SLX SLx distribution amplifier User manual

4 Room Sky™ Distribution Kit
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your satellite signal distribution kit. The kit is supplied with a 4 way TV signal
amplier and is designed to distribute Sky™ signals from a single receiver as well as digital terrestrial signals
around your home to up to 4 TVs without loss of signal strength. The 3 SLx Link eyes supplied with the kit allow a
central Sky™ box to be controlled from up to 3 remote locations. The signal booster is 4G ready - which means it
removes interference and channel loss caused by 4G mobile phone signals. Please Note: To receive output from the
satellite RF2 output you will need a TV with an analogue tuner.
Distributing the satellite signal around your home
Planning your distribution system - Choosing a location for the SLx distribution amplier
The 4 way TV signal distribution amplier may be tted in any convenient position the most popular
being in the sitting room near an existing TV aerial socket and close to your Sky™ box. Alternatively
it may be easier to run cable to your other rooms from the loft or some other location. In choosing a
location, consider the following:
a) The amplier needs to be plugged into the mains, so it must be near a socket.
b) You will need to run cables from the amplier to each outlet point and to minimise signal loss cable
runs should be kept as short as possible.
c) You must be able to connect the cable from the aerial to the input of the amplier via your Sky™
box (plus DVR/VCR if you wish to distribute signals from these as well as your satellite and aerial) .
PF100 Cable Aerial Flyleads
Once you have decided where you want to site your amplier and each surface socket. Run individual
cables from the amplier to the surface sockets. Then wire coax plugs and sockets as shown overleaf.
Locating the amplier in the loft
Locating the amplier
in the main sitting room
Satellite*
Downlead
Aerial Outlet*
Satellite*
Downlead Aerial*
Downlead
*Aerial/satellite downleads and main room aerial outlet are
presumed to be already installed and are not supplied
Aerial Outlet*
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Amplier connections
You will need to t coax plugs to each of the leads running to TV outlets so
that they can be connected to the SLx Amplier.
1. Unscrew coax plug housing and slide cap over cable.
2. Strip 23mm of cable outer sheath. Gather copper braid, wrap around
outer sheath, slide claw over braid and crimp.
3. Strip 18mm of inner insulation to leave 5mm exposed.
4. Undo screw on plug/clamp, slide clamp over inner wire & tighten screw.
5. Reassemble plug and trim inner wire flush with plug.
Next run the cables from the amplifier to the surface outlet positions, if
drilling through walls be careful to avoid pipes and other cables. Use the cable
clips supplied to secure cables. Wire the surface outlets as shown below and
use the screws supplied to fix to a suitable surface such as a skirting board.
1. Strip 24mm of the outer sheath, pull back braid and tear o or cut o foil.
2. Twist braid together and wrap around inner insulation as shown, strip
12mm from inner insulation to expose central conductor.
3. Loosen terminal and saddle clamp screws and insert cable as shown in
Fig. 3. Tighten all screws and trim away any loose strands of braid.
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2
3
4
5
1
2
3
Wiring coax plugs and coax surface outlets
Satellite Receiver
(Sky/Sky+/SkyHD)
Aerial
Flylead
Aerial Flylead
From RF2 Out
Main TV
SCART/HDMI Connection or
Aerial Flylead from RF1 Out
Link
Link
Aerial
Flylead
Link
Satellite
Downlead
1. Connect your satellite receiver to your
main TV with an HDMI lead (if possible)
or Scart lead or an aerial ylead from
the RF1 output.
2. Connect the RF2 OUT on the satellite
receiver to the UHF IN socket on
your SLx Amplier.
3. For TVs situated in remote rooms
connect the cable running to the
remote coax outlet to any of the
outputs 1, 2, 3, 4 on your SLx Amplier.
4. Connect one end of a TV aerial ylead
to the surface socket in the remote
room and connect this via one of the
SLx links supplied to the ANTENNA IN
socket on your TV. You will need
to install the SLx Link at your remote
TV if you wish to control the satellite
receiver in your main room from this
location.
Satellite Distribution
After you have made your amplier connections follow the separate instructions supplied to set up your SLx
Links to operate your Sky/Sky+/SkyHD receiver from remote rooms. You will need a suitable Sky™/Sky+™
remote control (not supplied) to operate each SKLx Link.

