What plug is needed for a TV outlet. The difference between TV sockets through and terminal, wiring diagrams. Best TV positions

Today, almost all apartments or private houses have a TV in almost every room. Where should the functional antenna socket be located?

To obtain a signal of better quality, experts recommend using a modern efficient cable, such as SAT 703. The use of RK-75 cables and their analogs is not at all relevant now. Causes:

1. Poor signal quality.
2. The cable is highly susceptible to electrical waves.

Therefore, it is wise to run modern cables. If the cables go to the TVs in the apartment, special wiring is used, then it is better to place the wires at least 10 cm apart from each other. Although many modern TV models are equipped with special filters. They protect against interference in the household power supply. And there are fewer and fewer household appliances with radiation. If there is such a technique in the house, then the specified criterion can be disregarded and more tightly.

If the apartment has at least two TVs, and there is only one opening to enter the antenna cable, you need a competent wiring. For this, a special splitter is used - a splitter. It has one entrance and 2-4 exits.

Antenna outlet can be connected in several ways. The choice of this or that scheme is due to the specifics of the apartment and the working conditions.

There are such schemes for these operations:

1. "Star".
2. Checkpoint.

"Star" scheme

When the antenna signal or the signal in the cable system has good power, a special signal amplifier is not required. The signal is simply routed to the required number of TV sockets. Otherwise, such an amplifier is necessary. And for it you need to provide a place with a power adapter in the distributor. The input of this device is connected to the antenna, and the output follows to the TV, a splitter. In the above diagram, it is located before the adder.

Installation of antenna sockets according to this scheme is very popular. The reasons for this are as follows:

1. The output of the cables is obtained from one section. This greatly facilitates the installation of the junction box.
2. Signals are practically not attenuated.
3. If any antenna socket is faulty, this does not in any way affect other such elements in the network.

The main disadvantage of this scheme is associated with a solid waste of the antenna cable. But if the owners make repairs for many years, then saving on the cable is not logical here.

Pass-through scheme

Installation of antenna sockets according to this scheme connects them in series in a group. The number of sockets depends on their models and brands. For example, for Schneider models from the Unica category, the maximum number of feed-through sockets is 3. The reason is that in each such outlet the signal attenuates in a certain way.

The final outlet in this regard is terminal. The above image shows the combined plan. Here, the sockets are connected according to the single and loop-through method. Where the splitter comes out, a standard single antenna socket is arranged on the left side (TV1- in the diagram). On the right side there are three pass-through sockets (TV2-TV4). Also at the end of the diagram there is one more outlet - terminal (TB5).

If the signal from the provider is very strong, you can arrange a circuit of 10 outlets (maximum).

This connection method allows you to seriously save on the purchase of an antenna cable. There are also their own weak sides:

1. The initial feed-through may have a loose contact or poor quality. As a result, subsequent outlets remain without a signal.
2. High price tags.

Varieties of television sockets

The antenna socket has three types, namely:

1. Terminal. They close the feedthrough wiring.
2. Checkpoints. Provided for daisy chain. In it, they are assigned the following positions: the very beginning and the middle.
3. Single or standard. Usually used in the "Star" scheme. Their connection goes directly to the splitter.

The nuances of choosing a TV outlet

When choosing the right outlet, it is important to consider the following factors:

1. Type of wires. They should not worsen the interior, they must be suitable for concealed installation.
2. The number of TVs in operation and how to connect them. Both checkpoints and single sockets... For example, in order to effectively connect three receivers, you need to mount three sockets: two pass-through, one terminal.
3. Their appearance. It must be neat and attractive.
4. The materials must be very durable.
5. Convenience for installation work and subsequent operation.

Best TV positions

Today, very often the TV is mounted on the wall. This requires calculations of its optimal positions. The positions of the screen are determined by the location of the furniture and the place from where you mainly plan to watch TV programs. Experts advise against placing the receiver in front of a window.

The socket block is necessarily covered. The preferred viewing position is used to finalize the height of the TV.

