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SkyLink Magic eye Definitive Manual

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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.
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).
Decoupled cable - a cable in which the outer screen has been
disconnected to leave a tiny gap part way along its length.
Double-screened cable - coaxial cable having a metal foil screen
and a braided copper screen. (Aluminium foil screened cable is
perfectly OK for short runs indoors.)
What is the purpose of a SkyLink magic eye?
The purpose of any SkyLink "magic eye" is to send remote control
signals back down a coaxial cable to your Sky Digibox. It allows
other TV signals to pass through to your secondary TV aerial
socket, unaffected.
The SkyLink device passes all RF signals straight through without
affecting them, including the selected Sky channel (and any
terrestrial aerial signals if an aerial is connected to your Sky
Digibox aerial input).
How do I connect a SkyLink?
Connect it to the RF2 output on your Sky Digibox using double-
screened cable with soldered plugs or screw-connection plugs. It is
essential to have a good connection because the Sky Digibox
provides power to the SkyLink.
A little silicone grease on the plug and pin connections will make it
easier to remove without damaging the RF2 socket (common
problem!) without affecting the electrical connection.
Note that the RF2 socket is male so you will need to use a female-
female adapter unless you have a female TV plug fitted. (Female TV

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Summary of Contents for SkyLink Magic eye

  • Page 1 OK for short runs indoors.) What is the purpose of a SkyLink magic eye? The purpose of any SkyLink "magic eye" is to send remote control signals back down a coaxial cable to your Sky Digibox. It allows other TV signals to pass through to your secondary TV aerial socket, unaffected.
  • Page 2 Please bear this in mind if your SkyLink does not work reliably. The SkyLink "magic eye" unit does NOT need to be connected to a secondary TV set in order to send your remote control signals back to your Sky Digibox.
  • Page 3 If you see intererference or a grainy Sky picture on your secondary TV, you have chosen a UHF channel number that is already in use. Return to the secret Installer menu and try a different number. Can I use more than one "magic eye"?
  • Page 4 Note that the amplifier amplifies the RF signal from RF2. It does not amplify the signal coming back from the "magic eye". What's the maximum cable length? With good quality double-screened cable a length of 20m should be fine and 50m is often possible.
  • Page 5 SkyLink amplifier will require a separate "plug-top" power supply. If you can't access mains power for a power supply unit near the SkyLink amplifier, you could try fitting a DC1 in-line DC inserter near to RF2 and feed a 9 volt DC power supply into that.