Satellite
Downlead
Satellite
Receiver
UHF
Aerial
Aerial
Flylead
Aerial Flylead
From RF2 Out
Main TV
SCART/HDMI
Connection or
Aerial Flylead
from RF1 Out
Link
Link
Aerial
Flylead
Link
Aerial
Downlead
1. Connect your UHF aerial downlead to the
ANTENNA IN (ANT IN, UHF IN) input on your
Satellite receiver.
2. Connect your satellite receiver to your main
TV with an HDMI lead (if possible) or Scart
lead or an aerial ylead from the RF1 output.
(if you wish to watch Freeview™ on this
TV connect via a Freeview™ receiver unless
a receiver is already built in to your TV).
3. Connect the RF2 OUT on the satellite receiver
to the RF IN socket on your SLx Amplier.
4. For TVs situated in remote rooms connect the
cable running to the remote coax outlet to any
of the TV signal outputs 1, 2, 3, 4 on your
SLx Amplier.
5. Connect one end of a TV aerial ylead to the
surface socket in the remote room and connect
this via one of the SLx links supplied to the
ANT IN socket on your TV (the SLx link allows
you to control the Sky™ box in the
main room).
6. For older TVs a separate Freeview™ set top
or plug in receiver will be required. This
should be connected between the SLx link
and the ANTENNA IN (ANT IN, UHF IN) coax
socket on your TV.
Satellite and TV Distribution
If a DVR or VCR is wanted in the main room,
connect your UHF aerial downlead to the
ANTENNA IN (ANT IN, UHF IN) input on your DVR/
VCR. Connect the DVR/VCR RF OUT to
the satellite receiver ANTENNA IN using an
aerial ylead then connect the DVR/VCR
Scart/HDMI out to the satellite receiver
Scart/HDMI in.
If a DVR or VCR is wanted in remote rooms,
it should be connected between the SLx link
and the TV.
If a separate Freeview™ set top box is present
the DVR/VCR should be connected between
the Freeview™ box and the TV.
Satellite and TV Distribution
plus optional VCR or
DVR connection
Satellite
Receiver
SCART/HDMI
Connection
UHF
Aerial
DVR/VCR
Aerial
Flylead
Main TV
SCART/HDMI
Connection or
Aerial Flylead
from RF1 Out
Link
Link
Aerial
Flylead
Link
Satellite
Downlead
Aerial
Downlead
Freeview™
Receiver
Freeview™
Receiver

Troubleshooting
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Digital terrestrial signals blocking/freezing and/or loss of digital picture and sound can be caused by insucient
digital signal and carrier to noise ratio.
Similarly blocking and even a completely blank screen with no sound can result if the input signal to the set top box
is too high. The digital cli refers to the rapid change from the picture and sound being perfect, to disappearing
altogether.
For specic help with DTT reception problems,
log onto *www.digitaluk.co.uk/
No picture: Check all connections from aerial to TV.
Poor picture: Check all connections from aerial to TV.
Check aerial is properly aligned to the correct transmitter.
If the aerial has been loft mounted try mounting outside.
Make sure new digital coax cable has been used throughout the installation.
Check the transmitter signal is not obstructed by nearby trees or buildings.
If in a very weak signal area or for long cable runs, installing a masthead amplier will improve the signal.
If in a strong signal area the signal strength may need to be reduced by tting an attenuator.
Intermittent Picture: Make sure all RF cable to connector joints are tight (both inner and outer) including all yleads
and surface outlet connections.
To Prevent Overheating
The recommended clearances and other precautions
given in the installation section of these instructions
must be observed to prevent overheating.
In addition, the amplier should not be xed where it is
likely to become smothered by curtains or other fabrics,
etc., or other thermal insulation materials in a roof space
or similar building void. The unit should not be left
resting on a carpet.
Cable Installation
Do not install cable - Closer than 50mm to mains or
telephone wiring.
Under carpets in areas likely to be walked on regularly.
With sharp bends at corners.
Other Precautions
Apart from the aerial and cable all other parts of the kit
are not waterproof and are for indoor use only.
They must not be xed where they 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 appliances or the wiring
to them.
General safety precautions
For further information or any queries please contact
Philex Customer Careline: 08457 573 479
(Local rate – UK only)
Technical Support: www.philex.com/support
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority for recycling advice.
Wall mounting your amplier
Your SLx 4B TV amplier has two keyhole slots
on the reverse allowing you the option of wall
mounting your amplier. You will need suitable
screws and wallplugs (not supplied).
SLx4B
Prepare holes 73 mm apart for wall mounting