind
Stepped Gain Outputs for different lengths of cable
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Robust Design Auto shut off and short circuit protection
Long Cable Runs Virtually no terrestrial signal insertion losses
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Satellite Inputs
Terrestrial Inputs
Insertion Loss
Maximum Output
DC Current to LNB
DC Current to Terr
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V75-516RPS
950-2150MHz
47-862MHz
Satellite -1dB to -4dB Terrestrial -1dB
Satellite 95dBμV Terrestrial 90dBμV
18v 200mA
12v 100mA
12-18V DC
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New Products for 2009
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Satellite Reception 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
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V5-532MP Mains Power 32 Output Multiswitch
V5-524MP Mains Power 24 Output Multiswitch
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V5-508MP
V5-512MP
V5-516MP
Mains Power 8 Output Multiswitch
Mains Power 12 Output Multiswitch
Mains Power 16 Output Multiswitch
Satellite Reception
Colour Coded inputs and outputs to match industry standards
V5-200T
Head 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
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Independantly Variable Slope on terrestrial TV/Radio input
New Products for 2009
V5 Amplifiers
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Mains Powered High Gain Amplifier and System PSU
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V5-100T Launch-amplifier and system PSU
Independantly Variable Gain on terrestrial TV/Radio input
V5-101T
DC Power for line powering the system
Remote powered amplifier
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Satellite Gain
Terrestrial Gain
Satellite 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
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V5-200T
28-33dB
32dB
5dB
0 to -15dB
116dBμV
112dBμV
12/0.1A switchable
14V/0.6A
18V/2A switchable
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New Products for 2009
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Specialist Installation Tools Coaxial Cable Tools Installing 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. VisionŽ has a range of specialist tools not generally available elsewhere to make the professional installer’s job quicker and easier.
NEW Cable Cutting Blade
Adjustable cable stripping cassette for RG59, RG6 (Type 100), RG7 (Type 125), RG11 (Type 165)
Blade adjustment for coaxial cables of various sizes
Adjustable Stripping blade
NEW Left or Right Handed Use
Finger grip for twisting around coaxial smoothly
Comfortable Grip For 100/125 Size F Connectors
Securely Holds Connector for Easy Fitting to Coax Cable
V18-402 F-Connector Crip Tool
V18-504 Universal Cable Stripping Tool
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Publications
Masses of Content 316 Full colour pages covers everything you will need for planning, installing & maintaining
Digital Switchover Transmitter Guide
A Picture Says a Thousand Words 350 drawings, 300 photographs and “How to” sections show you what you need to know
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER TRANSMITTER GUIDE Analogue
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Part Four - Modulation Techniques
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Part 3 - Digital TV Displays
Professional Installer Series
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.
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Most computers util utilise lise eam multicore ultic cable b (V VGA A) c onn with 15 pin D-Sub (VGA) connectors to relay analogue da data adjacent ata to tthe he a display monitor. This rrequires equ uires three d two tw wo for sync wires for RGB and synchronising pulses. Larger wall-mounted all--mo ounted plasma p or LCD computer dis displays splayss can be ame e wa ay. connected in the sa same way.
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The distance between two adjacent peaks is called the “wavelength”:
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Quick & Easy Keyword system makes finding topics a breeze
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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The procedure for measuring signal al parameters parram meters consists of two steps:
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Essential Source of the most up to date details available. Check for future editions later in 2009.
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In depth information covering power, channels, dates and recommended aerials.
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The essential guide to planning, installing & maintaining Digital TV systems in the UK. Comprehensive explanations & clear colour diagrams 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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Easy to read information organised by area, transmitter and relay in sequence
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qu uenc ciess over ove which the measurements are to be 1. Select the required range of frequencies carried out. men ntss on the sselected frequency range. 2. Perform the required measurements
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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
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This creates a problem for "Letterbox" format 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.
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Part Nine - Test E Equipment quip for TV and elllitte Re Satellite Reception
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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.
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Sync pulse Black level Colour A line “synchronising pulse” burst (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.
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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.
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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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Imagine a voltage (or “vector”) V Time + that is rotating about a fixed point in V an anticlockwise direction as shown in the accompanying diagram. The α 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.
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4.1 Radio Waves Whilst a battery produces a constant voltage, radio waves have a voltage that varies with time.
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New Publications for 2009
Digital TV, Satellite & Multimedia
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Analogue signal level measurements ntss on n UK K 80 1,25MHz channels are always carried out on the picture n th he pict ture (luminance) carrier frequency, which 1,25MHz ch is 1,25 5MH Picture 70 above the start frequency of the 8MHz channel, MH Hz c hannel (luminance) because this is where most of the power po owe er iss 60 concentrated. The measurement is u usually su ually y the RMS value at the peak of the sync.. pulses. pulsses. Colour This represents the peak power transmitted anssmiitted d– 50 if the sync. pulse is ignored, the measurement ea asurrem ment would be some 5dB lower. Network rk k equipment, eq quipm ment 40 distortion such as amplifiers, have their distort stortion n measured performance mea p sured against the the equivalent equiva eq ivalent (resolution) peak sync. levels. The measurement nt (resolutio (re 8MHz 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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CALBECK (English/Scottish) Digital Switch Over starts Quarter 2 2009
The essential guide to planning, installing & maintaining Digital TV systems in the UK. Comprehensive explanations & clear colour diagrams covering: • Digital Switchover • Terrestrial TV (DTT) • Digital Satellite • • Radio (DAB) • Cable TV • Fibre Optic IRS • Multi-backbone IRS • • Multimedia via CAT5/6 •
Industry Expert Bob Calaz writes with over 40 years of industry experience
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