Thanks to the correct calculations in this question:

1. Sockets, contacts, wires are completely hidden behind the TV.
2. The TV will be pressed against the wall as tightly as possible and will become part of the design.
3. Difficulties with the bracket for the receiver will disappear.
4. It will be easy to connect: twisted pairs, HDMI cable, hard drive and other communications.

Installation of an antenna socket in living rooms is usually done at a height of 1.3-1.4 m from the floor to the middle of the outlet.

The calculation of the position of the outlet in other places should take into account the height of the TV fixture. Half the height of this receiver is added to it. Next, the height of the rosette frame is subtracted.

The TV has a height of 50 cm (half is 25). The height of its fasteners is 135 cm, and the frame is 9 cm. The simplest arithmetic is 135 + 25 - 9 = 153 cm. This is the optimal height for the socket block. According to these results, the sockets usually do not reach the top of the TV by 4-5 cm (minimum).

Preparing the TV cable

The antenna socket is connected to the receiver using a piece of cable and two adapters (for TV and socket). The length is calculated, a part is cut from the cable. Both ends are prepared for fastening the adapters.

There is a circular incision from the edge at a distance of 1.2-1.5 cm along the outer insulation. It is important not to damage the braid. PVC insulation remains. Uninsulated braid must be twisted, folded back and carefully cut.

A second similar cut follows the dielectric at a distance of 1-2 cm from the edge. The dielectric itself is removed, the rod is exposed (it is made of copper). The F-connector must be screwed onto the cable. Then you can screw in the plug having a tip. The same operations are performed with the other end of the cable.

The cable is ready. With its help, the socket interacts with the TV. Next, you can install the outlet, strictly observing the correct algorithm of actions.

Criteria for the correct installation of a TV outlet

For example, a single product from Schneider is used. Its name is MGU5.462.18ZD.

The socket housing is removed. The space for the socket is cut out - the mounting box. From the cable coming out of it, you need to save 15 cm.

2. Part of its outer insulation is eliminated. Only the braided shield and the main core remain. How many centimeters should remain is indicated in the image below.

3. The front panel is removed. The clamping screw is loosened. This will allow the cable to freely enter the hole provided for it.

For better view an image of the socket is suggested below from the cable entry

The photo shows a hole through which you can visually control the connections of the main cable core.

The second hole is for the screen. These are the contact areas of the socket connection.

4. The cable is placed in the hole in the direction of the arrow to the limit and clamped. The clamping mechanism is used for clamping. The screw turns. No extra effort is needed here. The main thing is that the cable should not dangle. Otherwise, the incoming signal may contain interference.

5. Before placing the socket in the installation box, you need to ring it. A tester is used for this. The task is to identify a short circuit of the braid with the main core. If there are no short circuits and other shortcomings, you can install an outlet.

6. Without kinking the cable, the socket fits neatly into the back box and is secured with screws. The front outlet console is put on and snaps into place. Before the final fixation of the screws and the placement of the frame, the socket is aligned. A mini-level is used.

7. The decorative frame is attached. This is the culmination of the installation.

Conclusion

The operation of self-mounting a television outlet is not difficult. It is important to correctly position the TV, outlet positions and follow the steps of the indicated algorithm.

Life modern man it is difficult to imagine outside the influence of television in general, and in particular without television. The latter determines not only his need to be aware of all the events in the world, but also the level of comfort. Whether it is watching the news, movies or shows, everything has turned into a kind of daily obligatory ritual of receiving audio and video information, high quality permissions.

And, despite the rapid growth of computer technology, seemingly capable of replacing televisions, the latter still remain in our homes. There is no secret here, only the constant improvement of the image quality and the introduction of new services allow TV manufacturers to stay “afloat” in the world of digital technology.

Let's remember the recent past, where the entire entrance was connected to one common TV antenna, and the tenants in the apartments perceived the cable stretching along the floor to the TV in the hall as an unrecoverable problem. Naturally, it was impossible to talk about the normal aesthetics of the apartment, since the cable, at best, was partially hidden behind the furniture. More often it lay just twisted in the bay, which made it inconvenient for the residents to clean and the problem of movement for small and old households.

