Sky Sky Gnome User manual

Sky Gnome
User guide
www.sky.com/skygnome

SKY GNOME 1
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF SKY GNOME
Listen to digital satellite TV and radio channels
Portable, compact and wireless
Stereo sound
LCD multi-information display
10 channel presets
Built-in volume and channel control
Use with headphones or link to a sound system
Rechargeable battery pack with up to 8 hours battery life
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
The product complies with the following European Council Directives and safety standards:
Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive 1999/5/EC
(Reference standard EN301 357 / Reference standard EN300 220-1)
Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive IR2030
Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 73/23/EEC
For operation and use in the UK, ROI, Channel Islands and Isle of Man.
SKY GNOME WARRANTY
If you purchased your Sky Gnome directly from Sky, it comes with a warranty against faults arising in the first 12 months following
delivery. The following are not covered by the warranty: faults arising from misuse, accidental or deliberate damage, damage arising
from using the Sky Gnome with equipment that is not supplied by or on behalf of Sky, cosmetic damage which does not affect the
functionality of the Sky Gnome or damage caused by events outside the reasonable control of Sky or its equipment suppliers. To
report a fault, please call Sky on 08702 43 23 27. If a reported fault cannot be remedied over the phone we will arrange collection of
your faulty product and delivery of a replacement. This warranty is provided by British Sky Broadcasting Limited and only applies to
Sky Gnomes ordered from Sky and does not apply outside the UK, Isle of Man and Channel Islands. It does not affect your statutory
rights.
If you have a faulty product and wish to return it, but did not purchase it directly from Sky, please contact the vendor.

SKY GNOME 3
SAY HELLO TO SKY GNOME 4
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? 6
IDENTIFYING PORTS AND OTHER PARTS 8
FIRST THINGS FIRST 9
STEP 1: CONNECTING THE BASE STATION TO YOUR SKY/SKY+ BOX 9
STEP 2: ENABLING SKY GNOME 10
STEP 3: CONNECTING SKY GNOME 11
GET READY TO ROAM 13
CHARGING THE BATTERY 13
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 13
ABOUT THE DISPLAY 13
CHANGING CHANNELS 14
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 15
ADJUSTING THE CONTRAST 15
USING PRESET CHANNELS 16
LISTENING TO RECORDED PROGRAMMES (SKY+ ONLY) 17
OVERRIDING SKY GUIDE BEHAVIOUR 18
LISTENING TO SKY GNOME ON YOUR SOUND SYSTEM 19
LISTENING TO SKY GNOME ON YOUR HEADPHONES 19
WHAT TO DO IF THERE’S INTERFERENCE 20
PROBLEM SOLVING 21
SPECIFICATIONS 24
CONTENTS

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SAY HELLO TO SKY GNOME
Sky Gnome lets you listen to your favourite digital satellite TV and radio channels inside or outside your
home. News, sport, music, radio channels and much more - Sky Gnome gives you greater freedom to enjoy
Sky entertainment.
This guide covers essential information on installing and using your Sky Gnome. Please read it carefully
before making any connections!
PLEASE REMEMBER
• You need a digital satellite system to use Sky Gnome and a Sky digital subscription to receive Sky digital
channels.
• Sky Gnome responds to channel changes made on your Sky/Sky+ box and vice versa.
• The operating range depends on walls and barriers between the base station and Sky Gnome receiver.
The typical range for changing channels with Sky Gnome is 30m from the base station. The typical
audio range may be greater.
• Your TV doesn’t have to be on when you’re using Sky Gnome.
• Sky Gnome needs to be charged for 16 hours initially. In normal use, the
battery will take approx. 8 hours to charge fully.
• Avoid using other wireless devices close to Sky Gnome, such as radios
and radio microphones.
• Avoid obstructing the path of transmission with large metal objects.
• For improved performance, position the base station and Sky Gnome
away from the TV, Sky/Sky+ box and any other electrical equipment.
• Position the base station off the floor, away from metal pipes and cables.

