If you have had a new sky box installed recently and suddenly found your existing sky link system isnt working any. Hello, i have a sky box in lounge with a feed out of rf2 to the attic, then a dc power pass splitter sending signal to 4 other tvs with magic eyes attached to each. If the power led on each eye lights up, they and your sky box are working correctly. The eyes are compatible with the standard sky remote. Then go to rf outlets and turn the power on, remembering to save the settings. This is a discussion on does sky q box work with a magic eye.
You then have to run an analogue scan not dvb on the second tv to receive the signal from the sky box. Ok, to eliminate possibilities, then, id suggest plugging each magic eye, in turn, directly into your sky box s rf2 socket on the rear panel. Big star keep an eye on the sky reformat4cd amazon. May 31, 2016 hi folks, are there any updates on this. Alan parsons project eye in the sky box set coming w5.
New io link sync box rf modulator output box use with magic eye for sky hd 5056192221582 ebay. Jun 18, 2018 the magic eye if also commonly known as remote eyes and connected to the rf2 ouput on the back of sky boxes. Discussion in audio visual started by hotrod, 27 oct 2012. Multi room hdmi wireless, hdmi over ip, powerlines, hdmi over ethernet duration. Aerial amplifiers for multiple installations a slx aerial amplifier may be needed such as the slx 2b, a slx4b, a slx6b or.
Vision sky magic eye f type connectors v55002 brand new design free f connector there are many sky magic eyes on the market and most of them are fine, but this v55002 vision link sky compatible remote eye for all bskyb digi box satellite receivers is a sort of rolls royce of magic eyes. For usb controllers, this is only necessary for some sky boxes. Sky digital is the uk satellite television service, provided by bskyb, and broadcast via the ses owned astra 2 series of satellites at 28. If you intend to connect a second tv to your sky box using the rf outlets then you will need to enable them, you can find out how to do this bellow. Jan 30, 2006 from the splitter i have 4 cables which go to various tv points around the house, into which i plug the magic eye adaptors so i can use a sky remote in all these rooms. New sky box with no rf2 output for sky link magic eye. Ideally i would like to keep panels closed most of the time.
The tiny triax magic eye is no larger than the end of your finger. Iolink sync box rf modulator output for sky hd box with mini magic eye black. The default rf channel number for a sky box is uhf channel 68. Its an excellent collection that enthrals and entertains, and because of the presence of many demo recordings and alternate takes of the bands material, shows how songs were ultimately finessed and tweaked into the aural. Its a pain waiting for the sky box to boot up, but its always better to switch everything off. My problem is to do with the sound i get on the tvs that get their signal from the rf2splitter. So if you connect a sky box via the rf2 output to the tilevision aerial input, the sky programmes can be viewed on the analogue part of the tuner, and full control of the sky system is. The infra red receiver inside the tilevision will receive the ir signal from a sky remote control and send it back down the aerial cable to the sky box. The sky iobox for sky hd boxes, compatible with models drx890w, drx895w, drx595 only. The only aerial type rf plug connections then being the rf2 from the sky box and the moulded rf. With a design as stunning as its picture and sound quality, and a. If you have a short coax aerial cable lead available, you could try connecting the rf2 output temporarily to your main tv, as a test, thereby bypassing the cabling to your 2nd tv.
How to move the rf output channel on a sky box youtube. We have just bought 2 new tv one in bedroom, one in kitchen. Available in black or mirror glass finish to complement the decor of any bathroom. This cable also carries modulated rf with picture and sound analogue, mono audio so you can connect it. The sky magic eye is a smart device that allows you to watch satellite television in another room in your house or caravan. The booster is also designed to carry the return signal from a tvlink remote control extender back to the sky digibox. Nov 18, 2011 multi room hdmi wireless, hdmi over ip, powerlines, hdmi over ethernet duration. How to install a magic eye tv aerials uk, digital tv. I have hd box output set to channel 34 and had to programme this on other magic eye tv. My problem is to do with the sound i get on the tvs that get their signal from the rf2 splitter. I have made sure that the rf output on the sky box is turned on.