But, perhaps, the main disadvantage of using a common antenna cable was its vulnerability to external physical impact. You could accidentally hit him with a foot or an object, and then the picture on the screen immediately disappeared. The only salvation from such a nuisance was laying the antenna cable under a wooden plinth, including on it. Only later did plastic skirting boards with a cable channel appear.

In almost every modern apartment, in addition to other digital devices, for example, a computer or audio system, there are already more than 2 televisions. That is why it is unreasonable to entangle the entire apartment with cables, because this no longer produces any delight, but only creates a lot of inconvenience.

As already mentioned, the most optimal solution problems of ubiquitous wires, hide them in a special channel of plastic baseboards. In extreme cases, it is permissible to grind grooves in the walls, insert all the cables and seal them up, and only near the standing TV receivers make a neat conclusion into a special antenna socket.

Types of TV sockets

By doing preliminary review types of sockets for TV, we will designate the first main feature, according to which all the sockets in the apartment (TV and power) must be of the same series. This will make it easier to shape the interior design.

For example, you install them in one block. Naturally, you will not buy white power sockets and gray TV. Everything should be of the same color and of the same series (from the manufacturer's company). Otherwise, they simply cannot be placed under one frame.

Their installation, and exactly like others (network and telephone), is identical, since they have the same socket. There are only minor exceptions for the installation method, and you need to know these nuances.

We are talking about types, which means that you should initially find out how many there are, because confusion is not excluded. In fact, there are only 3 types of TV outlets: simple, final and straight through. In reality TV socket connection any type will not cause difficulties, they differ only in the method of installation.

Simple (single), sometimes called individual, are connected using a splitter. This is one significant disadvantage of such a connection, since signal loss is not excluded and an indistinct image of the picture on the screen may be observed.

Final - this type of outlets speaks for itself, they are intended as an end node of the network. They are characterized by high clarity of the signal, and the absence of distortion due to the wave impedance, which is equal to 75 ohms.

The last type of TV sockets are through-type sockets that are designed to receive a signal and transmit it further to other connection points. The name speaks for itself. V this device there are two sockets (input and output), where a TV is connected to the input, and a wire going to another point is connected to the output. Connection feature of this type sockets is that the final point (last) in the chain of checkpoints should be the final TV outlet.

What is the difference between simple and ultimate outlet?

Let's say you want to connect multiple TVs in a star connection. For this, you can use simple or final sockets. There is no difference between them, and everything will work properly if a TV is connected to each outlet. But if at least one of them is empty (the TV will not be connected to it), the use of single (simple) ones will entail distortion of the screen picture, expressed in frequent repetitions.

The reason for this is the lack of wave impedance in conventional outlets, while the final one has a resistance of 75 ohms. When a TV is connected, its resistance acts on the line resistance, equalizing it.

Connection diagrams for TV sockets

Now we will consider the connection diagrams, because there can also be several of them. We mentioned a device called a splitter. Not everyone understands and knows what it is. In general, such devices, resembling simple boxes, are designed to separate the signal. Similar to telephone lines, when transmitting digital electrical signals, they must be separated.

Its principle of operation consists in dividing the signal into equal segments (packets) and transmitting each of them to the input of television sockets. It is designed in such a way that all consumers of a television signal, regardless of their number, receive an image of the same quality. Thus, if you have multiple TVs and one common TV radio receiver, it is correct to use a splitter instead of supplying each TV with a personal room antenna.

Connection is carried out in two ways:

• - according to the "star" scheme by replacing the old and laying a new cable throughout the apartment through a splitter;
• - using a loop wiring diagram.

A logical question, independently, and what are the advantages of each scheme?

Let's take a look at each of them. The "star" circuit uses a splitter (splitter and signal amplifier), installed at the entrance to the apartment of the main cable from the staircase. By wiring the required number of TVs, the antenna wires are connected.