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SAFETY FIRST
• Sky Gnome’s base station is intended for use indoors only. The Sky Gnome receiver is intended for use indoors
when connected to the mains.
• Do not store or operate in areas of high temperature or high humidity (e.g. near heaters, fires, or in bathrooms,
showers).
• Sky Gnome is not waterproof. Switch off the base station and/or receiver immediately if liquids are dripped or
spilled onto them. Allow them to dry out thoroughly before switching on again.
• Never bring naked flames (e.g. candles) near Sky Gnome.
• Interference with operation of other equipment, e.g. pacemakers, hearing aids: - Sky Gnome uses RF energy for
its operation and some unshielded equipment may not operate correctly if used in close proximity. Consult your
physician or the manufacturer if you have any doubts about the effect of RF power on your equipment’s operation.
Switch off Sky Gnome’s base station and receiver immediately if you suspect that interference is taking place.
• Use only the mains power supply adapters that are provided with Sky Gnome.
• Ensure that the mains power supply adapters are always accessible when in use. Switch off the supply or
disconnect the plug when not using Sky Gnome.
• Use only approved batteries to replace the battery pack supplied with Sky Gnome. Refer to the chapter on charging
the battery for further information.
• Do not force or distort the battery connector; connection may only be made in one orientation.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in an open fire or with household rubbish.
• Do not dispose of Sky Gnome with household rubbish. Take it to a civic amenity site.
• Do not touch or press the LCD screen with a sharp or pointed object.
• Do not attempt to disassemble any part of Sky Gnome, other than the receiver battery compartment.
• There are no other user-accessible parts.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Check the contents of the box:
SKY GNOME BASE STATION POWER LEADS X2

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RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK
The battery pack is already in
the battery compartment. Once
you’ve set up the equipment and
connected the battery, you need
to charge the pack for 16 hours
initially.
AUDIO LEAD DATALINK ADAPTER
Warning! Never try to plug the
data lead (RJ11) into the telephone
socket of your Sky/Sky+ box.

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IDENTIFYING PORTS AND OTHER PARTS
SKY GNOME FRONT SKY GNOME BACK BASE STATION FRONT BASE STATION BACK
1 SKY KEY
2 POWER / BACK UP
3 LCD DISPLAY
4 CHANNEL +/-
5 VOLUME +/-
6 HEADPHONES PORT
7 NUMBER KEYS 0-9
1 CARRY GRIP
2 SPEAKERS
3 STEREO LINE OUT
4 DC IN
5 BATTERY COMPARTMENT
1 POWER LIGHT 1 DC IN
2 AUDIO LEFT
3 AUDIO RIGHT
4 DATA IN (RJ11)
vol
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 0
ch
+
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+
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1
2
3
4
5 6 7
1
2
3
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FIRST THINGS FIRST
Sky Gnome has to be installed properly before you can start to use it. Follow each step carefully, using the
pictures as a guide.
STEP 1: CONNECTING THE BASE STATION TO YOUR SKY/SKY+ BOX
BASE STATION
SKY/SKY+ BOX
power lead data lead
audio left audio right
RF out 2
RS232 audio
left/right
01 Turn off your Sky/Sky+ box and take out the mains plug.
02 Connect the audio lead to the audio sockets on the back of the base
station, matching the colours red (right) and white (left).
03 Connect the other end of the audio lead to the audio sockets on the
back of your Sky/Sky+ box.
04 Take the datalink adapter and put its data lead into the Data in
socket on the back of the base station.
05 Connect the RS232 connector of the datalink adapter to the RS232
socket on your Sky/Sky+ box, and tighten the screws.
06 Connect the RF out 2 connector of the datalink adapter to the
RF out 2 socket on your Sky/Sky+ box. If there’s already a cable
in the RF out 2 socket, take it out and plug it into the back of the
datalink’s RF out 2 connector.
07 Take one of the supplied power leads and connect it to the DC in
socket on the back of the base station. Don’t plug the base station’s
power lead into the mains until you’ve completed the entire setup.
The base station is now fully connected to your Sky/Sky+ box.

