How do I install an iO link on my Sky HD box?
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How do I install an iO link on my Sky HD box?
How to install your iO-LINK
- Switch off the SKY HD mini STB and disconnect the mains plug.
- Connect the iO-LINK directly to the IO port located on the back of the SKY HD mini STB.
- Connect one end of the coaxial cable (female connector) to the “RF out” of the iO-LINK and the other (male connector) to your second TV.
What is an iO link for Sky Box?
The IO Link is an adaptor that lets you conveniently connect a Sky Magic Eye (TV Link) to the IO port on compatible Sky+HD boxes with built-in Wi-Fi. It’s easy to do and once you’re all set up, you can watch an award-winning drama, comedy or documentary on two TVs at the same time.
How do I turn on iO port on Sky?
To activate your IO Link adaptor on a Sky+HD box: • Using your Sky remote control press “SERVICES”. Press “0” then “0”then “1” then “SELECT” to enter the installer set-up menu. Press the down arrow button to navigate to “RF Outlet Power Supply” and change the setting on “On”. Press the GREEN button to save the change.
How do I know if my magic eye is working?
You can check that the magic eye isn’t faulty by plugging it directly into the rf2 socket to see if it then ! ights. The solution is to remove and refit both plugs – ideally the centre wire of the cable should be soldered to the centre pin of the plugs, otherwise the problem will likely reappear at some point.
What RF output for Magic eye?
1- Connect your coaxial cable to the RF2 output on your Sky box. If your Sky box does not have an RF2 output you will need to purchase an i/0 link modulator or an external modulator to connect to your Sky box.
Is IO-Link Ethernet?
IO-Link over SPE is not another Ethernet-based bus system. Just like standard IO-Link, it is a point-to-point connection without addressing. All the defined interfaces and functions are retained.
How do I connect my Magic Eye to my TV?
Plug your tvLink into the second TV’s aerial socket. Position your tvLink’s magic eye (the part that looks like a computer mouse) with a clear line of sight to your Sky remote. Switch your Sky box, and everything connected to it, on at the mains. You should see a red power light on your tvLink.
