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IR Anywhere / Matrix
Keene IR4SKY Intelligent IR
Distribution Amplifier
The Keene IR4SKY is a sophisticated IR Control
Distribution device, designed primarily for use with UK
SKYHD® satellite decoders. It is particularly suited to
installations of multiple SKYHD® receivers as it is able to
overcome the problem of receivers of the same type all
responding to the same IR command. The IR4SKY is able
to match the signal from a particular SKYHD® IR
remote control and route it a specific receiver output as
required.
It achieves this by making use of a facility already built-in
to the SKYHD® remote control. The supplied remote
control for each SKYHD® receiver can be set to one of
four different modes, (0,1,2 & 3). The IR4SKY is able to
distinguish between the IR signals from these different
modes, and use that information to route the command
to the required output. Before the IR signal is output it is
automatically translated back into the correct mode (0)
to operate the receiver. IR signals for other non-SKYHD®
AV devices such as DVD players etc are all routed
through to output 0.
• Individually control up to four SkyHD Satellite
receivers in the same location
• Prevents all receivers responding at the same time
• Use the original IR Remote Controls
• Also acts as an IR sender for your other AV equipment
in the same cabinet
• Easy to set-up - no programming skills needed
SKY Digital Remote Control
Link Magic Eye
Sky digital satellite systems have two RF aerial outputs.
The 2nd RF output can be run to a remote television
(typically a bedroom or kitchen) to allow you to view
Sky. Once you’ve done this you can then easily control
the digibox from your second TV by adding a magic
eye; simply connect it in-line with the aerial by the
remote TV, place the remote “eye” on top of the TV and
you now have infra-red control of your
digibox from the remote TV.
Wired Eye
An ingenious device, this utilises the ability of a Sky receiver
to be controlled via its 2nd RF input and provides a “hard-
wired” in cabinet control solution. Instead of affixing an
IR emitter directly to the receiver front panel you can now
connect the IR output from the IRBKIT, IRCM or IR Anywhere
module directly to this Wired Eye which in turn sends the
correct signal to the receiver via the coax connection. Gives
100% reliable results and is invaluable in
preventing cross talk in multi-receiver installations.
Code KWE £ 19.99
Code SKYLINK £6.99
IR Over RF Aerial Cable
If you’ve used RF aerial cable to run signals to another
TV in the house you can use the same cable for IR
control. The Keene RF2IR product allows IR control
signals to be distributed via conventional aerial coax
cable. The IR receiver is the same as that used by the
common “sky-eye” type systems although it is not
limited to satellite receivers and may be used with
almost all IR controllable AV equipment. It allows easy IR
control from any remote TV that is connected by aerial
cable to the source equipment.
To use simply connect the “eye” receiver in-line with the
TV aerial on the remote TV and the RF2IR in-line with
the aerial at the source. IR signals picked up by the eye
receiver will be relayed along the aerial cable, decoded
by the RF2IR and output to an emitter wand to control
the source equipment. The output from the RF2IR can
also be fed into an IR distribution amplifier such as the
IRBKIT to control multiple items inside a cabinet.
Very effective where wireless RF type solutions don’t
have enough range or in cases where you want to keep
any extra ‘black boxes’ to a minimum.
Other options are available: RF2IRL – If you already own
an IRBKIT distribution system you could save a little and
share the power supply. If you would like an IRBKIT
distribution system as well, you
can also save some money
by buying the two together.
Global IO-Link RF Adaptor
This device plugs into the multi-pin socket found on the
back of Sky HD boxes that have no RF2 output. It provides
an RF output for RF based viewing at multiple TV locations.
It also enables Infra Red control via the TV Link Sky Eye /
Magic Eye type IR controllers that use the RF2 socket.
If you want to use this for remote viewing via coax please
be aware that the RF output is an analogue signal not a
digital (Freeview) type.
Code IOLINK £14.99
Also available bundled with a SKLYLINK Sky Eye
Code IOLINKDEAL £19.99
Code RF2IR £44.99
Code RF2IRL £39.99
Code RF2KIT with IRBKIT distribution system £69.00
Analogue RF Modulator
The Keene wideband modulator enables a camcorder,
security camera, DVD, VCR or any other device with AV
(audio video) output to be connected to the aerial
socket of a TV. It can be left permanently connected and
used to distribute signals to other TV’s via the RF aerial
cable. The AV signal can be positioned on any vacant RF
channel between 21 and 69. This means, for example,
that the signal from a security camera could be
introduced into the aerial lead and viewed in the same
way, and as easily as any normal broadcast signal. There
is a seven segment LED display for clear channel
indication, together with a last channel memory in the
event of a power failure.
Supplied complete with UK mains adaptor
Specifications:
• Power: 12vDC 150mA
• Modulation level: Factory set for 75%.
• Composite video plus audio input
• Scart input (can be used as buffered loop
through output)
• RF Channel: (PLL) channel 21-69
• Compact size
(120mm x 85mm x 30mm)
• Weight: 150g
Aerial Splitter with DC
Pass-Through
Aerial splitter/combiner with DC pass through suitable for
use with Skylink and Triax IR control systems.
Female/Male/Male (socket to 2 x plugs)
Code KA121DC £4.99
Also available as Male/Female/Female
Code KA121DCF £5.99
Code IR4SKY £ 89.99
Code KRFTW £ 29.99
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2
3
The IR4SKY analyses the received
IR signals. If they are identified as
SKYHD
®
mode 1, 2 or 3 it is
routed to the appropriate IR
emitter output. If it is identified as
SKYHD
®
mode “0” or as a signal
for non-Sky equipment then it is
routed to output 0.
0
1
2
3
The IR4SKY converts
signals identified as
mode 1,2 or 3 back to
mode 0 before output
Each SKYHD
®
receiver
receives only the IR
commands from the
matched remote control
The IR Receiver will receive
signals for all AV equipment,
not just SKYHD
®
IR signals can also be taken directly from
the blaster output of any other equipment
such as an HDMI extender.
The KA175XLE can be
used for remote
mounted IR receivers
up to 300m away.
Other AV equipment can
be also be controlled.
The IR Receiver can be
placed wherever is
most convenient
IR4SKY
0
Keene Intelligent IR Distribution
System for Multiple Sky HD
Receivers
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