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STEP 2: ENABLING SKY GNOME
Before you can use Sky Gnome, your Sky/Sky+ box must be set up to recognise it as an external device.
01 Plug your Sky/Sky+ box back into the mains and turn the power on.
Wait for it to start up.
02 With a TV channel showing, point your remote control at the box
and press services.
03 Select System Setup to see the System Setup screen.
04 In the System Setup screen, press the key sequence 0, 1 then select.
When you enter the numbers, nothing happens onscreen until the
Installer Setup screen appears.
05 Select RF Outlets to see the RF Outlets screen.
06 Check the RF Outlet Power Supply setting.
If it’s OFF, use the left/right arrow to select ON then select Save New
Settings.
If it’s already ON, exit the screen without changing any settings.
Your Sky/Sky+ box is now set up to recognise Sky Gnome.
PLEASE REMEMBER: The settings made
from the RF Outlets screen are crucial
to the performance of your Sky/Sky+
box and were adjusted when your
box was installed. There’s no need to
make any changes other than the one
described here.

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STEP 3: CONNECTING SKY GNOME
Sky Gnome runs on a rechargeable battery which is already inserted in the battery compartment.
All you have to do is make the final connection and charge it for 16 hours.
01 Push the tab on the battery compartment and lift the cover away.
02 Carefully remove the battery pack.
03 Connect the battery’s cable to the small socket inside the battery
compartment, making sure the notches match the slots in the
socket.
04 Insert the battery pack and carefully put the cover back on, making
sure the catch clicks into place. The battery is now connected but
don’t forget to charge it initially for 16 hours, otherwise you may be
disappointed with Sky Gnome’s performance. The battery is charged
when Sky Gnome is plugged into the mains.
05 Take the second power lead, connect one end to the DC in socket on
the back of Sky Gnome and plug the other end into the wall socket.
06 Press Sky Gnome’s Sky key.
Sky Gnome turns on and the display lights up. After a few seconds
you see the words no signal on the information screen.

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07 On your Sky/Sky+ box, select a satellite channel with audio,
for example, Sky News (channel 501).
08 Plug the base station’s power lead into the wall socket.
The datalink light and the base station light both turn on,
and Sky Gnome plays the Sky News audio.
After a few moments, you see information about the channel
on Sky Gnome’s display.
That’s it, Sky Gnome is set up and is now ready to roam!
channel number
channel name
programme
volume bar
time and day
TV SCREEN
SKY GNOME SCREEN

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GET READY TO ROAM
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The great thing about Sky Gnome is that it’s run by battery so you can carry it
about without wires (typical range of 30m). When you first bring Sky Gnome
home, you need to charge its battery by plugging it into the mains
(see Step 3: Connecting Sky Gnome). It’s essential to Sky Gnome’s performance
that you leave it to charge for 16 hours initially. After this, the battery will take
around 8 hours to charge.
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
To turn Sky Gnome on, press the Sky key. You may have to wait up to 60
seconds for the screen to show programme info.
To turn the power off, hold down the power key for at least 3 seconds.
• Pressing the Sky key also turns your Sky/Sky+ box on if it’s in standby.
Remember the box has to be on for you to use Sky Gnome.
• Save battery life by turning Sky Gnome off when you’re not using it.
ABOUT THE DISPLAY
When you turn Sky Gnome on after completing the setup, the display lights
up and the word SKY GNOME welcomes you. The blue backlight fades after 10
seconds if you don’t touch any keys. Look out for important information on the
screen, such as messages or battery warnings.
press Sky to turn
Sky Gnome on

