Hes followed all instructions double checked by my father. Provides an rf output for the latest sky hd set top boxes with no rf output of. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussion in audio visual started by crystal ball, 16 dec 20.
Sky hd box not working gone off or stuck on a yellow or red light. You can order yours from the sky accessories page, with your tv link youll be able to watch and control your sky box from another room. Where you insert the modulator into the aerial chain depends on whether your magic eyes are powered by the sky box or not via the rf 2 output or have their own power supply. You then have to run an analogue scan not dvb on the second tv to receive the signal from the sky box. I got a tv installer to check my connections and he found this did not work and replaced it with one he had. Hi yes they eye will let you watch the box in the living room in another room. Try the remote with the eye at the back of the box so the box receiver doesnt pick up the remote.
Locate and blank off the infrared sensor behind the front panel of both sky digiboxes. But at the moment, that is just a magic eye thing, so not proper multiroom, only suitable for watching what is on the main tv. Once together and mounted it creates a strong and tidy shelf perfect for your device for us the projector. Connect the magic eye directly to the back of the box. How big is the box, and how much space will i need in my tv cabinet for the new sky box. You can use one remote control to operate two sky digiboxes independently in the same room like this. Discussion in audio visual started by alexmorgan, oct 2011. If you find that you are experiencing repeat problems with your digibox, from failed recordings to loss of sound etc, a forced software update might help. Tv eye box iolink rf modulator output for sky hd box plus a free black magic eye. Screw the f connectors, leads from dish into the dish input, it does not matter which way round these go.
Where this is the case this is detailed in the summary for each feature. How to fit f connectors to coaxial cable for sky and freesat. Hi i have my sky box in one room as there is a shelf and a hdmi cables thru the. As most are aware the remote that comes with the sky hd box s are not very accurate, ie i have to point my remote in an exact position to get it to work. Buy a sky hd box online cheap sky sports and the world cup.
Sky magic eye and sky plus troubleshooting can you help. Magic eye tv link for sky hd sky plus watch sky in 2 rooms. I have checked all connections and rf2 is on also the red light is on the magic eye and the new booster box in. New sky hd boxes do not have rf outputs, you need an io adaptor, do you have one of. How to hide your sky box and still be able to control it. Software updates happen automatically on all sky digiboxes as and when new versions are launched. Connect your sky box to a second tv with highquality coax aerial cable, or.
Extender 60m 1080p hdmi repeater with ir function up to 200 feet over single cat 6 cat 7 ethernet cables for pc dvd sky hd box ps3 ps4 satellite box and more devices. The sky hd box puts out stereo digital audio onto its hdmi connector, and provides 5. For more information on watching sky q in different rooms, read our guide to watching on multiple devices at the same time. Place each unit on a separate shelf with plenty of air space.
I want to buy a magic eye and connect that to my hd box so that i can point my sky remote anywhere in my lounge and still be able to set recordingsturn the channels over etc. If they need the sky box rf 2 output to work then unplug the aerial if any from the sky box rf in and. But first make sure the connections are secure in the back of the sky box. Sky hd box for sale in leicester, leicestershire gumtree. Sky hd box and sky remote in colliers wood, london gumtree toshiba 19 inch tv. How do i change the rf output channel on a sky digibox. We do have an extension of the sky already in the other sitting room, which is where we would want to put the old box. I just removed the top right hand twin drawer and the box just spotted in over the wooden drawer runners inside, then removed draw front panel and fixed in position so that it. My husband has purchased a magic eye we set up and had one before.
