What if I have an amplifier between my Sky+ box and where I want to use the Sky controller?
Controlling Sky or Sky+ from your PC - FAQProviding the amplifier supports 'IR backchannel', 'IR passthrough' or 'magic eyes' you won't have a problem. The amplifiers made by tvlink are highly recommended.
How does the controller connect to the sky box?
Controlling Sky or Sky+ from your PC - FAQThe controller connects to the port labelled 'RF 2' or 'RF out 2'. This port usually also has a label reading '9V DC 75mA'. Unfortunately none of our controllers will work with any of these boxes. The UK cable companies supply boxes that can only be controlled by infra-red.
Can I use a Pre-Amplifier with the Kit1?
Audio Note Kits - Frequently Asked QuestionsYes you certainly can. Some users say that the use of a pre-amp increases dynamics - especially transformer coupled designs like our Line-Only Pre-Amplifier. A pre-amp can also be useful if you need to use long signal cables. Click here to read an article where Andy Grove of Audio Note UK discusses some of the technical issues and benefits of 1x oversampling.
I want to send my Crown amplifier to the factory for service. What should I do?
Amplifier Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen sending a Crown product to the factory for service, be sure to fill out the service information form found in the back of your manual and enclose it with your shipment, either inside the box or in a packing slip envelope securely attached to the outside of the shipping carton. Do not send the service information form separately. If you don't have your manual, you can also download a copy of the form here (pdf file, requires Adobe Acrobat to read).
What type of sky digi box is best for use in these area's ?
Sky satellite digital TV installation, Costa del Sol, Andalu...present each new installation is carried out using the very latest pace ds430n Digi box, Also we offer reconditioned boxes for sale.
Can you tell me how to use the RS232 port on the Sky box to change channel?
Controlling Sky or Sky+ from your PC - FAQUnfortunately I can't. The RS232 is only used to provide information to the Sky Gnome, and to take input from the Sky Gamepads. There is no way to control the sky box using it's serial port, but fortunately you can use our range of serial and USB controllers to control your Sky box.
Will it work with my sky box?
Controlling Sky or Sky+ from your PC - FAQAll our controllers work with all UK supplied Sky, Sky+ and Sky HD boxes. They also all support the FOXTEL iQ PVR.
What is the specification of the Sky HD Box?
High Definition Television (HDTV) FAQ for the UK (Sky BBC Te...The Sky HD Box made by Thompson uses DVB-S2 modulation and MPEG-4/H.264 AVC compression codec with videogarde encryption. 1080i/25 and 720p/50 will be the supported display standards. It has video output via a single HDMI socket and analogue component video. The component video will allow HD output which is not copy protected, so the older non HD Ready HDTVs sets should be able to view HD video.
I want to connect my own amplifier, where is the AS2/AS3/ES52/ES53 amplifier?
Angry Kitchen Appliances: Saab 9-5 Audio FAQThe amplifier is mounted by the front passengers feet (left hand drive) or drivers feet (right hand drive), below the A pillar near the wheel. The wires from the head unit and battery connect to the amplifier using one big connector. The balanced low level signals should be twisted. The big connector has two rows of pins. The first row starts with two large red wires and is numbered 1 through 20. The second row starts with two large black wires and is numbered 21 through 39.
What controller would you use?
Grassroots Electric VehiclesIn general; I put as many batteries in as possible. The Zilla controllers are the best dc controllers on the market and they come in 3 voltages 156v, 300v and 348v at 1000 or 2000 amps. As distance is related to weight of batteries, golf cart batteries give lots of weight at 65lbs each. You get the most for the money but it is hard to get the voltage high when you need 20 of them, just to get 120 volts.
What gauge wire do I use if I want to hard wire my channels to my Light Controller?
Frequently Asked Questions - Light ControllersANSWER: This depends on the size of load you will be placing on the channel. A full 10A load typically requires 16AWG wire. Please refer to the National Electric code or other manufacturers' guidelines for proper wire sizing.
Can I record from Sky or my cable box with the Toppy?
Frequently Asked QuestionsNo. Like other Freeview PVRs, the TF5800 can only record from the built in tuners. It cannot record a signal from the SCART socket onto the hard disk. The same is true of the satellite models from Topfield. And while the satellite models will be able to record from your existing dish, you cannot use them to record channels that rely on a Sky viewing card, since the necessary CAM is not available. If you want to record from Sky One, you need a Sky+ box, or a PVR from your cable TV company.
Can I record Sky Box office movies?
Sky Digi Online part of Media 247All Sky Box Office movies are protected by a copy protection system. The system that is built into the digibox is called Macrovision.
What type of amplifier works best with under saddle pickups? Can I use a keyboard amp?
Highlander Musical Audio Products. Frequently Asked Question...The complex nature of acoustic guitar sound requires a good hi-fidelity amplifier or amplification system to reproduce the original tone faithfully. Electric Guitar Amplifiers are typically not suitable. A good electric guitar amplifier is designed to provide "color" and "excitement" to an otherwise dry electric guitar sound, and the cabinets typically have a open back which causes feedback.
Can I use the Cabbone with a bass guitar amplifier?
Tonebone Cabbone speaker cabinet switcher - Frequently Asked...Absolutely! Bass tones will vary dramatically when driving through a 4-10 cabinet as opposed to a 2-15. Keep in mind that the Cabbone is designed to work with 100 Watt amplifiers. Using a more powerful amp at high volumes could cause the relays to arc. To make sure you do not damage the Cabbone or your amps, make sure you do not drive more than 100 Watts through the Cabbone.
How do I know what power amplifier I should use?
Aaron Hi Fi Frequently Asked QuestionsIn general the amplifier power should not be greater than the power range we recommend in our specifications. Please note though, our specifications are ratings based on the amplifier specifications being honest, this means that the amplifier manufacturer should be quoting the power as continuous RMS power 20Hz ? 20KHz.
Why do I need an amplifier to use my headset?
Andrea Electronics Frequently Asked QuestionsThe amplifier box matches the headset signal levels to those needed by the phone you connect to. Since manufacturers vary phone connections and signal levels, the amplifier compensates for these differences.
Can I use FPAA as an instrumentation amplifier?
Welcome to ni2designsYes. Even though FPAA does not contain any instrumentation amplifier as such, since Anadigm FPAA is based on fully differential amplifier architecture instrumentation amplifier can be implemented by connecting input signal to any one of the I/O block and provide some gain to the input signal.
How do I use headphones with my Ultrasound Amplifier?
ULTRASOUND Amplifiers-superior acoustic guitar ampsWith the exception of our entry level AG-30 amplifier, there is not a dedicated "Headphone Out" jack on our amplifiers. There has been some controversy in the industry about headphone out signals in recent years because a lot of players like to use this signal to drive a personal monitor. The headphone out will work well for this with one exception, most times when a plug is inserted into a headphone out jack, it will defeat the internal speaker(s) of the amp.
