Blake UK PROception starBOX PROSTR5S User manual

The starBOX distribuon hubs allow the installaon of a modern house-wide radio and television
distribuon system. Using a simple radial star-wiring concept, the starBOX system can distribute all the
usual o-air analogue and digital broadcast signals to up to eleven outlets around the home : one
master outlet plus up to ten extension rooms.
In addion, the output channels from set-top equipment such as satellite and digital receiver boxes,
PVRs, DVD players or recorders and VCRs at the master locaon are made available in all extension
rooms. Compability 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 distribuon hubs are compliant with the Radio Equipment Direcve 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 mulple
carriers. In cases of strong LTE interference a separate 4G lter should be ed. These are supplied
free by at800, or higher performance models can be purchased from www.blake-uk.com. (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 connecon 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
vercal half-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 PROcepon PROMHD11L masthead preamplier where
necessary in weak signal areas, or where the aerial downlead is unusually long. Ampliers are not
ed with 4G ltraon. If necessary a separate 4G lter should be ed. These are supplied free
by at800 or can be purchased from www.blake-uk.com.
• CCTV (UHF) this is a second, lower-gain, UHF input and allows connecon 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 rst (or only) feed from a satellite dish.
• LNB 2 provided for use when a second satellite feed is required, e.g. for a twin-tuner PVR, such as
Sky+*.
• UHF RETURN this input normally accepts the return feed from the equipment at the master
locaon. This should come from the last item in the UHF loop- through path, carrying the o-air
and CCTV UHF signals together with any set-top equipment modulator outputs. The return feed
provides the UHF signal for distribuon to the extension room outputs. Remote control from the
extension room outlets also operate via this input.
Outputs:
• MASTER OUT—this output carries the o-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-grade frequency-
selecve combiners to ensure minimal interacon. MASTER OUT is usually connected to a master
outlet plate at the master locaon (i.e. the locaon of the main TV and set-top equipment).
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• LNB 2 OUT—this is a ltered through-connecon from LNB 2 IN and, where used, will usually
connect to a second SAT outlet at the master locaon. High- pass ltering is included in the starBOX
to prevent terrestrial signals being degraded by LNB noise which could otherwise interfere due to
crosstalk in the wiring or the master outlet plate.
• OUT 1-5 or OUT 1-10—these are the extension room outlets and carry FM and DAB radio from the
respecve aerial inputs as well as the UHF return signal connected to UHF RETURN. These outputs
do not carry satellite IF signals. Each of the ve or ten outputs is powered at approximately 9 V DC to
power an infrared receiver eye.
Important: please understand that the UHF path to the extension room outlets comes enrely from UHF
RETURN IN. There is no direct bypass from the aerial and CCTV inputs to the extension rooms. Therefore
there must always be a path or connecon between MASTER OUT and UHF RETURN, otherwise no TV
signals will reach the extension rooms. This path is usually provided at the master locaon, as explained
above. In the event that no master equipment is installed, a link should be connected between MASTER
OUT and UHF RETURN either at the master outlet plate or directly at the starBOX unit in order to provide
TV signals in the extension rooms.
Remote control opon:
Using a magic infra-red eye (e.g. PROcepon PROSAT1EYE) enables remote control. However, this can
only be used to control a Sky Digibox or Sky+ PVR. The remote receiver eyes communicate directly with
the Sky* equipment and it is essenal that the UHF RETURN input of the starBOX is fed directly from the
RF OUT-2 connector of the Sky* or Sky+* receiver (see connecon diagram, Fig.2) or I/O port# of the Sky
receiver.
# I/O Port Replicator needed for Sky box DXR850/890; See Supplementary Installaon Instrucons to introduce
PROcepon PROLINK22 ‘RF replicator’.
Installaon notes
Installaon xed wiring plan:
The xed wiring for a full installaon is shown in Fig.1 on pages 6-7. Signal sources not required may of
course be omied. Any number of extension rooms may be connected, up to the maximum of ve or ten
for the PROSTR5S and PROSTR10S units respecvely. The diagram also shows how the two spare outputs
from a quad LNB can be wired to single F outlets in an extension room/s to allow addional local satellite
equipment to be used. In this case a separate Sky* or Sky+* receiver will be needed at this locaon.
starBOX locaon and xing:
Choose a suitable central locaon to x the starBOX unit. The locaon must be dry and not subject to
prolonged ambient temperature condions of less than -10 °C or more than +40 °C.
Fix the starBOX unit to a sound vercal surface such as a wall or equipment mounng board. Venlaon
gaps of at least 50 mm should be le around the front and all sides of the unit. More clearance will be
required above, below and to the le of the unit to allow access for the signal cables.
Do not install the unit where it could become smothered with curtains or other so furnishing fabrics or
leave it resng on a carpet. When installing the unit in a roof space or similar building void ensure that
it will not come into contact with thermal insulaon material.
Cables and signal connecons:
To preserve RF screening integrity the signal connecons to the unit should be made using good quality
coaxial cable and connectors. This is parcularly important with digital terrestrial TV (DTT) to minimise
the ingress of impulsive electrical interference from home appliances and with digital satellite TV to
prevent missing channels. The use of cable benchmarked under the CAI scheme is recommended. All
signal connecons are made with Type-F connectors. The use of good quality crimp connectors, used in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instrucons will give the best results. The importance of achieving
sound braid connecons cannot be over-stressed. Completed connecons should always be ghtened
with a spanner; leaving them nger-ght can somemes lead to poor connecons and aenuaon of the
signal. If the CCTV input is not used, the 75Ω terminator plug supplied must be le in place. Any other
unused connectors may be le open.