In the case of using a loop, the main cable is laid to any television device, and then, by wiring directly to the outlet, it is diverted to another device. In practice, this looks like a cable splitting into two parts.

Connection of TV sockets according to the "star" scheme

It is very often used nowadays, since thanks to the splitter it has a number of operational advantages:

1. 1. Television cable from all devices is concentrated in a technically protected unit, which is important for installation and subsequent control inspection;
2. 2. The signal practically does not fade away;
3. 3. Uninterrupted transmission of signal packets to other TV devices is ensured, even if one of them is out of order.

Connecting a tv outlet with a loop

This type of connection is otherwise called a loop. TV sockets when connected by a loop, they can only be through, and the last one - terminal.

Of course, according to this scheme, the signal on the first TV will be of better quality than on the last one. However, this factor can be neglected, since the cable signal strength is so high that it is able to supply all TV points. Along with this, modern TVs are additionally equipped with a circuit for amplifying and adjusting the signal strength in automatic mode.

In the case of such planning of the distribution of television outlets, it becomes possible to save on the antenna cable.

However, the loop connection scheme also has some disadvantages:

• lack of high-quality contact in socket No. 1 and a cable break will make it impossible for a signal to arrive at subsequent points;
• most often, pass-through and terminal television sockets are more expensive than conventional ones.

Installation and connection of the loop-through socket

As an example, consider the installation Schneider Electri television socket c, which is shown in the photo.

First of all, it is necessary to leave a supply of the antenna cable, part of which protrudes from the mounting box. Then a section of insulation on the cable is removed, and the central core and shielding braid remain, which is also indicated in the photo.

In the direction of the arrows, the cable is inserted as far as it will go and then pressed down by tightening the clamping screw. It is important not to over-pinch the cable, but at the same time it must be sufficiently fixed. With the second end, you need to do the same.

Front installation of a television outlet into the box, carefully inspect the wire attachment area for the absence of a short circuit of the braid with the main core in this place.

The socket is mounted in the box neatly, without kinks in the cable sections, and then fixed with screws. After that, its front panel is put on and fixed on special latches. By using building level the socket is aligned along the horizontal axis, and then finally screwed on with fixing screws and closed with a frame.

Today on the market there can be found terminal, single and pass-through TV sockets. The listed products are characterized not only by the name, but also have a different design and purpose. Terminal and through-hole TV sockets, the difference of which is both in design and in application - these are just some of the types of those TV sockets that are available today.

Some unknowingly use them not quite correctly. Because of this, a negative attitude towards such electrical outlets is formed and is growing dissatisfaction with the quality of the TV signal... but correct installation the desired type of socket is quite capable of correcting this situation. Therefore, in order not to become a victim of ignorance in the same way, we will talk in more detail about the types of TV sockets, and also determine the purpose for which each of them is designed and what it is needed for.

Types and schemes of use

To fully understand the specifics of installing TV sockets, as well as to understand where and what type is used, how to connect a TV outlet, you need to consider not only them design features, but also wiring diagrams. Since for wiring the coverage of a television signal, based on its frequency, various methods and connection schemes are used.

The structure of different TV sockets

Let's start with the differences that TV outlets have. It is conditioned various fields of application, which we will talk about below.

Let's start with the simplest TV socket - single. The specified socket is simply a contact connection, which makes it possible to connect the TV antenna cable to the network. According to the instructions of the manufacturing plants, the degree of signal drop in them does not exceed 1 - 2 dB, which is caused only by the transition resistances of contact mergers.

The terminal socket in this matter is an order of magnitude more complicated. In addition to the direct contact connection, it also contains a special circuit, which is intended to "extinguish" the reflected signal.

Description of the circuit

The bottom line is that each TV not only picks up the television signal, but also returns part of it to the network. The part that it returns is commonly referred to as the reflected signal. Compared to the main one, the power of the reflected signal is not so high, however, together with several TVs, this can cause significant interference.