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CHANGING CHANNELS
You can change channels directly from Sky Gnome. When you change
channels, your Sky/Sky+ box tunes to the new channel, displaying
the Search & Scan banner on the TV as it does when you use your
Sky remote control. In the meantime, Sky Gnome plays the audio and
displays the channel information.
Change channels with the channel +/- key, as follows:
01 Press channel +/- to listen to the next channel.
02 Wait for your Sky/Sky+ box to tune to the channel.
Sky Gnome plays the audio then shows the channel
information.
Change channels with the number keys, as follows:
01 If you need to, look up the channel number in Sky Guide’s TV Guide
listings. See your Sky/Sky+ box user guide for details.
02 Enter the number of the TV channel you want; 5-0-1 for Sky News,
for example.
If you enter a wrong number, press the power (back up) key briefly
to go back one digit.
03 Wait for your Sky/Sky+ box to tune to the channel.
Sky Gnome plays the audio then shows the channel information.
change channel one at a
time with ch +/-
or with the number keys

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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
Use the volume +/- key to change the volume.
Sky Gnome remembers the last level it was set to next time you turn it on.
ADJUSTING THE CONTRAST
You can change the contrast of Sky Gnome’s display as follows:
01 Press and hold down Sky until you see the menu.
02 Use the volume +/- key to adjust the contrast.
The display goes back to the main screen after a few moments.
change volume with vol +/-

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USING PRESET CHANNELS
To select channels quickly from Sky Gnome, you can store up to 10 of your favourites as follows:
01 While listening to a channel, press and hold down one of the number keys.
After 2 seconds the backlight of the display flashes on then off.
After 6 seconds the backlight comes on again.
02 Once the backlight comes on again, release the key.
The channel is stored.
Switch to a stored channel as follows:
01 Press and hold down the allocated number key for 2 seconds.
02 As soon as the backlight flashes on, release the key.
The channel number is loaded onto the screen.
03 Wait for your Sky/Sky+ box to tune to the channel.
Sky Gnome plays the audio then shows the channel information.
use the number keys to store and
switch to preset channels

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LISTENING TO RECORDED PROGRAMMES
(SKY+ ONLY)
When your Sky+ box plays back a recorded programme, you can listen to
it with Sky Gnome as you can with a live programme.
The screen shows the programme information and Playback in the top
right corner.
• You can start playback only from the Sky+ box itself.
• If you want to listen to something else, you can stop playback by
changing channels on Sky Gnome.
• If someone pauses, fast-forwards or rewinds the recording on the
Sky+ box, Sky Gnome mutes and you see the word
Pause / Fast Forward / Rewind on the screen.
• When Sky+ reaches the end of playback, you see the message
Press Sky for channel audio on Sky Gnome’s screen. Press Sky to
then switch to a live channel.
SKY GNOME SCREEN
TV SCREEN

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OVERRIDING SKY GUIDE BEHAVIOUR
As Sky Gnome responds to your Sky/Sky+ box, remember that
some settings may interrupt the programme you’re listening to.
With AutoView (not for Sky+ viewers) your Sky box tunes to a
channel automatically without reminding you. Sky Gnome warns
you before it tunes to a programme marked by AutoView.
When you see this warning message, you can press Sky to stop
the channel changing, otherwise your Sky box and Sky Gnome
tune to the preset channel.

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To listen to satellite channels on your sound system, connect it to Sky
Gnome as follows:
01 Turn Sky Gnome’s volume to a low level (not off completely).
02 Take a compatible audio cable (not supplied) and connect it to
Sky Gnome’s line out socket.
03 Connect the other end to your sound system’s line in socket.
04 Adjust the sound using your sound system’s volume control.
You can listen to your satellite channels on headphones instead of
through Sky Gnome’s speakers.
Just plug your headphones into Sky Gnome’s headphones port on the
front of the unit and adjust the volume as usual.
When your headphones are connected, the speakers are muted.
LISTENING TO SKY GNOME ON YOUR SOUND SYSTEM
LISTENING TO SKY GNOME ON YOUR HEADPHONES
STEREO
LINE OUT
HEADPHONES PORT