From the splitter i have 4 cables which go to various tv points around the house, into which i plug the magic eye adaptors so i can use a sky remote in all these rooms. They have been working fine for a year or so but now i cant turn over any of the other tvs, yet the lights are on the magic eyes. Connected by thin cable, it is the least obtrusive of all the remote extenders. Allows sky digibox to be watched and controlled remotely from a second location away from the digibox. I have now bought a magic eye and have followed the instructions to turn rf2 output on sky box and when magic eye is plugged directly into sky hd box the red light is on but when i plug it into second tv samsung the red led does not light up and i cant change channels also the picture is now fuzzy. Sky magic eye and sky plus troubleshooting can you help. Only rf2 can be used to power magic eye type remote control extenders. How to install a magic eye tv aerials uk, digital tv aerial. One magic box and a upgraded skymaker x3 3d printer platinum minimum layer height 0. It should be a case of tuning your tv into channel 68, and youll be able to watch whatever tv channel your sky box is tuned into. To do this it needs a good quality coaxial cable connected back to rf2 on the digibox. Using a sky remote press services, then press 4, then type in 0 1, select, then press 4.
If you have had a new sky box installed recently and suddenly found your existing sky link system isnt working any more its likely due to the rf2 output being removed. The rectangular link adapter is fitted with a short, flexible lead with male tv plug to connect to your tv aerial socket if required. The satellite receiver also sends a small 9 volt current through the coaxial cable to power the magic eye. If they do, the box would have a rf outlet on it labelled 9v dc 75ma or similar. You must make sure the amplifier is a sky magic eye link compatible model if you connect your aerial into the aerial in socket on the back of the sky box you will also. Sky remotes can be programmed to be compatible with any of the three generations of sky box basic recording, nonhd recording, hd so in practise a hd you can of course carry your existing sky remote from room to room, and thatll save a bit of cost. A sky box has one uhf aerial input and two uhf aerial outputs rf1 and rf2. Global f140 4 way amplifier creative satellite ltd. So can i buy a magic eye type device that plugs into the back of. Using a sky remote press services, then press 4, then type in 0 1.
If your sky box doesnt have an rf2 output you will also need an add on i0 link. I thought id post this question separately for clarity as it is a different question question. Big star is a project that alex chilton has come back to from time to time when he needs a few bob from a tour. Vision sky magic eye f type connectors v55002 brand new design free f connector there are many sky magic eyes on the market and most of them are fine, but this v55002 vision link sky compatible remote eye for all bskyb digi box satellite receivers is a. Secondary tv set any remote tv set connected by rf coaxial lead other than your main set, which is connected via a scart or hdmi lead to your sky digibox. The usb controllers draw their power from the usb bus, but some sky boxes only accept rf2 commands if the rf2 power is switched on. The rf feed from a sky box is analogue if you have a tv that has freeview builtin, make sure that you tune sky in on the analogue tuner. Sky eyes are also susceptible to damage if they are connecteddisconnected when the tv andor sky box are on. There is an answer, you can still use your magic eye link system but a new adaptor is needed. The iobox creates a tvlink enabled rf output for a sky hd set top boxes with no rf2 output.
This video shows you how to move the rf output chanel on a sky box. I have mounted a tv on the wall with all the cables embedded in the wall. The definitive skylink magic eye guide definitions skylink refers to sky magic eyes such as tvlink, slxlink, digilink, digital link, visionlink, triax link and all the rest. The only thing that i have not connected is the the other magic eye that plugs into the modulator. You must make sure the amplifier is a sky magic eye link compatible model. Also it takes less time doing that than going to buy a new one. Once setup via the skybox menu, this rf2 output will send a 9volt supply to power and control your sky magic eye.
How do i change the rf output channel on a sky digibox. Tilevision 22 waterproof in wall bathroom television tv. Using the rf output socket on a sky box tv answers. This worked fine on the old tv 5 minutes ago but i cannot get new lg to find the input, even when i activate aerial socket as preferred input my old tv. What components do i need to site my sky box in a cupboard and still allow control from outside.