Doing a house rewire, one of my first and have been asked to put the ability of sky tv in three of the bedrooms as well as the living room. The coax cable from rf2 on the digibox should be connected to tv aerial on the back of the second tv. If you upgrade to sky q, you can watch tv in different rooms with a sky q mini box and sky q experience or multiscreen subscription. Its freeview signals digital will be combined with the selected sky programme analogue which come out of both rf out sockets. Having never been involved with wiring cable or for sky can anyone help with how it should be wired and what type of aerial cable to use. Firstly can someone recommend a magic eye that will do the job required. He confirmed it is a requirement in the first year but also said the purpose was to interrogate the box overnight and collect your viewing habits for targetting marketing at you. How to install a magic remote eye to view sky box in. This video shows you how to install an infra red magic eye so that you can view anc control your sky box in two or more rooms. These generally happen every few months to assist with ironing out bugs and adding new services. Magic eye tv link for sky hd sky plus watch sky in 2. Although new customers will no longer be able to get their hands on the iconic settop box. Your old sky box will still work as a freesat from sky box to receive free channels on it, but you wont be able to pause, record or watch any old recordings on the box anymore.
One of the most common questions we get asked here at home cinema buyer is how to connect your sky box to your home cinema system so you can enjoy surround sound from all your favourite television programmes, movies and sports as well as from dvds the process is actually quite simple when you know how, but like a lot of things with technology its never quite as easy as it should be. If you dont want to control the digiboxes from any other room then you do not need the t120 amplifiers. The bt engineer said connecting the box is down to sky. This is fine if you are just feeding a tv, but if you are going into an av receiver to provide switching between different video sources and to give you surround sound it is a real pain because.
By using this site you agree to the use of cookies. How to install magic eye with io link sky community. I have mounted a tv on the wall with all the cables embedded in the wall. The magic eye if also commonly known as remote eyes and connected to. The magic eye if also commonly known as remote eyes and connected to the rf2 ouput on the back of sky boxes. Control two sky boxes in the same room remote doubler.
Sky fire hazard sky hd sky in europe sky install diy sky lnb sky lnbextra sky multiroom. In practice, however, variations in tolerances can cause unreliable operation with. The first was the basic box you can grab for free with your new package, but the 2tb one cost extra though you got a lot more space for recordings. We have just bought 2 new tv one in bedroom, one in kitchen. New sky box magic eyes dont work page 1 home cinema. Having looked at the information on the sky website, we thought it only right that we highlight what connectors are available on the new sky hdtv set top boxes to help those with older displays make sure they are compatible.
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. For the first 2 years after launch, the service was branded sky hd. See our sky in other rooms section for more on sky in extra rooms. Keeping an eye on available disk space 65 disk space warning 65 recording radio channels 66 adding extra time to. Infrared remote control receiver extender repeater emitter usb cable adapter. Output connectors for mysky hdi from what i have read mysky hdi currently records 2 channels and you can watch a third that you have previously recorded from planner the same as mysky. Keeping an eye on available disk space 70 disk space warning 70 recording radio channels 71 adding extra time to the start and end of recordings 72.
Installed mine in a chest of drawers in the bedroom. Sky hd magic eye hd version allows control over sky box from second location does require coax cable from sky box to second location suitable for wall mounted plasma and lcd sets control the sky box from another room. I just removed the top right hand twin drawer and the box just spotted in over the wooden drawer runners inside, then removed draw front panel and fixed in position so that it could be removed easily. Why does my magic eye not work after installing a sky hd box. If this still dosnt work then looks like you could need a new magic eye. All references to the sky hd box in this guide also apply to the sky hd 2tb box and sky hd 1tb, and the product images in this user guide reflect the sky hd box with builtin wifi. 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. If your sky box does not have an rf2 output you will need to purchase an i0 link modulator or an external modulator to connect to your sky box. Imagine my pain, the sky box is in our bedroom but on a lower shelf of the tv rack. The manual states that the box maximum temperature should not exceed. Some users may have problems if using a signal booster and a magic eye tv link. How to install a magic remote eye to view sky box in another room.
If it does, connect the digital box to your tv via a european scart cable that has screened video wires inside. They play to change that so it can record 4 channels at a time and that will just be a software download done automatically from skys end. Ethernet by me is in place between the router and sky box. Sky box dimensions and ventilation advice tv answers. Master av services have put together a simple guide to connecting your sky hd box. With the exceptions of the mains and the telephone line, all the interconnections between the rear panel of your. How to connect your sky box to your home cinema system. The sky hd box should not be in direct sunlight or close to a radiator or heater.
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