Mains supply connecon and safety notes:
The starBOX is supplied with a ed mains plug and may be plugged directly into a 13 A (BS 1363) socket
outlet. If socket outlets of a dierent type are in use, please refer to the safety instrucons on page 11.
The mains plug should remain readily accessible to permit disconnecon of the unit from the supply.
Alternavely the plug may be cut o and the amplier wired into a readily accessible fused connecon
unit, ed with an approved 3 A fuse to BS 1362. This method of connecon is recommended for
permanent distribuon system applicaons, since it reduces the risk of tampering and accidental
disconnecon.
If the unit is not connected to the mains using the fused plug supplied, or a fused connecon unit, it must
be protected by means of a fuse or MCB at the nal distribuon board of rang not exceeding 6 A. A
readily accessible local isolang switch should be provided to allow the unit to be disconnected from the
supply when necessary. Any xed wiring installed to supply power to this starBOX should comply with BS
7671 (IEE wiring regulaons) and, where relevant, Part P of the building regulaons. StarBOXs are of Class
2 construcon and do not require a protecve earth connecon. This does not obviate the need to
provide a circuit protecve (earth) conductor in the supply wiring, as required by BS 7671.
System equipotenal bonding:
Distribuon systems supplying signals to more than one household should comply with the safety
requirements of BS EN 60728-11. This eecvely requires earthed equipotenal bonding of the system.
(Isolated outlet plates cannot be used with starBOX units for funconal reasons.) Although not mandatory
in single households, the use of system earth bonding is strongly recommended for all installaons. All
starBOXs are provided with an earth terminal. A bonding conductor of 4 mm² should be provided,
connected to the main earth terminal of the electrical installaon which supplies the unit. Bonding may be
aected by using earth bonding bars.
User’s equipment connecons
Master locaon:
Figs.1 and 2 show typical wiring diagrams for the user’s equipment at the master locaon. Some points to
note are:
• When using Sky*-only remote control from the extension rooms, the RETURN connecon to the
master outlet plate must come directly from RF OUT-2 of the Sky receiver (Fig. 2). RF OUT-1 should be
connected to the local main TV. The starBOX provides 9 V DC power for remote receiver eyes on all
extension room outputs. Note that some Sky receivers require their RF OUT-2 power opon to be
enabled in order for remote control extension to work. On the Sky handset press SERVICES, 4, 0, 1,
SELECT, then select the SECOND OUTLET POWER SUPPLY opon. Set this to be ON, SAVE SETTINGS
and BACK UP out of the menu.
• TV signals (UHF) will only be available in the extension rooms if a feed is provided to the UHF RETURN
connecon (see explanaon above in the Principles secon). If no remote control extender system is
to be used, a two-way passive splier should be employed if necessary to split the RF output from the
nal item in the UHF loop-through chain, with one leg of the splier connected to the main TV and
the other leg feeding UHF RETURN.
• If no equipment is in use at the master locaon connect a short lead between the TV and RETURN
connectors at the master outlet (or between MASTER OUT and UHF RETURN at the starBOX itself) to
provide TV signals in the extension rooms.
Extension rooms:
Fig.3 shows a typical extension room installaon with an infrared receiver eye. Points to note when using
remote control extension are:
• Any signal outlet plate used must be non-isolated and must provide DC connuity to the TV outlet to
enable power from the starBOX to reach the receiver eye.

