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Summary of Contents for Solutions Group Sky Q
- Page 1 SKY Q INSTALLERS GUIDE TO NEXT GENERATION SET TOP BOXES...
- Page 2 Should Installers Join the Sky Q? Sky has told the world that their new set top box range, the Sky Q box, is coming soon. But it uses a different method of tuning that means new LNBs, new distribution systems and host of new hurdles for the installers to overcome. The tech guys at Solutions Group examine the opportunities it brings ...
- Page 3 One of the biggest features of Sky Q is the ability to start watching a programme or movie on one device – perhaps the main TV, then pause it and then pick it up where you left off on another device around your home, perhaps an iPad or a TV in the kids room.
- Page 4 STB. There is no coax connection on the Sky Q Mini. It can connect via WiFi or wired Cat 6 and if you've got the Sky Q Hub and Sky Broadband it also doubles as a hotspot extender. If needs be, it can even be connected through a Powerline system.
- Page 5 There has been a lot of publicity regarding 4G mobile phone transmitters causing interference on TV systems. There have been quite a number of problems caused to terrestrial TV, but little regarding Sky TV. This may be due to the fact that until the introduction of Sky Q, Sky signals sit outside of 4G transmissions.
- Page 6 4G transmitter, the potential for signal disruption exists. The second and perhaps ironic scenario is where 4G filters have been installed in a satellite system to protect it from 4G interference – but it will now block some Sky Q channels that sit around TV channel 61. This may be quite complex to solve and we recommend discussing the issue with Solutions Group before attempting any modifications.
- Page 7 4 band system, mimicking an LNB. Some will also recreate a terrestrial output. To upgrade these systems for Sky Q, the user interface must be replaced with a new two output wideband device for Sky Q. Some versions will be able to recreate the terrestrial feed as well.
- Page 8 TEL: 01604 664 550 ©2016 Solutions Group (UK) PLC. The information in this article is based solely on data in the public domain. It is not endorsed or supported by BSkyB and is intended as an observer’s overview only, not a definitive document. Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Readers should satisfy themselves as to the accuracy and validity of any information and must not rely on this information for any commercial or other purposes whatsoever.
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