PROception proSAT1EYE User manual
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PD2011-9014-01
INSTRUCTIONS
This kit allows you to control a Sky* Digibox digital satellite recei er or Sky+* personal ideo recorder
(PVR) from another room. It is useful where you ha e wired the output of the Digibox or PVR to one
or more remote rooms so that the selected digital satellite channel (or disk playback) can be iewed
on additional TV sets.
The wiring can be as simple as a direct extension cable from the Digibox or PVR to a single remote
room described in this leaflet or it can be a feature of a more comprehensi e signal distribution
system using a suitable amplifier such as the Proception PROamp24R, 26R or 28R (see page 2).
Compatibility
The proSAT1EYE is for use with Sky* digital satellite equipment only and is compatible with all
makes of Digibox and Sky+* PVR.
PROception
Proception Limited,
177-187 Rutland Road
SHEFFIELD
S3 9PT
United Kingdom
We : http://www.proception.co.uk/
e-mail: [email protected]
proSAT1EYE
Digital Satellite TV Control Extender
2-Year Guarantee
This guarantee co ers failure of your Proception product resulting from manufacturing defect
within a period of 2 years from the date of supply to the end-user. This guarantee does not
co er damage to the product caused by abuse, tampering, defecti e installation or natural
causes such as lightning discharge. Repair or attempted repair, other than by the manufacturer,
will render this guarantee oid. This guarantee does not affect a consumers statutory rights.
coupler
Troubleshooting
The following guide should assist in case of difficulty.
No digital satellite channels available in remote room
Check that the signal feed from the Digibox or PVR (RF OUT-2) ia the extension cable or distribution
system is properly connected to the remote room TV ia the coupler. Check that the remote room
TV is tuned to the correct channel for your Digibox or PVR output.
No terrestrial TV channels
Check that the coaxial cable from the aerial is connected correctly into the VCR and Digibox or PVR,
as described in your Digibox or PVR user manual.
Remote control not working (unable to change channel on the Digibox or PVR from the
remote room)
Check that the red LED power indicator on the coupler is alight. If not, try the following.
nCheck that you ha e changed the second outlet power supply option in the installer menu, as
described under configure the Digibox or PVR abo e (applies only for direct extension cable
connections to Digibox or PVR).
nEnsure that the coupler is connected as shown in the wiring plans, with the female coaxial
connector connected to the feed from the Digibox, PVR or amplifier. Remote control will not
work if the coupler is connected the wrong way round.
nSwitch off the Digibox or PVR and disconnect the mains plug. After 10 seconds, reconnect the
mains plug and switch the Digibox or PVR on.
nCheck that there is a direct connection between the output of the Digibox (or PVR) or the
distribution amplifier and the coupler with no other parts in line, for example, isolated wall
plates. If there are wall plates, check that they are non-isolated. If necessary, replace with non-
isolated wall plates as descibed on page 3. If a distribution amplifier is in use check that it is
compatible with the proSAT1EYE kit i.e. that it has an RF return path and pro ides 9 V DC
power at the outputs for infra-red eyes.
nCheck the cable between the Digibox, PVR or distribution amplifier and the coupler. In particular,
check all the coax plug connectors (see page 3). If you ha e a multimeter, check for the presence
of approximately 9 V DC at the incoming cable connection to the coupler. flylead
receiver eye
INSTALLATION NOTES
Wiring
If there is no extension cable or distribution system in place already, start by installing coaxial cable
(not supplied) between the RF OUT-2 connector on the back of the Digibox or PVR and the remote
room, as shown in Wiring Plan 1.
Wiring Plan 2 shows the connections required if you already ha e (or intend to install) a signal
distribution system. For the remote control function to work the amplifier must be of the type which
has a return path capable of passing remote control signals at 6 MHz. Installation of this type of
system is beyond the scope of this leaflet and should be co ered in the instructions supplied with
the amplifier.
Remote room installation
Place the recei er eye on or near the TV in the remote room and connect the coupler into the TV
signal cable as shown in the wiring plans. Ensure that the eye faces into the room and is isible
from your iewing position.
Notes: If you are using a VCR or other accessory equipment in the remote room the coupler must
be connected on the aerial (extension) cable side of the VCR or accessory, not on the TV side. Note
that the female coaxial connector (marked IN) of the coupler must face the incoming signal cable
and the male coaxial connector (marked TV) must face the TV equipment side. The remote control
function will not work if the coupler is connected in line the wrong way round. The short
flylead supplied should always be used as shown, in preference to plugging the coupler directly into
the TV etc. this pre ents the weight of the coupler and its leads damaging the aerial socket.