• The coupler part of the receiver eye must be connected the right way round: with the male coax
connector facing the TV and the incoming signal connected to the female port. Remote control
funcons will not work if the coupler is connected the wrong way round.
• Ensure that all wiring between the starBOX and the coupler provides reliable DC connuity. The most
common cause of remote control problems is poor connecons in the extension rooms, resulng in
loss of power to the IR receiver eyes.
Tuning:
To view output programmes from master locaon set-top equipment, the extension room TVs must be
tuned-in to the output channel(s) of the equipment concerned. To tune-in these TVs leave a tape or disk
playing on a VCR/DVD player or select a known channel on a digital receiver, then tune an unused channel
seng on each of the remote TVs into the video or digital programme. For instrucons on how to tune a
TV refer to its instrucon manual or the manufacturer's help line or website. Similar tuning will be
required for the CCTV camera output, where installed.
Where more than one item of set-top equipment is connected in the system you may experience severe
interference (paerning) when more than one output channel is present. In this case the output channel
number (modulator channel) for one or more items will need to be changed and the relevant TV(s)
retuned. If further set-top equipment is to be used in an extension room it should be connected between
the eye coupler and the TV. The output channel from such equipment will only be available in that
extension room. To use a satellite receiver in an extension room a separately-wired feed from a dish/LNB
is required, as shown in Fig.1. This opon can be of interest where a Sky+*PVR is in use at the master
locaon and an older Digibox has been retained for use in another room.
Fig.1—Full installaon xed wiring.

Fig.2—Main viewing locaon wiring diagram for Sky-only remote control.
Fig.3—Extension room installaon with remote control.
Note: SCART and telephone connecons have been omied from these diagrams for clarity.

Technical data
PROSTR5S, PROSTR10S - Solo starBOX
Antenna inputs FM ANT IN DAB ANT IN
CCTV IN
(UHF)^1 UHF ANT IN LNB 1 IN
Signal frequency ranges
87.5 ..
108MHz
217.5 ..
230MHz
470 ..
862MHz
470 ..
862MHz 950 .. 2150MHz
Gain or loss to MASTER OUT 8dB gain 8dB gain 8dB loss 13dB gain 2dB loss
VHF bypass to distribuon outputs 2dB gain 2dB gain - - -
Max. recommended input level266dBμV60dBμV.- (passive) 76dBμV.- (passive)
Input lter rejecon - - - ≥ 26dB3≥ 43dB4
Line power for UHF preamplier5 - - - 8V at ≤ 25mA -
LNB 2 input
Inseron loss to LNB 2 OUT 2dB (950 .. 2150MHz)
Filter rejecon ≥ 23dB4
Line power pass 20V DC at 250mA max. (also applies to MASTER OUT to LNB 1 IN)
Distribuon secon
Signal frequency range (UHF) 470 .. 862MHz (via UHF RETURN IN)
Number of distribuon outputs 5 (PROSTR5S) or 10 (PROSTR10S)
Gain to distribuon outputs 4dB
Max. recommended input level 75dBμV
RF return path frequency range 5-10MHz (gain approx. 2dB from each distribuon o/p to UHF RETURN IN)
Remote control compability PROSAT1EYE (IR control eye 'magic eye')
IR receiver (eye) line power 9V DC at 15mA present at all distribuon outputs
General
Mains power requirement 230V 50Hz at 8W (10VA)
Signal connector type F' (IEC 60169-24)
Operang temperature range -10 .. +40°C
Standards compliance
Safety: BS EN 60065 : 2002; EMC: BS EN 50083-2 : 2001 - equipotenal
bonding terminal provided
Notes:
1. CCTV IN is an auxiliary UHF input and can be used for any UHF (modulated) signal source. This input
should always be terminated in 75Ω if no used (a suitable terminaon is supplied with each unit).
2. Maximum UHF signal levels are given for 5 analogue TV channels plus up to 6 DTT mulplexes at ≤ -
14dB relave level (FM RADIO SIGNALS SHOULD NOT EXCEED –10dB relave to analogue TV).
3. For all frequencies ≤ 400MHz (TETRA ltering).
4. For all frequencies ≤ 854MHz (LNB wideband noise ltering).
5. Recommended preamplier is PROcepon type PROMHD11L (use only in weak signal areas or
where there is a long cable run from the UHF antenna.
* Sky and Sky+ are registered trademarks of Brish Sky Broadcasng Group PLC.
Freeview is a registered trademark of DTV Services Ltd.

