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Slx Link System comes with an infra-red eye which receives signals from remote controls on a second TW away from the digital receiver, to operate their digital receiver using a remote control from their correct location+.
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Item model number: 27833P.
Boxed-product Weight: 454g.
Compatible with all Sky and digital satellite receivers.
Powered from the RF2 output on a digital satellite receiver.
LED indicator shows correct operation.
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144 of 144 people found the following review helpful
By D. A. Grant
Amazon Verified Purchase
I needed this as a secondary infra red receiver because my Sky plus box is hidden in a cabinet and can't receive the signal from my Sky remote. I didn't want it for connecting to any tv, main or 2nd set, because my Sky remote is already tuned to my tv (volume and on/off) , I just needed it to change channels on my Sky box, without my Sky box being in view. When I opened the packaging & read the instructions I was dismayed when I read that I needed a coax cable & had to connect it to tv. But I found that this was not the case in my situation, my Sky plus box is connected to tv via scart lead. I just plugged the unit straight into the RF2 socket on my Sky plus box and stuck the infra red receiver onto side of cabinet (threaded through a hole in the back) the unit comes with sticky pad that made this possible. Now, even though my Sky box is hidden, it can receive a remote signal via a less noticeable Magic Eye (I had to also set my Sky box in order to set up the RF - pressing 'SERVICES' on my remote, then 4, 0, 1, SELECT (this has to be done blindly as the numbers don't show up on screen as you press them). INSTALLERS MENU came up, I picked 'RF OUTLETS' and then turned 'RF OUTLET POWER SUPPLY' on.....and that was that). But you may need a length of coax cable for connecting the unit to the Sky box if you need longer than 2 feet, for that is the length of wire the Magic Eye comes with, it was just enough in my case. It IS NOT a video sender. It CANNOT send a picture from Sky box to your tv. It would have to be connected via a length of coax cable in order to send signal to your tv, via RF which is one of the worst ways to send signal to your tv.
(UPDATE OCTOBER 2011)
The newer SKYHD boxes will need a new code, not 401 as above.... Read more ›
(UPDATE OCTOBER 2011)
The newer SKYHD boxes will need a new code, not 401 as above.... Read more ›
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
This piece of kit is great!
It only took me about 5-10mins to set up. Make sure you read the instructions, they are short and sweet but have a key part in where you enter a number into your sky/sky+ box to activate the RF socket on the box, this in turn powers the philex adapter. I have had this gizmo for nearly a year now and cannot fault it.
It only took me about 5-10mins to set up. Make sure you read the instructions, they are short and sweet but have a key part in where you enter a number into your sky/sky+ box to activate the RF socket on the box, this in turn powers the philex adapter. I have had this gizmo for nearly a year now and cannot fault it.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Dillondog
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this little gadget to try and get Sky cheaply to an upstairs room and decided that I would try this first before buying a digi-sender as I already had co-axial leads running around the house.
Digisenders apparently pick up interference from Wireless Broadband etc. which can make the picture fuzzy, this in my opinion defeats the object as you expect Sky to have a good digital picture.
The Magic Eye arrived quickly and had full clear instructions on how to fit the Eye to the RF2 outlet of your Sky box, it then showed you how to alter your Sky remote so that it would allow output to the Eye.
A co-axial aerial cable is required to run from your first TV to your 2nd TV, also you need a female connector to connect the co-axial cable to the RF2 on the rear of your Sky box.
Mine didn't work to start with despite tight co-axial connectors, I noticed that the connector was bent at one end of the eye and decided that for £3 it was worth trying to straighten out.
A bit of fiddling around with both Magic Eye and co-axial cable and the red light finally came on (you need to have power to your Sky box for it to work). Then it's simply a case of tuning your 2nd TV into Sky, choose a channel that isn't an analogue one for easiness so that you are sure that you have Sky. The picture on the 2nd TV is perfect.
I have only given it 4*'s due to it being flimsy and needing to be bent back into shape but would definately recommend it to anyone with spare co-axial around the house as a cheap way to get Sky into another room.
Digi-senders would be tidier but a lot more expensive.
