SKY Multiroom / Magic Eye Query

[chilscout]

So, to make sure I've got this right. Looking at this picture:

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• chilscout
• 8 Feb 2013
• 1

I ask my Sky man to connect the LNB from the dish to the loft box and the loft box to the Sky box in one room. The signal from the Sky box returns (UHF signal on diagram) to the loft box from where it is distributed to the various TVs (yellow, bedrooms on diagram).

Is this right?

I can also then connect other inout signals (TV aerials, etc) to the box for similar distribution.

 

[Sam Gangee]

A Sky-employed installer won't do it.

 

[chilscout]

Heavens, this is like pulling teeth!

I'll figure something out.

 

[Sam Gangee]

Satellite TV isn't simple. You might do well to read the free eBook before jumping in with both feet. Lack of understanding can cost money and time.
http://www.The-Cool-Book-shop.co.uk/satellite_freeview.htm#undersky

Alternatively, employ an independent professional, tell him exactly what end result you want, and pay him to figure out the best way to achieve it.

 

[ChrisFrost]

chilscout, don't put any LNB feed in to your loft box. Satellite LNB signals don't work the same way as aerial signals.

A simple way of wiring that allows magic eyes to work is this...

LNB feeds x2 direct to Sky box.

Roof aerial direct to Sky box

Sky box RF2 out goes up to loft box

Loft box feeds down to each TV


There are variations on this them, but this will work for you even with a basic "Sky Pass" (magic eye compatible) aerial distribution amp.

 

[Sam Gangee]

A simple way of wiring that allows magic eyes to work is this...

Which is what I already linked to and the page includes pretty diagrams.

Also this page for the simplest "TV in other rooms" explanation:
http://www.satcure.co.uk/tech/split.htm[/QUOTE]

 

[chilscout]

Just a quick note to say thanks to Martin at Satcure (http://www.satcure.co.uk) for his extremely prompt and helpful advice on this matter.

His T140 solution (http://www.satcure.com/accs/page15.htm) looks like it will do the trick.

Just hope Sky keeps the family happy - can see us arguing and needing Multiroom, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it!