*Sky and Sky+ are registered trade marks of British Sky Broadcasting Group plc.
Contents of kit
PROception
TV
IN
proSAT1EYE
OUTPUTS
UHF
INPUT
VHF
INPUT
1234
PROception
TV
IN
proSAT1EYE
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Outlet plates
The TV connection in the remote room may use a wall outlet plate. Note that some types of
existing outlet plate, particularly the isolated types illustrated, are not compatible with the proSAT1EYE
system and will need to be replaced. Replacement plates are readily a ailable from electrical or TV
retailers, or DIY stores.
The replacement should be a single non-isolated outlet plate.
Alternati ely, non-isolated dual TV/radio outlets are also
compatible, pro ided that they ha e DC continuity to the
the TV connector - check this point with your supplier before
purchasing replacements.
Use of an incompatible outlet plate will pre ent power from
reaching the coupler (red LED indicator not lit) and this in
turn will stop the remote control function working.
Coaxial plugs
Correct fitting of the coaxial plugs used to make connection to the components is crucial to obtaining
the best results from your system. Achie ing sound braid and centre connections is important. Any
good quality type of coaxial plug is suitable, but note that fitting some types in o es a soldering
operation. The sequence of diagrams below illustrates how to fit the most common type of plug
correctly (this type requires the centre connection to be soldered). Other plugs may ary and some
solderless types use a screw clamp connection or spring centre contact. Any specific fitting instructions
supplied with your plugs should take precedence o er the diagrams here. Failure to solder the
centre connection where necessary may result in intermittent or unreliable remote control
operation.
Configure the igibox or PVR
The purpose of this step is to configure the Digibox or PVR to supply 9 olt power to the remote
recei er eye. Normally this is only required for the direct extension cable system (Wiring Plan 1).
This step is not required if the signal feed to the remote room arrives via a mains powered
amplifier (Wiring Plan 2).
This step should be carried out in the room containing the Digibox or PVR (usually at the main TV
location).
nSwitch-on the main TV and the Digibox or PVR, and select a digital satellite channel.
nUsing the Sky* handset, select the ser ices menu by pressing the SERVICES button and choose
the SYSTEM SET-UP option (4).
nFrom the SYSTEM SET-UP option, press 0 then 1, then press the SELECT button on the handset
for the INSTALLER SET-UP menu.
nChoose the RF OUTLETS option (4) and select SECOND OUTLET POWER SUPPLY. Select ON and
then sa e settings.
nPress BACK UP to return to TV Viewing.
nCheck on your main TV that you can see all your terrestrial TV channels and the digital channels
that you subscribe to.
WARNING:
Changing any other settings in the INSTALLER SET-UP menu may cause problems.
Wiring Plan 2 with distribution system
Wiring Plan 1 direct extension
recei er eye
a) First place the cap o er cable. Strip away cable outer
sheath. Take great care not to cut through the braid
wires. Strip away insulation to re eal inner conductor.
b) Bundle the braid wires together
and slide the clamp o er cable.
c) Dress the braid wires e enly o er clamp. Push cable and clamp into connector body. Solder the
inner conductor to the contact pin as shown. Screw cap and outer body securely together.
trim and solder end of inner conductor to inner contact here
outer body
clamp
Cap
inner conductor
connector body
16 mm
22 mm
coupler
flylead
second TV
main TV
Sky* digibox
VCR
RF OUT-2
RF OUT-1
recei er eye
coupler flylead
second TV main TV
distribution amplifier
to additional TVs RF OUT-2
Sky* digibox
VCR
RF OUT-1
Old isolated outlet plates -
not compatible with proSAT1EYE
TV FM
PROception
TV
IN
proSAT1EYE
Tuning and testing
Before testing remote control operation ensure that all remote room TV(s) ha e a channel setting
tuned-in to the output channel from the Digibox or PVR. If the extension cable or distribution system
is newly installed this tuning will need to be carried out for the first time. Select a digital satellite
channel on the Digibox or PVR and tune an unused channel setting on each remote room TV into
the satellite programme. (By default the output from the Sky* equipment is found on UHF channel
68, but this can be changed if necessary.) Refer to your TV manual or manufacturers help line or
Web site if you are unsure how to retune your TV.
Now check that the red LED indictor on the coupler is alight. This confirms that the coupler and
recei er eye are recei ing power from the Digibox, PVR or amplifier. If this LED is not lit refer to the
troubleshooting instructions on page 4.
Finally test remote control operation by taking the Sky* remote control handset to the remote room
and operating it.
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