RE: [KAT5] KAT5 MkII IR to Sky+

["Keith Doxey" <kat5users@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Phil,

Still havent been able to replicate the problem yet but am working on it.

I have used one of the Pacelink RF2 devices on KAT5 to directly inject IR
into the Sky box with good results. www.pacelink.co.uk/rf2link.htm

This eliminates the need for the IR emitter.

Does your freind get better results when trying close to the IR reciever ?

What type of TV does he have in the room ? CRT, LCD, Plasma ?

Any energy saving lamps ?

It could be that something else is being picked up which is causing
distortion of the signal, likewise the IR signal being received might be
picking up a reflection as well as the direct signal which could also
corrupt it. Different formats of IR signal operate at different speeds and
would be more tollerant of a slightly distorted signal.

You can observe the difference by noticing how the brightness of the
Receive
LED varies with different brands of remote control.

Regards

Keith

> -----Original Message-----
> From: kat5-users@xxxxxxx [mailto:kat5-users@xxxxxxx]On
> Behalf Of Elliott, Phil P SUKOP-OFI/154
> Sent: 05 October 2005 09:24
> To: kat5-users@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [KAT5] KAT5 MkII IR to Sky+
>
>
> Hello Keith
>
> The sky box my friend is using is made by Pace and is the
> standard model supplied by sky.
>
> Regards
>
>
>
>
> Phil
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kat5-users@xxxxxxx
> [mailto:kat5-users@xxxxxxx]On Behalf
Of Keith Doxey
> Sent: 16 September 2005 10:31
> To: kat5-users@xxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: [KAT5] KAT5 MkII IR to Sky+
>
>
> Hi Phil,
>
> I have got one other person who is having problems but I dont know why
:-(
>
> He is actually using the Pacelink RF2 device to inject the IR
> directly into
> the Skybox.
>
> His setup works perfectly, the one in his sisters house which is
basically
> an identical setup is working intermittantly.
>
> I think I need to order Sky+ so that I can test this out for myself.
Are
> there different models of SKY+ boxes, if so, which model does you
friend
> have?
>
> As far as I am aware, the ONLY difference between SKY and SKY+ is
actually
> the codes used. The protocol is the same so there is no reason
whatsoever
> for it not to work on SKY+
>
> Will keep you informed as to progress.
>
> Regards
>
> Keith
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: kat5-users@xxxxxxx [mailto:kat5-users@xxxxxxx]On
> > Behalf Of Elliott, Phil P SUKOP-OFI/154
> > Sent: 16 September 2005 08:53
> > To: kat5-users@xxxxxxx
> > Subject: {Definitely Spam?} [KAT5] KAT5 MkII IR to Sky+
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> >
> > Wye Aye
> >
> > I was helping a friend setup his new KAT5 boxes last night but I
> > couldn't get it to change the channel on his new Sky+ box.  I
> > know that the IR is working because it would control his video.
> > I tried messing about with the position of the emitter but no
success.
> >
> > I seem to recall Frank Mc Alinden having problems with FirM Jr
> > controlling sky+.  I wonder if my problem is related to that.
> > Has anyone else managed to control sky+?
> > Regards
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> > Phil Elliott
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