FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

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We have multiple technicians in our TV Magic branded work vans in the area, so you can be sure that we are only a stones throw away from you at any time.

We aim to ensure your new TV Reception lifespan is approx 10-15 years. We believe this can be easily achieved, using our high quality parts, installation techniques and state of the art testing equipment. If you want your antenna installation done right the first time, quality parts used and a performance guarantee and warranty – call the TV Magic specialists to do your antenna installation.

There are many pages online (including government websites) with information on this topic regarding digital TV. The quick explanation is: Digital TV always is clear. When the antenna signal is weak (or weaker than it should be) digital tv channels will ‘pixelate’. In the old days of analogue, a weak signal would make your channels ‘snowy’.

If it is a weak signal that has been diagnosed by the technician (using a state of the art signal meter), then just like your car, if the problem doesn’t get fixed it will eventually get worse. And in time, it will pixelate more, and/or your other channels will begin to pixelate or drop out until the problem is resolved. The good news is, unlike your car, once your antenna is serviced it lasts a lot, lot longer than your car. It won’t need doing again for many, many years.

Now, just because the problem has been diagnosed as a weak signal doesn’t mean its necessarily your old antenna but it is always your antenna system. An antenna system can be made up of cable, splitters, joins, wall plates, leads, baluns, junction boxes, tuning, amplifiers, power packs, even antenna alignment and antenna positioning – a number of factors that can prove to be singularly or a combination of culprits resulting in the problem.

A lot of people say: ”It got better’ or it’s just the ‘weather’ or it’s only channel 7″. This is the same as your car: “oh it only does it up hills” or ”it only does it when it’s cold”. Meanwhile the mechanic knows your car will break down, and so, in time, it does. Tv Reception is no different. Weak signal causes channel 7 to break up but soon it will be channel 9, then channel 10 and then all of them. Weak signal causes digital tv reception to break up in bad weather, but soon it won’t be the bad ‘weather’, – it will just break-up or dropout in any weather condition, period.

We want you to have good tv reception! Like the reception we have at our own homes! You should be aware that there is no reason, for ALL your tv channels to not be working ALL of the time! It doesn’t matter what the weather is like or where you live! So if you are putting up with pixelation – the truth is – eventually it will get worse.

Absolutely! This is becoming a common issue with how fast the technology is moving. As your TV’s operating system becomes older, support may be dropped from apps like 9Now, 7Plus etc. There are many potential solutions we can help you with that could save you from needing to buy a new TV.

Our services include: TV tuning, digital set top box and all AV equipment, TV set up and wall mounting installation. Home theatre, cinema and media room design, supply and installation. Reception repair, antenna repair and installation, new tv points, foxtel points. Pay tv distribution. Universal remote programming, satellite dish installation, tv system coaching, multi room media installation and home automation. Commercial antenna systems, head ends, amplification and system engineering and design. Wall mounting of all types of tv, home cinema design, multi room audio, c-bus. Insurance quotes for damaged televisions, off the plan designs of home cinemas and home theatre wiring. Pre-wire fit outs for tv points, home theatre and antenna outlets. Surround sound speaker cable concealment & more.

Services rendered by friendly and professional technicians for domestic and commercial properties in Melbourne and suburbs

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Carol Phelan
Carol Phelan
2022-11-25
Very professional and knowledgeable. Quick and reliable service.
Naida Crossett
Naida Crossett
2022-11-15
House with difficult access but completed the job with ease. Excellent fast response to enquiry and quick completion of job. Thanks!
Sue Milburn
Sue Milburn
2022-10-21
My daughter & I have used Doug quite a few times, he is always on time very professional & courteous, I’m very happy with every job he has done for us. Sue
Fran D
Fran D
2022-10-05
Doug was excellent. Returned calls quickly, pro-active with advice, did a good job, and pleasant and easy to deal with. Highly recommend
Simon Davey
Simon Davey
2022-10-03
Doug knows his stuff. Nothing was a bother and he just gets on and gets the job done. Very happy with the service he provided😎
Justin Embry
Justin Embry
2022-10-03
The service Doug provided was amazing, highly efficient, on time, happy to provide knowledge and insight as to what he is doing, and above all the cost was the best out of anybody else. 100% will be calling him up for future installs.
Mario Rodrigo
Mario Rodrigo
2022-10-02
Doug did a fantastic job with wall mounting a Samsung frame TV for me. Was very happy with the price charged. He was easy to get in touch with and discuss options. Was accommodating of my last minute changes. I was very pleased that Doug even helped me set up the tv settings and even fixed the extra frames I bought onto the TV!
zac loose
zac loose
2022-10-02
Great friendly service , organised an clean . Thanks
John Hickey
John Hickey
2022-08-31
Doug turned up on time and did everything that was required to a great quality. 👌👌
Daniel Liberato
Daniel Liberato
2022-08-29
Thanks to Doug who promptly came out hang my TV. Super professional and answered all questions. Would highly reccomend anybody to use his services.