Labgear Sky MRX955F User manual

Introduction
Important
Installation instructions
MRX955F -Sky™ Compatible TV DigiLink
IR Remote Extender System
Figure 2
MRX955F DigiLink
To Sky™
RF2 Socket/MRX600
DigiLink
DigiLink
Eye
Step One
Installing your coax cable to second TV
1. Fit a female coax connector to the satellite end
of the coax cable and t an F connector to the
other end. It is important that when tting
coax connectors that the cable makes full contact
with the pin of the coax connector. This is best
acheived by soldering the cable into the connector.
Failure to make a full contact between the cable
and the connector pin will disable the remote
control function of the DigiLink.
2. Route your length of coax cable from the Sky™
Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver location (female socket
connector) to your second TV location
(F connector). You can route the cable indoors or
outdoors but it is important to ensure that there are
no kinks or twists in the cable and that tight bends
are avoided as this can damage the cable core.
Note: It is important that the coax cable signal is not
interrupted by isolated wall plates, non-bypass aerial
ampliers or aerial splitters as these will disable the
remote control function. If necessary, please use non-
isolated wall plates or a digital bypass kit with your
aerial amplier/splitter to avoid such problems
(contact a local electrical or satellite installer for details) .
3. Once your length of coax cable is in place, connect
the female coax connector to the RF2 socket on the
back of your Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver.
Step Two
Installing the DigiLink (Figure 2)
1. Connect the short lead with a male plug which is
attached to the DigiLink to the aerial input socket
on your second TV. If you are using a separate VCR
(excluding TV/VCR combination systems) then you
must connect the DigiLink to the VCR aerial input,
not the TV aerial input.
2. Connect the F connector on your length of coax
cable to the F connection on the DigiLink.
3. Position the infrared eye in a clear line of sight from
where you will be using the remote control, (eg on
top of your TV).
The DigiLink allows you to both watch and control
your Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver from a second TV
in your home regardless of its location. The DigiLink is
compatible with Sky™, /Sky+™ and Sky+HD™ receivers
with RF2 output using your existing or additional
remote control. Also compatible with newer Sky boxes
with I/O port when used with the Labgear MRX600
I/O Port Converter.
What you may need (not supplied)
• Suitable length of coax cable to route from your Sky™
Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver to your second TV.
• For coax cable runs of over 10 metres, a suitable
amplier, such as the LDL102, is required.
• Male (plug) coax connector (connects to Digilink).
• Female (socket) coax connector (connects to
satellite receiver RF2 outlet).
1. It is IMPORTANT that you follow ALL sections of
the installation instructions in order to fully install
your DigiLink.
2. Please switch o all equipment and remove the
plugs from the wall sockets before attempting to
install any cabling. Please do not switch on any
equipment until you reach Step Three of this
installation guide.
Figure 1.
Typical system setup. Please read these instructions
carefully for full details of how to install your DigiLink.
To PVR/DVD
Recorder
SCART/HDMI
(not supplied)
Coax Cable/Flylead
(not supplied)
ANT. IN
Satellite In
Aerial In
Cable (not supplied)
Remote
Eye
(if applicable)
Main TV 2nd TV
SCART/HDMI IN ANT. IN
Sky™/Sky+™/
Sky+HD™ Receiver
RF Out 1
RF Out 2
RF In
LNB
TV PVR

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Figure 4.1
1. Using your Sky Digibox
2. Telephone Numbers
3. Parental Control
4. System Setup
5. Favourite Channels
6. Other Channels
Figure 4.2
1. LNB Setup
2. Default Transponder
3. Telephone Settings
4. RF Outlets
5. Manual Tuning
6. New Installation
Installers set up
Figure 4.3
RF Channel Number 60
RF Outlet Power Supply ON
Save New Settings
RF Outlets
If you have any problems setting up the DigiLink,
please read the instructions again carefully or see the
common questions below:
• I cannot view terrestrial TV channels on either of
my TVs
Check that your terrestrial aerial is connected to the
Aerial IN/RF IN socket on the back of your Sky™/
Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver from your aerial wall socket
or via your VCR. The terrestrial aerial signal will now be
output from RF1 (to your main TV) and RF2 (to your
second TV).
• The infrared LED does not switch on and my remote
control is not working
The DigiLink requires power from the Sky™/Sky+™/
Sky+HD™ receiver in order to power the remote
sensor. You can perform the following simple exercise
to nd where the DigiLink voltage is being lost.
