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.
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.
Where does Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., connect to?
Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.Each T-1 that Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., maintains is connected to a separate backbone provider (AT&T and Sprint). routing of this connectivity in central Florida is geographically disparate, thereby virtually eliminating the possibility of complete connectivity failures. And, with the BGP-4 network configuration, requests to your site are always routed through the shortest possible connection to your servers.
How do I connect my HD Satellite/Cable Box to the controller?
x1200 WUXGA LCD & ControllerBecause we cannot use the DVI-D signal, we must use the component outputs. Your HD Set-top-box should output 1080i/720p/480p/480i through its component video cables. You can input component signals into your controller using Sync-on-Green with this cable.
What equipment do I need to get Sky Broadband? Does it work through my Set Top Box?
FAQ for Sky broadband - Please read first! - SkyUser - The u...No, Sky Broadband does not work through your Set Top Box. The minimum spec equipment you must have to get Sky Broadband is as follows: A PC with Ethernet port or wireless connection. Or a Macintosh with Ethernet port or wireless connection. activated Sky Broadband service and the Sky Broadband Box Wireless Router plus an active compatible BT line.
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.
Where does the blue sky go when the sun goes down?
BANZAI INSTITUTE: Frequently Asked Questionsthe Earth's rotation spins our globe away from the sun, the light refracting off our atmosphere is blocked by the planet's mass. We are then able to see our universe through the crystal clear atmosphere without it being obscured by the light that creates the blue sky.
Why does the sky sometimes turn orange after a thunderstorm?
Questions and Answers about Thunderstorms: FAQsMost thunderstorms occur in the late afternoon. By this time of day, the sun is setting. The orange hue is caused by the same process that causes the vivid colors at sunsets. Shorter wavelengths of light (blue) are scattered quickly, leaving only the yellow-orange-red end of the spectrum.
I don't see anywhere to connect my power supply on the controller. Is it required?
Technical Support - Digitizing & Measurement Products - ...Yes. Connect the power cable into the jack on the back of the serial cable connector that connects to the computer. Connect the power supply end to a power outlet or power strip.
Why am I getting a message asking if I want to connect to my remote mail box?
Groupwise Email for Windows Help FAQ - HelpDesk Frequently A...If you are being asked to connect to a remote mail box, click NO and then try to find out why GroupWise cannot find your mail box. The first thing to check is to make sure that you have a network connection. Try to access the web using either Netscape or Internet Explorer. If you CANNOT access the web, try the following: Check to make sure that the ethernet cable that runs from the wall to the back of the computer is plugged in tightly at both ends.
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.
How can I make my own cable to connect my electronic flash to the flash controller?
Quaketronics Flashkit FAQYou can modify an existing cable, or create a new cable with wires and a 2.5mm phone plug. You can buy a 2.5mm plug connector from Mouser. Here are the part numbers: The polarity is important! Our flash trigger output is a 2.5mm phone jack. The center conductor (tip) gets the positive trigger voltage, and the outer (shield) is ground. If you can rig this up to your electronic flash, it should work fine. If you are going to modify a cable, cut off the end that you are going to connect to the 2.
Can I connect all the phones in my house to the box?
CIK TelecomYes. You need to connect the box to replace the Bell incoming lines. But if you are using Bell DSL, you can not do that unless you separate the DSL line. For more details, please contact our technical support before installation.
How will mio Box connect to all my devices?
SingTel - Generation mio : mio Voice : FAQsThe installer will help you connect your mio box to your devices based on the colour coded ports at the back of mio box.
Why connect the box to the telephone?
Digital TV Information: Common QuestionsCurrently, the telephone connection is used for two things. Occasionally, the box will dial Sky to confirm it is still connected to a telephone line (if you have signed an Interactive Discount Contract). It will also dial Sky if you watch any Sky Box Office events, to have the event added to your bill. Under both circumstances, the box will only use a freephone number, so it won't cost you anything.
How do I connect from another Unix box?
Netsoc: Support: FAQs: Filestorage & Userspace FAQUse smbclient. Eg, smbclient \\\\matrix.netsoc.tcd.ie\\homes -U TCD_USERNAME, replacing TCD_USERNAME with your ISS username, and entering your ISS password when prompted. Type man smbclient for more information. Alternatively, if you're on a linux system, you can mount your matrix space. For example, I use this: /usr/bin/smbmount-2.2.x //matrix.netsoc.tcd.ie/homes /home/mackers/mnt/matrix -o username mcnamard ro.
