Magic Eye not working

murraypjm · 17-04-2011 05:19PM #1

Had a tvLINK eye operating a second tv perfectly. Decided to put a tv in bedroom and have sky tv there too. I split the cable going to the 2nd tv and put a 3 way splitter on it, 1 output going to 2nd tv and 1 output going to bedroom tv and 1 spare. I can get sky on 2nd and bedroom tv but the magic eye does not work now. Any ideas?

12 element · 17-04-2011 05:24PM

What kind of splitter did you use? Some splitters do not allow power to pass through them making them no good for sky eyes.

murraypjm · 17-04-2011 05:38PM

Konic electronic 4 way splitter, 5-2400 mghz

murraypjm · 17-04-2011 05:39PM

Any suggestions as to the splitter I should use?

12 element · 17-04-2011 05:51PM

I'd recommend a Johansson 4 Way Splitter if you want a 4 way one. I presume you already have all the f-connectors you'll need.

12 element · 17-04-2011 05:54PM

You should make sure that the lack of DC power pass is the problem though first where did you get it?

murraypjm · 17-04-2011 05:56PM

Actually a friend put the system in

kbell · 17-04-2011 08:54PM

Don't use a splitter, use a distribution amplifier with integrated bypass that allows the tv link eyes to operate.

http://www.satellite.ie/acatalog/Amplifiers.html

12 element · 17-04-2011 09:17PM

The best option might be a Antiference 4 Room Line Powered Amp, its powered by the sky box and is nice and small. A passive splitter might struggle if the cable runs are too long.

murraypjm · 18-04-2011 10:44AM

Thanks guys will get one of these

Magic Eye not working

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