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Fangio99 · 18-08-08, 07:30 PM

I just ran a new cable for my mothers Sky+ to her bedroom but the TV-Link won't light up. What is the best type and method of fitting connectors to get the TV-Link to work?

Should I use F-Types and adapters or normal coax connectors?

Any advice and help appreciated,

Fangio.

lincsat · 18-08-08, 11:02 PM

You can use normal co-ax connectors if you have a good connection - F connectors + adaptors would be better.

You have turned the voltage on in the Sky+ box and pushed it onto the correct connection?

Fangio99 · 19-08-08, 12:52 AM

Its just a replacement cable and the link was working. I just wanted some guidance on recommended connectors for this type of setup. I will hunt out someone who sells the right gear.

Thanks,

Fangio.

Kurdt Kobain · 24-08-08, 11:43 PM

You need to turn on the voltage for the TV link to work. Go to Sevices menu then without looking at the screen press 401 then select. This will take you into the hidden installers menu where you'll find the option to turn it on.

Also make sure you are using the RF2 output and not RF1.

Fangio99 · 25-08-08, 01:33 PM

Thanks all. All working now. Just replaced connectors.

Fangio.

18-08-08, 07:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fangio99 Apprentice Village Idiot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 85 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Sky TV Link connectors I just ran a new cable for my mothers Sky+ to her bedroom but the TV-Link won't light up. What is the best type and method of fitting connectors to get the TV-Link to work? Should I use F-Types and adapters or normal coax connectors? Any advice and help appreciated, Fangio. __________________ Eurovox Max Blue 2006 box owner "Women can keep a secret just as well as men, but it takes more of them to do it."

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19-08-08, 12:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fangio99 Apprentice Village Idiot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 85 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Sky TV Link connectors Its just a replacement cable and the link was working. I just wanted some guidance on recommended connectors for this type of setup. I will hunt out someone who sells the right gear. Thanks, Fangio. __________________ Eurovox Max Blue 2006 box owner "Women can keep a secret just as well as men, but it takes more of them to do it."

24-08-08, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kurdt Kobain Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 30 Thanks: 7 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Sky TV Link connectors You need to turn on the voltage for the TV link to work. Go to Sevices menu then without looking at the screen press 401 then select. This will take you into the hidden installers menu where you'll find the option to turn it on. Also make sure you are using the RF2 output and not RF1.

25-08-08, 01:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fangio99 Apprentice Village Idiot Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 85 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Sky TV Link connectors Thanks all. All working now. Just replaced connectors. Fangio. __________________ Eurovox Max Blue 2006 box owner "Women can keep a secret just as well as men, but it takes more of them to do it."


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