Viewcomms is an exciting new trade counter based in the heart of Cheshire who opened its doors in September 2009
We stock numerous lines and quality brand names to suit all budgets. Triax, Vision and Webro to name but a few.
Whether
its cable clips, aerials, satellite boxes or connectors we aim to have
it all in stock under one roof. If it is not a particular brand that
we stock then we will endeavour to supply it for you.
Viewcomms
would like to be accessible as and when you need us, we offer a delivery
service so please ask us if we can deliver to your area free of charge.
Once
you have registered your business you will be able to view our
competitive trade prices, buy online or if your prefer call us with your
order.
We really are here to help you and look forward to supplying you with the equipment/stock you require.
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All the team at Viewcomms Look forward to hearing from you
HOW TO INSTALL A REMOTE LINK/EYE FOR SATELLITE TV
To install your TV Link you will need to run a length of coaxial cable from the RF2 socket on the back of your the Satellite receiver directly to the TV you want to watch Sky on (or the RF2 will feed a Sky pass amp and you will run cable from the outputs of the amp). Plug the cable into one side of the Link and then plug the Link directly into the TV aerial socket. You will need to enter a ‘hidden’ engineers menu to activate the power to the magic eye. Follow these instructions, and do not worry if you do not see any change on the screen as you press the ‘0’ and ‘1’
• Press SERVICES
• Press 4 for SYSTEM SETUP
• Press 0 then 1 then SELECT - Do this sequence VERY QUICKLY
• Press 4 for RF OUTLETS
• Press down to RF OUTLET POWER SUPPLY and turn it to on.
• Press down to SAVE NEW SETTINGS and Press SELECT to store the changes
• Press BACKUP to go Back to your Sky channel
Once you have done this, you will find that the little light on the TV Link will now be lit confirming that there is now power being sent from the receiver to the remote link. Once you have tuned your TV to the Sky channel you will find you can control your digibox functions from here using a Sky remote control (or Sky+ remote control if you have a Sky+ machine) Should you wish to use the Sky remote control to work your TV in this room (volume, mute, standby etc) you will have to program the remote to perform these functions - see "Programming your remote to control your TV functions" in your Sky receiver manual.
Fitting Multiple TV Links:Should you wish to fit more than one TV Link and be able to watch Sky in many rooms around your house, a distribution amplifier, with DC, or Sky, Pass, is required. These are available in 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 way version, see our range of distribution amplifiers.
Faults:Most faults are caused by badly fitted connectors and short circuits. This causes the problems as power does not reach the link along the Coaxial cable. If there is no LED on the link, then there is either a short on the cable or the link is faulty. Try plugging the link directly in the RF2 socket of your receiver. If it lights up there but not on the end of the cable you have run then the fault must lie in the connectors or cable. If the link LED is on, but you cannot control the receiver, use a short length of cable from the RF2 socket on your receiver and try the TV Link functions from there, if it doesn't work by doing this then the TV Link could be at fault.
HOW TO INSTALL A MASTHEAD AMPLIFIER
1) TV Aerial: Take a length of coax from the aerial into the input marked UHF on the Amp. Place amp at least 1m from the aerial
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2) Masthead Amplifier: Feed coax from the outputs of the amplifier to the various rooms.
3) Masthead Amplifier Power Supply:Make a short ‘fly lead’ with a coax plug each end and feed from the output marked TV on the power supply into your TV/Freeview box etc. Power Supply can go in any room fed from the amp.
4) TV/Freeview Box etc.: Plug the power supply in. Now place the coax feed from the amp into the other input on the power supply. Often marked AE. The signal passes through the power supply and out the fly lead. The 12 volts goes back up the coax and powers the amplifier.
HOW TO FIT COAX AND F CONNECTORS
Fitting a Coax Plug1. Cut the outer sleeve of the cable by 25mm.
2. Pull the braiding (strands) back away from the end of the cable.
3. Cut the inter section of the cable by two thirds.
4. Place the bottom half of the coax plug onto the cable.
5. Place the coax plug clamp onto the cable, this should hold the braiding (strands) away from the centre core of the cable.
6. Place in the inner part of the coax plug on the cable.
7. Place the last part of the coax plug onto the cable and screw it with the bottom half, ensuring that any excess braiding exits at the bottom of the plug and does not interfere with the thread of the plug.
To ensure a good connection between cable and plug to either crimp the inner part of the plug to the cable with a pair of pliers or solder the centre core to the inner part of the coax plug.
Fitting a twist on F Connector1. Cut the outer sleeve of the cable by one inch.
