Omni Remote Link

zbluebirdz

Need some advice on the "Omni Link" remote control gadget.

We have a satellite box (Technomate) connected to a tv via two cables - HDMI and aerial. Because the box is hidden away and not in the remote control's line of sight, we're using Omni Link to switch the channels.

The Omni Link was working before in a slightly different setup, so we know it is not faulty.

Which of the three sockets on the Omni extender should be plugged into the satellite box. Does it have to be plugged in the stb's rf-out or can it go in the aerial-out socket? Should a red light come one if the right socket is used?

With the sensor plugged into the TV, should the sensor's red light be on indicating a successful connection between the extender and sensor?
If the light is suppose to be on and it is not, could this mean that the cable connector plug isn't wired up correctly?

Peter Rhea

You mean this device?

I'd doubt your Technomate box provides power for it, like a Sky box does, so you'll have to use it's own power adaptor.

zbluebirdz

Peter Rhea wrote: »

You mean this device?

I'd doubt your Technomate box provides power for it, like a Sky box does, so you'll have to use it's own power adaptor.

Yes, that's the device. We are using the power adaptor for the extender.

We had the whole thing working before, a stb in the bedroom driving the kitchen TV. Worked fine until the Ladies of the House said they wanted a better picture in the kitchen (was a bit grainy).

So, I put in another stb near the kitchen and the picture is vastly improved. Unfortunately, the remote extender is refusing to work for some reason.

I think it either the extender is hooked up incorrectly or I've put the f-connector on incorrectly. I have no instructions for the extender, hence my request for info ...

Peter Rhea

Setup instructions for Omnilink here.

Not much to it really. If you have the receiver connected to the tv via HDMI, all you really need is a coax. cable between the Omnilink & the magic eye, so the eye will receive power & transmit the remote signals to the Omnilink.

If the Omnilink's 'power on' LED is lit, but the eye's isn't, then it's likely your coaxial connections aren't good enough for reliable DC power transmission. Ideally the inner conductor should be soldered in the pin, but you can try kinking or crimping it. Some plugs have a screw to grip the coax. inner.

Where is the f-connector you refer to?

zbluebirdz

Peter Rhea wrote: »

Setup instructions for Omnilink here.

Not much to it really. If you have the receiver connected to the tv via HDMI, all you really need is a coax. cable between the Omnilink & the magic eye, so the eye will receive power & transmit the remote signals to the Omnilink.

If the Omnilink's 'power on' LED is lit, but the eye's isn't, then it's likely your coaxial connections aren't good enough for reliable DC power transmission. Ideally the inner conductor should be soldered in the pin, but you can try kinking or crimping it. Some plugs have a screw to grip the coax. inner.

Where is the f-connector you refer to?

Thanks for the link to the PDF - very helpful and had the magic eye working in a matter of moments.

The f-connector I'm referring to is the stb's end of the TV's coaxial cable - had to put a new one on, but the cable is not of standard diameter. Slipped on an off-cut from a standard cable as a "collar" over the old cable, which then enabled the f-connector to be "screwed" on tight.

Peter Rhea

F-connectors on receivers are usually exclusively for the cables carrying the satellite IF (intermediate frequency) from the lnb & to loop through to other satellite tuners. Anything that connects to the tv will have a 'normal' aerial plug, unless the tv itself has a satellite tuner with an f-connector.