1. Connect the DigiLink directly into the RF2 socket
on your Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver. Does the
DigiLink LED light up?
YES - Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ box is OK, move to
next step.
NO - your Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ box is not
switched on, or is not set up correctly (see step
three of installation instructions).
2. If you have an aerial amplier/splitter between the
Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver and the second TV,
connect the DigiLink directly into an output socket
on your amplier/splitter using a short piece of
coax cable with male to male connections. Does the
DigiLink LED light up?
YES - Aerial amplier/splitter is OK, move to
next step
NO - Your amplier/splitter is blocking the power
signal to your DigiLink. You will need to t a
digital amplier bypass kit (available from
electrical retailers).
3. If you have any wall plates tted in either the main
or second TV locations, connect the DigiLink
directly into the wall plate in the 2nd TV location.
Does the DigiLink LED light up?
YES - Wall plates are OK, move onto next step
NO - One or more of your wall plates are
isolated and are blocking the DigiLink power
signal. Replace with non-isolated wall plates
(available from your local electrical retailer).
4. If the red LED still does not switch on after
performing the above excercise, it is likely that
there is a problem with the coax cabling or
connectors. Please check that all cables are free
from kinks, twists or tight bends and that all coax
connectors are tted correctly.
Once you have found the problem and rectied as
detailed above, reconnect the DigiLink in the
second TV location as instructed in step two of the
installation instructions
• The DigiLink LED is on but my remote
control is not working
1. Fit an additional small length of coax cable between
the DigiLink and your Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™
receiver to resolve a possible phasing problem
caused by the length of the cable being used.
2. Check the batteries in your remote control.
3. Ensure there is a clear line of sight between your
remote and the infrared eye.
If you are experiencing problems with your Sky™/
Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver, please press the SERVICES
button on your Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ remote control
and select the TELEPHONE NUMBERS option to view a
list of helpful telephone numbers.
If you are contacting SKY™ or the manufacturer of your
receiver be ready to let them know the make and
model number of your receiver.
If you still have problems installing your DigiLink -
Please call our Customer careline: 08457 573 479
(Local Rate - UK only)
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
http://www.philex.com/support
Step Three
Setting up the DigiLink - IMPORTANT – please read carefully
Before you begin using the DigiLink you must provide power to it from your
Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver. The following instructions must be performed
from your Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver location using your Sky™/Sky+™/
Sky+HD™ remote control:
1. Switch on your Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver and view on your main TV.
2. Press the
SERVICES button (Figure 4.1).
3. Select the
SYSTEM SETUP option. (For Sky+HD™ press 0 .
4. Press the following buttons in sequence:
0, 1, SELECT .
You should now see the installers’ menu. If not, repeat the above steps.
5. Select the
RF OUTLETS option (Figure 4.2). Make a note of the RF channel
number in this menu as you may require this information when tuning your
second TV, depending on tune operation on your TV.
6. Highlight the
RF OUTPUT POWER SUPPLY option (Figure 4.3).
7. Set this option to ON using the left/right arrow buttons.
8. Select
SAVE NEW SETTINGS .
9. Press the
SKY button to return to normal viewing.
10. Check that the red LED on the DigiLink is lit to indicate that the settings have
been performed correctly. If this LED is not on, repeat the above instructions
or check the troubleshooting guide.
Step Four
Using the DigiLink
1. Switch on your second TV and select an empty channel.
2. Tune and store this channel to the Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver.
Depending on your TV, you may be able to tune to the RF channel number
displayed in the installers’ menu. Please check your TV user manual for details
of how to tune your TV.
3. Once tuned to your Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ receiver you should be able to use
your Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ remote control to control your Sky™/Sky+™/
Sky+HD™ receiver and view Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ channels on your 2nd TV.
Additional Sky™/Sky+™/Sky+HD™ remote controls are available for purchase
should you wish to use a separate remote control for each viewing location.
These should be available from your local electrical retailer.
Troubleshooting
Waste electrical and electronic products must
not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check withyour Local Authority for recycling advice.
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PLEASE NOTE: if your menu screens
appear dierent from those shown
below and you are unable to
activate the RF2 outlet power
supply, check your reciever manual
or contact the manufacturer or Sky™.
MRX955F -Sky™ Compatible TV DigiLink
IR Remote Extender System