Digisenders apparently pick up interference from Wireless Broadband etc. which can make the picture fuzzy, this in my opinion defeats the object as you expect Sky to have a good digital picture.
The Magic Eye arrived quickly and had full clear instructions on how to fit the Eye to the RF2 outlet of your Sky box, it then showed you how to alter your Sky remote so that it would allow output to the Eye.
A co-axial aerial cable is required to run from your first TV to your 2nd TV, also you need a female connector to connect the co-axial cable to the RF2 on the rear of your Sky box.
Mine didn't work to start with despite tight co-axial connectors, I noticed that the connector was bent at one end of the eye and decided that for £3 it was worth trying to straighten out.
A bit of fiddling around with both Magic Eye and co-axial cable and the red light finally came on (you need to have power to your Sky box for it to work). Then it's simply a case of tuning your 2nd TV into Sky, choose a channel that isn't an analogue one for easiness so that you are sure that you have Sky. The picture on the 2nd TV is perfect.
I have only given it 4*'s due to it being flimsy and needing to be bent back into shape but would definately recommend it to anyone with spare co-axial around the house as a cheap way to get Sky into another room.
Digi-senders would be tidier but a lot more expensive.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I ordered this product as i wanted to install another television in the bedroom, so this Magic Eye IR Extender was a very usefull choice for controlling the satellite box from were it was installed, downstairs, from the comfort of the bedroom. The product was easy to set up, all you have to do is to run a length of good quality coaxial cable from your sky box RF out port found on the back of the satellite box, up to your second TV, Then plug the Magic Eyes TV link connector to the aerial socket of your second set then fit the end of the coaxial cable running from the Sky box to the free end of the TV link. Thats it, done. You can download detailed instructions from off the internet if need be. After ordering the product it arrived quickly, and, most important it was a lot cheaper than the usual retail outlets, all in all an excellent product.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Stuart Webb
This item does exactly what it says on the tin! I bought one, delivered next day with amazon prime, and within 5 minutes it was up and running. No Techy knowledge required, literally just plug it in the line between your coax aerial feed and the TV, locate the "eye" somewhere that it can see your remote control, and so long as you have turned on the RF power on your sky+ box, bingo, you're in business. (Turning on the RF power is from the menu on the sky+ box. Search on google and instructions are available)
Great simple design, that works perfectly, no batteries, no hassle, no problem! I can't recommend this highly enough.
Great simple design, that works perfectly, no batteries, no hassle, no problem! I can't recommend this highly enough.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic works well
Used this with my Sky+ HD box to run a 32" TV in the bedroom. Amazing how this works but it does. Read more
Published 6 days ago by M. Jende
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works a treat!
Good product for the price. Much cheaper than the official 'Sky Eye' and just as effective. I have my Sky Box concealed in a drawer so this eye extension is perfect, I have full... Read more
Published 12 days ago by Miss Pea
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you havent got 1 get 1
feller always on tv downstairs on ps3 so i can still watch my tele upstairs :) it is a great escape
Published 15 days ago by Nicola Ward
1.0 out of 5 stars
Never used it
Bought this for my son and he never used it but I have a friend who also had one so I know it works. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael Tottman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does what it says on the tin
Works as I would expect, now have two Magic Eye's in different rooms on one cable from the Sky+ HD box.
Published 1 month ago by Mr H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sky Magic eye extender
Good all round product, does exactly as described, quiet easy to install and operate, gives you all the remote features of your original remote
Published 1 month ago by Kevin O'Connor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Arrived quick and works great. Far better than paying £20 for one in...
Works like it says, not much you can write. Will even let you view HD channels albeit in SD on the secondary screen.
Published 2 months ago by Mr J Prue
5.0 out of 5 stars
does what it says on the tin
Bought this item to replace an existing, but now defunct similar. Was a different manufacturer, so i was not entirely sure it would work. For the price it was worth a punt. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Wendles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
This item was received in excellent order and in good time it will do the job it's meant to without problem
Published 2 months ago by Sandra arpa
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, cheap way of receiving Sky in another room
I wanted to be able to receive sky in the bedroom. A friend told me about the "magic eye" that required very little skill to fit and was less than £5. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roy lean
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