2. Pull the braiding (strands) back away from the end of the cable.
3. Cut the inter section of the cable by two thirds.
4. Screw the F connection onto the cable making sure that the braiding is away from the centre core of the cable.
HOW TO INSTALL A WALL MOUNT BRACKET FOR A TV AERIAL
Firstly mount the bracket in a suitable position normally just below the gutter on the brickwork. Ensure the position you have chosen will allow the aerial to point toward the transmitter un-obstructed. Drill four 10mm holes using the bracket as a pattern, try to drill into separate bricks-NOT mortar. Now mount the bracket. Loosely fit the two pole U bolts. Now, back on the ground, you can assemble and fit the aerial on to the pole. Fix your coax cable on to the dipole (the blue/black box on the aerial) make sure you use the rubber weatherproof grommet. Now back up the ladder with the aerial attached to the pole and one end of the coax fitted into the dipole. Slide the pole into the U bolts on the bracket and hand tighten the nuts. Before fully tightening point the aerial in the right direction for your transmitter Do not over-tighten, if it’s aluminium, just a ‘hard pinch’. Now drill your hole from inside the house where the cable will go, tack your cable down the wall and feed through hole. Fit connector, job done!
HOW TO INSTALL A TV AERIAL IN THE LOFT
Take a look at your neighbour’s aerials to get an idea of the direction you need to point yours. Install a portable TV in the attic to accurately align the loft aerial for the best signal on all channels. Feed the aerial with a temporary piece of coaxial cable. This can also be done using a signal meter available from Viewcomms, which will save you some time.
When aerial alignment is complete, connect the loft aerial to your main TV using the shortest possible length of double screened cable. If you have Freeview, place the Freeview receiver in the loft feeding the portable TV and align the aerial for the best Freeview signal quality indication on the weakest digital multiplex. Check the DTT signal quality of all channels is above 50% and if necessary re-align or move the aerial slightly to get all digital TV multiplexes (multiplex is a group of digital channels)at acceptable signal quality (over 40 - 50%). If one or more digital muxes is not receivable try changing your aerial for one with a higher gain.
When installing the TV aerial, try all areas of the loft as "reception hot spots" can often be found inside a roof which give significantly better reception, just moving the aerial a few feet from side to side or up and down can make a huge difference to TV reception. When you install the loft aerial, always check for ghosting on all analogue TV channels. Install the loft aerial away from pipes and never direct it through attic water tanks or very poor signal levels will be received. Avoid pointing the loft TV aerial through solid walls at all costs. For example, if one area of your attic has tiles in the direction of the transmitter and another area has a brick wall in that direction, always put the aerial in the location where it points solely through tiles with the least number of other obstructions from (for example) multiple party walls or the roofs of other houses. Try to install the TV aerial as high as possible in the loft, well, well away from any 240V power cables and lighting circuits. This is particularly important for Freeview reception, where noise pickup from household appliances and light switches can momentarily freeze the picture. Keep the rods (elements) of the TV aerial clear of wooden rafters and attic metalwork.
If necessary, use nylon string to anchor the aerial in between wooden rafters, pointing it precisely in the correct direction. Nylon garden twine is suitable, but make sure the aerial is secure and cannot move. Alternatively, install the aerial on a aerial bracket. Always adjust the loft aerial on the weakest TV channel first. This could be Channel 5 where it is transmitted on lower power, or the TV station on the highest UHF channel number. Bear in mind that the highest UHF channel number suffers the greatest signal loss through the loft roof tiles as it is the highest UHF frequency. When mounted in its final position in the attic, the end of the aerial (furthest from the coaxial cable feed point) should be tilted up slightly by about 1 - 2 degrees from horizontal for best results.
Please note this is intended as a 'guide' only and Viewcomms takes no responsibility should you have any difficulties or mishaps.
Chimney Lashing Fitting Instructions
Lashing Type 1 (Wire)
1.) Unwind wire.
2.) Tie the wire around J bolt.
3.) Connect the J bolt to the chimney cradle.
4.) Wrap the wire around the chimney.
5.) Connect the second J bolt to the chimney cradle.
6.) Tie the wire around the second J bolt.
7.) Install the three corner plates.
8.) Tighten the J bolts till the chimney cradle is secure.
Lashing Type 2 (Strap)
1.) Measure the chimney with strap.
2.) Insert strap into ratchet.
3.) Wrap the strap around the chimney.
4.) Insert the end of the strap into the second ratchet.
5.) Tighten ratchets till the chimney cradle is secure.
Items in stock, ordered before 2pm, will be dispatched on the day of
purchase. Most UK mainland deliveries are sent by 24 hour
postage/courier so should be received the next working day (not Saturday
or Sunday). Please note this is not guaranteed and is reliant on
couriers/Royal Mail. We cannot guarantee or be held responsible if an
order fails to arrive on time as we are reliant on third parties. We
will however refund any extra charges that have been made for Special
delivery but will not be liable for any compensation beyond
this. European deliveries are often by road and may take 5 - 12 working
days. If you are out for delivery our couriers will attempt a second
delivery. If you are still out after the second attempt the goods will
be returned to us and the customer shall be liable for any charges
incurred. Our normal delivery charges are as follows:
Rates are calculated by weight and value of products.
Rate 1. (most products up to £20) - £2.99
Rate 2. (most products up to £50)- £4.99
Next Working Day Delivery if ordered before 2pm
Customers in certain regions (Some areas of Scotland, H