Education
Satellite TV
Television is now recognised as an integral element of the learning process. Students of whatever age or ability can now access a range of channels and programmes.
Documentary's and language programmes can add real depth to a students knowledge, whilst business channels and 24 hour news programmes offer students and teachers the ability to view the world in real time.
In our increasingly multi-cultural society the availability of foreign based TV channels offers students a truly international perspective.
Telstar's specialist Education team can offer you impartial and expert advice on how your school or college can best utilise the available technology to provide your students with the very best start in life.
IRS - Integrated Reception Systems (TV)
IRS systems are the most commonly installed TV systems to the Education sector allowing for multiple connections. The IRS system is aimed at being a full digital reception system allowing students and teachers to watch analogue and digital terrestrial television (Freeview), satellite channels (Sky Digital) including Teachers TV. It will also allow students to receive FM and DAB (Digital Audio Band) radio.
SMATV - Satellite Master Antenna Television
A SMATV system allows for greater control the type and quantity of channels to be sent through the coaxial cable network to the TVs in the building. A head-end unit is installed to receive the signals from a digital aerial, satellite dish or both. The head-end unit then processes the signals into a range of channels which have been pre-selected and distributes the selected channels to each individual point.