Reflected signal can be seen on some other TV as a superimposed image or as noise. And in order to avoid this effect, a special circuit is used to suppress the reflected signal.

As a result, the terminal socket, with the exception of losses of 1 - 2 dB, which are caused by switching resistances, still suffers losses from 8 to 15 dB, which also cause the specified filter to work.

Be careful! GOST 28324–89 unambiguously states that the signal frequency should be 57–83 dB. Increasing, let alone decreasing, signal strength can lead to interference and a decrease in the proper image quality. As a result, it turns out that even the presence of one terminal socket significantly reduces the signal level.

But the device of the through socket is even more complicated. In addition to the filter and the contact connection itself, it contains one more contact interface for connecting other TV sockets. As a result of a decrease, the signal level at such an outlet can reach about 15 - 20 dB.

At the end of such a scheme the terminal socket is installed without fail. It differs from the checkpoint, as we have already found out, only by the presence of only one entrance. And its filter is entirely controlled with the reflected signal.

The main disadvantage of this connection method is the gradual deterioration of the signal in each subsequent outlet. At the same time, the cost of implementing such a scheme is significantly lower due to the lack of the need to purchase an antenna socket - a splitter.

Quite often and effectively the so-called hybrid or a mixed scheme. Its essence lies in the summing up of part of the sockets according to the pass-through scheme, and the part according to the "star" scheme. This makes it possible to save money with a fair removal of devices for connection from the splitter.

Connection algorithm

The question of how and in what cases a through socket should be used has been considered in detail, now you can proceed to the task of connecting it. It is quite possible to carry out this procedure on your own, and this does not require special tools or skills.

Be careful! Mount TV cable together with power wires is prohibited. Since damage to the power wiring can lead to a large voltage on the TV cable. And this, again, will lead to malfunction of all TVs. Moreover, the power cable can also interfere with the broadcast.

Now we proceed directly to connecting the TV outlet.

After completing all these steps, you can start connecting the next socket.

It should also be mentioned that numerous manufacturers, in an effort to speed up and facilitate the installation process, have used all kinds of folding locks and spring clips. But still, the process of installation has not really changed from the innovations. The only thing they were able to eliminate was the need to use a screwdriver.

As you can see, the installation process of terminal, loop-through or single TV sockets is not so laborious. In this matter, the main condition is to choose the right the outlet itself and its connection diagram... We hope that our article has guided the reader in this matter, and now anyone can easily choose and connect exactly the TV outlet that suits a particular circuit.

In this article, we will consider such a necessary thing in the house as an outlet for connecting a TV antenna, otherwise - a TV outlet.

Installing a TV outlet is a must!

In a modern house, there are often 2-3 TVs, and it is now not at all fashionable to entangle rooms with TV cables. Earlier, when there was one collective TV antenna, and one TV, the tenants put up with TV cable throughout the apartment. In extreme cases, the antenna cable was laid in or under the baseboard.

Now, in the age of television and the Internet, there are too many wires not to take care of getting them out of sight.

I preach the truth among my clients that it is better, along with electrical wires to plaster (the first stage of electrical work), to lay an antenna cable, as well as wires for connecting a telephone and the Internet, and other low current, such as security, fire, video surveillance and a smart home. At the same time, given that it is planned to do this "forever", low-current wires must be of high quality and laid accordingly. I recommend laying the cable for the TV signal SAT 703, or another high-quality one (ask the store, just not RG-6 and even less RK), it can be laid under the plaster without additional protection.

It is better not to do this on your own, without experience, but or an antenna specialist.

Since the article deals with an antenna cable and antenna sockets (sockets for a TV), for example, the photo below shows the installation of wires going to the installation site of the TV - antenna, for a TV outlet, and a power supply for a 220V outlet.

Not the most best example, and not because of the method of fastening and the quality of the photo, but because the signal antenna cable and the power cable should not be laid side by side in parallel, the distance between them is better to make at least 3 cm.Although, in modern TVs, 50 Hz interference is easily cut off, it is better to play it safe. If you use a high-quality antenna cable with a good braid, this requirement is not very critical.