Safety Instrucons
Overheang:
These ampliers are intended for use in moderate climates only. They should not be used in tropical regions.
The recommended venlaon clearances and other precauons given in the relevant secon of this instrucon
leaet should be observed to prevent overheang. No unit should be xed where it is likely to become
smothered by so furnishing fabrics such as curtains, or by thermal insulaon material in a roof space or
building void. Mains powered equipment should not be le resng on a carpet
Water and re risks:
The appliance is not waterproof. It is intended for indoor use only and must not be xed where it could be
exposed to dripping or splashing water. Objects containing liquids should not be placed on or near the
appliance. To prevent risk of re, no object with a naked ame should be placed on or near the appliance, or its
associated wiring.
Mains plug and disconnecon from the supply:
The appliance is supplied with a standard fused plug ed. If this is unsuitable, refer to the instrucons below.
If you need to change the fuse in the ed plug, a 3 Amp fuse to BS 1362 carrying the ASTA or BSI approval
mark must be used. Always replace the plasc fuse carrier when renewing the fuse. The plug (or other means of
disconnecon from the supply, if used) should remain readily accessible for operaon when necessary. The LED
power indicator on this equipment should not be regarded as providing reliable indicaon of supply
disconnecon.
Changing the plug:
If the ed mains plug is not suitable for the socket-outlets in use, it should be cut o and a new plug ed...
Wiring the new plug: Instrucons supplied with the new plug should be followed. The brown wire must be
connected to the live (L) terminal of the plug and the blue wire to the neutral (N) terminal. Neither wire should
be connected to the earth (E) terminal of a 3-pin plug (the appliance does not require an earth connecon).
Ensure that the cord grip in the plug is correctly used and clamps the sheath of the cord rmly.
Fuse Rang: If the new plug is a fused type, the fuse ed should be rated at not more than 3 Amp.
Cauon: The old plug should be destroyed immediately since it would be dangerous if plugged into a live
socket.
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PROLINK22: Flexible 'I/O Link' RF Modulator for Sky www.blake-uk.com/prolink22
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PROCON22: F Male Snap Seal / Compression - RG6/100 www.blake-uk.com/procon22

PD2011-9010-05
2 Year Guarantee
This guarantee covers failure of your PROcepon product resulng from manufacturing defect within a
period of 2 years from the date of supply to the end-user. This guarantee does not cover damage to the
product caused by abuse, tampering, defecve installaon or natural causes such as lightning discharge.
Repair or aempted repair, other than by the manufacturer, will render this guarantee void. This
guarantee does not aect a consumer's statutory rights.
Performance data given are typical unless otherwise stated. We reserve the right to change
product designs and specicaons without prior noce.
EU Declaraon of Conformity
Blake UK hereby declares that the radio equipment type PROSTR5S and PROSTR10S are in compliance
with Direcve 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaraon of conformity is available at the following internet
address: www.blake-uk.com/DoC
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