skyboy f3 hd loop out?

[stevo88]

hi,

what is the 'loop' connection for on the skybox f3 hd i assume it if a output for the box but the socket fitting doesnt fit a standard aerial with it is like a connection used for the sat dish, if i get a adapter can i run a output to another tv from the loop?

thanks.

[DW190]

hi,

what is the 'loop' connection for on the skybox f3 hd i assume it if a output for the box but the socket fitting doesnt fit a standard aerial with it is like a connection used for the sat dish, if i get a adapter can i run a output to another tv from the loop?

thanks.

The loop out is just a link through the box from the lnb input. It can be used on another sat box but not at the same time. One must be switched off/standby for the other to work.

[stevo88]

could i feed straight to another tv from the loop?

[aaa801]

could i feed straight to another tv from the loop?

The loop is not a tv signal
it is a satellite data stream, DON'T CONNECT IT TO YOUR TV

[stevo88]

ok so i guess the only option is getting a hdmi y splitter and then feeding the cable upstairs..

[nibblitz]

Using a basic cheap Y splitter wont work, they're only for sending 2 sources into a single hdmi socket.. You would need a proper 1x2 HDMI Splitter, and you'll also need to find a solution for using remote control on the other TV...

Does it have to be HD on the other TV? Why not use a Wireless AV sender like I mentioned in your other thread? Or you could get a Wireless HDMI Sender if you must have HD, but they are pricey... But the advantage of using a wireless sender is they also allow for remote control..

[stevo88]

hi nibblitz, i will have to use a wireless hdmi sender if i do that way as there is no scart connection on the box, if i used a hdmi cable is there no such thing as a hdmi magic eye?

thanks.

[nibblitz]

You dont need scart to be able to use a Wireless AV Sender, you would use the Yellow Composite Video output and the Red/White Audio output on your box going into the AV Sender...

If you use HDMI cable then the only way I can think of that will allow you to remote control is by using a Wireless IR Extender, somthing like this...
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Cost of HDMI Splitter, about 25 quid
Cost of long HDMI Cable 5 to 10 quid
Cost of Remote Extender about 25 quid

Its gonna cost you about the same money as a decent 5.8ghz AV Sender, but going with HDMI will mean you get the HD quality on the other telly, so its worth doing if you can easilly route a HDMI cable through your walls/ceiling...

Dont even consider a 2.4ghz AV Sender, theyre shyte...

In my opinion Wireless HDMI Senders are still too expensive really..

[stevo88]

thanks nibb great advice there think iv finally made a decision...

how about this -

2 Port Hdmi Splitter Switch Amplifier 3D HDTV 1x2 1080P | eBay

&

Nikkai 5GHz Wireless HDMI Video Sender Kit - 1080p HD with IR/IRDA Remote Relay | eBay

then i would be transmitting a hd signal and also able to change channel from the other room?

[nibblitz]

Yep, them bits together should do the job very nicely for you... Not too bad a price for that sender... You might not get as good as quality as running a long HDMI cable, because I believe those HDMI senders use compression on the signal to squeeze it through 5.8ghz, so you might see artifacts on fast moving scenes, but I it should still be heaps better than Composite Video..

Might be a good idea to google for some reviews about that Sender before you part with your cash...

[stevo88]

Apparently the quality can have some artifacts but overall apparently ok, if its really bad il just return it and get a cable.

Iv read a wireless modem can affect signal quality, my modem is in the living room and cannot be moved will this have much of a negative effect?

[nibblitz]

Nah, its the cheaper 2.4ghz Senders that can suffer from interference, the 5.8ghz models are usually ok as hardly anyother household gadgets operate on that frequency...

[stevo88]

ok thanks for the advice its been great, hopefully the quality will be consistantly good!

cheers

[FREDDIE8239]

Hi I have just got a skyboxf3 but want to use it on the telly upstairs and got told need another box and cable from box is that true

[sb18180]

you need another cable from the satdish box to box connection dont work right you cannot split a lnb feed into two boxes(thats all loop does) each needs their own feed.