After the completion of the second stage, this place for connecting the TV looked like this:

Installation of sockets under the TV - power supply and antenna.

If you need more 220V sockets (connecting an additional tuner, player, etc.), then the place where the TV is mounted may look like this:

TV socket and 2 wall power outlets Viko

Or so, if the funds allow:

TV socket and 2 wall power supplies Visage deluxe

Well, if there are a lot of equipment, then behind the TV with large diagonal there will be such a collection of outlets:

TV socket and 5 power supply on the wall Visage.

Why on last photo Is the antenna socket separate? It's simple, because there is no 6-point frame. Although, such an installation makes sense, because it is generally better to conduct a weak current (HF signal) separately from the supply networks.

Connection diagrams for TV sockets

Star connection of TV outlets

There is only one entrance to the apartment, and there are 2-3 TVs in a modern apartment. To connect two or more TVs, use a special splitter device - splitter, which has one entrance and 2-3-4 exits. Then the connection diagram for TV jacks for TVs will be called star:

Scheme of connecting TV antenna sockets with a star

It is assumed that the apartment includes a cable with a signal cable TV where the signal is strong enough. If you want to connect 2 TVs or more, it is better to ask your cable TV provider (or your neighbors) in advance if the signal strength is sufficient. The signal level can be raised at your request, usually there is a resource for this. In addition, here and there for the connection additional TVs you have to pay, and for an unauthorized additional connection you have to pay a fine.

If there is a concern that the power may not be enough, then it is necessary to provide a place and power for installing a TV amplifier. It is indicated on the wiring diagram with a star stroke as an optional element. It is best to locate the amplifier as close as possible to the signal source - at the entrance to the apartment or, better, on the television switchboard in the entrance.

Star scheme for connecting several TVs to one antenna it is most widely used, since it has the following advantages:

1. Cables for all sockets come out of one junction box, which is convenient for installation and maintenance,
2. Minimum attenuation of a television signal,
3. If one of the signal lines or sockets malfunctions, the rest work normally.

Of the minuses, only the high consumption of the antenna cable can be called, which is insignificant, especially with optimal wiring. The peculiarity of such a scheme is that the input and output cables should not lie side by side so that there are no problems with the signal quality.

Antenna splitter box. Antenna cable outputs for 3 TVs are at the top. On the side is the antenna input and, for the future, the Internet input. Everything is done with SAT 703 cable. Everything is then plastered, on top there is only a cover for access to the splitter.

By the way, the same star connection scheme is used when wiring power supply circuits, and is the most preferable.

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Connecting TV outlets according to the loop-through scheme

Such a connection is also called a connection diagram “ train“.

If the star sockets are not shown in the diagram, then they are necessary on the pass-through diagram. TV sockets in the circuit with a loop should only be used checkpoints... The last socket in the daisy chain must be terminal.

It is logical that the signal at the input of the first TV set will be more powerful than at the last one. But you don't really need to bother with this. The point is that the cable TV signal level is high enough to support all TVs. When using quality tv cable and the correct connection (F - connectors) the picture on the screens will be indistinguishable in quality.

In addition, in modern televisions, the amplification and automatic signal level control circuit has long been worked out.

Connecting digital television (IPTV)

In addition to connecting analog television, now many television providers have the opportunity to connect to digital television. The quality is much higher there. Digital TV connection diagram - only a star.

Fundamental differences - a digital (computer) cable is used, a star connection, instead of a splitter, a digital splitter (router or hub) is used, which has one input and several outputs. One output connects one TV. The TV must understand the digital IPTV signal - have a CAM module. If the TV does not receive digital TV signal, a special SD set-top box is needed. In both cases, a smart card is purchased from the provider for billing and service management.

Ask your provider for digital television(DVB) the future. In apartment buildings in large cities, analog television will last a couple of years.

And the terrestrial antennas are already dead. Remember, 5-10 years ago, all windows, balconies and roofs of apartment buildings were studded with antennas?

