1. GSS MIDDLE EAST L.L.C.
SMATV SOLUTIONS

2. Different Type of SMATV Systems
IF SYSTEMS
RF SYSTEMS
DIGITAL CABLE TV SYSTEMS
IPTV SYSTEMS

3. IF Distribution System
This system is basically to distribute the signal from different satellites to all the TV points in the building. By installing this system it will be possible to watch the channels from these satellites using digital receiver in each TV point. It is possible to distribute up to 16 polarities using this system

4. IF Distribution Structure
Arabsat
Nilesat
Hotbird
SATELLITE DISH
IF AMPLIFIER
TV SOCKET
MULTISWITCH

5. IF Distribution Advantages
Most economical SMATV System
Possible to watch a lot of channels
Possible to install the PAY TV decoders in each TV points
Can subscribe the PAY TV channels individually.

6. IF Distribution Disadvantages
No possibility for centralized channel line-up
Individual tuning of receivers is necessary when there is some changes in satellite parameters
Not possible to control the type of channels to be received. (Any channels coming through the satellite can be viewed)
Not possible to distribute any in-house channels through the system.
The active components are kept in various location hence the system will be less reliable & difficult to maintain.

7. RF Distribution System
This is the oldest way of distributing the channels. As per the system, a head-end station will be installed and the signal received from satellite will be converted into RF channel and will feed to the distribution network. We can connect the TV directly to the wall socket and tune the channels.

8. TWO OPTION TO SET-UP HEAD-END STATION
Utilizing individual receivers for each channel in the head-end station. The output will be fed to the modulators.
OPTION 2
Professional receiver modules will be used which will convert the signal directly from the satellite to RF Channels.
The option1 will be more economical compared to option 2 but, this will be more professional and reliable.

9. Option 1
Arabsat
Nilesat
Hotbird

10. Arabsat
Nilesat
Hotbird
Option 2

11. RF Distribution Advantages
The channels are tuned in the Head-End station. Hence specified channel list can be created.
Possible to distribute the PAY TV channels through the system
In-house channels can be added in the system
No receivers in the rooms hence single remote for the TV
The channels can be tuned directly on the TV.

12. RF Distribution Disadvantages
The number of channels that are able to distribute are limited to a maximum of 95 channels.
The distribution network is analogue hence the disturbance of local channels and others are common.
Due to analogue distribution network, it is not possible to ensure the same picture quality in the all the TV’s.
The HD reception is not possible using this system.

13. Digital Cable TV System
The digital cable TV system utilizes the latest technology called QAM/COFDM technology. The digital cable TV system is like an RF system but it has more advantages than RF system. As per this system, Head-End station will be installed to convert the signal received from the satellite to a QAM/COFDM signal in RF range. This signal will be distributed to each TV point using the RF distribution network.

14. If the hotel replaces the TV’s with new digital tuner TV’s then the channels can be tuned directly in TV’s. Otherwise, a set-top-box to be installed in each TV point .

15. Digital Cable TV Structure
Arabsat
Nilesat
Hotbird
Digital Cable TV Structure
Digital Head-End
HD Set-top-box
TV w/ Digital Tuner

16. Digital Cable TV Advantages
More number of channels can be distributed through RF network.
The Head-End station is located in one place hence the maintenance will be easy and the system will be reliable.
The picture quality in all the TV’s will be perfect
The HD channel distribution is possible in the system
The existing RF system can be replaced with this system without disturbing the hotel operation

17. The existing coax network can be utilized, additional wiring is not needed.
PAY TV channel can be subscribed and distributed centrally.
In-house channel distribution is possible using this system.

18. Digital Cable TV Disadvantages
Interactive services are not possible
If the TV’s are not having digital tuner then additional set-top-box are necessary

19. IPTV System
This is the advanced and latest TV system available in the market. This system will have an IP head-end station which will convert the signal from the satellite to IP stream and will be distributed to various TV points using data network. A Middleware server will be added to the system to make it possible to add a lot of interactive services along with TV channels.

20. List of interactive services;
Personalized welcome message
Personalized channel list
Viewing and ordering the menu from hotel restaurants via TV
Video on demand service
Alarm facility
Internet browsing
Messaging via TV
Viewing guest accounts via TV

21. IPTV Structure
Middleware Server
HEAD-END
IP NETWORK
SWITCH

22. IPTV Advantages
The system gives HD reception in all TV points
The system offers a lot of interactive services

23. IPTV Disadvantages
The system is much expensive compared to the other system
The existing RF distribution network cannot be used for this system
A separate network has to set up for distributing the signal which may cause interruption to hotel operation and creates more financial expense.
The quality of data distribution network will affect the performance of the system.