Sky hd box is in a custom cabinet with drop down panels. The sequence is the same for most sky boxes, only differing for sky hd boxes that are using the new epg. It sends a tv signal from the satellite receiver to your second television through a coaxial cable. I forked out for the 55inch oled thinking that this functionality would be a given, but sadly not. Unlike many rf distribution amplifiers the global f series are tvlink compatible, i. A replacement box with no rfout stops the rest of their system working as it did. Hi, could someone please tell me if it would be possible to connect a magic eye to the zgemma h1 box. Make sure the rf channel is set the same on the magic eye tv as the main tv with hd. I currently have a post elsewhere on here regarding some problems im having trying to get good sky pictures on several tvs using rf2 out on my sky box. A sky hd remote new silvergrey model with the original sky tv link magic eye enables you to operate all of the sky digibox functions from another location. I have now bought a magic eye and have followed the instructions to turn rf2 output on sky box and when magic eye is plugged directly into sky hd box the red light is on but when i plug it into second tv samsung the red led does not light up and i cant change channels. Beef over, it must be said that keep an eye on the sky does so much more than yoke together the big star recorded oeuvre.
Its easy to do and once youre all set up, you can watch an awardwinning drama, comedy or documentary on two tvs at the same time. You may need to do this to make your magic eye system or sky playback system to work or just to make the picture better. The samsung tvremote, purchased for the 2nd room, works a treat with sky q, surely lg can do the same. Mar 10, 2017 alan parsons project eye in the sky box set coming w5. Sep 09, 2007 we have just bought 2 new tv one in bedroom, one in kitchen. Hes followed all instructions double checked by my father. Magic eye for sky box in cabinet page 1 home cinema. Why does my magic eye not work after installing a sky hd box. If the noise persists, i think id conclude that its being introduced by your sky box, probably as a result of a failing component in its rf modulator circuitry. Shipping will be calculated and collected after campaign. This is particularly useful for those with long sight.
I cannot get the ir infra red adapter magic eye that came with the modulator to work. The iobox creates a tvlink enabled rf output for new skyhd set top boxes with no rf2 output. How to access the hidden installer menu on sky box youtube. Buy iolink sync box rf modulator output for sky hd box with mini magic eye black. The magic eye if also commonly known as remote eyes and connected to the rf2 ouput on the back of sky boxes.
You merely need to run a small length of coax for a short length, you may use pn 11544 from here from the male rf2 output on the sky box, and attach the cable to the female input of the tvlink, and then strategally site the remote eye in the viewing room the male side of the tvlink is not used for anything. My husband has purchased a magic eye we set up and had one before. The purpose of a skylink magic eye is to send remote control signals back to the sky digibox. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. The same type as used on ski for changing the channel in another room. For use with the new sky boxes which do not have an rf out socket on the back. I have this exact set up and can use a sky plus remote through the magic eye to control my hd box. Keep an eye on the sky is a 4cd, 98song career retrospective box set from american rock group big star, released in 2009. He rarely speaks about anything these days, let alone big star, but keep an eye on the sky tells you all youll need to know about big star, and thats plenty enough. So can i buy a magic eye type device that plugs into the back of the sky hd.
Im sooo disappointed that i cant use my lg magic remote to control our sky q box. Why does my magic eye not work after installing a sky hd. As well as material from founder member chris bells earlier bands rock city and icewater, it includes all titles in many cases as alternate mixes or demos from big stars first three studio. Feb 08, 2012 you will need a booster for 2 magic eyes the sky box alone on rf2 cannot power both, cheapest option is the slx 2b 2 way booster with rf2 pass available from most places for about. Sky no longer provide a uhf input and 2 outputs from their sky boxes, this is to apparently make way for the built in wifi module and lower power consumption. This cable also carries modulated rf with picture and sound analogue, mono audio so you can connect it to any tv with an analogue tuner. For use with the new sky hd boxes which do not have an rf out socket on the back. The above also works on the new sky boxes being shipped. A sky hd remote new silvergrey model with the original sky tv link magic eye enables you to operate all of the sky digibox functions from another location within the home.
The following sky boxes from other countries definitely do not have the relevant port. The role of any amplifiers is to amplifyboost the signal and make sure correct control of the sky magic eye s. The coax cable from rf2 on the digibox should be connected to tv aerial on the back of the second tv. The 22 tilevision is a waterproof digital lcd television designed, manufactured and tested in the uk for use in high humidity and wet areas.
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