Types of TV sockets

There are three types of TV sockets: checkpoint, terminal and single(simple).

Pass-through TV sockets have an input, an output (socket for connecting a TV) and one more output to the next outlet. Each loop-through socket introduces an attenuation in the branch signal, which is about an order of magnitude greater than that of the terminal socket.

Terminal and simple TV socket - what's the difference?

In a star scheme, terminal or simple(single) TV sockets. There is no difference between them if a TV is connected to them. If the TV is not connected, then in the case of a simple outlet, the image on the screen may be distorted in the form of repeats. This is because the termination receptacle has a line impedance of 75 ohms. And the simple one does not have it, and the resistance in the line is equalized due to the input resistance of the connected TV. It does not matter at all whether the TV is turned on or not in the 220 V supply network.

Terminal sockets structurally have a wave impedance equal to the wave impedance of the line, 75 Ohm.

Installing and connecting a TV outlet

The photo below shows how to connect a TV outlet with your own hands. In this case, this is the terminal socket. There are step-by-step photos, installation features depend on the specific design.

Installation boxes for antenna socket and 220V power socket. 220 socket installed

Prepare the TV cable before installing the antenna socket. 2nd stage of stripping. The latch is pre-dressed, but the wrong side)

Prepare a TV cable before installing a TV outlet. The third stage of stripping

TV cable installation

TV cable installation - connection of the TV cable socket. Step 2

Installing a TV outlet - final installation of the cable. The black latch is now properly dressed

We carefully roll up the excess cable length without sharp bends. You could have left less.

All that remains is to put on the frame

Installing a TV outlet. Repetition of the photo given at the beginning of this article

Below is another option for installing sockets for a TV. You can clearly see that it is better to hide everything behind the TV, isn't it?

TV sockets - installation option

Antenna socket device

And in conclusion - disassembled photographs of the terminal socket.

That's all I wanted to tell you about installation of TV sockets... If something is not clear or there is something to add - ask and write in the comments. If you are interested in what I will publish on the SamElektrik blog further - subscribe to receive new articles.

P.S. I consulted the Legrand sellers by phone about the difference between simple and terminal TV sockets. They said the following. " Terminal sockets are used in conjunction with pass-through, and simple ones - if with a splitter ”. To be honest, I cannot confirm the information, since I always put only checkpoints and terminal ones. And when asked about simple TV sockets, the sellers make surprised eyes and say that there was no such thing on sale when it was born. All the better.

And also about different types of outlets. Today we'll talk about how to connect a TV outlet or an antenna outlet, but it's more correct to call it a “TV” outlet for short. Such sockets are installed next to ordinary electrical and Internet outlets, you can read a little more in the article -. Today step-by-step instruction installation of a TV outlet, a little later I will write about the Internet outlet ...

I already have a TV cable in my wall, I laid it at the level of designing outlets (rough repair), I wrote a little in the article -. I also have socket boxes () installed. That is, everything is ready, the cable is inserted into the socket, it remains only to install a TV outlet!

I have a Lezard TV socket, we will install it. I believe that these sockets meet the price - quality requirements.

Installing a TV outlet

1) Unscrew the socket, we need to remove the plastic case

2) At the back of the outlet, we see two fasteners, one for the central wire, the second for the so-called screen. It is to these contacts that the socket will be connected.

3) Now we need to clean the TV cable itself, we need to do this very carefully so as not to damage the screen. To do this, we take an ordinary clerical knife, and make an incision - NOT DEEP, not cut through to the end, but, as it were, outline a circle. Then the plastic winding will fall off by itself, we just break it with our hands.

4) As a result, we get a cleaned TV cable, now we need to clean the screen and cut off the excess insulation from the central wire. Next, we cut off the central insulation a little with the same clerical knife, here is a photo.

5) After that, we insert the cable into the socket, the center wire into the central mount, and the "shield" into its mount. Everything we twist must be secured well so that there are no backlashes.